Hello,

I have a 2006 A3 TDI Sportback, 70000 miles with full service history.

The car has been sitting for a few days due to the extreme cold (-12) and our village roads being treacherous.

Yesterday afternoon I went out to the car to try and clear the snow and ice. Turned over slowly, then started. Needed a rev to get to the point of good idle. I used again this morning to go to work (again -10). Started first time and no problems. I returned to drive home from work, started the car and immediately the revs dropped and the engine died. Same thing happened about five times. Sixth time and I managed to get some revs and hold there for 5 seconds, after which the car ran fine. Had to stop on the way home, all Ok when started again.

I have no warning lights and apart from the starting the car pulls well (where I can on roads without ice). I have recently checked with Audi about any outstanding recalls, I was told that everything is OK.

Any thoughts or suggestions on what the problem might be are much appreciated.

Thank you
Mark