Sorry, I missed your reply!
Yes it had pretty good use as a train station car, along with being a pool car for my family and friends. Great little car! Only thing I had to do in the time I owned it was change the battery, but it was surprisingly good! My friend uses it for the same purpose and it's still going well.
Sold the RS4 and in an 8v S3 for now as I changed jobs in the summer. Looking to change soon though, but need a car which is good for a commute as well as fun, so thinking F-type next.
Hope your FIL is well btw, please send him my regards