After having worked at an Apple Store behind the Genius Bar for the last 4 years (I no longer work there) there has been a big shift with dealing with EU Consumer Law Claims
Happened around this time last year, and as far as I am aware, you are technically covered for 5 years (6 in Scotland) but
only if you purchase from Apple (Online or In Store)
Now OFFICIALLY you need to prove that the fault was there from manufacture and it doesn't cover consumable parts like the battery, but as long as its within 5(6) years and is in good condition (no signs of accidental damage or mis treating of the device) you should be covered.
All the Genius has to do is go plead your case to a manager to get approval, and in my experience, 99% of the time the Managers are too busy doing admin stuff or dealing with a shitty customer to even listen to the issue and grant the claim.
Now I have not worked for Apple sine January this year so things might have changed a little (in fact I can guarantee it) but you should still get cover.
In fact, Apple have all the information about the EU Consumer Law on their website
http://www.apple.com/uk/legal/statutory-warranty/
Thanks
Scottio
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