Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) issues if using a diesel at low mileage

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Anyone used a diesel at low mileage before?

I use it daily for around a 2.3 mile 10 minute run to work and back (Monday to Friday), and a fortnightly 30 minute trip with a long trip to Glasgow (from Birmingham) every 6 months.
I was wondering if this will knacker my DPF? I'm moving house in 4 to 6 months when I buy one, which I imagine will be further away (20 mins on motorway/a roads).
Would it be knackered after these 6 months? Or would it take longer?

Note, I currently have a diesel (suzuki sx4 2010 with 80k on the clock, 1.6 diesel). (inherited... Before anyone asks why I bought diesel, which I don't really want to replace as I'm saving for a house and I like the motor)

Im interested in hearing your stories!
 
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Ah I've just checked and it's actually 2.3 miles (and 45 mins walk through a horrible bit of motorway / single Lane A roads! Otherwise I'd walk it)

I suppose I could get a lift from the Mrs instead.... But I really can't be bothered :o. (I'm guessing it's better to not use weekdays instead of really short runs?)

How long a run is considered more reasonable for a diesel? Prior to this I used to give it a good 50+ mile hoon down the motorway every time I switched the engine on (was working away)

I suppose my options are:
Occasionally get Mrs to drive to her work (her work is ~30 mins away)
Swap cars with the Mrs for her petrol Fiat panda (which I would sell... Because it's horribly uncomfortable and ugly as sin)
Sell diesel and swap for a petrol motor


Don't think it's worth swapping/selling anything new as I'm looking for a house in the next 4 months... So trying to save pennies
 
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