A3 (8P)
2003–2012 · Hatchback, Sportback, Cabriolet · 14 engines
Problems, reviews and reliability for every engine in the A3 (8P). Pick an engine below to see common faults, fault codes and what to check before buying.
2.0 TDI 170hp (BMN / CBBB)2006–2012 · diesel
Problematic
1.4 TFSI 125hp (CAXC)2007–2012 · petrol
Problematic
1.8 TFSI 160hp (BYT / CDAA, EA888)2007–2012 · petrol
History-Dependent
2.0 TFSI 200hp (BWA/AXX EA113 → CCZA EA888)2004–2012 · petrol
History-Dependent
2.0 TDI 140hp CR (CBAB / CFFB)2008–2012 · diesel
History-Dependent
2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)2004–2008 · diesel
Maint. Sensitive
S3 2.0 TSI 265hp (CDLA, EA113)2006–2012 · petrol
History-Dependent
3.2 V6 quattro 250hp (BUB / BMJ)2003–2009 · petrol
Reliable
1.6 TDI 105hp (CAYC)2009–2012 · diesel
Problematic
1.9 TDI 105hp BKC (pre-DPF)2003–2006 · diesel
Maint. Sensitive
1.9 TDI 105hp BXE / BLS2006–2010 · diesel
History-Dependent
1.6 FSI 115hp (BLP / BAG)2003–2007 · petrol
Problematic
2.0 FSI 150hp (BLR / BVY)2004–2008 · petrol
Maint. Sensitive
1.6 MPI 102hp (BSE / BGU)2003–2008 · petrol
Reliable