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 FSI 150hp (BLR / BVY / BLX)2004–2008 · petrol
Maint. Sensitive
2.0 TDI 140hp BKD (16V PD)2004–2008 · diesel
Maint. Sensitive
1.6 MPI 102hp (BSE / BGU)2003–2008 · petrol
Reliable
1.9 TDI 105hp BXE / BLS (DPF era, 2006–2009)2006–2010 · diesel
History-Dependent
1.9 TDI 105hp BKC (pre-DPF)2003–2006 · diesel
Maint. Sensitive
1.6 TDI 105hp (CAYC)2009–2012 · diesel
Maint. Sensitive
3.2 V6 quattro 250hp (BUB / BMJ)2003–2009 · petrol
Reliable
2.0 TDI vRS 170hp (BMN / CEGA)2006–2012 · diesel
Problematic
1.4 TFSI 125hp (CAXC)2007–2012 · petrol
Problematic
S3 2.0 TSI 265hp (CDLA, EA113)2006–2012 · petrol
History-Dependent
1.8 TSI 160hp (BZB / CDAA, EA888)2007–2012 · petrol
History-Dependent
2.0 TFSI GTI 200hp (AXX / BWA, EA113)2004–2012 · petrol
History-Dependent
2.0 TDI 140hp (CBAB / CBDB → CFFB / CJAA)2008–2012 · diesel
History-Dependent
1.6 FSI 115hp (BLF / BAG)2003–2007 · petrol
Problematic