Cambelt change at 53k?

[Agent_Trig]

I've seen an A3 that I really like with 53k on the clock and I was just wondering whether this should of had its cambelt changed yet or is a change due shortly?

Its a respectable garage selling it and I was thinking of getting them to sort it before sale or maybe knocking the difference off the price if it is due.

 

[aragorn]

Depends on the engine and age of the car as well.

Intervals can range from 60-80k or around 4-6years, whichever comes first.

At that mileage if its on its original belt i'd really be wanting it changed.

 

[hades-]

at 53k the garage wont change it for free
what year is it

 

[Agent_Trig]

at 53k the garage wont change it for free
what year is it

I'm looking at 2007 A3 TDI 170

 

[benr]

its 4 years or 80,000 miles (on the 2.0 tdi)... so it will be nearly 4 years old probably

 

[Agent_Trig]

its 4 years or 80,000 miles (on the 2.0 tdi)... so it will be nearly 4 years old probably

Ok I'll bare this mind if I go for it. I think this is a good reason to drop the price.

How much does it cost to get this done?

 

[benr]

£400 last time i read on the Audi site.

£250-£350 at a specialist