Help and advice need please from you experts.

[simlocks]

Hello, i was wondering if anybody could help with some advice about an Audi A3 i am thinking of buying, i have read online about some of the engines relating to the 2.0TDI can be a problem. The car is on 101,000 miles, the car is a 2016 plate and has from what i can gather this engine in it 2000CC 150hp 110kW TDI CRLB 8VD, other information from chassiss. is:

I would appreciate any help or advice. thanks


Build Sheet

Brand	AUDI
Name	Audi A3 Sportback 2,0 TDI
Manufactured	2016
Prodrange	2013 - 2016
Restriction	8V-D-000 001 >>
Market	Europe
Engine	CRLB
EngineInfo	2000CC / 150hp / 110kW TDI CR
Transmission	PGT(6S)
Framecolor	2Y2Y
Trimcolor	FZ

Recalls and Complaints

Campaign #	Date	Component	Initiator
19V474000	20/06/19	AIR BAGS SENSOR OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION	MFR
19V474000	20/06/19	AIR BAGS SENSOR OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION	MFR
16V642000	06/09/16	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SOFTWARE	MFR
16V647000	07/09/16	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING EXHAUST SYSTEM EMIS	MFR
16V642000	06/09/16	EXTERIOR LIGHTING	MFR
16V647000	07/09/16	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	MFR

 

[AlS3BE]

at that mileage I would look at service history. look for things like clutch/flywheel change, timing belt, gearbox service etc.

 

[simlocks]

at that mileage I would look at service history. look for things like clutch/flywheel change, timing belt, gearbox service etc.

Hi thanks for the reply, she said nothing has been done, and it has 4 service stamps, so it's missing a few, she assures me the car is fine but really wanted to know if this engine suffers any faults. oil pump etc. or was that just the earlier models. i will obviously needs to check those other things you've mentioned too.

 

[AlS3BE]

I thought it was the earlier 2.0 common rail diesels that had issues. Later cars I don’t believe suffered from the oil pump issues.
I’m sure someone on here can confirm.
at 100k+ I would budget clutch/flywheel and timing belt if neither has been done. £1k+ for clutch/flywheel and anything from £3-500 for timing belt.

 

[simlocks]

Yes i thought the same thing after reading about the VW Passat 2.0 when i was looking for a car a while back i'm sure it was 12 plate but have read that this engine is mk3 B8 engine, not B7, it would be good to know 100% as i'm going to see the car either today or tomorrow, and just can't find this inofrormation anywhere, i have even messaged two VW specialists but had no reply from them, and i agree about the timing belt and clutch, the car is 8k she's dropped £300 so it maybe a bargain depending if i can find out about the engine and everything esle checks out, other cars going for a lot higher price.