Audi A3 8V

How to sell the same car several times more expensive, and the buyer has a sense of uniqueness. It is best to make a premium version. The recipe for compact Audi has been worked out for years. The Audi A3 has always been built on the same platform as the Volkswagen Golf class. For owners, this is one of the pluses, as the technical basis turns out to be quite common, and the prices for spare parts are low. In addition, most motorists are not worried about the technical side, they are more important equipment and finishing. And with that, Audi has always been better than Golf or Octavia. Yes, it's a costly price to pay. However, this is not the end of the bad news, because the second-generation A3 had big reliability issues. In the third version of the Audi A3, the bulk of the issues were resolved. The A3 8V, like the 8P, was built on the MQB platform used in the latest Volkswagen Group models. The platform offers great opportunities to change the wheelbase (in the A3 depends on the type of body), and allows you to use two suspension options. Depending on the engine version, a beam or multi-link circuit can be used at the rear. It should be noted that the engines and transmission were also common with other Volkswagen models. Most A3 engines are four-cylinder, with the exception of the RS3, which has a five-cylinder unit. The durability of 8V is not yet a problem. This may be due to the fact that the model is relatively new to the market, and still has a high cost. It is not yet affordable for people who save on the service and use the cheapest parts. Indeed, the price barrier that must be overcome to become the owner of the “three” is significant. Yes, there are options offered for less than 1 100 000 rubles, but the bulk of the market is above the threshold of 1 100 000 rubles. It is very expensive for a compact car.

Why is the Audi A3 so expensive?

The A3 wasn’t cheap from the start, and slowly loses in value with age. It's not a particularly sports car. For example, the BMW 1 has a more youthful running. The suspension of the Audi A3 demonstrates a compromise between sportiness and comfort. Its features are very similar to those offered by Golf.

The salon of the three can hardly be called spacious, especially in the three-door version. However, this version was not popular, so its production ended in 2017.

More space can be found in the 5-door variation, which the manufacturer called the Sportback. It has an increased wheelbase compared to the 3-door body.

Since 2014, a sedan has been offered, which is represented by the majority in the list of offers on the secondary market. A convertible is a piece of goods.

It is worth adding that any of the versions could be all-wheel drive - the brand name of Quattro. The presence of all-wheel drive means a reduction in space in the trunk. For the connection of the rear axle is responsible rather effective coupling Haldex. In standard versions, the front axle is the leading.

Nice in the salon.

The strength is the quality of the interior. There’s nothing to complain about except the basic version of Attraction. Plastic of good quality, chairs are comfortable, there are no complaints about ergonomics. That's how it should be in premium class. A lot of electronics makes life easier, and it's pretty stable here.

Owners rarely complain about equipment failures. The most common problems are the hanging of the MMI screen or glitch in the start-stop system. In both cases, software updates are sufficient. Sometimes, disruptions in work are caused by a power failure. Here also helps to update the software, in extreme cases, you have to change blocks. Fortunately, there is no problem with finding details.

Another typical problem is damage to the wiring harness of the back door. In this case, the illumination of the room disappears, and the lock of the trunk lid ceases to work. As a rule, the defect affects cars with a sedan body, and the cost of repair is not too high - about 5 000 rubles.

Petrol engines

Most models have 1.4 TFSI under the hood in various power options. This is a new generation of engines code EA211. He's got a number of differences. For example, there is no longer a fragile timing system drive chain. It was replaced with a strong belt. Mechanics agree that this is one of the most successful gasoline engines VAG in the last 10 years.

Sometimes there were problems with the ignition system. Usually this happened during the warranty, within which the faults were eliminated (coils and spark plugs were changed).

Minor problems arise in the three-cylinder EA211 with a volume of 1.0 liters (since 2016). For example, the tube is detached from the intercooler. This results in loss of power, but is not dangerous to the engine.

In 1.2 TFSI of the same series, the turbine controller failed. Most of them have been replaced under warranty.

The EA888 series also deserves good ratings. They are now represented by the third generation. Fortunately, nothing more is heard about excessive oil consumption than the previous modifications of the EA888 family.

Diesel engines

Diesel Audi A3 is a rarity. The base 1.6 TDI was installed in several power options. This is an economical and durable unit, although not without minor drawbacks. The least innocuous is a boost sensor failure. The cost of replacement work will be about 5 000 rubles.

Much worse unstable water pump, which does not withstand the time allotted by the regulation of the belt of the timing system. Leaks from the pump have been observed even after 50,000km, but are generally expected after 100,000km. A modified (second generation) pump is installed during repairs, however, and it is not perfect. In the process of updating, the installation of a new set of timing system is also required. Due to the complexity of the procedure (it is necessary to dismantle many elements), the exchange will be very expensive - about 30,000 rubles.

The same problem, though to a slightly lesser extent, concerns 2.0 TDI. In addition, there is another one – the stretcher belt timing system. It cannot withstand the 210,000 km allotted to the belt and surrenders closer to 150,000 km. The cost of elimination will be more than 30 000 rubles.

That’s all that’s happened to diesel engines. But it should be borne in mind that with an increase in mileage, other malfunctions may occur. Therefore, when deciding to buy a diesel version, you should carefully check the mileage and service history of the turbodiesel, since it is of great importance.

Other problems and malfunctions

It turns out that many complain about the work of the start-stop system, which can not be turned off once and for all. The system is always active and can be deactivated using a button. But after turning off the ignition, the information about the system shutdown is reset, and it comes to life again. The hosts decide to flash, after which the start-stop system remains always turned off, and if necessary, activated using a button. Unfortunately, after the firmware modification, the machine loses its warranty.

Caution should be taken when buying an Audi A3 equipped with a dual-clutch transmission. Audi used a 7-speed robot. Despite the name S-tronic, the box is no different from the DSG. The same goes for expensive potential repairs.

The most common complaints about the S-Tronic are rough switching and jerking when moving from a place. With small mileage helps software update, and after 150-180 thousand km may require expensive replacement of the clutch.

Audi A3 should be praised for the strength of the suspension. However, in versions with multi-link rear suspension, repair will not be too cheap. It is also necessary to control the geometry of the wheels. The walker may require attention after 100-120 thousand km.

Owners noted problems with the rear LED lights. In addition, foggy headlights - and LED, and xenon.

Sometimes the MMI screen does not want to move, and random errors occur.

Audi RS3

The RS 3 is one of the most powerful hot hatches on the market. It debuted in 2015. Since the third generation was the first A3 with a sedan body, the RS3 also acted as a sedan.

Under the hood placed the engine EA855 Evo, which until 2017 developed 367 hp, and since 2018 – 400 hp. Regardless of the version, after the removal of the limiter, the RS 3 can accelerate to 280 km / h. The sprint up to a hundred takes 4.3 seconds, and in the 400-horsepower version - 4.1 seconds. Until recently, these limits were only available to supercars.

Unlike the S3, in which the 2-liter engine was combined with mechanics, for the RS3, the choice is limited to an automated dual-clutch gearbox and always all-wheel drive.

The RS3 in cornering sometimes shows understeering, especially on slippery surfaces. Even though there are wide tyres in the front.

Audi PC3 is expensive and expensive to maintain.

Nice in the salon.

• The most common problems are the hanging of the MMI screen or glitch in the start-stop system.
• Fortunately, there is no problem with finding details.
• Another typical problem is damage to the wiring harness of the back door.
• As a rule, the defect affects cars with a sedan body, and the cost of repair is not too high - about 5 000 rubles.

Petrol engines

• Sometimes there were problems with the ignition system.
• Usually this happened during the warranty, within which the faults were eliminated (coils and spark plugs were changed).
• Minor problems arise in the three-cylinder EA211 with a volume of 1.0 liters (since 2016).
• This results in loss of power, but is not dangerous to the engine.

Diesel engines

• The least innocuous is a boost sensor failure.
• Leaks from the pump have been observed even after 50,000km, but are generally expected after 100,000km.
• A modified (second generation) pump is installed during repairs, however, and it is not perfect.
• The same problem, though to a slightly lesser extent, concerns the 2.0 TDI.
• But it should be borne in mind that with an increase in mileage, other malfunctions may occur.
• Therefore, when deciding to buy a diesel version, you should carefully check the mileage and service history of the turbodiesel, since it is of great importance.

Other problems and malfunctions

• The hosts decide to flash, after which the start-stop system remains always turned off, and if necessary, activated using a button.
• The same goes for expensive potential repairs.
• It may be necessary to replace the clutch block cheaply.
• Audi A3 should be praised for the strength of the suspension.
• However, in versions with multi-link rear suspension, repair will not be too cheap.
• It is also necessary to control the geometry of the wheels.
• Owners noted problems with the rear LED lights.
• In addition, foggy headlights - and LED, and xenon.

The Audi A3 8V isn’t the cheapest compact – aftermarket prices aren’t very attractive. He is not a leader in matters of cabin size or trunk.

However, it is still possible to positively assess the durability. In addition, you can count on substitutes for original spare parts and their reasonable cost.

• Why is the Audi A3 so expensive?: The A3 wasn't cheap from the start, and slowly loses in value with age. It's not a particularly sports car.
• Nice in the cabin: The most common problems are hanging the MMI screen or glitching in the start-stop system.
• Gasoline engines: Sometimes there were problems with the ignition system.
• Diesel engines: The least innocuous is boost sensor failure.
• Other problems and malfunctions: The same goes for expensive potential repairs.
• The Audi RS3: RS 3 is one of the most powerful hot hatches on the market. It debuted in 2015.

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