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Reliability Database
Audi

A3

Compact
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.1)
2 Generations
12 Engines Rated
938 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
7 recommended 5 caution

Generation Timeline

2006-2013 8P
5 engines
420 complaints 🔥 3
Unknown ✅ Recommended (4.1)
→
2015-2020 8V
7 engines
518 complaints 🔥 4
2.5L 5-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.0)
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