Audi A3 Timing Belt Replacement Interval

It is important that you change the timing belt (also called a cambelt) in time on your Audi A3. On this page you will find more information about the timing belt replacement intervals on an Audi A3.

I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from 1997 to 2020.

You will also find information about which engines in Audi A3 that have a timing chain instead of a timing belt.

When should the timing belt be changed on an Audi A3?

The timing belt replacement intervals are different depending on what model year and engine you have in your Audi A3.

Further down on this page you will find information about the intervals for different years and engines.

Also keep in mind that some motors have a timing chain. These usually do not need to be replaced.

If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.

Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.

Audi A3 Timing Belt Replacement Intervals

Below are some examples of different timing belt replacement intervals. Keep in mind that both years and mileage are important to keep track of.

Even if your car has not traveled many miles, a timing belt still needs to be replaced. The material in the timing belts gets worse with age even if you do not use your car very often.

If you do not find your year model or engine, you can often find the information in your instruction manual or by calling a workshop.

Audi A3 1997 – 2000

Here you will find intervals for the Audi A3 between the years 1997 and 2000.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres
Audi A3 1.6 1997 – 2000	101 hp	180 000 kilometres
Audi A3 1.8 1997 – 2000	125 hp	120 000 kilometres
Audi A3 1.8 T 1997 – 2000	150 hp	120 000 kilometres
Audi A3 1.8 T quattro 1997 – 2000	150 hp	180 000 kilometres
Audi S3 1997 – 2000	210 hp	120 000 kilometres
Audi A3 1.9 TDI 1997 – 2000	110 hp	60 000 kilometres

Audi A3 2001 – 2003

Here you will find intervals for the Audi A3 between the years 2001 and 2003.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres
Audi A3 1.6 2001 – 2003	102 hp	120 000 kilometres
Audi A3 1.8 2001 – 2003	125 hp	?
Audi A3 1.8 T 2001 – 2003	150 hp	120 000 kilometres
Audi A3 1.9 TDI 2001 – 2003	130 hp	120 000 kilometres

Audi A3 2003 – 2008

Here you will find intervals for the Audi A3 between the years 2003 and 2008.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres
Audi A3 1.6 2003 – 2008	102 hp	120 000 kilometres
Audi A3 1.6 FSI 2003 – 2008	115 hp	Timing chain
Audi A3 2.0 FSI 2003 – 2008	150 hp	180 000 kilometres
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI 2003 – 2008	160 hp	Timing chain
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI 2003 – 2008	200 hp	180 000 kilometres
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro 2003 – 2008	200 hp	180 000 kilometres
Audi A3 3.2 V6 quattro 2003 – 2008	250 hp	Timing chain
Audi S3 2003 – 2008	265 hp	Timing chain
Audi A3 1.9 TDI 2003 – 2008	105 hp	120 000 kilometres
Audi A3 2.0 TDI 2003 – 2008	140 hp	120 000 kilometres
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro 2003 – 2008	140 hp	120 000 kilometres

Audi A3 2008 – 2013

Here you will find intervals for the Audi A3 between the years 2008 and 2013.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI 2008 – 2013	105 hp	Timing chain
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI 2008 – 2013	125 hp	Timing chain
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI 2008 – 2013	160 hp	Timing chain
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro 2008 – 2013	160 hp	Timing chain
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro 2008 – 2013	200 hp	180 000 kilometres
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI 2008 – 2013	200 hp	Timing chain
Audi S3 2008 – 2013	265 hp	Timing chain
Audi RS 3 2008 – 2013	340 hp	Timing chain
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 2008 – 2013	105 hp	210 000 kilometres
Audi A3 1.9 TDI 2008 – 2013	105 hp	150 000 kilometres
Audi A3 2.0 TDI 2008 – 2013	140 hp	180 000 kilometres
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro 2008 – 2013	140 hp	210 000 kilometres
Audi A3 2.0 TDI 2008 – 2013	170 hp	210 000 kilometres
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro 2008 – 2013	170 hp	210 000 kilometres
Audi A3 1.6 2008 – 2013	102 hp	?

Audi A3 2012 – 2016

Here you will find intervals for the Audi A3 between the years 2012 and 2016.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI 2012 – 2016	105 hp	210 000 kilometres
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI 2012 – 2016	110 hp	Timing chain
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI 2012 – 2016	122 hp	Timing chain
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI 2012 – 2016	125 hp	210 000 kilometres
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI COD 2012 – 2016	140 hp	?
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI COD 2012 – 2016	150 hp	?
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI 2012 – 2016	180 hp	Timing chain
Audi S3 2012 – 2016	300 hp	Timing chain
Audi RS 3 2012 – 2016	367 hp	Timing chain
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 2012 – 2016	105 hp	210 000 kilometres
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra 2012 – 2016	110 hp	210 000 kilometres
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 2012 – 2016	110 hp	210 000 kilometres
Audi A3 2.0 TDI 2012 – 2016	150 hp	210 000 kilometres
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro 2012 – 2016	150 hp	210 000 kilometres
Audi A3 2.0 TDI clean diesel quattro 2012 – 2016	184 hp	210 000 kilometres

Audi A3 2016 – 2020

Here you will find intervals for the Audi A3 between the years 2016 and 2020.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI 2016 – 2020	116 hp	210 000 kilometres
Audi A3 30 TFSI 2016 – 2020	116 hp	Timing chain
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI COD 2016 – 2020	150 hp	?
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI COD 2016 – 2020	150 hp	Timing chain
Audi A3 35 TFSI 2016 – 2020	150 hp	210 000 kilometres
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro 2016 – 2020	190 hp	?
Audi S3 2016 – 2020	300 hp	?
Audi S3 2016 – 2020	310 hp	?
Audi RS 3 2016 – 2020	400 hp	?
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 2016 – 2020	110 hp	?
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 2016 – 2020	116 hp	?
Audi A3 2.0 TDI 2016 – 2020	150 hp	210 000 kilometres
Audi A3 35 TDI 2016 – 2020	150 hp	?
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro 2016 – 2020	150 hp	?
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro 2016 – 2020	184 hp	?