Carsieve Audi A3 8P facelift 2 1.8 TFSI, 160 PS, 7-speed dual-clutch (2008–2012)
- Power
- 160 PS (118 kW)
- Engine codes
- CDA
- Gearbox
- 7-speed dual-clutch
- Production years
- 2008–2012
- Running cost per month
- €415
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Median price
- €6,400
- Reliability
- 2/5
- DIY
- 2/5
Research for this car
- Generation guide Audi A3 8P (2003-2012): known problems and buying guide
Check the coolant and oil use first. Then the cylinder heads, timing chains, DQ200 clutch and EGR valves.
- Gearbox guide VW DQ200 7-speed DSG (0AM, 0CW): problems, costs and what to check
Dry DSG with a known weak mechatronic and clutch. Buy only with recall and oil-change records and a clean pump test.
Known issues for this car
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil use and chain wear on EA888 petrols | 1.8 and 2.0 TFSI | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Brake hoses and springs | All | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Cracked accumulator housing | 2008 to 2016 cars | Any, from 30,000 km | 1,500 to 2,000 EUR (Germany); 1,800 to 2,800 GBP (UK) | Gearbox guide |
| Electronics corrosion (2008 to 2013 cars) | Cars built 2008 to 2013 with the original gear oil | Any | 1,500 to 2,000 EUR (Germany); recall in some countries | Gearbox guide |
| Clutch wear and judder | All | 80,000 to 180,000 km | 40,000 to 55,000 RUB fitted (Russia) | Gearbox guide |
| Control unit failures | All | 50,000 to 150,000 km | about 440 EUR repair (Germany) | Gearbox guide |
| Dual-mass flywheel rattle | Cars with a dual-mass flywheel | around 150,000 km | Replaced with the clutch | Gearbox guide |
| 6th and reverse shift fork | All | – | 40,000 to 45,000 RUB labour (Russia) | Gearbox guide |
| Oil leaks | Mechatronic and gearbox joints | – | 1,500 to 2,000 EUR when the mechatronic is involved (Germany) | Gearbox guide |
| Input shaft damage | Clutch changes that kept the old pilot bearing | – | Part of the clutch job | Gearbox guide |
Before you buy this car
From the generation guide
- After a test drive, check the oil level. If oil use is high, ask for proof of an engine overhaul with revised pistons.
- Look at the brake hoses for porous spots, and check the springs. Porous hoses are reported from about 5 to 11 years old.
- Ask whether the ABS and ESP recall work was done on cars built May 2008 to May 2009.
From the gearbox guide
- Fault scan (needs a scanner). P17BF, P189C, P1895 or P0841 mean a pressure fault, usually the accumulator housing. Get a repair price or walk away.
- Pump test. Ignition on, engine off. The pump should run briefly and stop. A pump that keeps whirring points to the accumulator.
- Oil. Look at the gearbox and the undertray. Wet oil can mean a mechatronic job.
- Control unit signs. Ask about a flashing gear display, a blown gearbox fuse, or the car losing drive at a stop.
- Clutch values (needs a scanner). Read remaining clutch travel and the adaptation counters. Counters that will not adapt, or very low travel, mean a clutch job soon.
- Road test in 6th and 7th. Full throttle from 1,000 and 1,500 rpm. Engine speed that swings by up to 200 rpm means a worn clutch. Also feel for judder pulling away.
- Reverse, cold and warm. A flashing R, no reverse or a crunch is bad.
- Cold start. A rattle for 5 to 10 minutes, or in 2nd on overrun, points to the flywheel.
- Paperwork. VIN check for open recalls; for 2008 to 2013 cars, proof of the 2013 oil change; invoices for any mechatronic repair.
Running costs
| Operational | €206 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €96 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €113 |
| Total per month | €415 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €61 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.
- Listings
- 51
- 25th percentile
- €5,300
- Median price
- €6,400
- 75th percentile
- €8,450
- Median mileage
- 160,000 km
- Median first registration
- 2010
- Dealer share
- 25.5%
Check a listing
Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 11 | €9,000 | 143,000 km |
| 2011 | 4 | – | – |
| 2010 | 14 | €6,200 | 140,000 km |
| 2009 | 18 | €5,500 | 172,543 km |
| 2008 | 4 | – | – |
Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.
Price history
| Month | Listings | Median price | Middle half | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 51 | €6,400 | €5,300 – €8,450 | 160,000 km |
| Oct 2026 | 51 | €6,400 | €5,300 – €8,450 | 160,000 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 12 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Doors | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 1.8 TFSI Attraction S tronic | 160 PS | 3 | 2008 | €417 |
| A3 1.8 TFSI Ambiente S tronic | 160 PS | 3 | 2008 | €417 |
| A3 1.8 TFSI Ambition S tronic | 160 PS | 3 | 2008 | €422 |
| A3 1.8 TFSI Attraction S tronic | 160 PS | 3 | 2008–2012 | €414 |
| A3 1.8 TFSI Ambiente S tronic | 160 PS | 3 | 2008–2012 | €414 |
| A3 1.8 TFSI Ambition S tronic | 160 PS | 3 | 2008–2012 | €419 |
| A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI Attraction S tronic | 160 PS | 5 | 2008 | €420 |
| A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI Ambiente S tronic | 160 PS | 5 | 2008 | €420 |
| A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI Ambition S tronic | 160 PS | 5 | 2008 | €425 |
| A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI Attraction S tronic | 160 PS | 5 | 2008–2012 | €414 |
| A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI Ambiente S tronic | 160 PS | 5 | 2008–2012 | €414 |
| A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI Ambition S tronic | 160 PS | 5 | 2008–2012 | €419 |