Carsieve Audi A3 8V 1.6 TDI, 110 PS, 7-speed dual-clutch (2014–2016)
- Power
- 110 PS (81 kW)
- Engine codes
- DBK
- Gearbox
- 7-speed dual-clutch
- Production years
- 2014–2016
- Running cost per month
- €385
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Median price
- €11,490
- Reliability
- 2/5
- DIY
- 2/5
Research for this car
- Generation guide Audi A3 8V (2012-2020): known problems and buying guide
Check oil use on 1.2 and 1.4 TFSI, the quattro coupling pump and S tronic judder before you buy.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry S tronic judder and clutch wear | 7-speed dry S tronic (DQ200) | About 60,000 km | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Rear brakes worn or rusted | All | Not stated | Not stated | Generation guide |
| Infotainment MMI faults | Early cars | Not stated | Not stated | 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 |
| 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
- On a 7-speed dry S tronic, test pull-away from a stop and in traffic. Bad result: judder or jerks. Ask for clutch history.
- Look at the rear discs and backing plates for rust, and ask about brake wear at the last inspection. Bad result: heavy rust or worn brakes.
- Test the infotainment system on the test drive and ask whether the software update was done. Bad result: faults that return after the update.
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 | €135 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €106 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €144 |
| Total per month | €385 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €72 |
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
- 101
- 25th percentile
- €9,900
- Median price
- €11,490
- 75th percentile
- €13,490
- Median mileage
- 147,000 km
- Median first registration
- 2015
- Dealer share
- 70.3%
Check a listing
Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 29 | €11,990 | 142,000 km |
| 2015 | 56 | €11,900 | 143,000 km |
| 2014 | 16 | €9,900 | 171,122 km |
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 | 101 | €11,490 | €9,900 – €13,490 | 147,000 km |
| Oct 2026 | 101 | €11,490 | €9,900 – €13,490 | 147,000 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 9 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Body | Doors | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 1.6 TDI Attraction S tronic | 110 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2014–2016 | €381 |
| A3 1.6 TDI Ambition S tronic | 110 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2014–2016 | €387 |
| A3 1.6 TDI Ambiente S tronic | 110 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2014–2016 | €387 |
| A3 Limousine 1.6 TDI Attraction S tronic | 110 PS | Saloon | 4 | 2014–2016 | €405 |
| A3 Limousine 1.6 TDI Ambition S tronic | 110 PS | Saloon | 4 | 2014–2016 | €416 |
| A3 Limousine 1.6 TDI Ambiente S tronic | 110 PS | Saloon | 4 | 2014–2016 | €412 |
| A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI Attraction S tronic | 110 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2014–2016 | €381 |
| A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI Ambition S tronic | 110 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2014–2016 | €391 |
| A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI Ambiente S tronic | 110 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2014–2016 | €387 |