Audi A3 2.0 TDI / 35 TDI Engine Replacement Compare Prices & Get Quotes

A reconditioned Audi A3 2.0 TDI / 35 TDI engine costs £2,800-£4,500 supply-only, or £3,500-£6,000 fully fitted depending on engine code (CUNA, CRLB, DFGA) and supplier location. Used engines start around £1,200 but carry higher risk.

• CUNA (2012-2016, 150hp): £2,800-£4,500 reconditioned
• CRLB (2016-2020, 184hp): £2,800-£4,500 reconditioned
• DFGA (2020+, 35 TDI): £2,800-£4,500 reconditioned

Common symptoms include rough idle, excessive smoke on startup, loss of power, and visible carbon buildup around injector bases ("Black Death"). You may also notice increased fuel consumption and difficulty starting when cold.

• Black carbon deposits around injectors indicate seal failure
• Knocking or rattling noise suggests injector mechanical wear
• ECU fault codes for cylinder balance or injector circuit

For 8V generation cars (2012-2020) valued £8,000-£18,000, a rebuilt engine at £2,800-£4,500 typically represents good value if you plan to keep the car 2+ years. For older 8P models under £5,000, a used engine may be more economical.

• 8P (2003-2012): Usually worth under £5k; used engine often better value
• 8V (2012-2020): Worth £8k-£18k; rebuilt engine justified for most owners
• 8Y (2020+): Worth £14k-£28k; rebuilt engine is small percentage of value

A complete engine swap typically takes 1-2 days for supply-and-fit service, depending on supplier workload and whether additional components (turbo, injectors, DPF) need replacement. Supply-only delivery takes 2-5 working days nationwide.

• Simple swap (good condition peripherals): 1 day
• Complex swap (turbo/DPF/injector work): 1.5-2 days
• Diagnostics and ECU coding: Additional 2-4 hours

The 35 TDI is the WLTP naming convention introduced in 2020 for the 150hp 2.0 TDI engine (DFGA code). Mechanically, it's the same EA288 Evo engine family as the CUNA, just with updated emissions systems and mild-hybrid capability on some 8Y models.

• 2.0 TDI (CUNA/CRLB): 2012-2020, 150hp or 184hp, pre-WLTP naming
• 35 TDI (DFGA): 2020-present, 150hp, WLTP naming, Euro 6d compliance
• Engine codes differ but core architecture remains EA288 2.0L diesel

Yes, reconditioned 2.0 TDI engines from our specialists include upgraded components addressing known failure points like injector seals, timing chain tensioners, and oil pump wear. With proper maintenance, a quality reconditioned unit should last 80k-120k miles.

• All rebuilt engines include minimum 12-month unlimited-mileage warranty
• Upgraded parts address original design weaknesses
• Specialist rebuilders test compression and oil pressure before dispatch