Engine Vibration

[PIT237]

How much engine vibration is normal? I've just bought a 58 plate A3, and dont know if im over worried about how much it vibrates, it sounds a little louder than im used to, but should there be anything to worry about?

[Magnet]

Hello Paul,

Thanks for joining. 
Engine - petrol or diesel? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[cliffcoggin]

In addition to Gareth's question, what size is the engine and how many miles has it done?

[PIT237]

Oh yes sorry its the 1.9 TDi, done just over 100,000 miles

[Magnet]

Hello Paul, 

You could spend on diagnostics, or if it were mine, I would be getting a local diesel specialist to give an opinion on it. It could be an injector or quite a number of other reasons, inc. engine mountings etc. etc. 
Any undue smoke or excessive smell of diesel? 
Did you buy it from a dealer? If so, you should have redress if it has an issue, so time is of the essence in getting it looked and and reported on. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[PIT237]

I've got it booked in with someone next week, no smoke or anything like that, and no unusual smells. It was a private sale, it wasnt so much of concern that i didnt want to buy it, but just for peace of mind it would be good to get it checked out

[Stevey Y]

7 hours ago, PIT237 said:

How much engine vibration is normal? I've just bought a 58 plate A3, and dont know if im over worried about how much it vibrates, it sounds a little louder than im used to, but should there be anything to worry about?

Hi if the engine mounts have never been changed its probable they have become worn/split, they only last 100k max as a rule of thumb, also gearbox tail shaft mounts last about the same.

Steve.