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I’ve just joined the Forum and want to say thank you. 👍 You’ve basically answered what I was going to ask. I was informed at the last service in Oct 2022 that my 2017 Audi needs cam belt replacement as 5+ years old, my mileage is only 35K but do lots of short journeys, so no doubt in my mind now that it does need doing. I’ve been quoted £486inc, I’m assuming that will include the water pump but will double check that and ensure it’s done if not included in the quote. Many thanks to all for useful info on here. Best regards

Hello Dave, I have the 2006 version of the same car - been in the family since new. Very little to complain about with it so far. Your linkage? Can we take it you don’t want to buy a new one? When you say you have tried breakers on line, can we take it you’ve registered your want with the breaker link systems such as Partsfinder ( there are more)? I would expect there is nothing more complex in terms of availability about this particular model than any other 2004 A3. Availabilty new? Check with Audi Parts Direct at Cardiff ( part of Mon Motors who were Cardiff Audi). They tend to offer a bit of a discount. I’ve just bought a part for ours from a Midlands person who is breaking a 55 plate A3, and I think that maybe a Special Edition. I’ll let you have his number if you PM me. Kind regards, Gareth.

bulk head where battry sits fills with warter to clean the bung holes kev

this is very bad on audi for a 2019 car to have such a fault,im sure its very annoying for any owner to have this happening.

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Hello Keith, Thanks for joining. If your car has only done an average of 4K miles a year, then your cambelt has had a hammering ( as we say in Wales) unless your mileage has been covered in irregular long trips. Short journeys, and particular if stop/start is engaged, will result in higher than normal stresses on belts, so yes, it does need changing at the 5 year interval. I would recommend you also have the auxiliary belt renewed at the same time. Kind regards, Gareth.