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Belt or chain in a 2014 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI?

Does a 2014 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI Sport (Euro 5 with stop-start) have a timing belt or chain?

Edwin (Wales)

Mar 2026 Filed under: timing belt or chain


Expert answer

Hi Edwin,

That car's engine has a timing belt, but it's a long-life item that - according to Audi - needs changing only every 210,000km (regardless of time between changes).

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor


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