Reconditioned Audi A3 1.9 TDI Engine

Q: How can I be sure it is compatible with my Audi?

Compatibility depends on the engine / gearbox code, not just the model. The most reliable way is your number plate or registration document: our advisers confirm the right engine for your vehicle before you order.

Q: Do I need to send back my old unit?

Yes, that is the principle of an exchange unit: you return your old engine (the core), which we recondition in turn. We arrange transport both ways, so you don't have to handle any logistics.

5 reconditioned references on an exchange basis, from €2940 to €3120 — up to 24 months' warranty, delivery across France & Europe.

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Reconditioned Audi A3 1.9 TDI Engine – Bare Engine – Ref. AVQ

Regular price €3.060,00

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Reconditioned Audi A3 1.9 TDI Engine – Bare Engine – Ref. BXJ

Regular price €3.120,00

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Reconditioned Audi A3 1.9 TDI Engine – Bare Engine – Ref. BSW

Regular price €3.060,00

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Reconditioned Audi A3 1.9 TDI Engine – Bare Engine – Ref. BSU

Regular price €2.940,00

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Reconditioned Audi A3 1.9 TDI Engine – Bare Engine – Ref. BRU

Regular price €3.060,00

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1.9 TDI Audi A3: a robust engine in use, but one whose end-of-life symptoms appear early depending on the engine code

Between 1996 and 2010, five engine codes cover this 1.9 TDI on the A3: AVQ, BXJ, BSW, BSU and BRU. All share the same engine capacity, but they are not interchangeable. These diesel engines have well-known weaknesses: rapid oil circuit fouling on high-mileage units, premature piston ring wear on certain variants, and sensitivity to fuel quality that can lead to abnormal oil consumption well before 200 000 km. These symptoms — blue smoke on start-up, unstable oil pressure, cold knocking — indicate an engine at the end of its life that no partial repair will fix durably.

The engine code stamped on the block — not just the vehicle's year — is the only reliable reference for ordering the correct replacement. A 2005 A3 may carry an AVQ or a BRU depending on the variant: checking this code before placing any order avoids a fitment incompatibility.

Exchange unit

Original part fully rebuilt. Collection of your old unit and transport both ways arranged.

Up to 24-month warranty

Bench-tested before dispatch, delivered with an invoice (VAT reclaimable for trade customers).

Delivery across Europe

Fast dispatch throughout France and Europe, with order tracking at every step.

Pay in 10 instalments

Spread the cost of your engine over several payments, hassle-free.

To find exactly the right reference for your vehicle, identify it in seconds with your number plate, or request a free online quote from our advisers.

Frequently asked questions

Is a engine for this Audi model in stock?

We currently list 5 references reconditioned for this model. Availability depends on the exact engine: enter your number plate to confirm stock in real time, or request an online quote.

How can I be sure it is compatible with my Audi?

Compatibility depends on the engine / gearbox code, not just the model. The most reliable way is your number plate or registration document: our advisers confirm the right engine for your vehicle before you order.

Do I need to send back my old unit?

Yes, that is the principle of an exchange unit: you return your old engine (the core), which we recondition in turn. We arrange transport both ways, so you don't have to handle any logistics.

How long does it take to receive the engine for my Audi?

Once compatibility is confirmed and depending on the availability of the reference, the part leaves our workshop ready to fit, delivered throughout France and Europe, with payment in instalments available (up to 10 payments).

Available gearbox references: AVQ, BXJ, BSW, BSU, BRU

Available engine codes: AVQ, BXJ, BSW, BSU, BRU