Audi 1.8T (EA113)
ACCEPTABLE Na Era

1.8T (EA113)

Audi · 1.8T 20V Turbo I4

1995–2005

0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE

"B5 A4/Passat B5. AEB/APU/AWM codes. Oil sludge issue if intervals skipped. Turbo failure at 150k+ km. Coil pack failures. Hugely tuneable. Solid with care."

Layout I4
Displacement 1781 cc
Power 150–240 hp
Type Petrol Turbo
Known Issues 2
Total Risk Cost €1,000–€3,500

Mileage Risk Timeline

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Known Issues 2

▲ HIGH

Oil sludge formation

€500–€2,000 60,000 km–120,000 km
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Detection

Low oil pressure warning, sludge in valve cover

Details

Extended oil change intervals caused sludge. Use 5W-40 synthetic, change every 8-10k km.

Greece Note

Λάσπη λαδιού — αλλαγή λαδιού κάθε 8-10k km. Μην αμελείτε.

▲ HIGH

Turbo failure

€500–€1,500 120,000 km–200,000 km
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Detection

Boost loss, smoke, whining

Details

K03/K04 turbo wears at high mileage.

Greece Note

Turbo — €500-1,500. Αναμονή στα 150k+ km.

Models with 1.8T (EA113) 22

Audi A4 1.8
1995–2001 ADR/APT/AVV 125 hp petrol
Audi A4 1.8T
1995–2001 AEB/ANB/APU/AWT 150 hp petrol
Audi A6 1.8T
1997–2004 AEB/ANB/AWT/AVJ 150 hp petrol
Audi A3 1.8
1996–2003 AGN/APG 125 hp petrol
Audi A3 1.8T
1996–2003 AGU/AUM/ARZ/AJQ 150 hp petrol
Audi TT 1.8T
1998–2006 AJQ/APP/APX/AUM/BVP 180 hp petrol
Audi A3 S3
1999–2003 APY/BAM/AMK 210 hp petrol
Audi A4 1.8T
2001–2005 AVJ/BFB/BEX 163 hp petrol
Volvo V70 2.0T
2000–2007 B5204T5 180 hp petrol
Volvo S80 2.0T
1998–2006 B5204T5 180 hp petrol
Volvo S60 2.0T
2001–2009 B5204T5 180 hp petrol
Volvo V70 2.4
2000–2007 B5244S/S2 140 hp petrol
Volvo S80 2.4
1998–2006 B5244S/S2 140 hp petrol
Volvo S60 2.4
2000–2009 B5244S/S2 140 hp petrol
Volvo S40 2.4
2004–2012 B5244S/S4 140 hp petrol
Volvo S40 2.4i
2004–2012 B5244S5/S7 170 hp petrol
Volvo V50 2.4i
2004–2012 B5244S5/S7 170 hp petrol
Volvo S60 2.4T
2001–2009 B5244T3 200 hp petrol
Volvo V70 2.4T
2001–2007 B5244T3 200 hp petrol
Volvo S80 2.4T
1999–2006 B5244T3 200 hp petrol
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
2008–2015 CABB/CDHA/CJEB 160 hp petrol
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2012–2016 CJSA/CJSB 180 hp petrol

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi 1.8T (EA113) reliable?

The Audi 1.8T (EA113) scores 72/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 2 documented issues with total repair costs between €1,000 and €3,500.

What are the common problems with the 1.8T (EA113)?

The most common issues are:

  • Oil sludge formation — high, repair cost €500–€2,000, 60,000 km–120,000 km
  • Turbo failure — high, repair cost €500–€1,500, 120,000 km–200,000 km
What cars use the Audi 1.8T (EA113)?

The 1.8T (EA113) is found in:

  • A4 (1995–2001)
  • A4 (1995–2001)
  • A6 (1997–2004)
  • A3 (1996–2003)
  • A3 (1996–2003)
  • TT (1998–2006)
  • A3 (1999–2003)
  • A4 (2001–2005)
  • V70 (2000–2007)
  • S80 (1998–2006)
How much does it cost to repair the 1.8T (EA113)?

Total potential repair costs for all 2 known issues range from €1,000 to €3,500. The most expensive issue is typically .

What years was the 1.8T (EA113) produced?

The Audi 1.8T (EA113) was produced from 1995 to 2005. It is a 1781cc I4 petrol turbo engine.

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