1.8T EA113 GTI
Volkswagen · 1.8T (AGU/AUM/AUQ/ARZ) GTI
1997–2005
"Golf IV GTI, Bora, S3. EA113 turbo. K03/K04 turbo. Oil sludge if intervals skipped. Coil packs. PCV valve. Hugely tuneable. 225hp BAM/AMK variant (S3/Cupra) very strong."
Mileage Risk Timeline
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Known Issues 3
Oil sludge (extended intervals)
▸Low oil pressure
Change oil every 8-10k km.
Λάσπη — αλλαγή κάθε 8-10k km.
Turbo failure (K03)
▸Boost loss, smoke
K03 turbo wears.
Turbo K03 — €400-1,200.
Coil pack failure
▸Misfire
Standard VW issue.
Πολλαπλασιαστές — €50-200.
Models with 1.8T EA113 GTI 22
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Volkswagen 1.8T EA113 GTI reliable?
The Volkswagen 1.8T EA113 GTI scores 70/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 3 documented issues with total repair costs between €950 and €3,400.
What are the common problems with the 1.8T EA113 GTI?
The most common issues are:
- Oil sludge (extended intervals) — high, repair cost €500–€2,000, 60,000 km–120,000 km
- Turbo failure (K03) — high, repair cost €400–€1,200, 120,000 km–200,000 km
- Coil pack failure — minor, repair cost €50–€200, 40,000 km–80,000 km
What cars use the Volkswagen 1.8T EA113 GTI?
How much does it cost to repair the 1.8T EA113 GTI?
Total potential repair costs for all 3 known issues range from €950 to €3,400. The most expensive issue is typically .
What years was the 1.8T EA113 GTI produced?
The Volkswagen 1.8T EA113 GTI was produced from 1997 to 2005. It is a 1781cc I4 petrol turbo engine.
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