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If this is the later generation 1.8 20v engine then they are generally pretty bullet proof. They are based on the good old 1781 cc Golf GTI engine.
The only major piece of advice is to make sure the cambelt have been done at the right intervals. I think VW/Audi says 70k? However I always had mine done at 50k intervals as it is not a major job and not worth the risk.
Apart from that, make sure the oil has been changed regularly.
Alternators can go at about 140k, sometime before if they have had a hard life. I think the SE has an uprated alternator so they may last longer??
Water pumps can go at about 150-170k.
Audi do exchange parts on the pumps so they are not too expensive.
The only major piece of advice is to make sure the cambelt have been done at the right intervals. I think VW/Audi says 70k? However I always had mine done at 50k intervals as it is not a major job and not worth the risk.
Apart from that, make sure the oil has been changed regularly.
Alternators can go at about 140k, sometime before if they have had a hard life. I think the SE has an uprated alternator so they may last longer??
Water pumps can go at about 150-170k.
Audi do exchange parts on the pumps so they are not too expensive.
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