Struggling to get into 1st and reverse gear

[Jasonp]

Hi I have an Audi A3 2.0 TDI 140bhp 6 speed manual 

I’m struggling to get into reverse and first gears they do go in if I force it in but the only work around is I put in third then into the gear I want and it goes in smooth then

all other gears have no issues at all 

 

hope someone can help 

 

thanks 

[cliffcoggin]

The most likely cause is a worn clutch. Where is the bite point when using it i.e. how far up is the pedal when the clutch engages?

[Jasonp]

Thanks for the reply the bite is quite low not sure where it should be 

[cliffcoggin]

The bite point should be approximately half way up the pedal travel. Assuming there is no slack in that pedal motion it's time to get the clutch repaired before you damage the gearbox.