How much engine vibration is normal? I've just bought a 58 plate A3, and dont know if im over worried about how much it vibrates, it sounds a little louder than im used to, but should there be anything to worry about?

Hello Paul,

Thanks for joining. 
Engine - petrol or diesel? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

In addition to Gareth's question, what size is the engine and how many miles has it done?

Oh yes sorry its the 1.9 TDi, done just over 100,000 miles

Hello Paul, 

You could spend on diagnostics, or if it were mine, I would be getting a local diesel specialist to give an opinion on it. It could be an injector or quite a number of other reasons, inc. engine mountings etc. etc. 
Any undue smoke or excessive smell of diesel? 
Did you buy it from a dealer? If so, you should have redress if it has an issue, so time is of the essence in getting it looked and and reported on. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

I've got it booked in with someone next week, no smoke or anything like that, and no unusual smells. It was a private sale, it wasnt so much of concern that i didnt want to buy it, but just for peace of mind it would be good to get it checked out

7 hours ago, PIT237 said:

How much engine vibration is normal? I've just bought a 58 plate A3, and dont know if im over worried about how much it vibrates, it sounds a little louder than im used to, but should there be anything to worry about?

Hi if the engine mounts have never been changed its probable they have become worn/split, they only last 100k max as a rule of thumb, also gearbox tail shaft mounts last about the same.

Steve.