From research to get rid of that awful spare wheel pump and bottle of sludge, I have just purchased a Golf MK5 space saver wheel and tool foam block for my 2012 A3 sport Sportback 2.0TDI off e-bay. It fits a treat, and the tools fit the foam. If anyone's interested, the wheel I bought is VW pt.No. 1KO 601027B with T125/70R18 tyre. Other marking stamped on the wheel are 1010 829 FE8 3-1/2J ET255.

Hi, can you purchase the foam insert on its own ? I got the dealer to fit a space saver when car was in for first service. 

 

Got home tonight to find  wheel in the well and the large foam piece filling the boot...great ! 

If you've paid for a spare wheel kit, the dealer should supply the full kit.

 

I'd go back to them and get them to do the job properly.

Hi, can you purchase the foam insert on its own ? I got the dealer to fit a space saver when car was in for first service. 

 

Got home tonight to find  wheel in the well and the large foam piece filling the boot...great ! 

Who in their right mind would not fit the foam? Mad. Get them to supply one, it's part of the mod. If they can't, keep your eye on e-bay. Mine's from a MK5 Golf. 

On 03/10/2012 at 8:08 PM, dorset steve said:

From research to get rid of that awful spare wheel pump and bottle of sludge, I have just purchased a Golf MK5 space saver wheel and tool foam block for my 2012 A3 sport Sportback 2.0TDI off e-bay. It fits a treat, and the tools fit the foam. If anyone's interested, the wheel I bought is VW pt.No. 1KO 601027B with T125/70R18 tyre. Other marking stamped on the wheel are 1010 829 FE8 3-1/2J ET255.

That's a great help thanks as I am looking for exactly the same thing for the same vehicle.

One query: Does the 18" wheel fit in the boot recess O.K.?

As there seems to be a 16" alternative version of the wheel. Thanks again, Dave

I no longer have the Audi - the wheel and the foam insert pictured is for sale if you're interested. Steve.