Thanks for the add, I'm in the process of buying a 2015 Audi A4 2.0 TDi Quattro B8.5 with 43k miles.

Reading up on the model, I have some grave concerns with the EA189 engine fitted, married to the low mileage use of the car.

Should I be looking to buy a B9 instead?

Edited September 1, 2025Sep 1 by ChrisK66
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Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 ea189 was the emissions recall. 

You can have it remapped to have this removed. 

7 minutes ago, Steve Q said:

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 ea189 was the emissions recall. 

You can have it remapped to have this removed. 

Not averse to a remap, but this EA189 looks to be a horror story. I can budget for regular maintenance as an enthusiast but £1k regular probs not gonna be tolerated. Previous owner I'm told was an enthusiast (if dealer being truthful). 

I'm assuming a remap with EGR delete is the preferred route?

I'd advise a car that had had the recall.  I worked at vw when they were doing them. Leys be honest the cars weren't designed for that recall so it can have an impact on the engine