I bought my 3.0L A4 with 145,000km, it now has 180,000km. when i bought it, just to be safe, i took it to the audi dealer and told them to take the timing belt cover off and check to see if the belt was replaced. they said that the belt has been replaced because the belt looks like its aftermarket judging from the "white stripe" running down on the side of it...

anyways..ive been getting mixed opinions...some say the belt has never been replaced and has 180k on it....some say it looks ok and has been replaced 60k ago.

what do u guys think? should i run to the mechanic or can i milk this belt for another year?

 

Honestly it looks fine to me.

 

Seems a bit cracked. I'd change it, and keep records so you know. They are to be changed every 75K Miles/130K Kilometers. Is your choice really, it seems like it'll give you a few more kilometers.

 

The way to judge a timing belt is white marks on the outside of the belt caused from the cam teeth. Looking at your belt the white lines aren't that bad so it should last for another 12-15k, no longer.