Audi A3 2.0TDI rattle noise

[Elzz]

Hi there, my Audi A3 2.0 tdi BKD 2008 has a rattle. Hot and cold it happens but when hot it’s faint. If I blip the throttle it stops till it idles again. Sounds like it’s coming from in front of dashboard. https://streamable.com/yb5adc

When cold it’s a constant rattle when idling or not moving. If anyone can help that would be lovely.

[Timmos1974]

open the bonnet to see if its not coming from a cover.

Have a look in the door wells, for loose objects along with ashtray etc.

Turn the fan off completly and listen.

Re adjust steering wheel position.

[RSTurboPaul]

It *might* be the hex drive issue - low oil pressure light coming on would confirm it, I believe, but also seem to indicate imminent engine death...:

https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/worn-oil-pum...


but I am not sure if the BKD engine has the issue - it's not listed on the various fixing kits that are available:

https://www.kmbpartsdirect.co.uk/shop/oil_pumps.ht...

[Elzz]

No oil pressure light, just had it fully serviced, I noticed some oil near the gearbox it looks like. On the floor it is really dirty and looks like engine oil.