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Expert Opinion

Of the few premium hatchbacks on the market, the Audi A3 is arguably the best, and has been since first being launched in 1996. With an immaculately designed cabin which highlights just how good ergonomic simplicity can be, and a smooth ride which favours stability over agility, it is the comfort and refinement of the Audi A3 which makes it shine. The 2.0 TDi offers an ideal mix of performance and efficiency (all between 50 and 65mpg), while the petrol options up the power stakes for the speed-freaks. Its 365 litre boot might not be market leading, but it's the comfort and quality of the cabin rather than its ability to cart luggage around that makes it stand out. ... Read More

Key Facts

New Price

£19,300 - £26,500

VCARS Average

£13,952

MPG

26.2 - 74.3

CO2 (g/km)

99 - 259

Tax Band

A - M

Noise Level

68.0 - 75.0

Rating5.0/5

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Audi A3 1.6 SPECIAL EDITION 3DR FULL AUDI SH 1 YR MOT

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Audi A3 1.6 SPECIAL EDITION 3DR FULL AUDI S...
£5,500
2005(05)
  • Manual
  • Silver
  • Petrol
  • 74,000 miles
  • Hatchback
2005 05 reg AUDI A3 1.6 SPECIAL EDITION 3DR FULL AUDI SH 1 YR MOT, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 74, 000 miles. SILVER, FULL AUDI SH, JUST SERVICED, 1 YEAR MOT, Metallic Silver, Contrasting Grey Velour interior,...

020 3018 2058

Audi A3 2.0 TDI TURBO DIESEL 170 PS SPORT S TRONIC AUTO

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Audi A3 2.0 TDI TURBO DIESEL 170 PS SPORT S...
£12,000
2009(58)
  • Automatic
  • Silver
  • Diesel
  • 50,000 miles
  • Hatchback
2009 58 reg AUDI A3 2.0 TDI TURBO DIESEL 170 PS SPORT S TRONIC AUTO, Automatic, Hatchback, Diesel, 50, 000 miles. Ice Silver, S TRONIC PADDLE SHIFT CONTORLS, 17 INCH AUDI SPORT ALLOYS, Metallic Ice Silver,...

020 3018 2058

Audi A3 1.2 T FSI SE

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Audi A3 1.2 T FSI SE
was £16,650Now £14,650
2012(62)
  • Manual
  • Lava Grey Pearl Effect
  • Petrol
  • 7,500 miles
  • Hatchback
Anti-Lock Brakes, Electronic Stability Programme, 16In Alloy Wheels, Air Conditioning, Rear Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage Point, Power-Assisted Steering, Driver Information System, Remote Central Door Locking,...

020 3018 2671

Audi A3 2.0 TDI Black Edition

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Audi A3 2.0 TDI Black Edition
£16,250
2010(10)
  • Manual
  • Phantom Black Pearl Effect
  • Diesel
  • 35,250 miles
  • Cabriolet
Anti-Lock Brakes, Bluetooth Interface, BOSE Sound System, Ipod Preparation, Electronic Stability Programme, 18In Titanium Coloured Alloy Wheels, Climate Control, ISOFIX Anchorage Points, Front & Side...

020 3018 2671

Audi A3 1.6 TDI Sport

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Audi A3 1.6 TDI Sport
£17,245
2012(12)
  • Manual
  • Lava Grey Pearl Effect
  • Diesel
  • 13,700 miles
  • Hatchback
Anti-Lock Brakes, Bluetooth Interface, Electronic Stability Programme, 17In Alloy Wheels, Climate Control, Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage Point, Power-Assisted Steering, Driver Information System, Remote Central...

020 3018 2671

Audi A3 1.6 TDI Sport

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Audi A3 1.6 TDI Sport
£17,750
2012(12)
  • Manual
  • Ibis White
  • Diesel
  • 11,155 miles
  • Hatchback
Anti-Lock Brakes, Bluetooth Interface, Electronic Stability Programme, 17In Alloy Wheels, Climate Control, Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage Point, Front & Side Airbags, Power-Assisted Steering, Driver Information...

020 3018 2671

Audi A3 1.2 T FSI Sport

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Audi A3 1.2 T FSI Sport
was £21,250Now £17,990
2012(62)
  • Manual
  • Brilliant Red
  • Petrol
  • 4,900 miles
  • Cabriolet
Anti-Lock Brakes, Electronic Stability Programme, Cruise Control, 17In Alloy Wheels, Dual-Zone Electronic Climate Control, Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage Point, Power-Assisted Steering, Remote Central Door Locking,...

020 3018 2671

Audi A3 1.4 T FSI Sport

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Audi A3 1.4 T FSI Sport
was £22,495Now £18,995
2012(62)
  • Manual
  • Phantom Black Pearl Effect
  • Petrol
  • 7,098 miles
  • Hatchback
Anti-Lock Brakes, Bluetooth Interface, Audi Music Interface (AMI), 17 inch Alloy Wheels, 5.8 inch Colour display screen, Dual-Zone Climate Control, Audi Drive Select, Colour Drivers Information System,...

020 3018 2671

Audi A3 1.6 TDI Sport
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Audi A3 1.6 TDI Sport
was £20,995Now £20,490
2013(62)
  • Manual
  • Meteor Grey Pearl Effect
  • Diesel
  • 3,500 miles
  • Hatchback
Anti-Lock Brakes, Electronic Stability Programme, 17In Alloy Wheels, Climate Control, Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage Point, Power-Assisted Steering, Driver Information System, Remote Central Door Locking, Front/Rear...

020 3018 2671

Audi A3 1.6 Technik

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Audi A3 1.6 Technik
£11,845
2009(59)
  • Manual
  • Brilliant Black
  • Petrol
  • 21,881 miles
  • Hatchback
Anti-Lock Brakes, BOSE Sound System, Ipod Preparation, Electronic Stability Programme, 17In Alloy Wheels, Air Conditioning, Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage Point, Power-Assisted Steering, Driver Information System,...

020 3018 2472

Audi A3 1.6 Technik

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Audi A3 1.6 Technik
was £12,995Now £12,794
2010(59)
  • Manual
  • Brilliant Black
  • Petrol
  • 27,990 miles
  • Hatchback
Anti-Lock Brakes, Electronic Stability Programme, 17In Alloy Wheels, Air Conditioning, Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage Point, Power-Assisted Steering, Driver Information System, Remote Central Door Locking,...

020 3018 2472

Audi A3 1.4 T FSI Sport

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Audi A3 1.4 T FSI Sport
£15,750
2010(10)
  • Manual
  • Lava Grey Pearl Effect
  • Petrol
  • 32,937 miles
  • Hatchback
Anti-Lock Brakes, Bluetooth Interface Telephone Equipment, Electronic Stability Programme, 17In Alloy Wheels, Front/Rear Head Air Bags, Three Seats - Front & Rear Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage Point,...

020 3018 2472

Audi A3 1.8 T FSI Black Edition

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Audi A3 1.8 T FSI Black Edition
£15,995
2009(09)
  • Manual
  • Monza Silver Metallic
  • Petrol
  • 12,800 miles
  • Hatchback
Anti-Lock Brakes, Mobile Telephone Preparation - Low, Ipod Preparation, Electronic Stability Programme, 18In Alloy Wheels, Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage Point, Power-Assisted...

020 3018 2472

Audi A3 1.6 TDI Sport

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Audi A3 1.6 TDI Sport
£17,750
2012(12)
  • Manual
  • Ibis White
  • Diesel
  • 11,750 miles
  • Hatchback
Anti-Lock Brakes, Bluetooth Interface, Electronic Stability Programme, 17In Alloy Wheels, Climate Control, Rear Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage Point, Power-Assisted Steering, Driver Information System, Remote...

020 3018 2472

Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport

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Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport
£20,995
2013(62)
  • Manual
  • Phantom Black Pearl Effect
  • Diesel
  • 1,500 miles
  • Hatchback
Anti-Lock Brakes, Bluetooth Interface, Satellite Navigation System - DVD Based, Electronic Stability Programme, 17In Alloy Wheels, Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Rear Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage Point,...

020 3018 2472

Audi A3 1.8 T FSI S-Line

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Audi A3 1.8 T FSI S-Line
£22,995
2013(62)
  • Manual
  • Brilliant Black
  • Petrol
  • 1,500 miles
  • Hatchback
Anti-Lock Brakes, Mobile Telephone Preparation - Bluetooth Interface, BOSE Sound System, Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror, Electronic Stability Programme, Cruise Control, 18In Alloy Wheels, Climate Control, Rear...

020 3018 2472

Audi A3 2.0 T FSI quattro Black Edition

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Audi A3 2.0 T FSI quattro Black Edition
£24,495
2011(11)
  • Manual
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Petrol
  • 16,240 miles
  • Hatchback
Anti-Lock Brakes, Bluetooth Interface - Low, BOSE Sound System, quattro 4 Wheel Drive, Satellite Navigation, Windscreen Sunband, Electronic Stability Programme, Cruise-Control, 18In 5 Arm Rotor Alloy Wheels,...

020 3018 2472

Audi A3 1.6 TDI SE
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Audi A3 1.6 TDI SE
£20,995
2013(62)
  • Manual
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Diesel
  • 3,000 miles
  • Hatchback
Anti-Lock Brakes, Bluetooth Interface, Ipod Connection, Electronic Stability Programme, 17in 10-Spoke V Design Alloy Wheels-, 2 Zone Climate Control, Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage Point, Power-Assisted Steering,...

020 3018 2472

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S-Line
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Audi A3 1.6 TDI S-Line
£22,995
2013(62)
  • Manual
  • Lava Grey Pearl Effect
  • Diesel
  • 1,500 miles
  • Hatchback
Anti-Lock Brakes, BOSE Sound System, Steering Wheel Leather, Traction Control System, 18In 5-Segment Alloy Wheels-, Bluetooth Interface, Radio/CD, Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage...

020 3018 2472

Audi A3 TFSI TECHNIK Convertible

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Audi A3 TFSI TECHNIK Convertible
£15,695
2010(10)
  • Manual
  • Meteor Grey With Black Leather
  • Petrol
  • 10,000 miles
  • Convertible
Abs brakes , Alloy Wheels, Cd Tuner, Climate Controlled Air-Conditioning, Electric Windows, Esp, FREE 7 DAY INSURANCE, Subect/status, Front and Rear Isofix Seats, Front fog-lamps, Full Leather, Multi...

020 3018 2473

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VCARS.co.uk Audi A3Back to top

Sturdy, refined, and with a touch of class, the Audi A3 is the perennial luxury hatchback, and has been the leader in its class since it was first release in 1996.
Although the first generation struggled to get off the ground, the subsequent two Audi has spawned has seen the car develop into a genuine class leader. Now into its third, it remains a car continually striving to offer a better drive, to be better equipped, and to continue its dominance of the premium hatchback market.

Why buy a A3?Back to top

The Audi A3 is a leader in its class.

There's much to admire in the Audi A3, particularly in its third and latest generation. A mix of sophistication, economy and practicality, it sits on the border between the executive and a hatchback classes, adding a touch of luxury to the supermini market.

As a product of German manufacturing, the A3 is solid and well-built across all generations. Inside the A3 the feel is that of ergonomic simplicity, which while coming very well equipped (air conditioning, start/stop, colour screen trip computer all come as standard on the latest generation), does so in a tastefully refined way that focuses on quality finishings in every corner. This is nowhere as apparent as in the most recent generation, which manages to up the style and comfort levels of its predecessors without doing the same to the price tag. Passenger room is very good in the cabin while the boot, at 365 litres in the third generation (425, if you opt for the saloon), is adequate.

The A3 ride favours the comfortable and stable more than the exciting or particularly lively. The impressive grip and forgiving suspension found in the latest generation eradicates the earlier models' tendency to transfer the bumps and grinds in the roads a bit too easily. At high speed cruising it remains calm and comfortable, yet this can sometimes mean it isn't the sportiest hatchback on the market. However, that is not to say that it doesn't have any life, the 7.1 seconds it takes the 1.4 TFSI petrol to hit 62mph certainly doesn't make it a slouch.

Run costs remain good for a car of its size and quality, and are helped by the fact that there is a good range from which to choose. The second generation's 1.6 litre diesel offers CO2 emissions under the tax exempt 100g/km threshold, and returns of 74mpg. For a mix of power and efficiency however, the 2.0 diesel third generation car offers up 44bhp more with minimal penalties in terms of fuel efficiency - a claimed 68mpg.

Audi's reliability and safety record adds to the car's appeal, which in a relatively recently competitive market, puts it way ahead of its rivals in the premium hatchback market.

A3 updatesBack to top

A3

The Audi A3 was launched in 1996, and has consistently been one of the leading cars in the premium hatchback market.

Here is a brief look at the Audi A3's history, starting in 1996.

  • The first Audi A3 was launched in 1996, and was built using the A4 platform, sharing much with its contemporary the Volkswagen Golf Mk4.
  • In 1999 the A3 range was expanded to include a 1.8 turbo 180 PS, and a 1.9 TDi diesel with Unit Injector technology and a variable geometry turbocharger.
  • At the 2003 Geneva Motor Show the second generation Audi A3 was released, which was built on the new PQ35 platform and featured a more spacious interior and Fuel Stratified Injection petrol engines.
  • 2008 saw a number of redesigns carried out on the A3, which included restyling the nose and tail and introducing common rail 2.0 TDi engines.
  • The sporty A3 TDi Clubsport quattro was released in 2008, and featured improved performance as well as a more environmentally friendly engine.
  • The third generation A3 was launched at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, and was based on the Volkswagen Group MQB platform. This new generation included a new entertainment system, cruise control and MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
  • In 2013 the third generation A3 was named What Car? magazine's Car of the Year, as well as their Small Family Car of the Year.

Which A3 should I buy?Back to top

Now in its third generation, there are a number of different models to choose from - all of which feature some of the very best equipment available on the market. Here are the latest generation's key models and their features.

Audi A3 SE

SE

Start/stop system, efficiency program in the Driver's Information System, 16" 10-spoke alloy wheels, electromechanical parking brake, 5.8" QVGA colour display screen, Audi Music Interface, radio with MMI control panel, Bluetooth connectivity, roof spoiler, electrically adjustable and heated mirrors, air conditioning.

Audi A3 Sport

Sport

Start/stop system, efficiency program in the Driver's Information System, S Line unique styling, 18" five-parallel-spoke design alloy wheels, sports suspension, Audi Drive Select, electromechanical parking brake, 5.8" QVGA colour display screen, Audi Music Interface, radio with MMI control panel, Bluetooth connectivity, roof spoiler, electrically adjustable and heated mirrors, dual zone climate control.

Audi A3 S Line

S Line

Start/stop system, efficiency program in the Driver's Information System, 17" five-arm design alloy wheels, sports suspension, Audi Drive Select, electromechanical parking brake, 5.8" QVGA colour display screen, Audi Music Interface, radio with MMI control panel, Bluetooth connectivity, roof spoiler, electrically adjustable and heated mirrors, dual zone climate control.

What should I look for when buying a A3?Back to top

Although a reliable car from a reliable manufacturer, the Audi A3 is not without its minor problems. Look for some of these commonly found faults to make sure you spot a bargain.

  • Inside the cabin, make sure that the interior light switches off when the doors are closed, as some A3s have reported this as faulty, and generally results in the entire lock assembly being replaced.
  • Have a look to see that necessary upkeep work has been carried out, such as changing the cam belt every 75,000 miles, or five years.
  • Check that all windows open and close fully, as some A3s have reported having faulty window clips which malfunction and stop the windows from properly closing.
  • There have been reports of some ABS pump module faults in A3s built between 2004 and 2008, which causes the ABS light to come on permanently on the dashboard. Make sure this isn't the case on any model you are looking at. This is normally only with the sensor however, and not with the full ABS system, although it is still important to double check this.
  • To check wear on the brake pads hold the steering wheel lightly while stopping and see if the car pulls to one side. This would indicate one side is wearing down.
  • Some A3s - particularly any with turbo - have reported problems with the MAF (mass air flow) metre, which you can check by making sure that the car idles smoothly, and does not suffer power inconsistencies.
  • Again on turbo A3s, listen for any fluttering in the engine when changing gears, as this could be a sign of a faulty divertor valve. This is a relatively simple repair however, and is not damaging to the engine, but does limit its power.
  • Check to see that the car doesn't over-rev when the clutch is depressed, as there have been reports of the clutch pedal switch malfunctioning and causing this.
What to look for in a A3

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