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AUDI A3 Used Car Review

In 1997, Audi draped a stylish body and smart interior over the fourth-generation Volkswagen Golf to create the luxury segment's first hatchback. The A3's popularity prompted Audi to expand the line-up - first with a convertible variant for the second generation, followed by a sedan spin-off for the third generation. Performance versions adopted Audi's usual S and RS badges.

Pros

Cons

  • Great interior quality and design
  • Engines deliver good performance and efficiency
  • Refined driving manners of latest generation (2013 on)
  • Consistently attractive styling
  • Driving manners of older models could have been more polished
  • Not cheap for a small car
  • S-tronic auto gearbox prone to hesitancy at low speed
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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2016 AUDI A3 1.8 TFSI AMBITION 7 SP AUTO DIRECT SHIFT 4D SEDAN

  • 83000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

Looked after inside and put. 1 lady owner Full service history by Audi (log books) Just serviced

$17,990Negotiable
Hamilton, QLD

29/04/2024

2016 AUDI A3 1.4 TFSI ATTRACTION COD 7 SP AUTO DIRECT SHIFT 4D SEDAN

  • 85767 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.4L

Car condition: Excellent condition, well looked after. Serviced yearly at Audi Centre Brighton - service history book included Damage: No damage, a few light swirls Accident history: 1 on the back left corner while the car was parked. Already repaired via Zagame Auto Warranty: None Modifications: None Fuel: 95 octane Info: The car was purchased by Audi Centre Brighton, initially as a dealer demo car. So I'm the 2nd owner and had it since late 2016. The car has a new battery that was repla

$27,000Negotiable
Springvale, VIC

28/04/2024

2017 AUDI A3 1.4 TFSI COD 7 SP AUTO S-TRONIC 4D SEDAN

  • 84137 km
  • Sedan
  • 4 cyl 1.4L

☆Brand new AC compressor ☆stage 1 tune ☆84137 km and already has had its very first major tune before the 85000km mark .. Full AC pressure test and regass included ☆18 inch rims ..very ugly in my opinion and let's the car down but brand new 95% tred ☆Car has always been parked right up back in shopping centers 2 avoid door damage ☆Hand brake always engage correctly to ensure gearbox isn't loaded up...something the 1st owner ensures i do ☆Audi projector lights fitted but driver rear has failed b

$30,000Negotiable
Morningside, QLD

28/04/2024

2017 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI COD Sedan

  • 123230 km
  • Sedan
  • 4 cyl 1.4L

2017 audi A3 automatic, full service history, bought it from dealership with 100 points check, recently serviced, loaded with features including front and rear sensors with reverse camera, park assist, cruise control, navigation and many more.

$21,000Negotiable
Perth, WA

27/04/2024

A3,best like a new like a new

  • 50000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

A3 very clean good condition 50.000km

$21,000Negotiable
Greenvale, VIC

22/01/2021

Overview of the Audi A3

Overview of the Audi A3

In 1997, Audi draped a stylish body and smart interior over the fourth-generation Volkswagen Golf to create the luxury segment's first hatchback.

The A3's popularity prompted Audi to expand the line-up - first with a convertible variant for the second generation, followed by a sedan spin-off for the third generation.

Performance versions adopted Audi's usual S and RS badges.

AUDI A3 GENERATIONS

1997-2004

2005-2013

2013 on

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption

Hybrid (e-Tron): 1.6 to 1.8 litres per 100km

1.6L 4-cylinder turbo diesel: 4.2 to 4.3 litres per 100km

1.0L 4-cylinder turbo: 4.8 to 4.9 litres per 100km

1.4L 4-cylinder turbo: 4.9 to 5.2 litres per 100km

2.0L 4-cylinder turbo: 5.8 to 6.2 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO AUDI A3

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: AUDI A3 (2013 ON)

Generally well made and with a quality feel, one of the first things to check on an Audi A3 is that all that electrical gear works properly and things like the sunroof open and shut smoothly. If not, there's often a good, and sometimes expensive, reason.

The biggest potential grief in this model A3 was the DSG transmission which has a bit of a track record of not going the distance.

The rule of thumb here states that any DSG car that hesitates when taking off, shudders during standing starts, experiences a loss of drive, flares its shifts or exhibits an odd or variable shift pattern, must be treated with the utmost suspicion.

Repairs often involve replacing the entire gearbox and it's not cheap thanks to its inherent complexity. Keep an eye on the oil level on the dipstick, too; it's normal for these engines to consume a little oil between services.