Fair price
Audi A3
2018 Sportback 30 Tfsi Sport Semi-auto
PetrolAutomatic36,223 mi2018
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£13,233
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (235)· Feltham
Audi A3 insurance group
14–46 of 50
Good price
Audi A3
2017 Sportback Sport Tfsi Semi-auto
PetrolAutomatic60,552 mi2017
£200/yr
£254/mo
£11,261
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (235)· Feltham
Fair price
Audi A3
2017 Sportback E-tron
Petrol Electric HybridAutomatic45,930 mi2017
£200/yr
£264/mo
£11,699
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (235)· Feltham
Good price
Audi A3
2015 E-tron Sportback Semi-auto
Petrol Electric HybridAutomatic78,250 mi2015
Band A · £20/yr
£219/mo
£8,995
cash
NG9 Motors·4.5 (90)· Nottingham
Above market
Audi A3
2013 Sportback Se Tdi
DieselManual83,000 mi2013
Band A · £20/yr
£172/mo
£6,495
cash
Protheroes·4.4 (74)· Market Harborough
Motoring Today score
How good is the Audi A3?
63/100
Overall
Reliability63
Running costs80
Safety44
Family & practicality74
Insurance48
Reliability is from real DVSA MOT pass rates; running costs, insurance, safety and practicality from manufacturer specs (MPG/CO₂, insurance group, Euro NCAP, dimensions). Overall is a fixed weighted blend (family 17% · safety 18% · insurance 15% · reliability 25% · running cost 25%), from a sample of 411,253. A guide, not a guarantee.
Market data
Audi A3 market snapshot
How prices compare
44th percentile
On average, about 44% of comparable Audi A3 listings across the local market are cheaper, and the rest cost more. Typical market price for a comparable Audi A3: £11,000.
Based on 5 of our current listings
How quickly it sells
25 days
Comparable Audi A3 listings typically take around 25 days to sell, based on local sold-car data.
Based on 5 of our current listings
Typical mileage
60,791 miles
Across our current Audi A3 stock, mileage ranges from 36,223 to 83,000 miles (median 60,552).
Across 5 of our current listings
Price and days-to-sell figures are averaged across our own live Audi A3 listings, each checked against MarketCheck UK's wider market data (refreshed every 24 hours). Mileage is from our current stock directly. Shown only where we have enough listings to be representative — a guide, not a valuation.
Specifications & dimensions
Trim-level specifications for the Audi A3 (Diesel, Petrol, Petrol Parallel PHEV), across 800 recorded variants.
Performance
- 100–394 bhp
- Power
- 3.7s
- 0–60 mph (fastest)
- 174 mph
- Top speed
- 999–3,189 cc
- Engine
Economy & running costs
- 0–83 mpg
- Fuel economy
- 8–224 g/km
- CO₂
- £190
- Road tax (VED)
- 14–46 of 50
- Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
- 4,313 mm
- Length
- 1,966 mm
- Width
- 1,425 mm
- Height
- 2,636 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,295 kg
- Weight
- 5
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
Euro NCAP safety
- 4★
- Adult
- 3★
- Child
- 1★
- Pedestrian
The Audi A3 Sportback (04-13) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:
Manual · Automatic 5 seats New from £15,325
| Trim | Fuel | Power | MPG | CO₂ | Ins. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3 TFSI Quattro Vorsprung 5dr S TronicAutomatic | Petrol | 328 bhp | 32.8 - 33.2 mpg | 194 | 35 |
| 40 TFSI e Black Edition 5dr S TronicAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 201 bhp | 54.3 mpg | 8 | 26 |
| 35 TFSI Sport 5drManual | Petrol | 147 bhp | 48.7 - 50.4 mpg | 128 | 21 |
| 30 TFSI S Line 5dr S TronicAutomatic | Petrol | 114 bhp | 49.6 - 50.4 mpg | 127 | 18 |
| 30 TFSI Sport 5drManual | Petrol | 114 bhp | 49.6 - 50.4 mpg | 127 | 17 |
| 30 TFSI Sport 5dr S TronicAutomatic | Petrol | 114 bhp | 52.3 - 53.3 mpg | 121 | 16 |
| 30 TFSI Sport 4drManual | Petrol | 114 bhp | 50.4 - 52.3 mpg | 124 | 18 |
| S3 TFSI Black Edition Quattro 5dr S TronicAutomatic | Petrol | 305 bhp | 34.4 - 34.9 mpg | 185 | 32 |
| 45 TFSI e S Line Competition 5dr S Tronic [Tech]Automatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 241 bhp | 44.1 mpg | 30 | 26 |
| 40 TFSI e S Line 5dr S Tronic [Tech/17 Alloy]Automatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 201 bhp | 46.3 mpg | 26 | 25 |
| 35 TDI S Line 5dr S Tronic [Tech Pack]Automatic | Diesel | 147 bhp | 57.6 - 58.9 mpg | 126 | 22 |
| 30 TFSI S Line 5dr [Tech Pack]Manual | Petrol | 108 bhp | 47.9 - 48.7 mpg | 132 | 15 |
Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Audi A3 cars are currently for sale on Motoring Today?
- We currently have 8 Audi A3 models available, as updated on 25 September 2026.
- What is the cheapest Audi A3 available?
- The most affordable Audi A3 is a 2013 model with 83,000 miles for £6,495. A representative finance example on this car is £172 per month.
- What should I check when buying a used Audi A3?
- Always inspect the full-service history, paying attention to routine maintenance and MOT advisories, which are available on every Motoring Today listing. Check for any unusual noises from the engine or transmission, and ensure all electrical systems function correctly. Widespread reports suggest checking for common issues like water pump failures on older models or electronics glitches.
- Is the Audi A3 ULEZ compliant?
- Out of the 8 Audi A3 models currently for sale, 1 is ULEZ compliant. Generally, petrol A3s registered after January 2006 and diesel A3s registered after September 2015 meet Euro 4 (petrol) or Euro 6 (diesel) standards required for ULEZ compliance.
- What finance options are available for an Audi A3?
- Motoring Today typically offers Hire Purchase (HP) finance. This usually involves paying a deposit, with the remaining cost spread over a fixed term, typically 60 months, after which you own the car. A representative example shows a 0% deposit and 13% APR. Finance is subject to status.
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