Above market
Audi A3
2016 Sport Tfsi Semi-auto
PetrolAutomatic35,000 mi2016
Band C · £35/yr
£273/mo
£11,990
cash
Protheroes·4.4 (73)· Market Harborough
Audi A3 insurance group
14–46 of 50
Fair price
Audi A3
2022 Sportback 30 Tfsi Sport
PetrolManual34,063 mi2022
£200/yr
£343/mo
£15,995
cash
Albar Autos·4.3 (20)· Mountsorrel
Good price
Audi A3
2019 Sportback 30 Tdi Se Technik Semi-auto
DieselAutomatic76,611 mi2019
£200/yr
£233/mo
£10,650
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham
Fair price
Audi A3
2017 Sportback E-tron
Petrol Electric HybridAutomatic45,930 mi2017
£200/yr
£277/mo
£12,275
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham
Above market
Audi A3
2013 Sportback Se Tdi
DieselManual83,000 mi2013
Band A · £20/yr
£172/mo
£6,495
cash
Protheroes·4.4 (73)· 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
26th percentile
On average, about 26% of comparable Audi A3 listings across the local market are cheaper, and the rest cost more. Typical market price for a comparable Audi A3: £12,950.
Based on 5 of our current listings
How quickly it sells
30 days
Comparable Audi A3 listings typically take around 30 days to sell, based on local sold-car data.
Based on 5 of our current listings
Typical mileage
54,921 miles
Across our current Audi A3 stock, mileage ranges from 34,063 to 83,000 miles (median 45,930).
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 A3s are currently for sale on Motoring.Today?
- There are 7 Audi A3s listed for sale right now on Motoring.Today. This count was updated 17 July 2026.
- What is the cheapest Audi A3 available?
- The most affordable Audi A3 currently listed is a 2013 model with 83000 miles, priced at £6,495. A representative finance example for this car is £172 per month.
- What should I check when buying a used Audi A3?
- Always review the full service history and examine MOT advisories, which are available for each listing on Motoring.Today. Also, check for any common issues reported for the specific generation of A3 you are considering.
- Are Audi A3s ULEZ compliant?
- Many Audi A3 models are ULEZ compliant, especially petrol engines registered after September 2005 and diesels after September 2015. There is currently 1 ULEZ compliant Audi A3 listed on Motoring.Today, with Euro 6 AP standard.
- What finance options are available for an Audi A3?
- You can typically finance an A3 through Hire Purchase (HP) or Personal Contract Purchase (PCP). HP usually involves fixed monthly payments over a set term, like the representative example for an Audi A3 shown with a 0% deposit over 60 months, where you own the car at the end. PCP offers lower monthly payments but includes an optional final 'balloon' payment if you wish to own the car.
- What are the running costs for an Audi A3?
- Running costs for an Audi A3 will vary depending on the engine size, fuel type, and your driving habits. Expect costs for fuel, insurance, servicing, and road tax.
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