How much is road tax on a Audi A3?

A Audi A3 registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.

Do electric Audi A3s pay road tax?

Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.

What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?

Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.

How is road tax calculated for the Audi A3?

For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.

How much is road tax on an Audi A3?

Road tax (Vehicle Excise Duty) for an Audi A3 depends on its first registration date and CO2 emissions or fuel type. You should check the specific vehicle you are interested in for the precise amount.

How does used-car road tax work in the UK?

For cars registered from April 2017, there is a first-year VED rate followed by a standard flat rate, with a surcharge for cars that had a list price over £40,000 new. Older cars are taxed based on their CO2 emissions bands.

Are electric Audi A3s exempt from road tax?

Electric vehicles, including electric Audi A3s, currently benefit from a Vehicle Excise Duty exemption. However, this exemption is changing, so it's advisable to check the most up-to-date rules.

How many used Audi A3s are currently available?

We currently have 5 used Audi A3 models for sale, ranging in manufacturing year from 2013 to 2022.

Audi A3 road tax 2026/27: VED cost

Standard rate (year 2+)

£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock

£200/yr

67% of Audi A3

Expensive-car supplement

+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Audi A3 road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂	Petrol / EV / RDE2 diesel	Non-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km	£10	£10
1–50 g/km	£115	£135
51–75 g/km	£135	£280
76–90 g/km	£280	£365
91–100 g/km	£365	£405
101–110 g/km	£405	£455
111–130 g/km	£455	£560
131–150 g/km	£560	£1,410
151–170 g/km	£1,410	£2,270
171–190 g/km	£2,270	£3,420
191–225 g/km	£3,420	£4,850
226–255 g/km	£4,850	£5,690
Over 255 g/km	£5,690	£5,690

After the first year

2026/27

£200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
+£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

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:

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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 much is road tax on a Audi A3?: A Audi A3 registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Audi A3s pay road tax?: Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?: Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Audi A3?: For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How much is road tax on an Audi A3?: Road tax (Vehicle Excise Duty) for an Audi A3 depends on its first registration date and CO2 emissions or fuel type. You should check the specific vehicle you are interested in for the precise amount.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?: For cars registered from April 2017, there is a first-year VED rate followed by a standard flat rate, with a surcharge for cars that had a list price over £40,000 new. Older cars are taxed based on their CO2 emissions bands.
Are electric Audi A3s exempt from road tax?: Electric vehicles, including electric Audi A3s, currently benefit from a Vehicle Excise Duty exemption. However, this exemption is changing, so it's advisable to check the most up-to-date rules.
How many used Audi A3s are currently available?: We currently have 5 used Audi A3 models for sale, ranging in manufacturing year from 2013 to 2022.

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