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?

The amount of road tax for an Audi A3 depends on its first-registration date, CO2 emissions, and fuel type. You'll need to check the specific car's details to determine its exact Vehicle Excise Duty.

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

For cars registered from April 2017, Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) involves a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate, plus a surcharge if the car had a list price over £40,000. Cars registered before April 2017 are taxed based on their CO2 emission bands.

How many Audi A3s are for sale?

We currently have 4 Audi A3s for sale, spanning model years from 2013 to 2017.

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

43% 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?: The amount of road tax for an Audi A3 depends on its first-registration date, CO2 emissions, and fuel type. You'll need to check the specific car's details to determine its exact Vehicle Excise Duty.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?: For cars registered from April 2017, Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) involves a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate, plus a surcharge if the car had a list price over £40,000. Cars registered before April 2017 are taxed based on their CO2 emission bands.
How many Audi A3s are for sale?: We currently have 4 Audi A3s for sale, spanning model years from 2013 to 2017.

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