The Audi A3 was launched in 1997 to meet increased demand for premium compact cars, and it achieved instant success in the UK. With more than 600,000 units sold in Britain alone, Audi continues to keep the A3 updated to ensure that customers are satisfied. Now in its fourth generation, the best-selling A3 is known for its high-quality interior materials, stylish appearance and comfortable driving experience.
3,287 Used Audi A3 cars for sale
Audi A32022 (22) - 30 TFSI S Line 4dr S Tronic
1£16,690
Finance available £351 pm
- 1L
- Miles
100.3K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Saloon
Audi A32017 (17) - 1.4 TFSI CoD Black Edition Saloon 4dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)
22£12,975
Finance available £268 pm
- 1.4L
- Miles
73.9K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Saloon
Sheffield Car Centre Ltd
Audi A32016 - 2.0 S3 TFSI Quattro Semi-Auto 4WD 3dr
65Low Mileage
£17,995
- 2L
- Miles
40.4K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Hatchback
Culloden Car Sales
Audi A32021 - 30 TDI S Line 5dr
8Low Mileage
£21,799
Finance available £465 pm
- 2L
- Miles
13.3K
- Diesel
- Manual
- Hatchback
Audi A32018 (68) - 1.0 TFSI 30 Sport Sportback Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
40£10,495
Finance available £212 pm
- 1L
- Miles
75.0K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Hatchback
Mark Phillips Cars
Audi A32022 (22) - 1.5 TFSI 35 S line Sportback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)
25Low Mileage
£22,299
- 1.5L
- Miles
11.9K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Hatchback
HPL Motors Oldham
Audi A32011 (11) - 2.0 TDI Sport Sportback S Tronic Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr
63Low Mileage
£7,818
Finance available £152 pm
- 2L
- Miles
46.0K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- Hatchback
Thornbury Car Centre
Audi A32021 (21) - 2.0 TDI 35 Sport Sportback 5dr Diesel S Tronic Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)
8£16,400
- 2L
- Miles
71.5K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- Hatchback
Audi A32024 (24) - 35 TFSI Black Edition 5dr S Tronic
25Low Mileage
£28,877
- 1.5L
- Miles
6.4K
- Petrol
- Semi Auto
- Hatchback
Lookers Edinburgh Audi
Audi A32023 - 1.0 A3 Sportback 30 TFSI MHEV S Line Semi-Auto 5dr
6Low Mileage
£22,900
- 1L
- Miles
16.7K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Hatchback
LMC Cars
Audi A32023 - 35 TDI S Line 4dr S Tronic
40Low Mileage
£26,599
Finance available £560 pm
- 2L
- Miles
11.5K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- Saloon
Motorpoint Sheffield
Audi A32017 - S3 TFSI Quattro 4dr
38Low Mileage
£18,599
Finance available £381 pm
- 2L
- Miles
57.2K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Saloon
Audi A32019 (19) - 1.0 TFSI 30 SE Technik Sportback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (116 ps)
32£11,523
Finance available £235 pm
- 1L
- Miles
60.5K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Hatchback
Audi A32013 - 1.4 TFSI S line 5-Door
17Low Mileage
£9,995
Finance available £201 pm
- 1.4L
- Miles
79.8K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Hatchback
Holmes & Bowen Automotive Ltd
Audi A32021 (21) - 35 TDI Technik 5dr S Tronic
25£13,295
- 2L
- Miles
91.9K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- Hatchback
V12 Sports and Classics Hinckley
Audi A32021 - 35 TFSI Edition 1 4dr S Tronic
37Low Mileage
£25,989
Finance available £541 pm
- 1.5L
- Miles
17.9K
- Petrol
- Semi Auto
- Saloon
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Body Style
Engine Size
Audi A3 1.0Audi A3 1.2Audi A3 1.4Audi A3 1.5Audi A3 1.6Audi A3 1.8Audi A3 1.9Audi A3 2.0Audi A3 2.5Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Type
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Colour
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Registration Year
Audi A3 2005Audi A3 2006Audi A3 2007Audi A3 2008Audi A3 2009Audi A3 2010Audi A3 2011Audi A3 2012Audi A3 2013Audi A3 2014Audi A3 2015Audi A3 2016
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Why buy a used Audi A3?
If you're in the market for a car that's stylish, family-friendly and exciting to drive, then a used Audi A3 is a great choice. The best-selling model for Audi in Britain, the A3 has a classy exterior appearance and a wide range of engine options. It also has many of the latest tech and safety features equipped as standard.
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Pros
- More enjoyable to drive than before
- Classy styling
- Lots of standard kit
Cons
- Pricier than rivals
- Interior isn’t as clear as before
- DSG automatic gearbox can be dim-witted
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Used Audi A3 buying guide
Engines and transmissions
Over the years, Audi has offered petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains with a manual or an automatic gearbox and front- or four-wheel drive.
Petrol- S-Line 30 TFSI provides the starting point on newer models with its 108bhp 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine, taking 10.3 seconds to reach 60mph and featuring fuel economy of around 50mpg.
- More powerful 35 TFSI has a 1.5-litre engine that makes 147bhp, returns a 0-60mph time of 8.4 seconds, and still offers decent efficiency at 45.6mpg.
- TFSI e plug-in hybrid allows up to 36 miles of electric-only travel with a full battery with a combined output of 201bhp.
- 2.0-litre 147bhp 35 TDI offers a good fuel economy at claimed 57.6mpg.
- Older TDI Sport has a 1.6-litre engine that makes 114bhp for a rating of 68mpg.
Practicality
The Audi A3 is extremely practical considering its smaller size, especially when choosing the five-door Sportback model.
Interior space- Front seat adjustments offer a good view of the road.
- Sportback has the most rear seat space, with headroom for taller adults.
- ISOFIX points included for child seats with the front seats slid up slightly.
- Sportback has a 380-litre boot, similar to the BMW 1 Series, but more than the Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
- Folding down the rear seat creates 1,200 litres of space.
- Adjustable boot floor makes it easier to load heavy luggage.
- Boot area is equipped with a 12V socket and storage hooks.
- Five-door hatchback, known as the Sportback, offers the most amount of interior space.
- Three-door hatchback was discontinued with the fourth generation.
- Four-door saloon has executive styling.
- Two-door convertible was discontinued with the fourth generation.
Safety
- 2020 Euro NCAP rating was a perfect five stars.
- Adult occupant rating is 89%.
- Standard safety kit includes automatic emergency braking, a distance sensor, hill-hold assist and lane-departure warning.
Technology
- 10.1-inch infotainment system connects with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- 10.25-inch digital driver's display has clear, crisp graphics.
- Available Comfort Pack includes a premium 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system.
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Different generations of used Audi A3
Fourth Generation (2020 to Present)
With the release of the fourth generation, Audi made the A3 bigger with a longer wheelbase for added interior space. Most engines during this generation featured mild hybrid technology to make them more efficient. Also, Audi changed the nomenclature, taking the engine type out of the name, which helped to simplify the lineup.
Inside the cabin, Audi added digital and touchscreen displays to streamline the technology. With the latest driver-assist equipment, the new A3 was very safe and enjoyable to drive. Beginning with this lineup, the three-door hatchback and two-door convertible were dropped from the lineup, leaving just the five-door hatchback (known as the A3 Sportback) and four-door A3 Saloon bodystyles.
- Fuel type:
- Diesel / Hybrid - Petrol/Electric / Petrol
- Engine Size:
- 1 - 2
- MPG:
- 33 - 282
- Acceleration:
- 4.7 - 10.6 seconds
- Boot space:
- 280 - 425 L capacity
- NCAP Safety rating:
- 5 / 5 stars
Greenest
40 TFSI e Sport 5dr S Tronic
Cheapest
30 TFSI Technik 5dr
Fastest
S3 TFSI Quattro Vorsprung 5dr S Tronic
Third Generation (2019 to 2020)
The third-generation A3 didn't come with any major styling changes because enthusiasts were happy with the current look. Sharing its platform with other VW Group vehicles, the A3 had similar components to the Skoda Octavia, SEAT Leon and Volkswagen Golf, keeping it affordable for customers to buy and own.
A refresh was released in 2017 with some mild exterior upgrades and added standard technology. The Virtual Cockpit became a popular option with its large 12.3-inch screen. There were also some new materials added, such as chrome and aluminium.
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid - Petrol/Electric
- Engine Size:
- 1.4
- MPG:
- 141
- Acceleration:
- 7.6 seconds
- Boot space:
- 280 - 425 L capacity
- NCAP Safety rating:
- 5 / 5 stars
Greenest
40 e-tron 5dr S Tronic
Cheapest
40 e-tron 5dr S Tronic
Fastest
40 e-tron 5dr S Tronic
Used Audi A3 FAQ's
Which is the most popular engine in the Audi A3?
The petrol engines are far more popular than the diesel variants. The 1.5-litre TFsI 30 variant is the most popular of them all. It's likely that people prefer the faster acceleration, as there isn't a dramatic efficiency drop with the petrol engines. However, the plug-in hybrids are starting to gain some traction on the used car market.
Which are the most popular trim levels?
Throughout the years, Audi has offered a variety of trim levels, including the Technik, Sport, S Line, Edition 1 and Vorsprung. On the used market, the S-Line remains the most popular, as it is a high-spec trim with a good balance between features and price.
What optional extras should I look out for?
There are many different wheel designs, and even 19-inch alloys. There are also upgraded stereo systems and wireless device charging available to add more technology to the cabin.
Is the Audi A3 a good family car?
Yes, the Audi A3 is considered a good family car. It's compact, but there's plenty of room for a family inside, especially with the Sportback model. Adequate boot space is also provided, ensuring that there's room to hold all your gear.
Is there a hybrid version of the Audi A3?
Audi recently released a plug-in hybrid version of the A3. The TFSI e plug-in hybrid allows up to 36 miles of travel with a full battery, dramatically cutting down on the amount of fuel used for daily driving.
Is the Audi A3 available as an automatic?
Yes, Audi has offered both an automatic and manual gearbox throughout the four generations of A3 production. There seems to be a nearly equal split between the two among used examples that are for sale, making both of them easy to find.
Is there a four-wheel drive version available?
Most Audi A3 models come standard with front-wheel drive. However, there are some with four-wheel drive, known as 'quattro'. With power sent to all four wheels, improved handling and traction can be expected on slippery surfaces.
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