Audi A3 used car check: prices, information, strengths, weaknesses

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Anyone who digs deeper into their pockets when buying saves money for many years afterwards: the Audi A3 proves to be the usual high-quality, solid companion that doesn’t often go wrong at the HU. The most important information for used car buyers from the AUTO BILD TÜV report!

Audi A3 (Type 8V)

Construction time: 2012 to 2020
Engines: 105 hp (1.2 TFSI) to 400 hp (RS 3)
Price: from 5500 euros
Occupant Safety (Euro NCAP Crash Test 2012): 5 Stars

That’s him: Technically a twin of the Wolfsburg group brother. The basis is the Golf VII with its modular transverse matrix (MQB), initially with Euro 5 diesel. In addition to the three-door, the five-door Sportback has been available since 9/2012, and a notchback sedan since 5/2013. In 2014, the handleless convertible complemented that A3-Program.

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13,990 €

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI Attraction, year 2014, petrol

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Petrol, 4.9 l/100km (comb.), CO2 emissions 116 g/km*

14,790 €

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI Ambition CLIMATE XENON NAVI A, year 2014, diesel

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Diesel, 3.8 l/100km (comb.), CO2 emissions 106 g/km*

14,830 €

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI Ambiente XENON SHZ PDC, year 2014, petrol

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Petrol, 4.9 l/100km (comb.), CO2 emissions 114 g/km*

Image Audi A3 Sportback 1.4TFSI Attraction ultra Xenon AHK Pano Shz, year 2014, petrol

14,838 €

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4TFSI Attraction ultra xenon towbar Pano Shz, year 2014, petrol

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Petrol, 4.7 l/100km (comb.), CO2 emissions 111 g/km*

14,838 €

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4TFSI Attraction ultra xenon towbar Pano Shz, year 2014, petrol

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Petrol, 4.7 l/100km (comb.), CO2 emissions 111 g/km*

14,950 €

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Ambition climate xenon parking sensors, year 2014, petrol

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Gasoline, 5.3 l/100km (comb.), CO2 emissions 126 g/km*

14,950 €

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI Attraction, year 2015, petrol

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Gasoline, 5.3 l/100km (comb.), CO2 emissions 126 g/km*

15,249 €

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI Attraction, year 2016, diesel

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Diesel, 3.8 l/100km (comb.), CO2 emissions 101 g/km*

15,380 €

Diesel, 3.8 l/100km (comb.), CO2 emissions 101 g/km*

15,380 €

Diesel, 3.8 l/100km (comb.), CO2 emissions 101 g/km*

Legal Notes

* Further information on the official fuel consumption and the official specific CO2 emissions and, if applicable, the power consumption of new cars can be found in the “Guideline on Official Fuel Consumption”, which is available free of charge at all sales outlets and from “Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH” (www .dat.de).

He can: Among the compact ones, as a class leader, they impress with their quality of detail, for example with cleanly fitted components, fine-clicking switches, and with ease and precision in handling. In addition to petrol engines (105 to 400 hp) and diesels (105 to 184 hp), there was the A3 Sportback from 2014 to early 2018 also as a plug-in hybrid called e-tron (204 hp system output). The natural gas variant g-tron (110 hp) impresses with the grade 1 in the AUTO BILD endurance test.

This is annoying: Initially the optional MMI, an update eliminates the problem with crashes. Creaking belt buckles are covered with felt and give peace. A3 with dual-clutch transmission (S-tronic) show various errors from incorrectly filled oil to chips in the circuit, the jerking tendency should be tackled by various updates. The rumbling noises from the Magnetic Ride chassis (option) are chronic.

Audi A3 (Type 8P)

Construction time: 2003 to 2012
Engines: 90 hp (1.6 TDI) to 340 hp (RS 3)
Price: from 1600 euros
Occupant Safety (Euro NCAP Crash Test 2003): 4 stars

That’s him: According to his descent gulf v and in the second generation and nine years of construction matured from the bumpy pump-nozzle diesel to the smooth common-rail (cheat) engine. In 2004 the five-door came with a single-frame grill; from June 2005 also the three-door.

He can: Come up with a variety of engines: petrol from 102 to 340 hp, diesel from 90 to 170 hp, from 2006 DSG was also available. Top engine: the case 3 with 340 hp five-cylinder and all-wheel drive. Suspension: changed several times from hard to soft and back.

This is annoying: The cylinder head of the popular 2.0 TDI with the engine code BKD often cracked at first. The clutch and dual-mass flywheel of all TDIs are marginally dimensioned. Recalls related to the bleeder valve of the hydraulic clutch actuation from years of construction 10/2003 to 6/2005. Cracks in the pressure lines could occur on common rail engines (2010 to 2012); on the DSG gearbox from 9/2008 to 7/2009, a software update fixed jerky downshifts. Also at A3 Persistent topic: the timing chains of 1.2 and 1.4 TFSI.

TÜV verdict

landing gear
Both types deliver solid test results in this category. When it comes to the axle suspension, the Type 8V performs a little better than its predecessor. The steering of both models offers little cause for criticism. Spring breaks, on the other hand, do occur, but the rate remains below average. Rust is with A3 almost unknown.

light
He cuts brilliantly A3 in this chapter, dipped, front and rear lights are often complained about below average. Small defect outlier upwards: the turn signals of the eight to nine year old 8P.

brakes
And again good and very good grades dominate in the chart. Brake lines and hoses hold up on both models. Service and hand brakes are also not disproportionately criticized. The reason for the tick is the brake discs, especially those of the six to seven-year-old Type 8V.

environment
In the eco-balance both fall A3-Generations do not affect negatively. Exhaust systems and engine management are below the class defect rate. Oil loss occurs, but the complaints do not go into the red.

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