3,182 Used Audi A3 cars for sale

Audi A32017 (66) - 2.0 TDI S line Sportback Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£9,250

Finance available £184 pm

2L
106.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Cambridgeshire Motor House LTD

01733666971 *

4.7/5 Stars

Audi A32016 - 2.0 TDI Sport 5dr

Low Mileage

£11,299

Finance available £225 pm

2L
49.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Motorpoint Burnley

01282504324 *

Audi A32012 (12) - TDI SPORT 3-Door

Low Mileage

£3,990

1.6L
69.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

EAST MAINS MOTOR CO LTD

01506376854 *

Audi A32023 (23) - 1.5 TFSI 35 S line Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

£21,950

Finance available £430 pm

1.5L
35.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Witham Garage

01664497552 *

Audi A32023 (73) - 2.0 TDI 35 S line Saloon 4dr Diesel S Tronic Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

Low Mileage

£27,040

2L
9.6K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Saloon

Audi Portsmouth

02394211407 *

Audi A32016 (65) - 2.0 TDI S line Saloon 4dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (Nav) (184 ps)

Low Mileage

£11,999

Finance available £246 pm

2L
66.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Saloon

Empressive Motor Company

01865591236 *

4.7/5 Stars

Audi A32002 (02) - S3 Quattro 3dr [225]

Low Mileage

£5,490

1.8L
163.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

The Motoring Company

01280733610 *

Audi A32022 - 30 TFSI S Line 5dr S Tronic

Low Mileage

£22,349

Finance available £467 pm

1L
6.6K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorpoint Birmingham

01217525223 *

Audi A32016 (66) - 1.4 TFSI Sport 2dr

Low Mileage

£11,995

Finance available £246 pm

1.4L
57.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Convertible

Integrity Automotive Limited

01473907545 *

Audi A32009 (59) - 1.6 Technik 5dr

Low Mileage

£1,200

1.6L
122.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Polesworth Garage Tamworth

01827213852 *

Audi A32023 - 35 TFSI Sport 4dr

£19,155

1.5L
38.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Saloon

Amersham Audi

01494419943 *

4.2/5 Stars

Audi A32025 - 2.5 RS 3 Carbon Vorsprung TFSI Quattro SA 4WD 4dr

Low Mileage

£59,990

2.5L
5.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Saloon

AutoSportiva Ltd

01732443577 *

Audi A32012 (12) - 2.0 TDI S line Hatchback 3dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (140 ps)

Low Mileage

£4,495

2L
94.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

CC Cars Ltd

01618048227 *

4.7/5 Stars

Audi A32023 (72) - 1.0 TFSI 30 Sport Sportback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

Reduced

£18,399

Finance available £357 pm

1L
20.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motorplus Car Supermarket

01633742350 *

Audi A32023 - 35 TFSI Edition 1 5dr S Tronic

Low Mileage

£24,799

Finance available £521 pm

1.5L
9.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorpoint Birmingham

01217525223 *

Audi A32025 (10) - 5-Door

Low Mileage

£6,900

Finance available £132 pm

1.4L
69.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Not Supplied

A7 Cars Ltd

01164787049 *

Audi A32021 - 35 TFSI S Line 5dr S Tronic

£20,499

Finance available £422 pm

1.5L
34.0K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.2/5 Stars

Audi A32015 - 1.4 TFSI CoD S line S Tronic Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr

Reduced

£9,988

Finance available £201 pm

46.8K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Saloon

The Car Traders

02037808158 *

3.8/5 Stars

Audi A32022 (72) - 1.0 TFSI 30 Sport Sportback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

£16,200

Finance available £333 pm

1L
38.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Sheffield

01145510576 *

Audi A32021 (21) - 1.0 TFSI 30 S line Sportback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

Low Mileage

£16,800

Finance available £346 pm

1L
27.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Camberley

01276983839 *

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.

Used Audi A3 snapshot review

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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

Read our Audi A3 review

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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.

Diesel

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.

Boot space

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.

Bodystyles

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.

Different generations of used Audi A3

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.

Fourth Generation (2020 to 2020)

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 - 941
Acceleration:: 4.7 - 10.6 seconds
Boot space:: 280 - 425 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:: 5 / 5 stars

Greenest
1.5 TFSI e 204 S Line 5dr S Tronic
Cheapest
30 TFSI Technik 5dr
Fastest
S3 TFSI Quattro Vorsprung 5dr S Tronic

Third Generation (2012 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:: Diesel / Hybrid - Petrol/Electric / Petrol
Engine Size:: 1 - 2
MPG:: 33 - 176
Acceleration:: 4.5 - 11.4 seconds
Boot space:: 280 - 425 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:: 5 / 5 stars

Greenest
1.4 TFSI e-tron 5dr S Tronic
Cheapest
1.2 TFSI SE 3dr
Fastest
S3 TFSI Quattro 3dr 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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