The A3 is a smart-looking premium compact hatchback with space for the family, lots of high-tech equipment and a huge choice of engines and body types.
Used Audi A3 cars
The Audi A3 is every inch the premium compact car thanks to its beautifully built interior, some very smart tech and lots of standard equipment. We have a range of used Audi A3 cars for sale – you can buy outright or part-exchange. We also offer PCP and HP used car finance deals.
Finance representative example (PCP)
Total cash price £16,500. Borrowing £14,500 with a £2,000 deposit at a representative APR of 12.9%.
- Fixed rate of interest per annum
- 6.71%
- 48 monthly payments
- £275.81
- Total amount payable
- £21,903.88
- Cost of credit
- £5,403.88
- Optional final payment
- £6,665.00
- Annual mileage limit
- 10,000 miles
- Excess mileage charge
- 4p/mile
Finance representative example (PCP)
Total cash price £16,500. Borrowing £14,500 with a £2,000 deposit at a representative APR of 12.9%.
- Fixed rate of interest per annum
- 6.71%
- 48 monthly payments
- £275.81
- Total amount payable
- £21,903.88
- Cost of credit
- £5,403.88
- Optional final payment
- £6,665.00
- Annual mileage limit
- 10,000 miles
- Excess mileage charge
- 4p/mile
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1.0 TFSI 30 Sport Sportback
- 49,217 miles2018 regManualPetrol
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Audi A3
1.6 TDI SE Technik Sportback
- 93,330 miles2018 regManualDiesel
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1.5 TFSI CoD 35 Sport Sportback
- 44,601 miles2018 regManualPetrol
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Audi A3
1.6 TDI 30 SE Technik Sportback
- 50,052 miles2019 regManualDiesel
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Audi A3
1.6 TDI SE Technik Sportback
- 80,716 miles2017 regManualDiesel
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Audi A3
1.6 TDI SE Technik Sportback
- 86,159 miles2018 regManualDiesel
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Audi A3
1.4 TFSI CoD Sport
- 65,409 miles2016 regManualPetrol
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Audi A3
2.0 TDI S line
- 69,621 miles2018 regManualDiesel
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Audi A3
1.6 TDI Sport
- 52,005 miles2016 regManualDiesel
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Audi A3
1.6 TDI S line
- 60,428 miles2015 regManualDiesel
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Audi A3
1.0 TFSI Sport Sportback
- 47,734 miles2016 regManualPetrol
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Audi A3
2.0 TDI Sport Sportback
- 45,795 miles2016 regManualDiesel
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Audi A3
1.5 TFSI 35 S line Sportback
- 25,609 miles2020 regManualPetrol
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Audi A3
1.5 TFSI CoD 35 Black Edition S Tronic
- 38,621 miles2018 regAutomaticPetrol
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Audi A3
1.0 TFSI SE Sportback
- 29,297 miles2018 regManualPetrol
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Audi A3
1.5 TFSI CoD S line Sportback S Tronic
- 90,170 miles2018 regAutomaticPetrol
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Audi A3
1.5 TFSI CoD 35 Black Edition Sportback
- 25,037 miles2019 regManualPetrol
- Read more about 2019 used Audi A3 1.5 TFSI CoD 35 S line Sportback S TronicView this car
Audi A3
1.5 TFSI CoD 35 S line Sportback S Tronic
- 35,503 miles2019 regAutomaticPetrol
- Read more about 2021 used Audi A3 1.0 TFSI 30 Sport S TronicView this car
Audi A3
1.0 TFSI 30 Sport S Tronic
- 34,300 miles2021 regAutomaticPetrol
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Audi A3
1.4 TFSI e-tron Sportback e-S Tronic 8.8kWh
- 70,327 miles2017 regAutomaticPetrol
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1.5 TFSI 35 S line Sportback
- 20,646 miles2020 regManualPetrol
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Audi A3
1.6 TDI SE Sportback S Tronic
- 23,112 miles2016 regAutomaticDiesel
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Audi A3
1.5 TFSI 35 Sport Sportback
- 15,143 miles2022 regManualPetrol
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Audi A3
1.5 TFSI 35 Sport Sportback
- 6,764 miles2020 regManualPetrol
- Read more about 2018 used Audi A3 1.5 TFSI CoD 35 Black Edition S TronicView this car
Audi A3
1.5 TFSI CoD 35 Black Edition S Tronic
- 33,816 miles2018 regAutomaticPetrol
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Audi A3
1.5 TFSI 35 S line Sportback
- 22,356 miles2020 regManualPetrol
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Audi A3
1.5 TFSI CoD Sport Sportback S Tronic
- 52,362 miles2017 regAutomaticPetrol
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Audi A3
2.0 TDI S line Sportback quattro
- 58,763 miles2016 regManualDiesel
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Audi A3
2.0 TDI S line
- 41,114 miles2016 regManualDiesel
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Audi A3
1.5 TFSI 35 Edition 1 Sportback
- 45,609 miles2020 regManualPetrol
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Audi A3
1.5 TFSI 35 Edition 1 Sportback
- 22,328 miles2021 regManualPetrol
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Audi A3
2.0 TDI S line Sportback
- 60,419 miles2017 regManualDiesel
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Audi A3
2.0 TDI Black Edition Sportback S Tronic quattro
- 76,524 miles2017 regAutomaticDiesel
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Audi A3
2.0 TDI S line Sportback
- 16,885 miles2016 regManualDiesel
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Audi A3
1.5 TFSI 35 S line Sportback S Tronic
- 13,344 miles2021 regAutomaticPetrol
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Audi A3
1.5 TFSI 35 S line Sportback S Tronic
- 20,611 miles2022 regAutomaticPetrol
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Audi A3
1.5 TFSI 35 S line Sportback S Tronic
- 30,844 miles2022 regAutomaticPetrol
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Audi A3
1.4 TFSI CoD S line Sportback S Tronic (Nav)
- 19,952 miles2016 regAutomaticPetrol
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Audi A3
1.4 TFSIe 40 S line Sportback S Tronic 13kWh
- 3,579 miles2021 regAutomaticHybrid
Used Audi A3 cars for sale
If you're looking at Audi A3 cars for sale and would like more information, take a look at our handy buying guide below.
The style of the car
The A3 is a stylish, classy- looking car. It’s interior is brilliantly user-friendly, too. Older models come in Sportback, saloon, three-door hatchback or drop-top Cabriolet models. S Line models have a sportier look, while the high-performance S3 and RS3 models are sportier still. A new version was launched in 2020 that has more angular styling. It’s available as a five-door Sportback hatchback or a four-door saloon.
How it drives
From behind the steering wheel, the A3 feels solid and reassuring for what’s quite a compact car. It’s quiet and comfortable, too, so it’s great on a long journey. Town driving and manoeuvring is easy because you get a good view out and all models have parking sensors. Both the newest and older versions of the A3 are available with a wide range of petrol and diesel engines, plus hybrids. Automatic gearboxes and four-wheel drive are available on most models. Even the least powerful models give perfectly good acceleration, while the more powerful ones are pretty rapid. The S3 and RS3 are seriously fast.
The interior
The A3 is a compact family car that’s the same size as the BMW 1 Series or Mercedes A-Class. Audis always have beautifully made, user-friendly interiors and the A3 lives up to that standard. The older model’s infotainment display rises out of the top of the dashboard, while the latest version’s (much larger) screen is integrated into the dashboard. It has fewer buttons and dials, too - most of the car’s functions and features are controlled through the screen. Both versions have ample space for four adults and a boot that can hold four medium suitcases. Hatchbacks have back seats that fold down for more space. All models have air con, cruise control and smartphone connectivity. Top spec models can be lavishly equipped.
Running costs and reliability
Whether you go for the latest version or the older car, the A3 is available with a huge choice of engines covering a wide fuel-efficiency range. As a rule of thumb, petrol models should give real-world fuel economy of 35-45mpg, while diesels should give 50mpg or more. Hybrid models give similar economy to the diesels. Road tax and insurance costs are generally low, but can be steep for the S3 and RS3. Safety organisation Euro NCAP awarded both versions a full five-star safety rating.
How the Audi A3 compares with similar cars
The A3’s premium-brand compact hatchback rivals are the BMW 1 Series and Mercedes A-Class. The A3 is more practical than the BMW and has a higher-quality feel than the Mercedes. It’s a great all-rounder.
Audi A3 common questions
Audi has a reputation for building reliable cars and the A3 feels like a high-quality product, whichever version you choose.
The high-performance S3 and RS3 models can be quite costly to run, but the others give good fuel economy and are relatively inexpensive to tax and insure.
The A3 has space for four adults and a good size boot. Hatchback models have back seats that fold down for more space.
The A3 is a close match for rival BMW 1 Series and Mercedes A-Class models in most areas but it stands out for its notably wide range of models and its particularly high-quality interior.