Audi A3

used cars are the improvement of Audi. This vehicle provides a well-rounded performance with a premium interior with a large cargo area. It’s tasteful design and top-quality materials.

Combined with the spacious front seats allow it to accommodate all drivers, despite its somewhat cramped rear seat.

A practical hatchback, the Audi A3 is fuel-efficient and practical.

It’s usefulness for around-the-town drives as well as open-road adventures, make it a friendly vehicle for all. 

To see its durability, Euro NCAP ran a frontal Offset Crash test on the Audi A3 (2012) and received  a  5-STAR rating based on its performance and protection in high-speed front and side crash tests.       

Watch the Crash test video here.

Child Safety

Euro NCAP recommends that children three years-of-age and under be fastened to the car in a reward facing manner. Safety for all passengers received nearly all top marks.

Safety when driving the Audi A3 is generally good. In a frontal impact crash protection is good for the whole body with exceptions including just adequate protection of the chest for the driver and adequate protection of the left lower limb for passengers. Additionally, in a side impact crash, protection is good for all parts except the upper body if the crash involves a pole.

Whiplash protection is also good. Protection for pedestrians in crashes is overall good as well.

Maintenance & Repair Costs

Repairs made to the Audi A3 will require high quality parts. The great news is that these parts can be found at many dealers within the same price range and time commitment of any normal car.

Service parts:                 £80 – £120             (MANN, German)

Oil filter, Oil, Air filter, Fuel filter, Pollen filter

We recommend either Genuine quality, or similar, such as Mann filters & Castrol oil for Audi.

Cam. Belt change :      £400 – 600   every 75,000mi

Cam belt kit:                  £110 – £210   plus water pump change recommended

Br. Disc & Pads ch.:    £130 – £200   (FRONT, Pagid, German)

Diagnostic:                     £40 – £120

Labour rates:

• Independent:           £65 – £125 / hour

• Main dealer:            £175 – £235 / hour

The Service & Repair process, however, can be more time consuming and will require a well experienced mechanic and occasionally special tools. As a result, the price here may exceed costs of a typical vehicle.

Safety Features:

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Anti-lock brakes, or ABS brakes, will automatically sense when a tire has abruptly stopped rotating and modulate the brake’s pressure to allow the tire to continue rotating safely. With ABS brakes, the vehicle is capable of turning while in brake mode.

STABILITY CONTROL

Stability control will sense when the vehicle has reached or exceeded its limit. It will reduce the engine power and/or apply the appropriate brakes. This feature helps prevent the driver from losing control of his or her vehicle.

FRONT, SIDE, AND OVERHEAD AIRBAGS

The vehicle is loaded with airbags for protection of its driver and passengers. Front airbags protect the head in a frontal crash. If the vehicle experiences a side collision or rollover, the side airbags protect the torso and the overhead airbags protect their heads

PRETENSIONERS

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to secure the occupant and ensure minimal injury.

SEATBELT REMINDER

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to The seatbelt reminder monitors whether there is an occupant in the seat and communicates this information to the seat restraint system in the vehicle. If the seat belt is not buckled, it sends a reminder to remind the occupant to put the seatbelt on.

ANTI-WHIPLASH

In the event of a rear collision, anti-whiplash head restraints in the vehicle cradle the occupants head to minimize any whiplash injury.

SECURITY SYSTEM

The ignition disable device prevents the engine from starting without the original manufacturer’s key.