Audi 1996 A3 Hatchback

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A pit pricey but you get good solid engineering and quality materials that can take a real hammering. I do about 36k miles p.a of really hard driving most other machinery just ends up rattling and rolling.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Needs a bit more power especially low down would really make the difference.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's so smooth its deceptive. Cross country not much can even get close to staying with it. You can use all the power now matter what the weather conditions are state of the road surface.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Superb.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I love the understated looks. Few see it coming and only a few more see it blast past them.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I regularly do a round trip of 750 miles from Cirencester to Glasgow. You still get out of the car after four/five hours feeling fine.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's OK.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes