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Audi A3 Hatchback (2003-2012) review

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Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0
” Like a Golf, but posh – sporty three door A3 is an appealing used buy “

At a glance

Price new £14,825 - £27,925
Used prices £458 - £5,300
Road tax cost £20 - £760
Insurance group 14 - 36
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 315 - 895 miles
Number of doors 3
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS
  • Supreme build quality
  • Efficient petrol engines
  • Upmarket, sporty image
CONS
  • Diesels fall foul of ULEZ
  • Three door only (Sportback has five)
  • Very basic if you don't find right options

Written by Richard Kilpatrick Updated: 15 September 2025

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