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Audi A3 Sportback (2004 - 2013) 1.6 Special Edition 5d Owner Review

1.6 Special Edition 5d
Audi 2004 A3 Sportback

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In their own words

It is a nice car to drive and can be fun. Can cruise on motorways quietly, liven up on other roads, the 1.6 gives average fuel consumption and it is practical enough for day to day use. I bought it at under 80K miles with full Audi service history, 1 owner. As well as the regular servicing and replacement components that go along with that I have: Had the gearbox refurbished, radiator replaced, new front shocks and springs, back exhaust, new clutch, work at every MOT, an ABS/ESP fault that needs looking at and now the engine management light has come on - maybe the reason why on rare occasions it will not start easily. The coil pack, leads and plugs were replaced under 30k ago so hopefully it is not a symptom of them failing. I don't drive the car recklessly and it covers under 10,000 miles a year. It hasn't let me down but is the most unreliable car I have owned.
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 2 out of 5 2.0
  • Meets Expectations: 3 out of 5 3.0
  • Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3.0
  • James E doesn't recommend this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol
  • When purchased December 2014
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 109,000 miles
  • Average MPG 40 mpg