Audi A3 for sale

The Audi A3 has continued to improve with each new generation, with the latest iteration just around the corner and is one of the leading premium hatchbacks around.

Bringing a mix of luxury, practicality and efficiency, the A3 is positioned at the top end of the hatchback market, bringing a touch of luxury to the quality manufacturing that you would expect from an Audi.

The interior is beautifully simple and ergonomic, with plenty of bells and whistles such as air conditioning, start/stop and colour screen interface and other small touches that make this car a stand out.

In terms of performance, the A3 is a smooth drive rather than sporty, but has excellent grip and suspension, especially in the later versions.

But the A3 can still pack something of a punch, especially with some of the higher-performance models, which can hit speeds of 60mph in around seven seconds.

In terms of efficiency, the A3 is good, with lots of models to choose from, such as the 1.6-litre diesel in the second-generation, which falls below the 100kg/km threshold.

Overall, the Audi A3 is way ahead of the rest of the pack if you’re after a premium hatchback.

Audi is well known for being a reliable brand, but just like when buying any other used car, it’s important to give your new A3 a proper check over before making a purchase and here are some of the faults that sometimes get reported by drivers.

Some electronics have been reported as faulty, such as the interior light not switching off when the doors are closed and windows not properly closing, as well as the ABS light being permanently on.

In terms of performance, listen out for any fluttering when you’re trying to change gears as this could be a sign of a faulty diverter valve and ensure that the vehicle doesn’t over-rev when the clutch is depressed, as some models have reported faulty clutch pedal switches.

If you’re wondering whether you can afford to buy an Audi A3, have you considered buying one on finance?

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