How to buy a used Audi A3 - Buying advice | Common problems | Depreciation

The Audi A3 has always been a popular premium hatchback in our local market. Before the era of SUV popularity, the 5-door hatchback reigned supreme against all others with this 3rd generation Audi A3 showcasing what was best about a practical, premium hatch.

Juliet McGuire tells us what you should look for when buying a used Audi A3. She delves into things like common problems in the A3, strengths of the Audi A3 as well as what to look out for when test driving an A3.

0:00 - Intro
2:04 - Body Shapes
3:35 - Engine Choices
4:05 - Strengths
6:25 - Weaknesses
8:02 - Conclusion

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[Ta_Lux]

I have a 2015 1.4tfsi stronic with 230k on the clock. The best advice i can give is buy one with a thorough service history when looking on the second hand market. Dont listen to people who say dont buy a second hand German car, these cars are unreliable if you don't keep up with maintenance plus you don't need to go to Audi for everything so just keep up with maintaining and it will be your best friend. When taken care of its comfortable AF. This car is well insulated, quiet, quicker than you would expect and really fuel efficient. Dont neglect maintenance on this car I repeat YOU WILL REGRET but overall trust me its a brilliant daily car🤝

[FirstOfHisNames]

A friend of mine bought the hatch earlier this year, the car looks incredible, drive well and has no issues.

[SliqGzle]

I have a 20-20-12, 3 door 8p, 1, 8t auto in lava grey. What a machine🎉

[ngdanskraal]

Thanks for the video. I'm the owner of a 1.6Tdi, 2013 model, 155 000 km. And mine is exactly what you say. Went yearly to Kruger and drove on dirt roads and still no rattles. Had it to 2J's detailing to wrap the front part and it still look out of the box. It's no robot racer but it pulls like a steam engine and out on the open road I easily manage 1100 km on the 50 liter tank. She gets her yearly service without any problems and I managed 75000 km on a set of tires. She is not up for sale.

[blessingmalinga]

I have 2016 1.0tfsi with 135k on the clock, the only problem i had with it is dsg clutch failure of which it expensive to fix. It a good car, If you want Audi A3 buy the one with a manual box.

[sebunakekana]

I'm really loving these episodes really informative some of us can't afford to buy brand new cars

[BubblesTheCat]

The best advice as a technician I can give is don't ever buy a used Audi🤭

[tocgaming]

PLEASE do old cars, Tazz,Golf 1, Caddet etc [day 2 of asking]

[waynechadow]

Juliet great great review but your "romeo"'s rock distracted me too lol

[GraemeScala]

It's been said a few times already down in the comments, but you'd be better off simply avoiding a used Audi. I've owned a 2016 and a 2017 A4 (1.4-litre and 2.0-litre models) and both had gearbox issues (covered under warranty, thankfully). Never again!

[Phinda_Mnisi]

I Love this car and i want the sedan version s-line

[deedarian]

Not in a negative way but I would like to hear more about these maintenance wise and price cost on it when belts and all nothing to buy but parts are heavy on second hand vehicles especially if the previous owner neglect those Christmas lights

[WilhelmNanguti]

Anybody noticed that cool red beemer chilling in the background looking unbothered?

[dimitrioss.]

So, in short, none of the cited weaknesses apply to the 1.4 TFSI 150bhp version (the likeliest purchase).

[RobinTitus-se]

Please do the Isuzu kB series and D max

[thatodichabe]

I have the 2017 A3 1.4TFSI sport back s tronic, with 200k kms. Great car and value for money. This is my experience

1. The daytime running lights will fail. Just order a new day time running light module from Audi. Cost 2.5k for that module. Plus 1.2 for labour. That close to 4k just for the DRL replacement. I ordered a replica Day time running light from MVA spares but its not as bright as the original

2. Clutch will fail or slip or knock, replacement 25k with labour.

3. Small stuff like rear lights bulbs and all. But nothing serious

Positive

1) Endless look, classic design and still holds itself well, continually getting complimented every day.

2) Strong and reliabe engine, never broke down due to engine problems.

3) Powerful car, can easily do 220kms with no sweat, 180kms feel like 140kms. Smooth

4) DSG shifts, amazing

5) Great interior ❤

[ozemsadventureofrandomstuf]

Eish we forgot to talk about some maintenance parts cost, Are they so high we had to ignore?😅 it seems like a great car but I would always chose manual if I could I hate gearbox issues 😮😢

[Under_Construction]

I'm still waiting for the 20-20-12 model. Hopefully it wont be fully electric.

[stephan]

i had golf 1.0 7.5 no problems... got 3 litre on open road 100km per hr

[Girly]

Please can you do used Toyota Corolla cross