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Audi A3 Review (2008 Jan)
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What they said when the Audi A3 was new… (Jun 2 2003) MOTORISTS looking for a prestige, compact hatchback in 1996 welcomed the new Audi A3 with open arms. Until then there was nothing around that was relatively small but had a quality, up-ma... Audi A3 Review
Audi A3: Almost Unnoticed (2008 Jun)
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Is it possible to be too good at something? Sitting at the traffic lights after a long day of driving, I admitted to my passenger that the Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport was so competent that I wasn’t sure what could be said about it. Tellingly he repl... Audi A3: Almost Unnoticed
Audi lifts lid on impressive new A3 Cabriolet (2008 Apr)
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IT is ironic that the vagaries of our climate make Britain one of the world's biggest buyers of convertible cars as we are apparently prepared to go to almost any lengths to capture every available minute of sunshine.It is a sector of the market that... Audi lifts lid on impressive new A3 Cabriolet
A3 delivers family fun (2012 Sep)
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THE Audi A3 is a gem of a car to drive whether it be in three or five door form.The second series built between 2003 and 2012 has marvellous handling without the optional sports suspension, which actually spoils a good ride.Even the base 1.6 is fun a... A3 delivers family fun
Audi's premium starter (2010 Jul)
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THE first Audi A3 had a bit of an unfinished look to my eyes but the second series is much sharp and svelte.They have real sporting handling, they drive superbly and there is a huge range to choose from. They are easy to drive, with well-placed, ligh... Audi's premium starter
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (2009 Jun)
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IT is ironic that the vagaries of our climate make Britain one of the world's biggest buyers of convertible cars as we are apparently prepared to go to almost any lengths to capture every available minute of sunshine.It is a sector of the market that... Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
A3 puts the fun back in driving (2008 Nov)
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MUCH of today's driving can be mundane and boring, stuck in traffic while commuting to and from work.But then a car like the Audi A3 TFSi comes along and my enthusiasm is rekindled so much I can't get enough.I drove the Sportback five door hatch with... A3 puts the fun back in driving
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (2007 Feb)
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THERE appears to be something of a contradiction within the Volkswagen camp, which makes choosing the best diesel hot hatch a daunting task.The three VW choices are the Golf, Audi A3 and SEAT Leon, which all do precisely the same job but cost differe... Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (2006 Jan)
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THE Audi A3 is a hatchback that shouts quality all the way and its logical progression, the five door A3 Sportback transports the whole A3 experience to a new audience.The sportback is basically a compact lifestyle estate with optional mini roof-rail... Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 Sport (2009 Jun)
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WHILE today's motoring world finds many car makers resorting to the tin top approach for open top driving, the Audi A3 Cabriolet provides a soft option, the German car maker having opted for a time honoured cloth top.Despite the A3 having arrived som... Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 Sport
Audi A3 2.0T FSI quattro Sport (2005 Mar)
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IF you are in the market for a prestige car there is plenty of choice available. But if you are looking for a prestige compact hatchback your choice is definitely more limited,Audi's A3 is one of the few cars that fit the bill - but if you want quali... Audi A3 2.0T FSI quattro Sport
Audi A3 3.2 quattro Sport (2004 Jan)
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THE Audi A3 quattro Sport is not a model that turns heads.To the initial glance it looks standard A3 fare; a sensibly designed and attractive premium hatchback.Sure, there are alloy wheels and twin tailpipes, but unless you get close enough to spot t... Audi A3 3.2 quattro Sport
Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport (2005 Mar)
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I WAS listening to my daughter play the flute in the school orchestra when, bizarrely, the Audi A3 Sportback leapt into my mind.It occurred to me that much like the music being played by the pupils, the Sportback is totally in tune with the need of i... Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport
Audi A3 1.6 FSI Sport (2006 Aug)
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THE Audi A3 Sport looks the business – but the 1.6-litre model I tested has an Achilles heel.Something that costs more than £18,000 with the legend 'Sport' attached should have a bit of get up and go about it.Sadly the 1.6 FSI petrol engine po... Audi A3 1.6 FSI Sport
Audi A3 2.0T FSI Sport DSG (2006 May)
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REASSURING safety, extreme comfort and awesome power are just a few of the attributes that make the Audi A3 Sportback such a pleasure to drive.From the outside I must admit the model does not really look that impressive considering it comes from the ... Audi A3 2.0T FSI Sport DSG

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Audi A3 News, FAQs and Buyer's Guides

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Is a high milage Audi a good buy? (2009 Jun)
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HI, I'm interested in buying a Audi A3 2.0 FSI Quattro sport 2004-2005. My budget is around £10,000, so it would have done a few miles. At what stage should I be worried about the mileage i.e is something 70,000+(good service history) still ... Is a high milage Audi a good buy?
Little engine helps Audi clean up (2010 Mar)
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THE smallest petrol engine to be used by Audi to date will make its debut in a high economy version of the A3 cabriolet. Priced from £19,985 the 1.2-litre Audi A3 cabriolet will be on sale in May replacing the current 1.6-litre model. Despite the sma... Little engine helps Audi clean up
Audi ready to raise the stakes (2012 Mar)
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AUDI is aiming to raise the premium hatchback stakes with the latest version of its popular A3 model.This third generation of the three-door hatch has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show and will open for UK order later in the spring priced from a... Audi ready to raise the stakes
Which model of Audi? (2008 Jun)
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Hi I am thinking of buying an Audi A3. Would the 1.9Tdi or the 2.0 Tdi be the best investment? What mpg is realistic from both engines please? Many thanks. Which model of Audi?
Audi makes the right connection (2013 Feb)
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A NEW plug-in hybrid model will offer a realistic glimpse into the Audi brand’s future at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.It is a petrol/electric hybrid called the A3 e-tron and comes with the promise of strong performance plus the potential for up to... Audi makes the right connection

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Used Audi A3 Fault Guide

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