The AUDI A3 HATCHBACK (2012-16) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.4 TFSI COD SS 140 EU6 SE STRON AUTO7 is a premium small family hatchback: smartly finished, easier to park than a larger car, yet roomier and more refined than a city car. Its three-door body gives it a sportier look, while the automatic gearbox suits stop-start urban driving and relaxed longer trips. mycarcheck.com records 17 look-ups covering seven distinct VINs, so the sample is useful but modest. Across those checks, average private-sale value was £7,900, recorded mileage averaged 65,000 miles and annual mileage 6,000. Cars had about three previous keepers on average, a helpful snapshot rather than a guarantee for any individual car. Ideal for commuters, couples and small households, it pairs lively, efficient petrol performance with a polished, premium cabin. Against the Volkswagen Golf, BMW 1 Series and Mercedes A-Class, the Audi stands out for understated style, comfort and its desirable badge.