The AUDI A3 (1996-03) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.8T SPORT AUTO4 is a compact five-door hatchback from Audi’s first A3 range. It occupies the small premium-car corner of the UK used market, offering a more upmarket feel than ordinary family hatchbacks while remaining easy to park for everyday use. With a turbocharged petrol engine, Sport trim and automatic gearbox, it offers lively, relaxed driving and five-door practicality. It suits commuters, couples or small families seeking a compact everyday car, provided they budget for age-related upkeep. Like a Volkswagen Golf or Ford Focus, it is a useful all-round hatchback; its premium badge and smart cabin set it apart. Mycarcheck.com shows three checks across three VINs, a small sample rather than a market-wide picture. Average recorded mileage was 93,000 miles, annual mileage 4,000 and keeper count three; average private-sale valuation was £400. Treat these historic figures cautiously, and inspect condition and service history before buying.