The AUDI A3 SPORTBACK (2012-16) 5DR SPORTBACK QUATTRO 1.6 TDI DPF SS 110 EU6 SPORT 6SPD is a premium five-door hatchback, more practical than a city car but easier to park and run than a family car. It sits alongside the BMW 1 Series, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volkswagen Golf in the compact-car market. Mycarcheck.com records 27 checks across 14 VINs, so these figures offer a snapshot rather than a definitive market average. The average private-sale valuation was £6,900; recorded cars averaged 90,000 miles, around 9,000 miles a year, and just under three previous keepers. The efficient 1.6-litre diesel suits commuting and longer journeys, while five doors and a boot make it a sensible choice for couples or small families. Sport trim gives it a feel, and quattro four-wheel drive adds confidence in poor conditions—a selling point among compact hatchbacks. Check service history and condition carefully on a used example.