The AUDI A3 (2008-13) 5DR SPORTBACK QUATTRO 2.0 TDI DPF SS EU5 170 SE 6SPD is a premium compact family hatchback. Five doors make it more practical than the three-door A3, while four-wheel drive gives extra confidence in poor conditions. It sits above mainstream hatchbacks for image, refinement and finish. Mycarcheck checks recorded 18 look-ups covering 13 distinct VINs, a useful but modest sample rather than a complete picture of every car. The average private sale valuation was £4,000, with average recorded mileage of 115,000 miles and annual use of 8,000 miles. Cars averaged just under two previous keepers overall. The 170 diesel suits commuters and small families seeking motorway ability, useful space and potentially economical long-distance running; quattro traction is a distinctive advantage over front-wheel-drive rivals such as the BMW 1 Series and Volkswagen Golf. SE trim favours comfort, while buyers should check each car’s history and condition carefully.