The AUDI A3 SPORTBACK (2012-16) 5DR SPORTBACK 1.4 TFSI SS 122 EU5 SE 6SPD is a premium five-door hatchback, offering a polished alternative to mainstream family cars. Its compact footprint suits town driving, while five doors and a useful boot make it more versatile than a small city car. mycarcheck.com records 910 look-ups for this exact A3 variant, covering 295 distinct vehicles, a substantial sample for shoppers. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £7,200 and average most-recent recorded mileage of 75,000 miles; annual mileage averages 7,000, while cars have had about 2.7 previous keepers, according to those mycarcheck.com checks. The 1.4-litre petrol engine and six-speed manual suit commuting and mixed journeys, with a refined feel and sensible running costs for a premium badge. It works for couples, small families and commuters seeking comfort and quality, and is an alternative to the Golf, combining understated styling with Audi’s well-finished cabin.