AUDI A3 (2008-13) 5DR SPORTBACK 1.8 TFSI 160 SPORT

Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks

The AUDI A3 (2008-13) 5DR SPORTBACK 1.8 TFSI 160 SPORT is a five-door premium hatchback: more polished and upmarket than an ordinary family runabout, while still compact enough for everyday town use. Its 1.8-litre petrol engine gives it lively performance, and the Sportback body adds useful rear doors and a practical boot. Checks on mycarcheck.com show 411 look-ups covering 172 distinct VINs, a substantial sample for this specific version. The average recorded private-sale value is £3,100, with average mileage of 97,000 and annual mileage of 5,000. Cars checked had about 3.8 previous keepers on average, useful context when assessing an individual car’s history and condition. Suited to commuters and small families, the AUDI A3 1.8 TFSI 160 Sport combines comfort, a smart cabin and useful pace. More premium-feeling than a Volkswagen Golf, it rivals the BMW 1 Series for upmarket appeal. Check service records, MOT history and mileage carefully before buying.

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Key Findings

The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 172 different vehicles, run between February 17th 2021 and October 31st 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.
411
Lookups
14
Hidden Histories
100k
Average Mileage
£3,100
Average Valuation