AUDI A3 (2008-13) 5DR SPORTBACK 2.0 TDI 170 SE
Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The AUDI A3 (2008-13) 5DR SPORTBACK 2.0 TDI 170 SE is a premium five-door hatchback, more practical than the three-door A3 yet compact for town use. In the UK, it sits above mainstream models like the Ford Focus, offering Audi styling and an upmarket feel.
mycarcheck.com records 1,710 look-ups across 812 distinct VINs, providing a substantial sample. The average private-sale valuation is £1,500, with 146,000 miles recorded and annual use averaging 8,000 miles. Cars have had around 4.7 previous keepers; these figures are broad guideposts, not a guarantee for any individual car.
The 170 SE suits commuters and small families needing rear doors, useful boot space and motorway performance. Its diesel engine can be economical on longer journeys, while the comfortable cabin and composed drive add appeal. Against the Volkswagen Golf and BMW 1 Series, the A3 is known for presentation; check service history and condition on older, high-mileage examples.
A used Audi A3 Sportback can hide outstanding finance, write-off damage, theft or mileage problems—and faults may not show on a test drive. Enter the reg now and check before you buy; a missed issue could cost you.
Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 812 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.
1,710
Lookups
Lookups
228
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
153k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£1,500
Average Valuation
Average Valuation
