The AUDI A3 (2008-13) S3 5DR SPORTBACK QUATTRO 2.0 TFSI 265 STRON AUTO is a five-door performance hatchback, combining everyday A3 practicality with S3 pace and four-wheel-drive grip. In the UK used-car market, it sits above ordinary family hatchbacks as a premium, sporty alternative to rivals such as the BMW 1 Series and Volkswagen Golf GTI. Mycarcheck.com has recorded 1,738 look-ups across 365 distinct VINs, a useful sample of interest in this model. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £7,600 and average recorded mileage of 94,000 miles; annual mileage averages 5,000. The average car has had about seven previous keepers, so check each example’s history and condition carefully. The five-door layout suits commuters and families, while the automatic gearbox makes traffic easier and the turbocharged engine and quattro traction bring engaging performance. It is less economical than a regular A3, but offers a blend of usable space, speed and all-weather ability.