The AUDI A3 SPORTBACK (2012-16) 5DR SPORTBACK QUATTRO 2.0 TDI DPF SS 184 EU6 S LINE STRON AUTO6 is a premium five-door hatchback, blending everyday practicality with a sportier, more upmarket feel than a standard family runabout. It sits alongside the BMW 1 Series and Mercedes-Benz A-Class in the UK’s compact executive hatchback market. Mycarcheck.com has recorded 1,892 look-ups covering 561 distinct cars, a substantial sample that gives useful market context. Checks show an average private-sale value of £10,100, average recorded mileage of 90,000 miles and around 7,000 miles driven annually. Cars have averaged 3.4 previous keepers. This quattro diesel automatic suits commuters and families wanting all-weather grip, comfortable motorway journeys and boot space without moving to an SUV. S line styling adds appeal, while the 184-horsepower diesel gives confident acceleration and respectable long-distance economy. It is a desirable, well-equipped choice, though buyers should compare condition and history carefully.