The AUDI A3 HATCHBACK (2016-18) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.6 TDI DPF SS 116 EU6 BLACK EDITION 6SPD is a premium, three-door compact hatchback: smartly finished and more upmarket than many mainstream family hatchbacks, while still easy to park and live with. Its Black Edition styling gives this diesel A3 a sportier, distinctive look. Mycarcheck.com recorded 10 checks across seven different VINs, so the figures offer a useful snapshot rather than a large-sample verdict. The checked cars averaged £9,800 in private-sale value, 70,000 miles and 10,000 miles of annual use; they had an average of 2.8 previous keepers. These are reference points, not a guarantee of any individual car’s condition or price. The diesel suits commuters and longer journeys, with economy. Its three-door layout is less handy for rear-seat access, making it best for singles, couples or small households. Against the Volkswagen Golf and BMW 1 Series, it offers quality and appeal.