AUDI A3 BUYERS GUIDE | DO NOT BUY Without Watching this!
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I just bought a 2017 A3 premium plus. So far so good. 71k miles, one owner, all major services (30,50,and 70K mile) services performed at the Audi dealership. Actually cost me less than my 2020 WRX.
Awesome! Delighted to hear that sounds like a beauty
Just bought mine yesterday ! Same year and model. I love it !
How is the a3 now ? Lol
gonna get one soon! 65k miles, one owner too, can't wait. how has it treated you up til now??
How is the car ? I looking similar ? How is it owning it now for months
I’m on my second A3. Apart from very expensive dealer servicing, no issues at all.
Im driving A3 2.0 TDI sedan version, not quattro though and manuel but I really love it and the sound from the speakers from Bang & Olufsen are very good, great look, very nice interior with cheap insurance, low consumption and flawless for the last 3 years I've owned it.
Considering it is a tdi would you say it sounds like a tractor or is it noises in the inside
Just bought the 2.0 quattro full option, its being prepped now, cant wait!!
You are a very knowledgeable person. Loved the video. Keep it up mate
Really helpful video. Thanks very much. Wasn’t aware of the wet and dry clutch issue. Any models to stay away from you think??
I love this review...my last AA engineer told me about some of these same fault with the Audi's..I know the Germans can make good machines however no company is 💯 % perfect. we are only human....great little car anyway 👏👏👏
Thanks! Great no-nonsense content!
Thank you so much for this amazing video. I'm just about to buy A3 Hatchback and this is a godsend!
Glad to be able to help! Thanks for watching and enjoy your new car. 😁
Hello,i'm from the Beautiful Caribbean Island 🏝 of Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹 w.i. I just came across your channel & I find it very informative especially when I'm thinking of purchasing a Red one 2nd. hand. Otherwise do enjoy the rest of your day.
My fellow trini
These a3's with s-line exteriors are such beauties
All I could focus on was your amazing accent! I love it :)
Thank you so much from a watcher in Jamaica, and I've found mine!
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2023 in Texas. Still got my 2015 a3 TDi from 2019 from the first owner on by back at 30,000 miles. So far just the DEF injector gone out $635 at Audi in Lubbock. Need to change one of the glow plugs in cylinder 3 they said $115 but so far only major problems besides the passenger seat pressure sensor being out but hear that’s a recall they will do for free. 72,000 miles and get like 50 MPG highway. Love the car so much I’ve seen thought about getting a 2nd one with the diesel. I plan to straight pipe it and delete the emissions where I hear the fuel mileage goes more up. Good car and little quick for what it is. No so bad for $20,000
This helped me a lot, watched this before putting a deposit down on a 15plate 1.8 tfsi saloon 👍
Amazing! 🤩 Enjoy your new car!
15plate 1.8 tfsi saloon
This channel will grow significantly. Where this channel has the edge over others is the knowledge around what to look for. This is absent on nearly all other uk channels which we know what theg are. What would you rather listen to, Matt Watson blabbin on about door bins and bottles or this guy telling you about dry clutches and other potential slip ups.
Great video !! Really helpful !! What is your opinion about the new 30tfsi a3 with the 1.0 engine ? Is it reliable ? Will it last ? Thanks !
I’ve got 2018 2.0tfsi 190hp S Line. Love it
Hi, many thanks for the video, been looking at the Audi A3 Sportback, Petrol
1.6 Technik 5d 2012/12. Is it dry or wet clutch? Thanks again!
great guide i come from a 16 mazda s GT hatch and im toying with the idea of getting an a3. it seems like an amazing small fun car i can only imagine the s3!
I bought a 2015 2.0TDI s-line 2nd hand. Most amazing, reliable and beautiful car. The hijackers who stole her thought so too!
S3 video coming in the next week 😁
As a specialist myself this is a fantastic guide, welll done
Thanks, appreciate it!
Hi Rhys as a specialist bud what should I be looking out for im thinking of buying a A3 (2016) CoD manual 1.4L TFSI S LINE 3D 148 BHP petrol any tips would be much appreciated thanks
@@marcvianello511did you buy in the end? If so how has it been, currently look at - 2013 s line model of one.
I have a 2017 S-Line Quattro 2.0 190PS automatic. I’ve had it 6 months from new. As a 7 year old car I’ve put less than 30k miles on it but I’ve never had a problem with it. It’s like an appliance - a great looking appliance.
It’s my 3rd A3 in a row lol.
My previous was 2011 TDI Sport 2.0 180PS automatic - it had no problems til I gave it to my sister. She ran it into the ground unfortunately and it got scrapped last year.
The one before that was a 2006 TDI 2.0 manual.
Cheers mate..thanks for advice...I just swapped in my Volvo V40 r design which I loved for a A3 2.0 tfsi black edition quattro with just 29000 miles on a 17 plate..wow it's an Amazin drive,smooth just glides over the rd..B & O sound system ,,all leather ,,panaramic roof its da Nuts....just hope that dsg gearbox don't play up aaaaa lol 😀
After owning this car for 2 years now sedan version …. I must say I don’t think I can ever drive a car without a dsg transmission ever again . The thing is amazing
They are fantastically refined now. Not like automatics of old at all!
@@ScottishCarClan Only thing I like better in manual is no delay. With DSG I floor the gas and wait around 0.2 seconds until it kicks in.
does a 1.4 tfsi have dsg?
@@janni4450 not sure
@@janni4450 it does, at least in 1.4 cod
Thank you for this!
Great review, thanks, have 2015 1.4 tfsi cod, had the coolant leak, at least it had 12 month warranty, so was fine money wise. It’s not something you can find when buying the car, as you can only notice the leak after driving for quite a bit
How is it going? Going to see one tomorrow morning from a big used car dealer. Had cars from them before. Idk if you’re in the UK or not. It has 149k miles but looks very good. Anything I should check in particular for that mileage? Same as yours and also 2015.
@@japanluv seems to be common with VAG cars. I had an A3 8P 2008 which had coolant leak from the water pump which ended up wrecking the whole engine in about 2012, sold that car for scrap. Second time bought a brand new Skoda Fabia 2016 and water pump failed at around 50k miles in 2018. Luckily I noticed the temp needle move exactly as it happended and pulled over so no further damage was done to the engine; that was replaced under warranty.
@@Mr_Sh1tcoin Thanks. In the end, I got a 2015 Seat Leon 2.0 TDI FR estate with 150k miles, 1 owner full service history. Drives so well and doesn’t show the mileage🤗
Great video 👌
Great video! My misses has had her 2013 1.4 petrol (123hp non COD) for about 18 months now and I can't recommend it enough to anyone who doesn't do crazy miles. It's a lot nipper than it has any right to be and averages mid 40's to the gallon, £30 a year road tax and it owes nothing bar a service. Cracking cars 👍
Thanks for the comment Dan, I must agree! Great cars.
What is non COD?
@@stjepanduvnjak6171 no cylinder deactivation
1.4 sucks come on man. Oil usage breaks the whole engine
@@user-oc7uu8ss1x not on the newer belt driven engines. We've had that car nearly 4 years, done nearly 40k miles in it and never had to top it up between services.
2018 A3 Quattro S-line with 19,000km Audi approved plus, got 31,000 on it now but hardly drive it, does the job for me. But yeah does have that jutter of second, I'll be bringing that up next time I pop into my service centre as it's been like that since I bought it.
Thanks for the video, you did it great 👍 😀 👏
Thank you Dima 😁
New subscriber lad. Been wanting an A3 for the amount of distance I'm currently looking for a 2012 plate but may get a more recent model down the line. And your points sell it
great review m8
Great video! Very informative. I was thinking about buying the 1.4 perrol preferably one with cylinder deactivation built in. I just use it on the weekends and not as a daily commuter. Would that be a good fit? Also is that engine equipped with a dry or wet clutch?
I have face lift 2017 TDI 2.0 great car no complaints.
Another well informative brilliant video !
I’ve got a 2017 Audi A3 sport, 2.0 TDI great car! decent power and MPG
This helped me a-lot thanks bro
Great to hear! Thanks for watching!
Very dense and relevant content
I am just now looking at a 40TFSI A3 2015 made.
And the Dry clutch pad bit was very helpful
Thank
Glad it was helpful!
Had a 2016 1.4 tfsi black edition automatic, never gave me issues and I did a lot of motorway driving, £30 tax a year, very good car.
Netherlands 60 euros tax a month!!
@@Birkulumiste7 ouch 😞
@@Birkulumiste7 Damn 😳😳😳
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Nederland zuigt 😅
@@NOName-cs6jk big time
Great review 👍 BMW 1 series next please!
Bought a 2015 A3-1.8 FTSI model last year in June, with 50M (80k). After another 20K it still runs very well, no creaks, bells or whistles. Love it. Keep looking at the RS3 race rocket model. Tempting… 😂
Also looking at getting a 2015 1.8 TFSI. How is your fuel consumption? And is it oil thirsty?
Im looking for a audi s3 with a dual clutch automatic, are they good ?
And does it have any other problems ?
Great video! Does anyone have any experience with the gearboxes on these Audis? I’ve heard bad reviews about the Stronic boxes
i got myself a 2017 A3 saloon. fucking beast of a car, got a cold air intake, r8 coilpacks, borla exhaust, and some other goodies. she’s at 70k miles with all services done at audi and she is fucking vibing. absolutely love the car and it shifts so fucking good
Love the passion! Enjoy the car 😁
@@ScottishCarClan you guys rock
Just bought 2.0 turbo Quattro. Enjoying it.
Fantastic 😁 s tronic or manual?
@@ScottishCarClan - Auto…. Live in a city with lots of traffic so I thought it would be best with Auto…
Hello , great video can you tell me about the petrol engines should I go to manual transmission in case 1.2 or 1.4 tfsi
I have a 2017 a3 sline 2.0 quattro. Got it with 43k miles. I now have 64k on it after a year and one month so 13 months. So far so good i love this car!!!
Did you have any problems so far with the car. Im looking to buy the same car next im just waiting for it to depreciate in value currently it's 16k here in Europe
@@hmt-0764 me too, but sadly prives of used cars and new cars are rising due to the russian invasion of ukraine, lots of car parts dont get delivered so no new cars can be made what again lets the the price of used cars rise :(
@carlosflores4380 dsg or manual?
@@hmt-0764 no problems yet thankfully i now have almost 87k miles on it and no issues.
@@Ztxk94 its dsg i wish i couldve found a manual. Also u can put it in manual and use the paddle shifters but i never liked those tbh
I’ve read enough and between the lines , I’m changed my mind and going to look for something different. I really had the desire to own an Audi !
Hey Robert. These can be great cars make no mistake. We are fairly brutal with these buyers guides so that you can go in with your eyes open. Avoid the dry clutch equipped cars if you can. the 6 speed S tronic's and manuals are very reliable. Good luck and let us know if you need any more info.
Thank you very much for the helpful content. So you're recommending to stay away from the A3 2016 automatic gear? Am I understanding correctly? Or should I check for juddering when starting the drive?
Hi Chemi. In general the 6 speed gearbox is OK (that means it has 6 gears). It’s the 7 speed gearbox that can be known to have more problems. Either way yes, check the car doesn’t judder once up to temperature and pulling away. Good luck!
2020 a3 with 27k miles. No creaks I have a 2000w sub and the only 2 things that “creak” are the light unit above my head and the sunroof. Granted the sun literally shakes my soul so tbh pretty good quality build any other car would shake apart
Nice vid, is the A3 2015 sportback 1.4 tfsi COD 150 a dry 7 speed gearbox or wet gearbox requiring oil change? Thanks
I'm in the USA and came across a 2010 A3 2.0 from a salvage garage? Love the looks of it no bumps or scratches after looking at your video I'm having second thoughts! What do you think?
Great work once again. Would love to see a buyers guide on a Porsche 991.1.
Just go and buy it. Its a 911
Hi Keith, we have one coming shortly! Thanks for the comment.
This is beautiful
Getting a 2018 A3 with 57k miles this Saturday. Can’t wait😭😭 Going to be a huge upgrade from my 08 Mazda 3.
How do you like it
I have a 2019 A3… my gearbox died - 24K miles.
@@mercedesasiedu3322 after 11 months. It hasn’t given me any problems. Love it
Bought a crashed a3 and rebuilt front end in a month.was Alot of learning and surprises. Got it for 6k. Stage 2 tune it's faster then a Porsche Cayman I'd never pay for a new Audi. They Are a nightmare to maintain if you don't turn your own wrench.
Ive seen bunch of videos about discriminating audis, a4, a3 so on. I'm pretty sure it doesnt matter which car you get, if you dont gonna take care of it, it's going to get bad either way, unless you buy Fiat Polska 1996, which barely has any components in, its normall that a car can get bad, they have a lot of stuff in them, but that's what makes it good, confy, sportslike and so on.
excellent 👌🏼
I like your accent, It’s unique 👍🏼
Thanks very much
Great and very informative video - one question though, how much of this information could be relevant to the Audi Q3?
You can transfer the clutch issue to the same engines
Yep, as Matt points out you can transfer the clutch issues. We do have a full Q3/Q5 video coming soon!
I love my nano grey 2019 A3!
Great review and thanks for the things to look out for.
I'm looking at a 1.8TFSI 2014 Sportback, Has pan roof etc. Looks great. I have no idea if it has a dry clutch or not.
Here's the reg. Are you able to provide me with any info.
FV14 MTZ
In terms of 1.8TFSI they came as FWD or Quattro, the FWD models came with the DQ200 7 Speed DRY clutch gearbox and the Quattro models came with the DQ250 6 Speed WET clutch gearbox.
Does the 1.5 TFSI engine have a wet or dry clutch arrangement? Great video btw.
Yeah what happened to the 1.5L he didn’t mention it in the video??
I have 1.4 2016 FL A3 auto, after a long drive when I come to my street near my house, I have to manoeuvre very slowly, I have noticed my gear box sounds very clunky specially going from gear 1 to 2 and it is very noticeable is it something I need to worry about ? It doesn't seem to do it on short drives or when it's cold ?
Considering getting a 2015 a3 1.4tfsi. It's an automatic gearbox but not sure which type comes with the 1.4 tfsi? And also is whatever transmission that is reliable? Cheers. Would love some input on that.
Thanks for the info. Im planning on purchasing an 2014 A3 1.4 SE with manual transmission. Is it a good choice
Did you get it? I’m looking at a 2015 SE 1.4 dsg as well
Nice work !
Does the 1.8 tfsi QUATTRO uses a better s-tronic gearbox than the 1.8 tfsi 2WD version ??
Yes it has the DQ 250 6speed its the same that the s3 has so more tuning Potenzial
Nice vid just baught an a3 saloon s line 2.0 150bhp. 80k with one owner with full audi dealership history. Should have watched your vid before buying however all the checks u advised are all good. Will be used for city driving along with a few trips long distance would u say thats an issue? P.s great vid 👍
Im currently looking at similar spec, may I ask how much yours roughly was because currently for similar mileage its about £14.5k to 15k
Hi i have an audi a3 1.4 tfsi 140 bhp it doesn’t judder when i move off but while im slowing down from a high speed the car will like have this small judder while going down but mostly when it goes to gear 2 is this normal as im slowing down from a high and harsh breaking or clutch issue (7speed gearbox)
great video motor trade wont love you ...but brilliant
Great video...thank you...Just bought a 2014 A3, 2ltr TDI, 46k, triptronic... should I be particularly worried about anything on it?
Hey Gareth. Not at all! Great engine, great gearbox. Just enjoy 😉
hi Scottish car clan I was after a petrol but the most powerful and reliable. which would you recommend? thanks😀
Great video, so audi s3. Wet clutch? What else should there to look for?
Hey, I was about to buy a 2015 Audi A3 1.6 SE TDI for 15K and 119K KMs on the clock. Is it a good buy? Any suggestions? Thanks a million
Hey there, I'm looking to get an a3 2018 1.0lt tfsi auto. Is the gearbox good or need to worry about. Thanks
I have a 2017 2.0t Quattro 220hp in the US. Great small car
I’m looking at a 1.4(148bhp) 2016 Tfsi? Can you recommend?
Also is it wet or dry clutch
I am planning to buy the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S Tronic. Could I ask if it is a wet or dry DSG? Thanks
Such a great channel and wish I found it before I brought my Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TSFI. Test drove it (only done 18,00) and was fine but when I got home same day, when steering at low speeds has some kind of knocking noise when I pull in and out of drive. Audi has the car and sorting out and saying its some kind of lubrication on the suspension - not sure what you think? Also when driving there is a fluttering/counter noise that happens every 1-2 minutes (can only hear this with stereo off completely) and they cant seem to figure out, just wondering if that is normal as driven four Audi A3s and never hear it!
Hi Nick, hopefully Audi have sorted these out for you now. A knocking noise usually suggests some form of worn suspension component. The fluttering sound... right away I'm thinking possibly the ABS pump your hearing. It should only do it once per start so if its constant then discount that. Does it have the standard air intake on it, if not it may be intake noise. Does it correlate to speed or rpm?
@@ScottishCarClan top man for getting back to me and yes that is what they said after review on knocking noise and waiting for them to deliver car back to me but thanks for confirming 😊 for the other fluttering noise it happens mainly around 30mph but they said didn’t notice so will have to see but thanks again really useful
Hi Nick, I believe the fluttering sound is the car shutting off cylinders and driving in two cylinder mode.
@@lavansiva8168 thanks for the confirmation and glad it’s nothing bad as when audi drove it they said nothing out of the ordinary so thanks again
Great video, a 2014 Audi A3 1.4 tfsi is it a dry clutch? I love the car but scared
Hi Jeffrey, I believe that's a wet clutch. An easy way to tell if it has 6 gears its the wet set up, 7 speed is dry.
Can you tell me what clutch type is the below model I am considering to buy?
2015 gasoline automatic 1.4 SB TFSI COD S-tronic
Also if you can share how I can find out how to look it up
Thank you in advance
I've had my A3 1.5tfsi 2019 model for 2 years now, purchased it with 20k km, now 40k km, no issues with the dry clutch. I'm ooking to do a stage 1 or do you think this is dangerous regarding the clutch?
Hi Karen, assuming it’s all in good health to start with I’d go ahead! It’s not so much the power that’ll do damage but lack of mechanical sympathy so let it warm up and cool off and try not to put too much load on the clutch whilst the car is slipping it, for example coasting slowly still in second gear. Let us know how it feels with stage 1!
What was it exactly that you replaced in your gearbox ? I have 2016 a3 1.8t trying to see how much it’ll cost me
Hi i am currently looking at 2 audi a3’s one of them is the 2015 2.0T automatic petol progessiv all wheel drive and the other is audi a3 2016 komfort 2.0T automatic all wheel drive also petrol . Are any of them worth buying both have around 60,000 miles on them. I am in canada so these are left hand drive models. Both say TSFI Quattro On them thanks for any advice you may have .
Thanks Bro mine is a 2015
Hi I am looking to buy an Audi a3 1.4tfsi FA17KVW can you tell me if this has dry or wet clutch pads? And would you recommend this car?? Thanks
Hello, I’ve just got a 2011 a3 1.6 tdi automatic s tronic 3 door! What should I look for any tips?
Thank you!
Nice car 🔥🔥
I don't see you mentioning the 2.0 TFSI 195bhp, it also comes with seven speed s-tronic
Hi, thanks for the informative video. I have a 2019 A3 1.2 with the S Tronic gear box and it's done 75k miles and it has exactly the same vibration you're talking about at pull off and into 2nd gear. I live in Dubai.. is there a way to fix this?.
Hi Neil, unfortunately it's just wear on clutch #2. What you're feeling is the glazing of the plates failing to disengage smoothly. If you haven't recently bought the car and have no warranty I would just continue to use it until such times that it becomes difficult to drive around. You can prolong its life by avoiding second gear when you know it'll judder and changing down manually to first.
Thinking of buying a 2017 1.6 sport...what gearbox does it have ...whats reliability like in the sport model ...any concerns thnx
Hi I'm looking to buy a 2014 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI COD S line S Tronic convertible but I'm woundring if the turbos are build proof or not very good, are there any problems with the electric roofs I need to look out for, with the automatic gearbox in the 1.4 TFSI engine bullet proof as well and has the Audi A3 1.4 automatic gearbox convertible got a wet clutch or a dry clutch if you would now and if the turbo does go in it is it oil feed or not and would I be able to replace it or not. This is my first Audi and my first automatic car as well
Hi. Great video.
I am looking buying an A3 1.4 tfsi from 2014-2016. Does the 1.4 tfsi has a version with the DSG 6 speed? I have the Golf 7 with 7 speed dsg and i hate it.
Why u hate 7speed dsg?are u from albania?
@@a.porzingis5119 the worst gearbox. The cheapest also. VW made a deal with Toyota to have this 7speed gearbox. In theory it was a good gearbox but in practice it was a nightmare.
I have bought a A3 1.6 tdi se sportback 2014, what clutch does mine have? Wet or dry?
Own a3 wagon. Shes a beast. For 250$ I can chip the car to add about 65hp. Mine comes stock around 200hp so for 250$ for 265+ hp is well worth it. Car is a beast/perfect daily driver car
Which year is this? I'm eyeing a 2010 A3
@@theelephant5974 mine a 2008. Buy a 2009 or better parts are much cheaper. U can get a front bumper for a 2010 for 250$ a front bumper for my 2008 is 650$. The fenders rot in this car. Same thing a fender painted to match my car is about 350$ but for a 2009 to 2012 u can get them for about 100$. But if u buy if buy a tune chip for about 300$ Apr chip. They come about 215hp which is plenty says 200hp but its more than what audi says but a 300$ tuner chip they can get around 275hp which hauls ass. Plenty to get u around quickly
@@patsfball3710 That sounds good enough for me. What about suspension and brakes?
@@theelephant5974 also if u put cheap Korean tires on it then it will shake in back and its annoying make sure put decent American tires on
@@theelephant5974 mine the break sensors went so it shows the break symbol. The suspension is starting to go in the front but mine over 200k so that's expected. Its nothing major but I can hear a small bumping soumd in front end I just havent had the time to check to see what it is
I'm wondering if I should buy a 2.0 tfsi 2016 audi a3 (220hp). It has around 70 000 miles on it. May I ask for advice (Gearbox, clutches, motor etc.)? Thank you!
I'm going to look at a Audi A3 Premium and BMW 320xi this evening. Both 2018 thoughts on better reliability?
Both very strong in reliability terms. Watch out for the s tronic judder in the a3 as mentioned in the video. Check the 320 idles and accelerates smooth, 2018 is right when the crank sensors were failing. Best of luck and enjoy!
2013 audi a3 sportsback 1.6 tdi.
Does it have dry or wetclutch when automatic gearbox?