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  • Handling
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  • Braking
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  • Suspension
    3.8 (4)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.3 (4)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.0 (4)
  • Interior Design
    4.3 (4)
  • Boot Size
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  • Features
    3.8 (4)
  • Comfort
    4.3 (4)
  • Build Quality
    3.6 (5)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
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  • Value for Money
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  • Noise Level
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Stephanie

StephanieGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

Oil consumption huge problem with Audi A3 convertible TFSI model.

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Similar to the problem stated in a earlier post I am facing oil consumption problem with the Audi A3 model I bought very recently. Can’t drive more than 400 km before need to replace oil. It is a known problem in many countries. I trusted the brand of course a big mistake. Audi Australia not accepting these issue as true. My advice stay away from at least these models having problems.

Purchased in September 2021.

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TransmissionAutomatic
BoughtUsed
Year2010
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reviewGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

Wonderful performance, outstanding in safety, perfect blend of luxury, comfort and safety.

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Purchased in June 2021.

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TransmissionAutomatic
BoughtNew
Year2018
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Coral

Coral

  • 6 reviews

Best car yet!!!!

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I use my car daily to get to and from work and then on our interstate holidays. It’s always serviced when due and I only use premium petrol in it. This car is like flying on clouds!!!! It’s the best car I’ve ever driven and can say after owning this little beauty I will never buy a different brand car again!!!!

Purchased in June 2021.



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TransmissionAutomatic
BoughtUsed
Year2016
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Jennifer Sutton

Jennifer SuttonGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 3 reviews
  • 3 likes

Audi Problems

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I bought this car second hand from BMW Doncaster which had done approx 30,000kms. Immediately after their 3 months warranty had to have wires replaced at Audi Burwood - cost $700 Now at 59,000kms I had to replace the transmission at a cost of $3,500 (not done by Audi as they want $5,000+), new brakes as they cannot be machined and now a problem with driver's door lock actuator. My daughter had a Hyundai which had done175,000 kms and my husband a Lexus with none of these problems. What is wrong with this so called perfect German car? I have noticed that Audi never respond to these written problems.

Purchased in June 2021 at BMW Dealers for $40,000.00.

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TransmissionAutomatic
BoughtUsed
Year2009
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beachsider

beachsiderSydney, NSW

  • 10 reviews
  • 5 likes

Performance to put a smile on your face

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This car offers a perfect blend of a comfortable and luxurious daily drive with more than enough performance to put a smile on your face when you need some extra thrills. The cabin is superb with all the central console buttons and dials in perfect position, easy drive select modes depending on how you want the vehicle to respond, the DSG gearbox, for the most part, is flawless and offers an instant response with Quattro AWD. Great little package and a good alternative to Golf R for some extra style, class and prestige badge.

TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedAug 2017

Leo Rocks

Leo RocksSydney, NSW

  • 8 reviews
  • 5 likes

My perfect car for the City life

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This is the first time that I have been using the same car for more than 5 years and it has the space that I need for travelling with up to 5 people and also to have space for suitcases. I spent most of the time close to the city and it makes this car even better for parking and weekly tasks.
I have to say it is not cheap to look after it but when I bring to Audi for servicing my car has been look after perfectly almost like going to an Apple store and sometimes that it is what you want from a brand like Audi.
Yes my next car will be still an Audi but not sure when as my car still works perfectly

BadgeTFSI
BodyHatch
Doors5
Engine Size1.8
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedFeb 2022

Rod

RodQueensland

  • 32 reviews
  • 32 likes

Audi approve plus vehicle

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Purchased in May 2021 at Audi Dealers for $30,990.00.

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TransmissionAutomatic
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Year2014
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sam

samSydney, NSW

  • 33 reviews

LEMON

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I bought an Audi A3 last year. Since I bought it, I had to change the clutch, radiator, breaks and the battery. Complete lemon.
Consider if you want to buy a good European car and bad European car.
And be careful when dealing with the VW group. Dodgy company. Just think about the emission scam and cheating on consumers, not too long ago.

BadgeAmbition
BodyHatch
Doors5
Engine Size1.8
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedFeb 2017

Jenna

Jennamelbourne

  • 28 reviews

Audi A3 Problems

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My Audi A3 Cabriolet has done 59,000 kms and has been driven carefully. The first problem was so called "gold plated wires" being broken - Audi fixed this problem for approx $700. Now at 59,000 kms my transmission has gone and it will cost approx $4,000. Audi has had a recall on transmissions but not my car's model. When compared to my husband's Lexus which has done 98,000 kms (no problems so far) the Audi is an expensive car with many problems. I would not purchase any Audi again.

BadgeDo not know
BodyConvertible
Doors2
Engine Size1.8
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2009
Clare Nicholas

Clare NicholasEAST KILLARA

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

This car is excellent.

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This car is very cool, I use it to go to work every day, I will take my family to travel during the holidays, it is suitable for all kinds of occasions, looks atmospheric, beautiful, from the purchase to now has not appeared any quality problems, which is also very happy for me.

BadgeTDI Attraction
BodySedan
Doors4
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedFeb 2017

Ash

Ash

  • 13 reviews
  • 6 likes

Power in a refined sedan

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I have recently come from a Volkswagen Golf R, Even though these two cars have the same engine and very similar drive train. It was a great purchase and a well deserved upgrade. Everything in this car feels premium as you would expect from an Audi.

TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedAug 2018

Ramez

RamezMelbourne

  • 19 reviews
  • 15 likes

Awesome Audi S3

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Purchased used - 3 years old with 16K on the clock. Have owned performance vehicles for a long time. This time it came down to an Evo X and the S3 sedan. Couldn't go past the DSG transmission. The vehicle looks pretty tame on the outside, but it's what's under the hood that counts. Performance to boot. Modifications are relatively cheap (dollar per HP gained) in order to extract more horsepower. The only niggle is that when you turn off the vehicle in "sports/dynamic" mode, when you turn it back on it says it's still in "dynamic" mode, but it actually isn't. You have to cycle through the drive modes to reactivate Dynamic mode.
Otherwise so far so good. Happy with the purchase.

BadgeS3
BodySedan
Doors4
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMar 2018

Steve

StevePerth

  • 4 reviews
  • 5 likes

S3 stylish..sassy...speedy....sexy

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BadgeS Line
BodySedan
Doors4
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2015

Kurt R

Kurt RNewcastle

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

Great car

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We love our a3. The only issue is the shape of the drivers seat. Great on fuel and all the mod cons in the attraction 2015. We get almost 900km from a tank of fuel. It has enough space for us and our two kids and all of the shopping

BadgeAttraction
BodyHatch
Doors5
Engine Size1.4
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMay 2017

mrblog

mrblogAU

  • 2 reviews
  • 5 likes

Good performance car with lot of luxury only Oil consumption can be concern

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Nice car with Turbo, Car has very good pickup and comfortable with 5 people. Very good and soundproof cabin on freeway driving and Bose speakers are best for music with 6 CD changer and 2 SD card for whole collection.

Only concern is topping up oil few times between service interval, and DSG issue recall. Otherwise happy with the car.

BadgeTFSI
BodyHatch
Doors5
Engine Size1.8
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedAug 2014
Nelson T

Nelson T

  • 5 reviews
  • 4 likes

An amazing car to drive. Worth it.

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Amazing! This is what I am really talking about when mentioning european/german cars. It's full on comfort, the car has very nice extra features installed. The engine is quiet as well, in the interior you will hear close to nothing. The car's exterior also looks amazing as well, overall I am happy.

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BodyHatch
Doors4
Engine Size1.9
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJan 2018

Urbandon

Urbandon

  • 9 reviews
  • 5 likes

Love this car

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Close to perfect. So comfortable to drive. Quiet, smooth, reliable. Fantastic sound system- we got the 10 speaker option. Excellent finish and build quality.
Every Bluetooth/GPS gadget you can imagine. Parks like a dream, corners like a demon, looks cool and understated.
Drives great and has some serious grunt when you need it. Highly recommended!

BadgeTFSI
BodyHatch
Doors5
Engine Size1.6
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2017

NEIL

NEILBrisbane

  • 3 reviews
  • 2 likes

Best car I have ever owned!

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I am in love with my Audi A3! The finish and build quality are superb, and the performance and handling are just as good! It has a very high equipment level, is awesome to drive and look a million dollars. I have had no reliability problems at all. I have always admired the brand, and my current experience only reinforces my admiration.

BadgeAttraction
BodySedan
Doors4
Engine Size1.4
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedAug 2017

john k

john kSydney

  • 4 reviews
  • 15 likes

Love it

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Havent had any big problems with it. servicing costs is expensive and the break is a little too sensitive but some people like that. Good performance and a nice zippy car for quick metro rides. Interior is comfy and trendy. Gps is pretty useless and not very user friendly. Overall satisfied.

BadgeTFSI Attraction
BodyHatch
Doors4
Engine Size1.4
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedAug 2016

AL1916

AL1916AU

  • 11 reviews
  • 6 likes

A sound car to own and enjoy

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Audi A3 just doesn't fail to amaze me, has had this for 3 years and has ever had any issues with it. Handling's good and is powerful for range. The only think I can think of is there's a very little turbo lag when starting from 0, can be slightly unresponsive Also, the back seat can be tight when 2 adults trying to sit at the back. Other than that, it's a highly recommended car.

BadgeAttraction
BodyHatch
Doors4
Engine Size1.4
TransmissionDCT
Date PurchasedMar 2015

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Questions & Answers

Muzzr P.

Muzzr P.asked

Does a 1997 Audi have a timing belt or chain I'm so confused.
Cheers

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Peanuts

Peanutsasked

How quieter is the Audi A3 1.4TFSI acoustic roof compred to the non-acoustic roof. Is it almost negligible? How much hicker is the acoustic roof?

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Kerrie

Kerrieasked

I have an Audi a 3 the coolant light comes on what could the problem be? kerrilyn

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mrblog
mrblog

Did you check coolant level near car engine.
https://haynes.com/en-gb/car-manuals/audi/a3/2003-2008/on-demand/20-petrol/checking-coolant-level


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