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Verdict
Compacte premium 5 étoiles Euro NCAP (2020), coffre de 380 litres. Plusieurs rappels de sécurité ont touché les exemplaires 2020-2022 (freins, ceintures, airbag passager, fusible haute tension des hybrides rechargeables) : faites vérifier au numéro de série qu'ils ont été traités. L'embrayage de la boîte S tronic à embrayages secs mérite un essai attentif.
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Indicative prices
- €21,900 – €33,467
- Monthly cost
- €517
- Euro NCAP
- 5/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 35 TFSI 150.
30 TFSI 110
Petrol · Automatic · 110 hp · Crit'Air 1
Trois-cylindres micro-hybride de 110 ch avec boîte automatique à 7 rapports (fiche autotijd.be).
35 TFSI 150
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 150 hp · 5.6 L/100 km · 128 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
Quatre-cylindres de 150 ch, 250 Nm, boîte manuelle (fiche L'argus, 5,6 l/100 km).
35 TDI 150 S tronic
Diesel · Automatic · 150 hp · Crit'Air 2
Diesel de 150 ch avec boîte S tronic à 7 rapports (auto-data : 4,5 à 5,0 l/100 km en WLTP).
40 TFSI e
Hybrid · Automatic · 204 hp · Crit'Air 1
Hybride rechargeable de 204 ch avec boîte S tronic (auto-data). Concerné par le rappel du fusible haute tension.
Market prices
€21,900 – €33,467
Indicative range: 2021 à 2026, médianes par année de 322 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoUncle (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices stable since the 28 October 2026 survey.
Valuation by year
Median of online listings per model year (years with at least 3 listings), collected on 29 October 2026.
| Year | Median value | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | €21,900 | 49 |
| 2022 | €22,990 | 47 |
| 2023 | €24,480 | 55 |
| 2024 | €27,480 | 57 |
| 2025 | €30,990 | 67 |
| 2026 | €33,467 | 47 |
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €21,900 – €33,467 (2021 to 2026) | €26,890 | — | — |
| Germany | €18,950 – €36,734 (2021 to 2026) | €23,990 | -11 % | 400 |
| Belgium | €19,990 – €38,450 (2021 to 2026) | €22,283 | -17 % | 400 |
| Spain | €19,900 – €36,800 (2021 to 2026) | €20,895 | -22 % | 400 |
| Italy | €20,990 – €37,990 (2021 to 2026) | €25,800 | -4 % | 400 |
| United Kingdom | £16,450 – £28,200 (2021 to 2026) | £19,150 | — | 180 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 128 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Embrayage et bruits de pédale
Severity 2/3 · CostlyFiches-auto relève sur une A3 35 TFSI 2021 à boîte DQ200 un embrayage signalé dès 30 000 km, remplacé pour 2 600 € selon le témoignage rapporté par CarVerif (un cas isolé, pas un tarif). Un autre propriétaire décrit un bruit et un craquement sous la pédale d'embrayage, constaté plusieurs fois en concession.
- Versions
- 35 TFSI 150, 30 TFSI 110
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Défauts d'infotainment (MMI) des premières séries
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingLes premières A3 8Y (2020-2021) ont connu des défauts du système MMI, améliorés par des mises à jour logicielles ; vérifier la version logicielle à l'achat. Source unique, et des propriétaires de Fiches-auto jugent au contraire le système sans bug.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 30 TFSI 110, 35 TFSI 150, 35 TDI 150 S tronic, 40 TFSI e
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaigns, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- Rappel : boulon du servo-frein (30 TFSI 110, 35 TFSI 150, 35 TDI 150 S tronic, 40 TFSI e)
- Rappel : ceintures de sécurité avant (30 TFSI 110, 35 TFSI 150, 35 TDI 150 S tronic, 40 TFSI e)
- Rappel : airbag passager (30 TFSI 110, 35 TFSI 150, 35 TDI 150 S tronic, 40 TFSI e)
- Rappel : fusible haute tension de l'hybride rechargeable (40 TFSI e)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Audi A3”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €138 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €167 |
| Maintenance | €24 |
| Depreciation | €188 |
| Total per month | €517 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (petrol)€138
35 TFSI 150 version: combined consumption of 5.6 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
5.6 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €138
Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€167
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€24
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€188
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.
Inspection checklist
Audi A3 IV (8Y) — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire vérifier au numéro de série, chez Audi, les rappels freins, ceintures, airbag passager (et fusible haute tension sur la 40 TFSI e).
- Essayer l'embrayage ou la boîte S tronic à froid : à-coups, broutement, craquement sous la pédale.
- Tester l'écran MMI, les aides à la conduite et la caméra ; demander la version logicielle.
- Sur la 40 TFSI e, contrôler le câble et la charge à la prise domestique ou à la borne.
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien Audi et les factures.
Questions to ask the seller
- Les rappels freins, ceintures et airbag ont-ils été effectués ? Avez-vous les attestations ?
- L'embrayage ou la boîte a-t-il déjà donné lieu à une intervention ?
- Le logiciel du système multimédia a-t-il été mis à jour ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
Volkswagen Golf
VIII · since 2020
- Price
- €21,000 – €30,900
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Seat Leon
IV · since 2020
- Price
- €17,500 – €23,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Škoda Octavia
IV · since 2020
- Price
- €20,700 – €29,700
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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BMW Série 1
III (F40) · 2019–2024
- Price
- €19,000 – €22,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Peugeot 308
III · since 2021
- Price
- €15,880 – €25,990
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Audi A3 IV (8Y) (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
L'Audi A3 IV est-elle sûre ?
Elle a obtenu 5 étoiles à Euro NCAP en 2020 (89 % adultes, 81 % enfants), mais plusieurs rappels de sécurité ont visé les exemplaires 2020-2022.
Quel est le volume de coffre de l'A3 Sportback ?
380 litres selon la fiche L'argus de la 35 TFSI 150.
L'Audi A3 8Y est-elle fiable ?
What Car? la classe 20e sur 26 dans les compactes avec 87,2 %, selon FixMyCar ; vérifiez surtout l'embrayage et les rappels.
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