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.

I’m on my second A3. Apart from very expensive dealer servicing, no issues at all.

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.

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??

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

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 👏👏👏

These a3's with s-line exteriors are such beauties

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.

Thank you so much for this amazing video. I'm just about to buy A3 Hatchback and this is a godsend!

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

Thanks! Great no-nonsense content!

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.

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 👍

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.

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.

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!

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 video !! Really helpful !! What is your opinion about the new 30tfsi a3 with the 1.0 engine ? Is it reliable ? Will it last ? Thanks !

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

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!

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

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.

This helped me a lot, watched this before putting a deposit down on a 15plate 1.8 tfsi saloon 👍

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

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.

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 😀

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

I’ve got 2018 2.0tfsi 190hp S Line. 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.

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’ve got a 2017 Audi A3 sport, 2.0 TDI great car! decent power and MPG

Thanks very much for the usable info, nice! I own an A3 8P (4-2012, 218.000km/136.000ml) 1.4TFSI. Very nice and comfortable car. Chain and clutch replaced of course. Hardly noticable oil-usage. In due course looking for an A3 8V (2018> ) or 8Y petrol with 4 cilinders! What automatic gearboxes have dry clutches? Like I did, considering again having it chip-tuned, stage1. So much more fun for relatively little money, especiallly gained torque.

I have face lift 2017 TDI 2.0 great car no complaints.

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?

Great video! Does anyone have any experience with the gearboxes on these Audis? I’ve heard bad reviews about the Stronic boxes

Another well informative brilliant video !

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 video, do you know if the 7 Speed DSG in the 2.0 TFSI, 2017 is a wet or dry clutch? Thanks

Nice vid, is the A3 2015 sportback 1.4 tfsi COD 150 a dry 7 speed gearbox or wet gearbox requiring oil change? Thanks

Thanks for the video, you did it great 👍 😀 👏

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)

As a specialist myself this is a fantastic guide, welll done

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!!!

Great video 👌

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.

Thank you for this!

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?

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

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

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 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 ?

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 !

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!

hi Scottish car clan I was after a petrol but the most powerful and reliable. which would you recommend? thanks😀

great review m8

I’m looking at a 1.4(148bhp) 2016 Tfsi? Can you recommend? Also is it wet or dry clutch

I don't see you mentioning the 2.0 TFSI 195bhp, it also comes with seven speed s-tronic

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

Im looking for a audi s3 with a dual clutch automatic, are they good ? And does it have any other problems ?

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?

I have bought a A3 1.6 tdi se sportback 2014, what clutch does mine have? Wet or dry?

Great work once again. Would love to see a buyers guide on a Porsche 991.1.

This helped me a-lot thanks bro

Great review 👍 BMW 1 series next please!

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

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 .

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… 😂

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

2013 audi a3 sportsback 1.6 tdi. Does it have dry or wetclutch when automatic gearbox?

Getting a 2018 A3 with 57k miles this Saturday. Can’t wait😭😭 Going to be a huge upgrade from my 08 Mazda 3.

What gear box does the audi A3 1.4 TFSI sport 4d 2015 auto have,. Is it dry or wet??

I’m looking at getting a 2015 hatchback/ 2016 saloon Audi a3 s-line with the 1.4 TFSI which clutch do they have

Great video, so audi s3. Wet clutch? What else should there to look for?

My 1.6 TDI sport is near faultless. Other than a niggly rear wiper/washer. Any tips? Twice it’s packed in either clogged pipes/wont move.

Hi mate am looking to buy an audi a3 1.4 tfsi s line 66 plate. Are you saying this car will have alot of problems. Thanks

Hi, Could you please tell me if 2019 model A3 35 tsfi & 35 tdi have wet clutch s-tronic? When I ask the dealership they just tell me is standard system and they are not shore. Thanks!

Hello I'm looking at a 1.8 tronic A3 TFSI.. S line does this have a dry clutch plate mechanism? Year is 2014 Thanks

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, I just bought a 2018 A3 1.6 TDI sport Sedan with S tronic Gearbox, sometimes I hear the gear changes at low gears like 2 and 3 also sometimes jerks any idea what it might be? Car drives fine throughout all other gears

i cant seem to find the wet 7speed dsg, looking to get a 2016+ 2.0tfsi quattro spec but most are 6 speeds. Are the 6 just as good?

Just bought 2.0 turbo Quattro. Enjoying it.

Also has the Audi A3 1.4TFSI engine got a timing belt or a timing chain and which one model year should I go with for reliability

Nice work ! Does the 1.8 tfsi QUATTRO uses a better s-tronic gearbox than the 1.8 tfsi 2WD version ??

I'm looking at a 2016 A3, 57k Miles with the 2.0t and the 6 speed dsg and they want 15k. From what I can tell there doesn't seem to be any problems, but does anybody have any advice? Thanks!

Thanks for the info. Im planning on purchasing an 2014 A3 1.4 SE with manual transmission. Is it a good choice

Hi im looking at buying an AUDI A3 (2016) CoD manual 1.4L TFSI S LINE 3D 148 BHP petrol could you please tell me what I should be looking out for it has 71000 miles .Does this engine have a chain cam many thanks much appreciated

What gear box does 2017 A3 sportsback 1.6 TDI use?

Any updates on 2018 8v a3 sportsback 1.5 model. Have creaking and groaning from front end when parking and nearly at full lock. Any ideas? I posted a post before but you didn't reply

Im wanting to purchase the 1.4 TFSI COD s line model audi but then getting mixed reviews hence the 1.5 model COD S line, but which one is more reliable and to have for the longer term for occupational motorway trips/family etc? Hope someone could enlighten me to make my decision

I am looking at a 2011 (Canadian) A3 with the 2.0L Turbo. It has 177,000 km. Does this configuration have a dry clutch or a wet clutch. I understand that the wet ones are less problematic? Also, how long to the timing chains typically last? Thanks

Would you recommend an Audi A3 SB (2016) 1,4 TFSI Cod Ultra s-tronic?

Hi I have 2016 A3 8.v 1.4 tfsi stronic pertrol please tell me more about them

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

Im thinking of buying an A3 1.8T ambition 2012 model. 3 Door. Should i buy it or not and if no why not. Thanks.

I'm looking for a spoiler for my audi a3 2017 Base model 3dr... I've looked everywhere and can't seem to find anything for it so any help would appreciate it