Audi A3 Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Audi A3 reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots. So you can tell how much the Audi A3 truly differs from competing car models in reliability.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Audi A3 reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Audi A3 was a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Audi A3 has been recently.
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Audi A3 Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesHow do we select "competing car models"? Users of TrueDelta's car price comparison tool most often compare these cars to the Audi A3.Models and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.
Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Audi A3 Competitors' Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Audi A3
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| Reliability and Durability of the Audi A3: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is build like a tank. |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
No problems |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
In 2006 the car was offered with 4 years free maintenance. |
| Reliability and Durability of the Audi A3: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Not so much. It's been in the shop for various reasons 25 days in the first 8 months of ownership. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
From what I read and hear from Audi owners, these are not cheap to maintain, and the maintenance is a little too frequent. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD |
There seems to be a steady parade of high dollar systematic issues with Audi vehicles. Every vehicle has maintenance issues, but this Audi has had design problems (sunshade, roof trim, ign coil, roof trim, HID bulbs). |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD |
Audi is not listed in car makers reliability top 10. They are known to have various problems, definitely not the choice to go for if reliability is your top priority. |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Audi has a reputation for selling maintenance-intensive cars and having owned several VWs I was not looking to Audi for being the most trouble-free option. |
