Audi 1996 A3 Hatchback

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Expensive to buy, but resale values are excellent.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Expensive, but so far the service has been excellent.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Solid and comfortable, but never exciting.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Modest for a 1.6.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Temperature sensor and starting problems.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Now quite common, but it's still an Audi.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable. Feels like a bigger car and has loads of equipment.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Alarm and immobiliser, but I'm told it's easy to get into.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very satisfactory.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Temp sensor and starting problems, plus the usual VW screeching starter motor.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes