Audi 1996 A3 Hatchback

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  • Economy

    Value

    1 out of 5 1.0

    High initial cost, but good build quality.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great to drive.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good performance.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Major stall and non-start problems! Car stalled twice while driving - very dangerous! Also, car would not re-start particularly after short runs. ITS A £17.00 RELAY SWITCH under the dash.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Now very popular.

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Good seat adjustment, but 'small' in the back, but I'm usually the only driver!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Good.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    VERY POOR. Would not undertake repair car just 12 weeks out of warranty. Went to independent garage who had had 10 such VW/Audi problems!!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    The car stalled twice while driving. It also would not re-start, particularly after short runs.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No