Audi A3 (1996 - 2003) Owner Reviews
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- Year/plate: 2002/52
- Bought: Used in February 2019
Solid car, quick enough for what it is. Fuel economy fairly poor. Not experienced many problems with this vehicle, just...
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- Year/plate: 2003/03
- Bought: Used in April 2017
Although I've been dogged with the EML, the last five and a half years of ownership have been wonderful. The...
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- Year/plate: 2003/52
- Bought: Used in March 2010
Awesome car, never let me down & pulls like a train & will do 60 mpg on a run. I'd...
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- Year/plate: 2000/W
- Bought: Used in May 2006
Brilliant and utterly reliable with minimal maintenance. Still has original exhaust and suspension all mechanicals after 145,000 miles, cruises effortlessly...
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- Year/plate: 1998/S
- Bought: Used in January 2018
Amazing car had an Audi rs2 a while back and this brought back what I love about Audi's. Nippy little...
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- Year/plate: 2003/52
- Bought: Used in May 2016
Audi TT wheels and 30mm lowering springs transforms the car, rides with more confidence and handles far better. Spacious...
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- Year/plate: 2001/51
- Bought: Used in January 2013
Quattro system in the snow.
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- Year/plate: 1999/T
- Bought: Used in September 2013
Good size.
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- Year/plate: 2001/51
- Bought: Used in January 2014
Large boot, fold down rear seat and bases which flip up, and its fuel economy. Good visibility all...
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- Year/plate: 2002/52
- Bought: Used in October 2011
Easy to drive.
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