Category: Small Family 
Price Range: £15,265 to £26,525
Looks smart, nice cabin, well-built, economical.
Expensive, poor rearward visibility, small boot, not terribly sporting.
Desirable but pricey. Justified by its good road manners and strong resale values.
All versions of the A3 hold their value well and even the smaller-engined models are sought after by style-conscious used buyers who want Audi prestige on a budget.
The sporty 1.4 TFSI should prove to be a popular used buy and a good investment - as long as it's fitted with air conditioning and finished with metallic paint.
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