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.
The A3 has generally been well-built, though owners have reported problems with this 2003- series: issues include wiper failures, clutch faults, ignition coil failure (in 2.0-litre FSI engine), radiator leaks and head gasket failure and easily-damaged metallic paint.
Not as good as it could - or should - have been. It's still got the feelgood factor, with solidly-clunking doors and neat interior finish, however.
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