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Used 2016 Audi A3 for sale
Audi A3 ==QUATTRO SLINE//2.0TDI 184BHP//NEW NCT//SALOON==
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€15,950
€15,500
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 5 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
- You would prefer less gear changing in traffic: the recorded automatic transmission may suit. Try how this exact gearbox behaves on a test drive.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 5 people together: the advert records 5 seats, including the driver.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 10 years old and 192,000 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
Most 2016 A3 diesels use Audi's S tronic dual‑clutch automatic (7‑speed) and the common engines are the 1.6 TDI or 2.0 TDI — the 2.0 is stronger but thirstier. These engines have DPF and EGR systems that can clog if the car has been used only for short urban trips; some later 2.0 TDI cars may also use AdBlue/SCR depending on exact spec. Dealer body-type tags are sometimes wrong — confirm whether this is the saloon or the Sportback (five‑door) as that affects boot access and rear passenger space.
- S tronic/DSG service history and a road test for smooth, fast gear changes (no jerks, clunks or limp‑home mode)
- DPF/EGR condition – ask for evidence of regular motorway runs and no persistent DPF/engine warning lights
- Turbo health and oil leaks (loss of boost, smoke on acceleration, oil around turbo inlet)
- Timing belt/cambelt service record (most petrol/diesel 4‑cyl Audis have scheduled belt changes) and general service stamps
- Underbody and wheelarch corrosion, plus rear subframe/suspension bush wear common on older A3s in wet climates
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.
Another quality used car from Topline Motors. 2.0 TDI Quattro S line saloon. Automatic S tronic gearbox. New NCT. Half leather seats and multifunction steering wheel. Full media pack and reverse parking sensors. Brand new alloy wheels and tyres.