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We buy Audi A3s from every year, 2006–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.

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Audi A3 by year

The A3 is a wagon sold from 2006–2020 with engines including 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl and 1.4L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 46 recalls and 700 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
1525354520062011201620202006: 21–25 MPG combined2007: 21–25 MPG combined2008: 21–25 MPG combined2009: 21–24 MPG combined2010: 24–32 MPG combined2011: 24–32 MPG combined2012: 24–32 MPG combined2013: 24–32 MPG combined2015: 26–35 MPG combined2016: 26–39 MPG combined2017: 25–34 MPG combined2018: 25–36 MPG combined2019: 25–29 MPG combined2020: 25–30 MPG combined30 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
2006 A32.0L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl21–254123
2007 A32.0L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl21–25352
2008 A32.0L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl21–25343
2009 A32.0L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl21–24547
2010 A32.0L 4-cyl24–32550
2011 A32.0L 4-cyl24–32443
2012 A32.0L 4-cyl24–32443
2013 A32.0L 4-cyl24–32320
2015 A31.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl26–35293
2016 A31.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl26–39383
2017 A31.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl25–34244
2018 A31.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl25–36233
2019 A32.0L 4-cyl25–29310
2020 A32.0L 4-cyl25–30316

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Audi A3 problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your A3, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Air Bags333
  • Power Train74
  • Electrical System70
  • Fuel/Propulsion System68
  • Engine53
  • Power Train33

Selling a Audi A3: questions

How much is a junk Audi A3 worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete A3s with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Audi A3s that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (2006–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Audi A3 year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2006 A3 (123). Across all years, the most-reported components were air bags, power train and electrical system.

Which Audi A3 year has the most recalls?

The 2009 A3 has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 5. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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