How much is a 2018 Audi A3Petrol worth in Ireland?

Carintel.ie tracks 12 live 2018 Audi A3Petrol listings on the Irish market. Sign up free to see the true market value, price range, and how it compares to NI import prices.

How much does a 2018 Audi A3 depreciate per year?

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Is it cheaper to import a 2018 Audi A3 from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2018 Audi A3Petrol?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2018 Audi A3Petrol using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Switch powertrain:Petrol · 151 Diesel · 67 Plugin_hybrid · 10 Overview

Engine:All engines 1.0L · 12 1.4L · 123 1.5L · 10 2.0L · 6

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Trim:All Sport · 2 Unknown · 1

Source:ROI All NI

Market Intelligence

Audi A32018

Petrol · 1.0L

€14,500ROI listing median

29 days avg on market · Low data confidence

High DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€13k – €18k

middle 50% of listings

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 7h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Expected price

€14,500

retail ~€14,500 · private ~€13,885 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€9,720 – €11,802

Avg mileage

135k km

typical 133k km

Days listed

29d

avg on market · demand 82/100

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

306 bhp

110 PS

Torque

400 Nm

295 lb·ft

0–62 mph

4.6s

155 mph top

Engine

1.0L

1000 cc

Boot space

340L

1180L folded

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

43.5 mpg

6.5 L/100km

Urban

34.4 mpg

Extra urban

51.4 mpg

Fuel tank

55L

Dimensions

Length

4.32m

4322 mm

Width

1.78m

Height

1.40m

Wheelbase

2.63m

Kerb weight

1,465 kg

2,025 kg gross

Safety & ownership

Insurance

Group 39E

Warranty

3 years

60,000 miles

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Audi A3 2018

Reliability

4/5

The 2018 Audi A3 petrol is a solid, well-engineered compact executive car with strong build quality and reliability. The petrol engine is proven and relatively low-maintenance, though direct injection carbon build-up and DSG gearbox issues can occur. Running costs are moderate for the class, and it offers good value on the used market.

Known issues

Carbon build-up on direct injection intake valves causing rough idle, hesitation, and reduced fuel economy (common from 2018 onwards)
DSG 7-speed gearbox judder and hesitation on low-speed manoeuvres, particularly in traffic
Water pump failure around 60,000–80,000 miles, risking coolant leaks and engine damage
Electrical gremlins: dashboard display flickering, parking sensor intermittent faults, and infotainment glitches
Timing chain rattle on cold start (usually cosmetic but can indicate excess wear)
Turbocharger bearing wear (if turbocharged model) leading to blue smoke on acceleration

Good for

Comfortable, refined driving experience with responsive steering and predictable handling
Robust TSI petrol engine platform with a wide service network and parts availability
Competitive fuel economy for a petrol executive car (35–45 mpg real-world depending on driving)
Strong residual values and low insurance groups compared to rivals

Years to avoid: 2018, 2019

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