How much is a 2018 Audi A3Petrol worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2018 Audi A3Petrol on the Irish used-car market is around €21,425, based on 5 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2018 Audi A3 depreciate per year?

A Audi A3 loses roughly 9.5% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

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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Engine:All engines 1.0L · 11 1.4L · 118 1.5L · 8 2.0L · 5

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Market Intelligence

Audi A32018

Petrol · 2.0L

29 days avg on market · Low data confidence

High DemandLimited Data

No ROI listings currently available

There are 3 NI listings for this model. Switch to "All" or "NI" source filter above to see pricing data.

Updated 8h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€21,425

private sale ~€20,517 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€14,481 – €17,584

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

100k km

typical 95k km

Days listed

29d

avg on market · demand 92/100

AI Market Summary

Direct injection petrol engines prone to carbon buildup on intake valves—causes rough idle, hesitation, fuel economy loss. Budget for professional cleaning if symptoms appear.
DSG 7-speed gearbox can judder and hesitate in slow traffic; check for smooth engagement at low speeds and ask for full service history of transmission fluid changes.
Water pump commonly fails 60k–80k km; inspect coolant condition and listen for bearing whine on cold start. Failure risks serious engine damage if ignored.
Market is strong (+16% YoY) and median mileage sits well below Irish average expectation—good sign of demand. Pricing at median is fair, not overheated.
Inspect recent NCT pass before purchase; confirm carbon cleaning has been done or budget €400–800 if rough running is evident.

AI-generated analysis · Carintel.ie · verify independently before purchasing

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

2.0L

2000 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

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums

Safety Recalls2 found

Fuel System2019

Fuel pump module may not switch off correctly, risking fuel leakage and fire hazard

Remedy: Fuel pump module replaced

DVSA/REC/0008/2019

Airbags2018

Driver and passenger airbag may not deploy correctly in a frontal collision due to faulty wiring harness

Remedy: Airbag wiring harness inspected and replaced if necessary

DVSA/REC/0018/2018

AI-generated · verify at gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall

Potential value opportunities

by value score

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI SPORT QUATTRO

€19,950

-6% vs expected price

118k km · manual · Clondalkin, Dublin · 34d

Sport

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