Faults:

Airbag light is permanently on.

Driver seat and parcel shelf squeak.

Electrical problems with the engine management system have meant the car has been off the road 3 times.

The air mass meter was replaced twice.

The seats wore prematurely and were replaced.

2 engine gaskets were replaced as the car was getting through excessive oil.

External and internal trim became loose.

General Comments:

The Audi dealership Poole Audi customer service has been excellent and they have really gone the extra mile to resolve the problems I have experienced. It is a good job the warranty is comprehensive.

Quality of the car is below that which I expected and I have been disappointed - avoid buying an A3!!

Performance is good, but then so is the performance in so many of its rivals!

Faults:

Nothing at all.

General Comments:

Fantastic to drive, performance is excellent - 180BHP. The six speed gear-box is great, but 2nd is a little short. I have found there are very few corners that I can't take flat!

The dealer has been very helpful when it was serviced and was also genuinely interested in any problems that I may have had, very refreshing.