1999 Audi A3 Sport from UK and Ireland - Comments

23rd Apr 2002, 12:45

"Over-priced Over-hyped Over-rated"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Constantly Blown Headlight Bulbs, at the rate of 1 per month.

Rear washer has broken on four occasions.

Faulty Electric windows - go up and down when they feel like it.

Engine idled at 2000 rpm - took FOUR visits to dealer to solve the problem, after new accelerator module and ECU.

Interior lights in boot failed.

Brake calipers stuck on - warped discs.

Nut came off in gearbox - smashed through gearbox housing, subsequent oil leak ruined clutch. (£2100) - 2 weeks after warranty ran out.

General comments?

Without doubt the biggest waste of money I have ever encountered. Nothing more than a rebadged Skoda, after about 20,000 miles it has developed rattles and squeaks everywhere.

Do yourself a favour - don't buy one of these - all style - no substance.


3rd May 2003, 14:02

Well, actually the Skoda is a re-badged Audi to be precise.

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5th Jan 2005, 02:45

Style? We are taking Audi here= over hyped smart blandness!

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24th Oct 2005, 13:34

You must be one very unlucky person. I have owned more than one of these cars, and never encountered any problems.

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27th Nov 2005, 14:20

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I agree with the gear box problem I had the same!! costing a heavy £1017. but!!! nothing else to complain about smooth and everyone loves it. I like it and I will soon upgrade to a turbo.

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11th Aug 2008, 11:48

I think you may be A: Very Unlucky, or B: Neglecting your car.

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