The 2012 Audi A3 is diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox, driven 142,289 km, with an engine output of 57 kW (77 hp). Notable equipment includes parking sensors. The asking price 8,000 € is about 7% (500 €) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price 7,500 €, based on 375 comparable cars. Cars of the same brand account for 5.9 % of all cars first used in 2012 (6,552 cars), the 7th most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is 521 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 349 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 100 € per month, and the original tyre size is 205/55 R16.
Basic information
- Registration number
- SPS-253
- Mileage
- 142,289 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.6 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2012
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- White
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WAUZZZ8P0CA109704
- maksimi.fi ID
- 158056
- Nettiauto ID
- 15906330
Technical details
- Power
- 57 kW / 77 hp
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- CO2 emissions
- 112 g/km
- First registration
- 15/02/2012
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Parking sensors
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 8,000 €
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection
A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.
Check with Traficom
Failures in the same model series
918 cars of the Audi A3 model series (first registered in 2012) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 305 defects leading to a failure, or 33.2 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 41.9. That is fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Axles and suspension 14.8
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 11
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Emissions and leaks 4.6
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
The remaining 8.5 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (192). Median mileage 186,000 km.
Figures describe the Audi A3 model series first registered in 2012, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
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Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Audi A3 cost?
Audi A3 is for sale at 8,000 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 7,500 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 1 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 06/08/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2012 and was first registered on 15/02/2012.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 142,289 km.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 21.8 % of Audi A3 cars first registered in 2012 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (918 inspections, median mileage 186,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2012 Audi in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 6,552 Audi passenger cars first used in 2012 in traffic use in Finland. That is 5.9 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 7th most common brand of that year among 32 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (53.3 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For Audi A3 cars first registered in 2012, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 33.2 defects per 100 inspections, against 41.9 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is automatic.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 521 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 205/55 R16.
Where is Audi A3 located?
The car is located in Uusimaa (Helsinki, Uusimaa).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.