The 2008 Audi A3 1.4 Sportback R4 is petrol-powered with a manual gearbox, driven 290,000 km. Notable equipment includes tow bar. The asking price 1,900 € is about 34% (1,000 €) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price 2,900 €, based on 243 comparable cars. Cars of the same brand account for 5.1 % of all cars first used in 2008 (5,577 cars), the 7th most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is approximately 247 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 314 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 63 € per month.
Basic information
- Registration number
- ABY-599
- Mileage
- 290,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.4 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2008
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Red
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 160143
- Nettiauto ID
- 15908597
Technical details
- Last inspection
- 11/2025
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 1,900 €
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due around 11/2026
About 3 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 11/2025.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
1,032 cars of the Audi A3 model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 557 defects leading to a failure, or 54 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. That is clearly 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 23.4
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 16.5
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Emissions and leaks 5.1
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
The remaining 16.5 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (489). Median mileage 246,000 km.
Figures describe the Audi A3 model series first registered in 2008, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
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Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Audi A3 1.4 Sportback R4 cost?
Audi A3 1.4 Sportback R4 is for sale at 1,900 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well below market price (estimated market price 2,900 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 07/08/2026.
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 2008.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 290,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 11/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 32.8 % of Audi A3 cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,032 inspections, median mileage 246,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2008 Audi in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 5,577 Audi passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 5.1 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 7th most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (57.4 %). 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 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 54 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 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 petrol and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Tow bar. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
According to maksimi.fi's calculation, vehicle tax is approximately 247 € per year. The estimate is based on the car's fuel type, CO2 emissions and gross weight.
Where is Audi A3 1.4 Sportback R4 located?
The car is located in Varsinais-Suomi (Naantali, Varsinais-Suomi).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.