The 2008 Audi A3 is petrol-powered with a manual gearbox, driven 255,000 km, with an engine output of 92 kW (125 hp). The asking price 5,289 € is about 29% (1,189 €) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price 4,100 €, 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 177 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 321 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 82 € per month, and the original tyre size is 205/55 R16.

Basic information

Registration number
BLY-457
Mileage
255,000 km
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Engine
1.4 l, Petrol
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Office fee
299 €
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Grey
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WAUZZZ8P88A153473
maksimi.fi ID
160324
Nettiauto ID
15906722

Technical details

Power
92 kW / 125 hp
Top speed
203 km/h
Seats
5
Doors
4
CO2 emissions
149 g/km
Kerb weight
1,375 kg
Gross weight
1,860 kg
Max towing weight
1,200 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
680 kg
First registration
21/04/2008
Last inspection
4/2026

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 5,289 €

Above market price

Market price estimate 4,100 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 243 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Audi A3, 2008) 3,790 €
  • Sold by a dealer +510 €
  • Front-wheel drive −80 €
  • Manual transmission −120 €
  • Market price estimate 4,100 €

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 4/2027

About 8 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 4/2026.

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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
  1. Axles and suspension 23.4

    242 defects·All cars 27.5

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Brakes 16.5

    170 defects·All cars 20.9

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 5.1

    53 defects·All cars 7.9

    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

Hedin Automotive BMW Joensuu · Joensuu, Pohjois-Karjala 1 day for sale
7/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

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  • 2 x renkaat
  • Suomi-auto
  • Metalli- ja helmiäisväri
  • Jakoketju vaihdettu 06/2025
  • Viimeisin huolto tehty 06/2026
  • Katsastettu 04/2026
  • Huoltokirja
  • Moottorinlämmitin
  • Ilmastointi, automaattinen
  • ESP-ajonvakautusjärjestelmä
  • Kuljettajan informaatiojärjestelmä (FIS)
  • Radio / CD Concert
  • Sähköiset ikkunannostimet edessä ja takana
  • Sähkösäätöiset ja lämmitettävät ulkopeilit
  • Side Guard-ikkunaturvaverhot
  • Tarkista tietojen oikeellisuus myyjältä.

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Audi A3 cost?

Audi A3 is for sale at 5,289 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 4,100 €).

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 and was first registered on 21/04/2008.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 255,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 4/2027. 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.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

According to maksimi.fi's calculation, vehicle tax is approximately 177 € per year. The estimate is based on the car's fuel type, CO2 emissions and gross weight.

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 Pohjois-Karjala (Joensuu, Pohjois-Karjala).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.