Used Audi RS3 for sale in Europe

About the Audi RS3

The Audi RS3 is the high-performance version of the A3 compact car. It uses a turbocharged 2.5-litre five-cylinder petrol engine, quattro all-wheel drive and a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch gearbox. It suits drivers who want a fast car for daily use, with a small footprint, four seats and a usable boot.

The RS3 has been sold as a five-door Sportback hatchback in every generation. A saloon was added during the second generation and continued in the third. A manual gearbox was not offered, so every example you will see has the automatic dual-clutch unit.

Listings on our site cover model years 2011 to 2027 and are all petrol. The cars fall into three groups: the early 2011-2012 cars, the 2015-2020 cars and the newest cars from 2021. They differ in equipment, driver aids and all-wheel-drive hardware.

Generations

• 8P (2011-2012) — The first RS3 was a Sportback only, built in a short run on the second-generation A3 platform with the 2.5 TFSI five-cylinder engine.
• 8V (2015-2020) — The Sportback came first and a saloon followed in 2017, and the 2.5 TFSI engine was updated and gained more power in the later years.
• 8Y (2021-present) — The current generation is sold as a Sportback and a saloon, still with the 2.5 TFSI engine and S tronic gearbox, and adds an updated all-wheel-drive system and more driver aids.

Typical prices

Asking prices in our listings rise with newer model years, and the pattern follows the three generations. The 2011 model year has a median of €24,800. The 2018 model year has a median of €40,000. Prices then step up for the newest generation, with 2022 at a median of €49,000 and 2026 at €70,900. Within a single year the spread is wide, because mileage, options and condition vary. Lower-mileage cars with full service history tend to sit at the top of each year's range. These are asking prices in our listings on 2026-11-10, not a valuation.

Based on our listings as of 2026-11-10. These are asking prices, not a valuation.

What to check when buying a used Audi RS3

Ask for the full service record and see the car in person, ideally with a cold start. A pre-purchase inspection by a specialist who knows Audi Sport models is worth arranging, because these cars are often driven hard.

• Complete service history

  Look for regular oil changes and records of S tronic gearbox and all-wheel-drive fluid services at the intervals Audi specifies. Gaps matter on a performance car, since heat and hard use put extra load on these parts.

• All-wheel-drive coupling · 8P and 8V

  These generations use a multi-plate coupling that needs periodic fluid and filter service. Ask when it was last done. On a test drive, listen for noise or judder on tight, slow turns and check that drive is delivered smoothly.

• Engine health checks · 2.5 TFSI engine

  Direct-injection petrol engines can collect carbon deposits on the intake valves, and owners of this engine family discuss crankcase breather faults. Watch for rough running, misfires, warning lights or unusual oil consumption, and ask what work has been done.

• Tuning and track use

  Software remaps and aftermarket parts are common on RS models. Ask for documentation of any changes. Check tyres, brakes, suspension and the underbody for signs of hard driving, such as uneven wear or scrapes.

• Software and open recalls · 8Y (2021-present)

  Newer cars carry many electronic systems. Check that the infotainment, driver aids and drive modes all work, and ask an Audi dealer to check the VIN for open recalls and pending software updates.

• Cross-border history

  For a car from another country, compare mileage across service records, inspection certificates and any vehicle history report. Check panel gaps and paint finish for signs of repair, and make sure the paperwork matches the VIN.

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