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Audi A3 Maintenance Costs

An Audi A3 will cost about $9,035 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service.

This beats the industry average for luxury sedan models by $2,926. There is also a 26.81% chance that an A3 will require a major repair during that time. This is 12.75% better than similar vehicles in this segment. The chart below illustrates how these costs and repair probabilities will increase over time.

Probability of a Major Vehicle Repair (%)
Est Annual Maintenance/Repair Costs ($)
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Audi A3 Maintenance Costs

Year Major Repair Probability Annual Costs
1 2.77% $316
2 4.59% $368
3 5.15% $451
4 9.09% $584
5 13.02% $694
6 14.64% $868
7 15.80% $1,220
8 20.42% $1,360
9 22.57% $1,490
10 26.81% $1,684
11 41.53% $1,709
12 51.66% $1,916

Audi A3 Maintenance Schedule

Mileage Recommended Maintenance
5,000 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter
15,000 Lubricate Hood Hinge, Service Battery/cables, Fuel Filter Replacement, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter
25,000 Change Oil and Filter
35,000 Lubricate Hood Hinge, Service Battery/cables, Fuel Filter Replacement, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter
45,000 Change Oil and Filter
55,000 Replace Air Filter, Lubricate Hood Hinge, Service Battery/cables, Fuel Filter Replacement, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter
65,000 Change Oil and Filter
75,000 Lubricate Hood Hinge, Service Battery/cables, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Fuel Filter Replacement
85,000 Change Oil and Filter
95,000 Lubricate Hood Hinge, Service Battery/cables, Fuel Filter Replacement, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter
105,000 Change Oil and Filter
110,000 Water Pump Replacement, Replace Timing Belt
115,000 Replace Air Filter, Lubricate Hood Hinge, Service Battery/cables, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter
125,000 Change Oil and Filter
135,000 Lubricate Hood Hinge, Service Battery/cables, Fuel Filter Replacement, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter
145,000 Change Oil and Filter

What About Audi A3 Insurance Costs?

The average cost to insure an Audi A3 is about $2,219 per year. This adds up to around $11,095 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike regular maintenance, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own an Audi A3. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure

Audi A3 Maintenance Rankings

Maintenance Rankings

We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Maintenance. See where the Audi A3 ranks for Maintenance compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the A3 stacks up in our rankings for Depreciation, Insurance and Overall Costs.

Maintenance Rankings

Other Audi A3 Costs of Ownership

Finding a car or truck that saves on maintenance costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major Audi A3 costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses: