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2020 Audi A3 Quattro

$21,590

  • 48,542 miles
  • Used
  • New Albany, IN

81/100 suitability for First Car

No visible wear deductions

The 2020 Audi A3 appears to be in excellent condition with no visible rust, dents, or interior wear.

Reviewed 5 interior and 3 exterior photos.

  • Rust ✓ · No visible rust.
  • Dents / body ✓ · No visible dents.
  • Interior ✓ · Interior appears clean and in good condition.
  • Listing notes ✓
  • Mileage for age ✓ · Typical mileage for the age (48,542 mi over ~6 yr)

Estimated from listing photos; may miss hidden or un-photographed damage.

Listing data is provided by the source and may change or sell out. Price, insurance, repair and resale costs are not included in the score.

Full suitability report

First Car suitability

2020 Audi A3

Confidence: High — 100% of the scoring weight is backed by data

Safety 90/100

4.5 / 5 NHTSA stars (averaged) weight 40%

Reliability Index 95/100

16 NHTSA complaints on record weight 30%

Fuel Economy 60/100

30 MPG combined (EPA) weight 10%

Recall Risk 50/100

3 recalls on record weight 20%

The 2020 Audi A3 has an overall suitability score of 81 out of 100, making it a strong candidate for a first car. This score is backed by high confidence, as all the scoring weight is supported by available data. In terms of safety, the vehicle scores 90 out of 100, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from the NHTSA, which is a significant factor contributing to its suitability, given its 40% weight in the overall score.

Reliability is another strong point for the Audi A3, with a score of 95 out of 100, based on 16 complaints recorded by the NHTSA, and this factor holds a 30% weight in the overall assessment. However, the vehicle's fuel economy is rated at 60 out of 100, with a combined 30 MPG as per EPA standards, which might be a consideration depending on fuel cost sensitivity, though it only carries a 10% weight. The recall risk is moderate, with a score of 50 out of 100 due to three recalls on record, impacting the overall score with a 20% weight.

Recorded recalls (3)
  • AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
  • TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Sources: NHTSA (safety ratings, complaints, recalls) and EPA (fuel economy). Suitability estimate only — does not include price, insurance, repair-cost or resale data.

This report is informational and is not a purchase recommendation or a substitute for a professional inspection.