A compact quattro performance hatch with strong pace, rapid S tronic shifts and enough practicality to work as an everyday car.
Full vehicle specification
| Stock reference | CFY-2417 |
| Year | 2016 |
| Manufacturer | Audi |
| Model | S3 Sportback |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Doors | 5 |
| Mileage | 63,200 miles |
| Engine | 2.0 TFSI Turbo |
| Power | 296 bhp |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Transmission | S tronic automatic |
| Drive | quattro all-wheel drive |
| Colour | Sepang Blue |
| Previous owners | 3 |
| Advertised price | £18,995 |
About this Audi S3 Sportback
This 2016 example is advertised with 63,200 miles and is finished in Sepang Blue. The 2.0 TFSI Turbo engine produces approximately 296 bhp and is paired with a S tronic automatic.
Power is delivered through quattro all-wheel drive. The car has 5 doors and 3 recorded previous owners. When speaking to us about this particular vehicle, quote CFY-2417 rather than relying only on the model name.
Who this car suits
- Drivers who want compact dimensions and useful rear access for daily use.
- Enthusiast buyers prepared for higher tyre, brake, fuel and insurance costs than an ordinary equivalent.
Equipment and everyday usability
- Air conditioning or climate-control system
- Electric windows and electrically adjustable mirrors
- Remote central locking
- ABS and electronic stability control
- Multiple airbags
- Trip computer / driver information display
- Automatic transmission
- Premium interior trim
- Higher-specification comfort equipment
- Infotainment / navigation equipment where fitted
- Parking assistance equipment where fitted
- Performance-oriented chassis specification
- Sports seats / sports interior treatment where fitted
- Performance exterior styling
- Turbocharged engine
- Performance driving calibration / sport mode where fitted
- Split-folding rear seating where fitted
- Practical rear load area
Equipment can vary by production date, market and original factory options. If one specific feature is essential to you, ask us to confirm that feature on CFY-2417 before travelling.
Running-cost considerations
- Fuel consumption can rise substantially with urban use or frequent use of the available performance.
- Premium electronic, suspension and comfort systems can cost more to diagnose or repair than equivalent systems on a basic car.
Running costs depend heavily on driving pattern, annual mileage, insurance profile and where the car is maintained. The advertised purchase price should therefore be considered alongside expected servicing and consumable costs.
What to inspect on this type of car
These are general inspection points relevant to the age, drivetrain and category of this vehicle. They do not imply that a particular fault is present on this car.
- Confirm the service schedule is current and check that electronic convenience and assistance systems operate correctly.
- Check that boost delivery is smooth and listen for abnormal turbo noises, hesitation or unexpected smoke.
- Tyres and brakes deserve particular attention because replacement costs are materially higher on performance cars.
- Ask whether the vehicle remains at factory engine and suspension specification or has previously been modified.
- During the test drive, assess engagement and shift quality both cold and warm and ask what transmission servicing is documented.
Tyres, brakes and suspension
Tyres should be checked for tread, age, sidewall damage and uneven wear. On a performance vehicle, matching high-quality tyres are especially important because they directly affect traction, braking and steering behaviour.
Brake discs and pads should be considered as consumable items. A car can drive perfectly well while still being relatively close to needing expensive brake work, particularly where larger performance braking systems are fitted.
Suspension noise, uneven tyre wear or poor straight-line stability can justify further investigation before purchase.
Service history and paperwork
Documentation can include a stamped service book, manufacturer digital history, MOT records and invoices for maintenance or repairs. Older vehicles often benefit particularly from a detailed invoice file because it shows work beyond routine servicing.
Ask what is physically present with CFY-2417. If complete history is essential to your decision, confirm it before travelling rather than assuming the phrase “service history” means a particular set of documents.
Condition and age-related wear
This is a used vehicle rather than a new one. Stone chips, wheel marks, interior wear, light scratches and other age-related signs can therefore be present.
The older the vehicle, the more important it becomes to separate harmless cosmetic ageing from mechanical or structural issues that affect how the car should be valued.
Questions worth asking before buying
- What service-history documents and invoices are physically present with CFY-2417?
- How many keys are supplied with the vehicle?
- Are there any current warning messages, known faults or agreed preparation items?
- Has the vehicle been modified mechanically, electronically or cosmetically from factory specification?
- When were the tyres and brakes last checked or replaced?
- Is there any recent maintenance that would be useful to know about before viewing?
- Can the vehicle be seen from cold if arranged in advance?
- Is the car physically on site and available before making a long journey?
Viewing the car
Viewings are available at the Birmingham showroom during normal opening hours. If you are making a substantial journey, contact us first to confirm that the car is physically on site and still available.
Take enough time to inspect bodywork, wheels, tyres, cabin, controls, engine bay and available documents. A good used-car viewing should not be rushed.
Test drive
Test drives are available subject to a valid driving licence, suitable insurance arrangements, staff availability and the vehicle being ready for road use.
During the drive, pay attention to steering, braking, transmission operation, warning messages, vibration and unusual noises rather than focusing only on acceleration.
Independent inspection
Independent inspections are welcome by prior arrangement. For older, expensive or technically complex vehicles, using an experienced third-party inspector can provide useful additional information before purchase.
Part exchange
A part-exchange vehicle can be discussed against CFY-2417. For an initial estimate, provide the registration, current mileage, service-history information, number of keys and an honest description of its condition.
Any initial figure remains subject to physical inspection before a final valuation is agreed.
Reservation, payment and collection
If a reservation or deposit is offered, confirm the exact terms before paying. An enquiry by itself does not reserve a car.
Collection is arranged once cleared payment, documents and any agreed preparation work are complete. Buyers travelling from outside Birmingham should wait for confirmation before making irreversible travel arrangements.
Final buying perspective
A good used-car decision combines the model you want with the condition, history, price and likely ownership costs of the individual example. Mileage or specification alone should not replace inspection of the actual vehicle.
If 2016 Audi S3 Sportback fits what you are looking for, quote CFY-2417 when contacting the sales desk.
