2012 Audi A3 Premium
WAUBFAFM7CA009541
San Jose, CA
This 2012 Audi A3 Premium is listed at $11,940 with 38,979 miles in San Jose, CA.
Sold by Carfornia
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Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN WAUBFAFM7CA009541, spanning 32 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carfornia | San Jose, CA 95172 | $11,940 | 38,979 mi | 2026-09-01 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carfornia | San Jose, CA 95110 | $11,940 | 38,979 mi | 2026-07-31 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WAUBFAFM7CA009541Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 32 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Audi A3 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
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Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Audi A3 has 4 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 32 MPG.
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AIR BAGSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012…NHTSA campaign 18V082000
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AIR BAGSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet…NHTSA campaign 16V079000
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FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELVOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF…NHTSA campaign 11V490000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Audi A3 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Audi A3 over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,252 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $7,897 |
| May 2026 | $7,900 |
| June 2026 | $7,999 |
| July 2026 | $8,171 |
| August 2026 | $8,995 |
| September 2026 | $9,149 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Audi A3 Premium (this car) | — | 0 | — |
| 2012 Subaru Outback | $8,782 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Lexus CT | $8,886 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | $14,395 | 2 | — |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2006–2013What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
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| 2013 | 32 | $8,995 | 100% | 110,521 mi |
| 2012 | 36 | $8,993 | 100% | 106,666 mi |
| 2011 | 34 | $7,530 | 84% | 115,959 mi |
| 2008 | 10 | $5,950 | 66% | 117,773 mi |
| 2007 | 10 | $6,250 | 69% | 108,721 mi |
| 2006 | 11 | $4,000 | 44% | 133,771 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
