2012 Audi A3 Premium
WAUDFAFM8CA001070
GOOD DEAL
· $1,650 below typical price
Windsor Locks, CT
This 2012 Audi A3 Premium is listed at $8,595 with 70,535 miles in Windsor Locks, CT.
Market price range
Based on 6 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 2, 2026This vehicle: $8,595 — $1,650 below the typical market price ($10,245)
Asking $8,595 · typical market price $10,245 · based on 6 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN WAUDFAFM8CA001070, spanning 2 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Direct LLC | Windsor Locks, CT 6096 | $8,595 | 70,535 mi | 2026-04-27 |
| Auto Direct | Windsor Locks, CT 6199 | $8,595 | 70,535 mi | 2026-04-27 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Direct LLC | Windsor Locks, CT 6096 | $9,394 | 70,535 mi | 2026-04-27 |
| Auto Direct | Windsor Locks, CT 6199 | $8,995 | 70,535 mi | 2026-04-27 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WAUDFAFM8CA001070Full 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.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
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 2012 Audi A3 over the last 6 months — the market firmed $837 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $8,158 |
| April 2026 | $7,897 |
| May 2026 | $7,900 |
| June 2026 | $7,999 |
| July 2026 | $8,171 |
| August 2026 | $8,995 |
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) | $8,595 | 6 | — |
| 2011 Subaru Outback | $5,248 | 4 | −$3,347 |
| 2011 Kia Soul | $6,297 | 2 | −$2,298 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 29 | $8,999 | 100% | 109,082 mi |
| 2012 | 33 | $8,991 | 100% | 105,921 mi |
| 2011 | 36 | $7,782 | 86% | 115,271 mi |
| 2010 | 10 | $6,885 | 77% | 125,385 mi |
| 2009 | 10 | $5,582 | 62% | 124,419 mi |
| 2007 | 14 | $6,250 | 69% | 113,002 mi |
| 2006 | 10 | $4,250 | 47% | 144,675 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
