For sale: 2001 A3 8L 1.8T Sport 3dr silver.

[silva38l]

For sale - 2001 A3 8L 1.8T Sport (150bhp) 3dr silver.

The car has recently failed its MOT, which has led to my decision to sell it (detail below). Ideally I’d carry out the work, but the car is being used less and less frequently, so it doesn’t make sense to invest the time just for it to sit on the driveway.

I’ve owned the car for nearly 15 years during which time it’s been a fantastic drive - no major issue, kept on top of maintenance and low mileage use. Would love to see it with a fellow enthusiast who can go on to enjoy it as much as I have, as I know these cars are becoming rarer and rarer to find.

Details of repairs needed:

• Nearside and offside rear brake pipe replacement + front to rear pipe
• Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint replacement
• Offside front coil spring replacement
• ESP warning lamp (code 00778 thrown). Steering wheel is a few degrees off centre which I suspect is preventing the steering angle sensor from calibrating. Alignment should fix it, but new arms and track rod ends may be needed.
• Driver’s seat mechanism has been temperamental since the day I bought it - essentially takes a few pulls to disengage & reengage fore / aft adjustment (cropped up as an advisory over the years, but this year flagged as a major). 

Paint and body work overall in good condition (24 year old car, so some scuffs). Wheels would benefit from a refurb. 

Location: Cheshire
MOT: 17/03/2025
Mileage: 110,157
Service history: Partial
Previous owners: 5
Current owner: July 2010

Happy to supply reg to those with genuine interest

Asking £800