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Audi S3 depreciation
The Audi S3 loses about 35% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £56,000, a 2023 example with around 25,500 miles on the clock is worth about £30,650 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of S3 at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
Value by registration year
What a used S3 is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's S3 at its typical mileage (8,473 miles a year). The headline is the midpoint of a private sale and a dealer forecourt price; the range reflects condition and history.
| Reg year | Age | Typical miles | Est. value | Likely range | Of new price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | <1 yr | 4,000 | £53,050 | £47,600–£58,500 | 95% |
| 2025 | 1 yr | 8,500 | £43,100 | £38,500–£47,700 | 80% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 17,000 | £36,450 | £32,400–£40,500 | 70% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 25,500 | £30,650 | £27,150–£34,200 | 61% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 34,000 | £27,500 | £24,200–£30,750 | 58% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 42,500 | £25,850 | £22,700–£29,000 | 57% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 51,000 | £21,850 | £19,050–£24,600 | 51% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 59,500 | £18,650 | £16,250–£21,100 | 46% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 68,000 | £16,100 | £13,950–£18,300 | 42% |
Values are the Forecourt model's estimate at each age's typical mileage, not offers. For a specific mileage, trim and region, use the full S3 profile →
The depreciation curve
Share of original value retained by age (to 8 years). The same curve drives the interactive chart on the profile.
Best time to buy or sell
Buy — Past the steep drop — most of the depreciation is behind it
- Loses about 5% a year around 3 years old
- Steepest losses are over by about 3 years
- UK numbers steady (+2.2% year on year)
- Reliability 69/100
S3 depreciation — quick answers
How much does a Audi S3 depreciate?
The Audi S3 loses about 35% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 25,500 miles is worth about £30,650 today.
What is a 2023 Audi S3 worth?
A 2023 Audi S3 at a typical 25,500 miles is worth about £30,650 — likely between £27,150 and £34,200 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a Audi S3?
Past the steep drop — most of the depreciation is behind it. It loses about 5.4% a year around 3 years old, with the steepest losses over by roughly 3 years.