About the 2021 Audi A3
The 2021 model year of the Audi A3 sits in the 8Y generation, a compact premium hatch / sedan that was Australia's #108-best-selling new vehicle in 2024. 8V (2013-2020) and 8Y (2021+) A3 share the EA888 / EA211 engine platforms with VW Golf — same timing chain (pre-2017) and DSG concerns. RS3 variants are heavily tracked; the 5-cyl turbo has a documented oil-consumption issue. S-Tronic dual-clutch fluid service every 60,000 km is non-negotiable.