Is my Audi A3 at risk of theft?
Yes. The A3 was eighteenth and the only Audi in the top 20, but Audi as a brand ranked sixth with 3,650 thefts.
- Stolen in 2025
- 658
- UK model ranking
- 18 of 20
- One theft every
- 13 hours
- Share of Audi thefts
- 18%
Audi A3 thefts in context
658 Audi A3s went missing in 2025: one every 13 hours, or 1.2% of the UK total of 54,830. Of 3,650 Audi cars stolen, 18% were this model. Next up the table: Nissan Qashqai, 695.
Which Audi A3s are being taken
No model-year split was published for the Audi A3, and we will not guess one.
Why thieves pick the Audi A3
The A3 shares a lot of its parts and engineering with the Volkswagen Golf, the second most stolen car, which widens the market for its components.
Audi's brand total is far higher than the A3 alone, so thefts are spread across its range. What Car? did not publish a year-by-year split for the A3.
Higher-performance A3 versions attract extra attention for their engines and wheels, and keyless entry is offered on many trims.
Check your own Audi A3
Check for Audi's advanced key, which lets you open the doors without touching the fob. If you have it and do not use it, ask a dealer whether it can be switched off, and keep the fob in a pouch until then.
Dual layer protection for your Audi A3
Layer one: stop it leaving
Fit an aftermarket immobiliser that needs a code or tag before the car will drive, and switch off keyless entry if you do not use it.
Layer two: get it back
A certified tracker adds the second layer and may be required by your insurer on higher-performance versions.
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Habits that lower the risk
- Keep the key in a pouch away from the front door.
- Use a wheel lock if you have expensive alloy wheels.
- Park in a garage if you have one.
Local police figures
Police data has no make or model field, so it cannot count Audi A3 thefts locally. As an example of local pressure, West Midlands Police logged 536 vehicle crimes within a mile of Coventry in the year to September 2026. Coventry figures · other towns
Audi A3 theft questions
How many Audi A3s were stolen in 2025?
658 A3s, placing it eighteenth and making it the only Audi in the top 20.
Is the Audi A3 related to the Golf?
They share much of their engineering. Both appear in the top 20 most stolen models.
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Audi A3 figures: DVLA 2025 records (FOI) via What Car?; police.uk. Checked 6 November 2026. All models. Trademarks belong to their owners.