How many Audi S3 are there on UK roads?

Approximately 36,303 Audi S3 are licensed in the UK, according to DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025).

Audi S3 8V Facelift — Wheel Fitment & Specs

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1999–present

TL;DR — The Audi S3 8V Facelift (1999–present) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~6J–8J wheels at ET43–ET56.

Overview

The third generation Audi S3 is a high-performance variant of the Audi A3, produced from 2014 to 2020. It features a powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with quattro all-wheel drive and comes in various body styles including hatchback, sedan, and convertible. The car was designed for performance enthusiasts seeking a blend of luxury and sportiness.

Wheel fitment

Bolt pattern (PCD)	5x112
Centre bore	57.1 mm
Bolt / thread	M14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque	120 Nm
Seat type	radius
Factory setup	square
TPMS	indirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

Position	Width	Offset
Front	6J–8J	ET43–ET56

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~36,303 Audi S3 licensed on UK roads — top 8% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 36,303 Audi S3 on UK roads, placing it in the top 8% of car models by volume across our fitment database. That makes its wheel fitment a high-demand size to keep in stock — one reason we track its exact spec here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

Variant	Engine	Fuel	Power	Drive
8V (facelift)	2.0L I4 Turbo TFSI	petrol	310 hp	Quattro
8P	2.0L I4 Turbo FSI	petrol	300 hp	Quattro
8V (pre-facelift)	2.0L I4 Turbo TFSI	petrol	300 hp	Quattro

Performance

Variant	Power	0–62 mph	Top speed
8P	300 hp	5.7 s	155 mph

Dimensions

Kerb weight

1495 kg

Body styles & production

Body styles	Hatchback, Sedan, Convertible
Produced	1999–present

Trim levels

SportbackSedan

Factory colours

Imola YellowNardo GraySoho GreyNavarra BlueTango RedIbis White

History & notable variants

The third generation Audi S3 made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2012 as a three-door model before entering production in spring 2013. It underwent a facelift mid-2016, featuring enhanced exterior styling with more aggressive headlights and taillights, along with an increase in engine power to 310 hp.

Reliability & owner notes

Pros: Powerful engine, quattro all-wheel drive, multiple body styles
Cons: Higher price point compared to competitors