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Introduced in 2017, the facelift Audi RS3 8V received revised RS styling, a substantially updated 400PS aluminium five-cylinder engine and enhanced interior technology, further developing the original 8V RS3 formula. The following equipment forms part of the standard UK Audi RS3 specification and is fitted in addition to any Factory Optional Extras detailed above:
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2017-onwards Facelift Revisions:
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Presented in its original factory specification, this Audi RS3 8V Sportback provides its next owner with the opportunity to protect, secure and personalise the vehicle prior to collection or delivery.
Available pre-delivery enhancements include:
Should you have a bespoke requirement not listed above, our experienced team will be delighted to discuss your ideas and create a tailored solution prior to collection or delivery.
To discuss the available pre-delivery enhancement options for this vehicle, please contact a member of our team, who will be delighted to guide you through the available options and create a bespoke package tailored to your individual requirements.
Preparation That Goes Beyond Perfection:
Our preparation process goes far beyond industry norms – What follows outlines the intensive inspection, detailing, and restoration work carried out on every vehicle we offer for sale.
This High-Specification Audi RS3 8V has been subject to our innovative, industry-leading preparation process, involving up to 100-hours of labour-intensive work, designed to satisfy even the most pedantic automotive enthusiast. At every stage, our exacting standards must be met before this 2018 Audi RS3 8V Glacier White Sportback can be offered for sale by Automotive Addiction.
The first phase of this process is our crucial pre-sale inspections, a comprehensive five-part assessment. This includes a deep-dive diagnostic inspection to verify mileage authenticity, review the launch-control counter, and identify any stored fault codes. This is followed by a 260-point mechanical inspection and road test to ensure that what lies beneath the paintwork meets the highest standards of mechanical integrity.
An in-depth 150-point visual inspection of all exterior and interior surfaces is then carried out, including bodywork, paintwork, wheels, glass, and interior materials. We also complete a rigorous paint depth analysis, allowing us to verify the originality of the paintwork and body panels. Finally, a service and maintenance inspection is conducted to determine whether any time or mileage-sensitive servicing, maintenance, or manufacturer recall items require attention before progressing to our professional pre-sale detailing work.
This Audi RS3 8V Ceramic Brakes For Sale has successfully passed all pre-sale inspections, enabling us to confidently offer this example for sale today.
Prior to advertisement, up to 60-hours of meticulous detailing preparation has been completed by our highly skilled, in-house professional detailers, each with over 10 years of experience. This £1,500 worth of work is carried out free of charge and includes a deep wheels-off decontamination cleanse, pre-paint correction preparation, brake disc centre refurbishment, exhaust system polishing, steam cleaning of intricate areas, and underbody and wheel arch rejuvenation. This is followed by our signature multi-stage machine paint correction. Interior surfaces are restored with equal precision, ensuring this Audi RS3 8V Ceramic Brakes For Sale is presented in the most optimal condition possible, regardless of age or mileage.
The result is a finish that often surpasses factory standards when new — because we believe a vehicle should look as exceptional as it feels to drive.
This unique, industry-leading preparation process has been fully documented through both images and video. Selected images can be found within the gallery for this advert, along with a short clip included in the walkaround video. Additional documentation of the preparation work can be supplied to prospective buyers upon request.
Automotive Addiction has grown from an unrivalled passion for perfection in vehicle preparation and performance.
Please contact us without delay for a full breakdown of the preparation carried out on this 2018 Audi RS3 8V Glacier White Sportback For Sale UK
The Highest-Specification Audi RS3 Ever Sold by Automotive Addiction. The quality of an eight-year-old performance car is determined not by one headline attribute, but by the way its specification, history, originality and use come together. Finished in Glacier White Metallic, this 2018 Audi RS3 combines £16,000 of factory optional extras with one of the rarest options offered for the 8V: the £4,695 RS Carbon Ceramic Braking System. Its completely standard mechanical specification, zero recorded Launch Control activations, Full Audi Main Dealer Service History, longstanding relationship with Automotive Addiction and desirable DAZA Non-OPF drivetrain create a combination that would be exceptionally difficult to repeat.
One of Only a Few UK RS3 8Vs with Carbon Ceramic Brakes. At the centre of this RS3’s approximately £61,000 original list price is a braking system seldom selected by UK buyers when new. The RS Carbon Ceramic Brakes combine 370mm front discs with ceramic-specific 8-piston calipers, reducing unsprung weight by approximately 12KG whilst providing greater thermal stability, resistance to brake fade and considerably lower brake dust. Their rarity is supported by a specification that includes the Top Speed Increase to 174mph, RS Sports Exhaust, RS Design Package in Red, Carbon-Fibre Interior Styling, RS Super Sport Seats, Matrix LED Headlights and Bang & Olufsen Surround Sound. These are not simply numerous options; together, they create one of the most complete factory configurations we have encountered on an Audi RS3 8V.
Confidence Through Verification & Full Audi History. Specification establishes desirability, but how a performance car has been used and maintained determines whether it remains worthy of serious consideration. Audi-grade dealer diagnostics have verified both the genuine mileage and zero Launch Control activations since new, whilst the vehicle remains completely standard and unmodified. Its service record is equally unusual for an RS3 of this age, with all eight recorded visits completed exclusively by Audi Main Dealers from its Pre-Delivery Inspection through to June 2026. The most recent major service included the Engine, Front Transfer Box Differential, Haldex Rear Differential, Spark Plugs and Pollen Filter, with Brake Fluid completed by Audi in June 2025, leaving every current service requirement fully up to date.
A Vehicle Already Known to Automotive Addiction. Our confidence in this RS3 extends beyond documentation and diagnostic results. Automotive Addiction previously supplied the vehicle in September 2023 at 23,610 miles and has now purchased it back directly from the same customer, giving us first-hand knowledge of the car and its ownership over the intervening period. This continuity provides a far stronger foundation than assessing an unfamiliar eight-year-old performance car only when it returns to the market, allowing its history, condition and ongoing care to be considered within the context of a relationship already established.
The DAZA Non-OPF Sweet Spot. Registration year matters considerably when choosing a facelift Audi RS3 8V. This example uses Audi’s 400PS DAZA five-cylinder engine, whose lightweight aluminium construction reduced engine weight by 26KG compared with the earlier cast-iron unit, improving front-end agility without sacrificing the character that defines the RS3. Crucially, it predates the petrol particulate filter fitted to later DNWA-powered cars, allowing its factory RS Sports Exhaust to deliver the louder and more distinctive five-cylinder soundtrack associated with the earlier facelift generation. As Audi’s performance range moves further into electrification, the combination of the DAZA engine, Non-OPF exhaust configuration and completely original mechanical specification becomes increasingly significant.
Prepared Without Compromise. A factory specification this unusual deserves preparation capable of supporting every claim made on its behalf. This RS3 has completed Automotive Addiction’s comprehensive 100-Hour Pre-Sale Preparation Process, beginning with Audi-grade electronic diagnostics before undergoing a detailed 260-point mechanical inspection and road test, 150-point visual inspection and comprehensive history and originality verification. This was followed by up to 60 hours of meticulous in-house detailing, beginning with an extensive multi-stage decontamination before the wheels were removed to allow the alloy wheels, RS Carbon Ceramic Brakes, wheel arches, suspension components and intricate areas to be carefully cleaned and refined. The engine bay, door shuts, exterior trim and other commonly overlooked areas were then addressed before the Glacier White paintwork underwent multi-stage machine correction to improve gloss, clarity and consistency. A comprehensive interior deep clean completed the process, with the Fine Nappa Leather, Alcantara, carpets, controls and intricate cabin surfaces individually treated. Every stage was focused on presenting and preserving the qualities already present rather than creating a temporary showroom finish, resulting in an example prepared to a standard worthy of carrying the Automotive Addiction name.
An Opportunity That Deserves Closer Inspection. Audi RS3 8Vs remain available, but finding another that combines £16,000 of factory options, ultra-rare Carbon Ceramic Brakes, zero Launch Control activations, complete mechanical originality, Full Audi Main Dealer Service History, known Automotive Addiction ownership and the DAZA Non-OPF drivetrain is considerably harder. We invite you to watch the comprehensive video walkaround and explore the high-resolution image gallery, detailed factory specification and supporting service history before arranging a personal showroom appointment. To discuss the vehicle, arrange tailored finance, explore a part exchange or leave a deposit to secure it, please contact Automotive Addiction today.
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