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2025 (75) Audi RS3 8.5Y (Carbon Black) Sportback 2.5 TFSI S-Tronic Quattro 400PS | Daytona Grey | Tech Pack Pro: Panoramic Glass Sunroof |

0 Launches since New | £8,205 of Factory Optional Extras | 1 Owner from New |

2025 (75) Audi RS3 8.5Y (Carbon Black) Sportback 2.5 TFSI S-Tronic Quattro 400PS | Daytona Grey | Tech Pack Pro: Panoramic Glass Sunroof |

0 Launches since New | £8,205 of Factory Optional Extras | 1 Owner from New |

Key Information

  • FINANCE: Promotional finance available at 7.9% APR. Example figures (from £797 per month with a 10% deposit) shown on our finance calculator are indicative only. Flexible finance options available including HP, PCP and LP, with terms of up to 84 months. Alternative structures, including increased balloon payments, can be arranged subject to individual requirements. Please contact us directly for a bespoke quotation tailored to your needs. Finance subject to status and lender approval

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  • Audi Manufacturer Warranty valid until September 2028
  • Standard Unmodified Example: Completely stock, as supplied from factory

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  • Launch Control Usage Verified: 0 launches since new (NEVER LAUNCHED!)
  • Genuine Mileage Verified using Audi-grade dealer diagnostics
  • Original Factory Paintwork Verified via consistent paint depth (µm) readings across all body panels

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  • £8,205 of Factory Optional Extras in addition to the Audi RS3 8.5Y standard specification including Technology Pack Pro with Panoramic Sunroof, Electric Memory Seats and Driver Assistance Package
  • Facelift Model: RS3 8.5Y, featuring revised mechanical, equipment, and styling updates over earlier pre-2025 versions

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  • Enthusiast Ownership History: One owner from new. We sourced this example from its one and only owner, an Audi fanatic, who sold this RS3 to make way for a new Audi RS
  • Health Check: Recently completed at Audi Main Dealer, with a clean bill of health reported

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  • 100-hour Pre-Sale Preparation Process: Comprehensive five-part pre-sale inspection, followed by up to 60-hours of in-house professional detailing, completed or underway prior to sale (valued at £1,500, free of charge)
  • Audi RS Specialists (Trust in Experience): Over 700 Audi RS models supplied since 2015, and we are recognised as group experts within the Audi RS Owners Club (RSOC)

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Vehicle Information

Factory (Carbon Black) Optional Extras (£8,205):
  • Daytona Grey Pearl Effect Paintwork (£595)
  • RS Brakes with Calipers finished in Red (£300)

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  • Technology Package Pro (£2,995):
    • Comprises of Panoramic Sunroof, Advanced Key, Electric Seats with Memory Function & Driving Assistance Package

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  • Panoramic Tinted Glass Sunroof: Sliding and Tilting
  • Advanced Comfort Key: Keyless Entry, Exit, Start & Stop
  • Electronic Adjustment for Front Seats with Memory Function for Drivers Seat and Door Mirrors

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  • Driving Assistance Package:
    • Comprises of Drive and Park Pro Assist Pack & Protective and Warning Systems Plus Assist Pack:

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  • Drive and Park Pro Assist Package (Radar and Camera Based):
    • Adaptive Cruise Assist Plus with Emergency Assist: Automatic distance regulation supporting braking and acceleration to maintain a safe distance to vehicles ahead. Adds gentle steering support to help keep the vehicle centred within its lane and can automatically adjust the vehicle’s speed using recognised speed limits and navigation data. Emergency Assist can intervene if the driver becomes unresponsive
    • Lane Change Assistant: Detects lane markings and approaching vehicles in adjacent lanes, supporting the driver with lane keeping through gentle steering intervention and assisting with safer lane changes
    • Speed Limit and Traffic Sign Recognition (Camera-Based): Detects speed limits and road restrictions using camera and navigation data, with a customisable visual warning when the speed limit is exceeded
    • Park Assist Plus: Automated steering for parking manoeuvres
    • Rear-View Reverse Camera
    • Advanced Driver Assistance Systems for motorway and urban driving, designed to make driving more relaxed and parking effortless. The systems can be overridden by the driver at any time

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  • Protective and Warning Systems Plus Assist Package:
    • Side Assist (Blind Spot Monitoring) with Exit Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Assist: Alerts the driver to vehicles in adjacent lanes and approaching traffic when exiting or reversing, with visual indicators integrated into the side mirrors
    • Swerve Assist and Turn Assist: Supports the driver with steering intervention during emergency manoeuvres and when turning across traffic
    • Intersection Assist: Detects cross traffic at junctions and provides warnings to help avoid potential collisions
    • Front Emergency Brake Assist: Provides braking intervention to help avoid or reduce the impact of a potential collision
    • Collision Avoidance Assistant: Provides steering intervention to help avoid or reduce the impact of a potential collision
    • Proactive Occupant Protection (Front, Side and Rear): Prepares the vehicle and occupants in the event of a potential collision by activating protective safety measures
    • Advanced safety and assistance systems designed to enhance driver awareness and provide additional protection for occupants and surrounding road users

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  • RS Super Sport Electric Heated Seats with Memory Function:
    • Full Electronic Adjustment for Front Seats
    • Memory Function for Drivers Seat (2x Memory Modes)
    • Memory Function for Exterior Door Mirrors (2x Memory Modes)
    • Heated Function for Front Seats
    • 4-Way Lumbar Support for Front Seats
    • Fine Nappa Leather with Honeycomb Stitching: Black Leather with Black Stitching

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Carbon Black Model (£4,315 Worth of Factory Optional Extras):

 

Specified in Carbon Black form — representing a higher level of factory specification available on the RS 3 8.5Y platform. These features sit above standard RS3 specification and form part of the Carbon Black package:

 

  • 19-inch 10-Cross-Spoke Alloy Wheels (9J Front & 8J Rear) in Silk Matt Grey: Pirelli P Zero R (R1) High-Performance Tyres

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  • RS Carbon-Fibre Package:
    • Comprises of Carbon Exterior Pack, Carbon Interior Pack & Carbon Engine Compartment Pack

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  • Carbon-Fibre Exterior Styling Package:
    • Carbon-Fibre Front Bumper Intakes
    • Carbon-Fibre Sideskirt Inlays
    • Carbon-Fibre Door Mirror Housings
    • Carbon-Fibre Rear Diffuser Trim
    • Carbon-Fibre RS Aerodynamic Rear Spoiler

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  • Carbon-Fibre (Matt-Finish) Interior Dashboard Inlay

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  • Carbon-Fibre Engine Compartment Package:
    • Engine Cover in Carbon-Fibre
    • Inlet Manifold Inlay in Carbon-Fibre

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  • RS Sports Exhaust System with Gloss Black Oval Tailpipes: Electronically controlled valve system

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  • Wireless Smartphone Charging (Audi Phone Box Light): Charging Tray in Centre Console
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto: Seamless Smartphone Integration via the infotainment system

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  • Sonos 3D Premium Sound System: High-quality 3D audio system delivering a rich, immersive listening experience throughout the cabin
  • RS Flat-Bottom Steering Wheel (Facelift Design): RS Drive and Performance Mode Selector with Haptic Multifunction Controls

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  • RS Heads-Up Display:
    • RS Mode Display with Gearshift Indicator & Oil Temperature Display
    • Projects key driving information in full colour onto the windscreen, including speed, traffic signs, warning messages, assistance systems and a 3D navigation display

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  • Matrix LED (Darkened) Headlights & Rear Lights with Dynamic Light Sequencing:
    • Audi Matrix LED Technology with High-Beam Assist: Provides maximum visibility without dazzling other road users by selectively dimming individual LEDs
    • RS Digital Daytime Running Lights (DRLs): Four selectable light signatures, including RS-specific “chequered flag” design
    • Dynamic RS-specific Light Sequencing LED Animation with Sweeping Indicators: Front & Rear

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  • Ambient Lighting Package Pro:
    • Extended multi-zone interior lighting with up to 30 selectable colour configurations
    • Dynamic lighting themes responsive to drive modes and user settings
    • Illuminated front door panels and enhanced ambient lighting throughout the cabin

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  • Audi Drive Select with RS Driving Modes and Performance Monitor:
    • Includes Efficiency, Comfort, Auto and Dynamic driving modes
    • RS-specific modes: RS Performance (performance-oriented driving), RS Torque Rear (enhanced rear-biased handling) and RS Individual (customisable vehicle settings)
    • RS Performance Monitor Display: Displays engine oil, gearbox oil and coolant temperatures in real time

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  • Audi Virtual Cockpit with RS-Specific Display:
    • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with customisable display layouts
    • RS display with central rev counter, gear indicator and g-force meter
    • RS display modes: RS Sport, RS Performance and RS Runway

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  • 2.5L TFSI Turbo 5-Cylinder Petrol Engine: 400PS & 500NM
  • 7-Speed S-Tronic Double-Clutch Automatic Transmission
  • Quattro Permanent 4-Wheel Drive System
  • 0-62 MPH in 3.8 Seconds
  • RS Torque Splitting Rear Differential: RS-specific torque vectoring system that actively distributes power between the rear wheels to maximise traction and deliver sharper, more engaging cornering performance
  • RS Performance Braking System: 6-Piston Front Calipers (375mm Front and 310mm Rear Discs)
Audi RS3 8.5Y Standard Specification:
  • RS Exterior Styling in Gloss Black with Anthracite Grey Audi Rings
  • Illuminated RS 3 Door Sill Trims
  • Audi Beam (RS Logo Projection): LED projection of RS logo onto the ground when opening the door

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  • Audi MMI Navigation Plus with Touchscreen Interface:
    • 10.1-inch high-resolution touchscreen infotainment display
    • Integrated navigation system with 3D map display and real-time route guidance
    • Touch-sensitive controls with intuitive operation and handwriting recognition
    • Natural voice control for key vehicle and navigation functions
    • Online services including live traffic updates and map updates
    • DAB Digital Radio
    • USB-C Connections

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  • Audi Connect Navigation, Infotainment and Remote Services:
    • Integrated online services providing real-time navigation, information and entertainment
    • Live traffic updates, online destination search and points of interest
    • High-resolution satellite imagery and 3D map display via Google Earth
    • Online media streaming and hybrid radio functionality
    • Connected services including weather updates, news and hazard alerts
    • Emergency call function providing automatic assistance in the event of an incident
    • Remote access to vehicle functions and status via Audi Connect services
    • Enables monitoring and control of selected vehicle features via smartphone
    • Includes a three-year subscription, with the option to renew

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  • Privacy Glass: Tinted Rear Windows
  • Exterior Mirrors (Electric, Heated & Folding): Electrically adjustable, heated and power-folding mirrors
  • Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors
  • Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror

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  • Keyless Start: Engine start button in centre console
  • Three-Zone Climate Control: Front and rear climate control system
  • Automatic Headlights & Rain-Sensing Wipers

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  • Progressive Steering: Variable steering ratio for improved low-speed agility and high-speed stability
  • Audi Parking Assistance Package: Front & Rear Parking Sensors
  • Hill Hold Assist
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

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  • Alcantara Doorcard Panel Inserts with Leather Armrests
  • Pedals in Stainless Steel
  • Interior Trim in Vanadium Look
  • LED Interior Light Package

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  • Storage Package: Additional storage including seat back nets, luggage net, 12V sockets and LED luggage lighting
  • Split-Folding Rear Seats with Through-Loading System and Centre Armrest

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  • RS Bodystyling:
    • Flared Front Wheel Arches
    • RS Front Bumper with enlarged Air-Intakes
    • RS Rear Bumper with enlarged RS Diffuser
    • RS Honeycomb Front Grille
    • RS Rear Spoiler
    • RS Sideskirts
    • RS Exterior Model Badging
    • RS Oval Tailpipes
Service and Maintenance History:
  • 08/2025 (10mls) Audi Main Dealer: Dundee (Pre-Delivery Inspection)
  • 03/2026 (2,290mls) Audi Main Dealer: Ayr (Vehicle Health Check)
  • xx/xxxx (xx,xxxmls) 260-point Mechanical and 150-point Visual Inspection completed in-house by Automotive Addiction – To be completed prior to sale
  • Servicing carried out in accordance with Audi Manufacturer Longlife service schedule requirements

 

  • Next Service due 03/2027 or at 14,800miles (whichever occurs first), as monitored via the vehicle’s onboard service indicator and Audi’s digital service schedule
100-hour Pre-Sale Preparation Process:

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 as part of the Automotive Addiction preparation standard.

This Audi RS3 Carbon Black is new into stock and has entered our innovative, industry-leading preparation process, which involves up to 100-hours of labour-intensive work when completed, designed to satisfy even the most pedantic automotive enthusiast. At every stage, our exacting standards must be met before this Audi RS3 Carbon Black is released following preparation 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 8.5Y Sportback has successfully passed all pre-sale inspections, enabling us to confidently offer this example for sale today, and is now progressing through the remaining stages of preparation prior to delivery.

Prior to delivery, up to 60-hours of meticulous detailing preparation will be 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 will include 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 will be followed by our signature multi-stage machine paint correction. Interior surfaces will be restored with equal precision, ensuring this Audi RS3 8.5Y Sportback is presented in the most optimal condition possible, regardless of age or mileage.

The objective is to achieve 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 will be documented through both images and video. Imagery and video content will be added to the gallery for this advert as preparation progresses, with additional documentation available 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 further information regarding the current preparation status of this Audi RS3 Tech Pack Pro.

Protect | Modify | Retrofit – Our Bespoke In-House Services:
When purchasing a vehicle from Automotive Addiction, we offer a range of bespoke in-house services designed to protect, modify, and retrofit genuine OEM equipment to your new vehicle prior to delivery.

Paint Protection

Paint Protection Film (PPF): As a Suntek Approved PPF Installer, we offer premium paint protection film solutions designed to preserve your vehicle’s paintwork against stone chips, road debris, scratches, and everyday wear. Using plotter-cut, vehicle-specific patterns, PPF is applied with exceptional accuracy for a seamless, factory-quality finish. The film features self-healing properties, allowing light scratches and swirl marks to disappear with heat, helping to maintain a flawless appearance over time. Coverage options range from high-impact areas to full-vehicle protection, ensuring long-term preservation without compromising appearance.

Ceramic Coating Paint Protection: We are a CarPro Approved Installer and also offer Gtechniq ceramic coatings, providing durable, high-performance paint protection with a deep, gloss finish. Ceramic coatings help protect against UV exposure, environmental contaminants, and chemical staining, while significantly reducing maintenance requirements and keeping your vehicle looking its best for longer.

Security Protection

Thatcham & TASSA Approved Security System: We supply and install Global Telemetrics Thatcham-approved tracking systems, including S5+, S5, and S7 options, with immobilisation available where applicable. These insurer-recognised systems provide advanced theft protection and real-time vehicle monitoring. We also offer the TASSA-approved Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser 2, a discreet, keyless security solution. Both options are professionally installed in-house, offering enhanced security and complete peace of mind.

Retrofit (Factory OEM)

Have you found a vehicle you love, but it’s missing a factory option you would really like? No problem — we’ve got you covered.

Our Factory Retrofit Service allows genuine manufacturer options that were available from new, but not originally specified, to be professionally retrofitted prior to sale. Popular retrofit options include Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, reversing cameras, heated seats, folding mirrors, and tyre pressure monitoring systems, among others (model dependent). All work is completed in-house using genuine OEM manufacturer parts and correct coding, ensuring a seamless, factory-correct finish — as if the vehicle left the factory with the option installed.

Modify

Our in-house modification services range from subtle factory-style OEM+ enhancements to full bespoke builds. With extensive experience, we deliver projects of any scale, tailored entirely to your vision.

Cosmetic Modifications: This can be as understated or as bold as you choose. Options include badge colour changes, brake caliper colour refinishing, complete wheel design upgrades, and the supply and installation of bodykits, including carbon-fibre kits, plus much more. Every visual modification is completed with close attention to detail, whether the aim is subtle personalisation or a more aggressive aesthetic.

Performance Modifications: This can range from subtle enhancements to comprehensive performance builds. Options include professional ECU and TCU calibrations, engine and transmission upgrades, suspension enhancements such as coilover systems, and selected chassis improvements, all specified to suit the vehicle and its intended use. Whether the aim is increased performance, improved drivability, or sharper handling, each modification is carefully planned and executed to deliver the desired results while maintaining reliability and everyday usability.

To discuss paint protection, security, modifications, or factory retrofit options for your new vehicle, please get in touch today.

Model Overview:

If your priority is finding one of the cleanest, most original Audi RS3 8.5Y examples on the market, your search could end here. One owner from new, completely original, retaining its verified original factory paintwork, never launched and covering just 2,560 miles, this Daytona Grey Pearl Effect Carbon Black stands apart through its exceptional provenance, carefully selected £8,205 factory specification and outstanding condition throughout. Examples combining this level of originality, specification and documented ownership history rarely become available.

Specified by an enthusiast rather than selected from dealer stock, this RS3 benefits from the highly desirable Technology Package Pro, adding a panoramic glass sunroof, electric memory seats, keyless comfort access and Audi’s most comprehensive driver assistance systems. Combined with the Carbon Black package, RS Sports Exhaust, Sonos 3D Sound System, RS Heads-Up Display and red RS brake calipers, it is a factory specification that leaves very little to be desired and perfectly complements one of Audi Sport’s most iconic performance platforms.

Provenance is what truly separates exceptional examples from the rest, and this RS3 delivers in every respect. We sourced the car directly from its one and only owner, an Audi enthusiast who sold it only to move into another Audi RS model. With 0 Launch Control activations verified using Audi dealer diagnostics, genuine mileage confirmed electronically, original factory paintwork verified across every panel and the balance of the Audi Manufacturer Warranty remaining until September 2028, it offers the level of transparency and reassurance serious enthusiasts increasingly demand when buying a modern RS model.

Before joining its next owner, this RS3 will complete our signature 100-hour Pre-Sale Preparation Process. This includes a comprehensive five-part inspection, incorporating Audi dealer-level diagnostics, our 260-point mechanical inspection, 150-point visual inspection, road test and paint depth analysis, before receiving over 60 hours of professional in-house detailing. Our objective is simple: preserve exceptional examples, present them to the highest possible standard and ensure the next owner receives a vehicle that reflects the care, originality and attention to detail that define Automotive Addiction.

Please view the comprehensive walk-around video for more information on this standout example and be sure to contact us without delay if you wish to discuss this vehicle or secure it with a deposit.

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Protect your vehicle’s pristine paint finish with a choice of pre-collection protection treatments: liquid ceramic coating and durable paint protection film

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Keep thieves at bay and your new purchase safe and secure with professionally installed TASSA-approved immobilisation and thatcham-approved tracking systems