2018 Audi

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A SPECIALIST-DEVELOPED DAZA RS3 SALOON WITH 618PS

Finished in Nardo Grey, this 2018 Audi RS3 Saloon combines dyno-proven 618PS and 670Nm performance with £28,500 of professionally installed modifications and XPEL Paint Protection Film.

With just 24,600 miles, its TTE700 EVO hybrid turbocharger, DDG Developments engine calibration and Unitronic transmission software are complemented by supporting intake, cooling, fuelling and chassis upgrades. Carbon-fibre exterior and interior enhancements complete a specification representing an £83,000 combined original vehicle and upgrade value.

Automotive Addiction first purchased this RS3 in 2021 directly from the owner who developed it from standard, a professional Audi RS specialist supplying aftermarket performance parts for the RS range. His expertise informed the build and component selection, with a subsequent keeper commissioning DDG Developments’ Stage 3 calibration and Suspension Secrets’ bespoke chassis setup.

We supplied the vehicle in January 2022 and again in February 2025, purchasing it back each time and remaining involved in its servicing and maintenance across successive enthusiast owners. This longstanding relationship provides first-hand familiarity with the car behind the specification.

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KEY INFORMATION

• 2018 (68) Audi RS3 8V Saloon

• Nardo Grey Paintwork

• Black Fine Nappa Leather with Rock Grey Stitching

• 24,600 Miles

• 3 Previous Keepers

• DAZA Non-OPF Five-Cylinder Engine

• DDG Developments Stage 3: 618PS & 670Nm

• £28,500 of Modifications & Paint Protection Film

• £54,500 Original Audi Factory Build Price

• £83,000 Combined Original Vehicle & Upgrade Value

• Known to Automotive Addiction Since 2021

• Supplied by Automotive Addiction Twice Since 2022

• Comprehensive Audi Specialist Service History

• Genuine Mileage & Original Factory Paintwork Verified

• 14 Recorded Launch Control Activations

• Automotive Addiction In-House Modified Vehicle Warranty

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ENGINE, PERFORMANCE & DRIVETRAIN UPGRADES — £12,150

• DDG Developments Stage 3 ECU Calibration

• Dyno-Proven 618PS & 670Nm — Additional 218PS over Standard

• Unitronic Stage 3 DQ500 Transmission Calibration

• The Turbo Engineers TTE700 EVO Hybrid Turbocharger

• APR 4-Inch Carbon-Fibre Intake System

• Forge Motorsport Turbo Inlet Elbow with TTE700-Specific Adapter

• AWE 4-Inch Intake Adapter

• Forge Motorsport Intercooler

• Rogue Performance High-Flow Performance Downpipe

• Sharp Motorsport Bosch 980cc MPI Injectors with Wiring Adapters

• NGK Racing Spark Plugs

• 4-Bar MAP Sensor

• 034Motorsport DQ500 S-Tronic Breather Catch Can

• APR & 034Motorsport Upper & Lower Dogbone Mount Inserts

The engine calibration is tailored to the supporting hardware, with the enlarged turbocharger, intake, intercooler and injectors supporting increased output. Unitronic gearbox software revises shift response, clutch clamping pressure and torque management, whilst the mount inserts help control engine and gearbox movement under load.

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WHEELS, TYRES, SUSPENSION & HANDLING — £4,950

• 19-Inch x 8.5J OZ Racing Ultraleggera HLT Wheels in Matt Black

• Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Tyres

• KW HAS Height-Adjustable Spring Kit

• Factory Audi Magnetic Ride Dampers & Electronic Settings Retained

• H&R 25mm Rear Anti-Roll Bar

• Suspension Secrets Bespoke Fast-Road Geometry

• Four-Wheel Alignment & Corner Weighting

KW height adjustment allows the ride height to be tailored whilst retaining Audi’s adaptive damping functionality. The rear anti-roll bar and professional geometry setup complement the wheels and tyres, bringing the chassis components together through a considered fast-road setup.

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CARBON-FIBRE EXTERIOR & ENGINE BAY STYLING — £5,250

• Automotive Passion Carbon-Fibre Front Splitter

• Automotive Passion Carbon-Fibre Side Skirts

• Automotive Passion Carbon-Fibre Rear Diffuser

• Automotive Passion Carbon-Fibre Rear Spoiler

• Automotive Passion Carbon-Fibre Mirror Caps

• Automotive Passion Carbon-Fibre Front & Rear Arch Guards

• Genuine Audi Carbon-Fibre Engine Cover

• Genuine Audi Carbon-Fibre Inlet Manifold Inlay

• Automotive Passion Honeycomb Rear Reflector Deletes

• Red Front Grille Quattro Lettering

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INTERIOR ENHANCEMENTS — £2,850

• Carbon-Fibre & Alcantara RS Steering Wheel

• Rock Grey Contrast Stitching

• Nardo Grey 12 O’Clock Centre Marker

• Lamborghini Urus-Style Gloss Black Gearshift Paddles

• Carbon-Fibre Dashboard & Doorcard Trim Covers

• Automotive Passion Carbon-Fibre Centre Console

• Genuine Audi Gloss Black Dashboard Air Vents

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EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• RS Super Sport Heated Seats with Electric Lumbar Support

• Diamond-Quilted Black Fine Nappa Leather with Rock Grey Stitching

• Extended Leather Interior

• Audi Magnetic Adaptive Suspension

• RS Sports Exhaust with Gloss Black Oval Tailpipes

• Individual Tyre Pressure & Temperature Monitoring

• Comfort & Sound Package

• Bang & Olufsen 705-Watt Surround Sound

• Advanced Key — Keyless Entry & Push-Button Start

• Rear-View Camera

• Audi Virtual Cockpit

• MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch

• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

• Audi Phone Box with Wireless Charging

• LED Headlights & Dynamic Rear Indicators

• Front & Rear Parking Sensors

• Cruise Control

• Privacy Glass

• Red RS Brake Calipers

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XPEL SELF-HEALING PAINT PROTECTION FILM — £3,300

Professionally installed from new, this extensive impact-area package protects the original Nardo Grey finish whilst retaining its factory gloss appearance.

• Extended Front: Bonnet, Front Bumper, Front Wings, Headlights, Carbon-Fibre Splitter, Gloss Black Lower Spoiler Blade, Grille Surround, A-Pillars & Front Half of Roof

• Sides: Full Side Skirts, Lower Door Sections, Door Handles & Gloss Black Door Pillars

• Rear: Full Bootlid, Rear Bumper Loading Strip & Impact Areas behind the Wheels

• Interior: Audi Virtual Cockpit Display

The protected areas remain completely free from stone chips.

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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE HISTORY

• 09/2018 — 0 Miles — Audi Hamilton: Pre-Delivery Inspection

• 11/2020 — 14,000 Miles — MRC Tuning Scotland / D.H Automotive: Engine & Pollen Filter Service with Vehicle Inspection

• 07/2021 — 15,458 Miles — Automotive Addiction: NGK Racing Spark Plugs & Four-Wheel Alignment

• 07/2021 — 15,542 Miles — VRS Performance: Engine, Haldex & Brake Fluid Service with Vehicle Inspection

• 01/2022 — 15,701 Miles — Supplied by Automotive Addiction

• 09/2022 — Mileage Not Recorded — Suspension Secrets: Fast-Road Geometry, Corner Weighting & Four-Wheel Alignment

• 09/2023 — 21,840 Miles — DDG Developments: Stage 3 Calibration & Dyno Run — 618PS & 670Nm

• 02/2024 — 21,988 Miles — Automotive Addiction: Major Engine, S-Tronic, Transfer Box & Haldex Service with NGK Racing Spark Plugs, Vehicle Inspection & Four-Wheel Alignment

• 02/2025 — 22,220 Miles — Automotive Addiction: Engine, Brake Fluid, Pollen Filter & Air Filter Service with Vehicle Inspection

• 02/2025 — 22,220 Miles — Supplied by Automotive Addiction

• 04/2026 — 24,260 Miles — CAT Automotive: Engine & Transfer Box Service with Vehicle Inspection

Six recorded specialist service and maintenance visits, alongside documented tuning, chassis setup and Automotive Addiction supply history. Next service due April 2027 or 34,000 miles, whichever occurs first, as recorded in the vehicle’s digital service schedule.

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CONDITION & VERIFICATION

• Genuine Mileage Verified using Audi-Grade Dealer Diagnostics

• Original Factory Paintwork Verified through Paint-Depth Checks

• 14 Recorded Launch Control Activations Since New

• Modifications Inspected for Installation, Condition & Current Presence

• Extensive XPEL Protection Installed from New

• Longstanding Automotive Addiction Servicing & Ownership Familiarity

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PREPARATION

Presented at our Signature Detail Prepared stage, this RS3 has completed Automotive Addiction’s comprehensive 100-hour Pre-Sale Preparation Process.

Our five-part assessment includes Audi-grade diagnostics, a 260-point mechanical inspection and road test, a 150-point visual inspection, paint-depth analysis and a service-history review.

Sixty hours of meticulous in-house detailing have been completed, including multi-stage decontamination, wheels-off cleaning, wheel-arch and suspension refinement, engine-bay detailing and comprehensive interior treatment. The Nardo Grey paintwork, carbon-fibre components and XPEL-protected surfaces receive attention appropriate to their finish, whilst the Fine Nappa Leather, Alcantara and intricate cabin areas are individually cleaned and refined.

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BESPOKE IN-HOUSE SERVICES

Protect, Modify and Retrofit services are available before collection, including Paint Protection Film, ceramic coatings, security upgrades, genuine OEM retrofits and performance or cosmetic enhancements.

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OUR WEBSITE & ENQUIRIES

Please visit the Automotive Addiction website for the full vehicle description, detailed specification, modification breakdown, supporting history, high-resolution image gallery and preparation content.

Contact our team to arrange a personal showroom appointment, discuss this RS3 and its modifications, obtain a tailored finance quotation, explore a part exchange or secure the vehicle with a deposit.

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ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE ADDICTION

Since 2015, Automotive Addiction has specialised in sourcing, inspecting, preparing and supplying specialist performance and luxury vehicles. Our experience includes over 700 Audi RS models supplied, with careful selection, detailed verification and comprehensive preparation central to every vehicle we offer.

Alongside vehicle sales, our in-house detailing, paint protection, retrofit and modification services allow customers to protect and personalise their next car before collection.

Specialist performance cars sourced with care, inspected with precision and prepared without compromise.

The Difference is in our Detail.