1998
8L was introduced.
2000
8L (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 8L.
2003
8P was introduced and replaced 8L (1. Facelift).
2005
8P (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 8P.
2008
A3 8P (2. Facelift) was introduced.
2012
A3 8V was introduced and replaced 8P (1. Facelift).
2013
The production of Audi A3 was discontinued.
2016
A3 8V (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced A3 8V.
2020
A3 8Y was introduced and replaced A3 8V (1. Facelift).
2024
The production of Audi A3 was discontinued.