Brakes · Audi A3 · Premium

Audi A3 rear brake pads cost

£115 – £265Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 1 – 1.5 hMain dealer £160 – £425Parts £65 – £140Difficulty Experienced DIYer

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€70 – €150€55 – €130€125 – €280€165 – €395
Belgium€70 – €155€55 – €120€125 – €275€155 – €380
SwitzerlandCHF 95 – CHF 205CHF 95 – CHF 215CHF 190 – CHF 415CHF 240 – CHF 565
Germany€70 – €150€70 – €170€140 – €320€185 – €465
Austria€70 – €155€75 – €180€145 – €335€195 – €465
Spain€70 – €145€40 – €95€110 – €240€130 – €320
Italy€70 – €145€35 – €85€105 – €235€125 – €305
Portugal€70 – €145€30 – €70€100 – €215€120 – €295
Netherlands€70 – €155€65 – €150€135 – €305€175 – €415
United Kingdom£65 – £140£55 – £130£115 – £265£160 – £425

What changes the price

On the Audi A3, access takes on average 10% more time than the average for its class (premium), where the range is £110 – £255.

With an electric parking brake, the calipers must be put into service mode with a diagnostic tool first, which adds 15 to 30 minutes.

Safety-critical part: this job is for professionals only. MecaScan does not provide a guide for it.

Audi A3: other repairs

Oil and filter change£100 – £210Full manufacturer service£240 – £565Front brake pads£110 – £255Front brake discs and pads£275 – £610Timing belt kit with water pump£440 – £1,095Timing chain kit£950 – £2,570Clutch kit£630 – £1,520Clutch and dual-mass flywheel£1,250 – £2,630Car battery£180 – £390Alternator£400 – £1,030Starter motor£295 – £845Front shock absorbers£330 – £765EGR valve£375 – £1,035Diesel particulate filter (DPF)£925 – £2,690Turbocharger£1,025 – £2,710Water pump£200 – £640Air conditioning regas£90 – £245Head gasket£765 – £2,060Diesel injector£340 – £940Catalytic converter£620 – £1,995Spark plugs£80 – £275

Frequently asked questions

How much does a rear brake pads audi a3 cost?

At an independent garage, expect £115 to £265, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £160 – £425.

What is book time?

It is the reference time set for a given job. Garages bill that time even if they work faster. If a quote shows far more hours than book time, ask why. Audi A3: 1 – 1.5 h.

Why is the dealer more expensive?

Dealer hourly rates run 40 to 60% higher on average, and genuine parts cost more than their original-equipment equivalents. Under EU rules, servicing outside the dealer network does not void the manufacturer warranty.

Data updated October 2026. Indicative estimate. MecaScan cannot see your vehicle: always have a diagnosis confirmed by a professional, and never work on brakes, steering or airbags without the skills.