Audi A3 rear window replacement — instant quote across 14 active variants, fitted by approved fitters near you, booked in under two minutes.
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A3
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Replacement cost varies with generation and equipment — earlier A3s without antenna integration are typically the most affordable, while later models carrying integrated radio antennas, GPS receivers, or alarm-circuit wiring add complexity to sourcing and fitting. Green-tinted variants and encapsulated trim (where a rubber gasket is factory-bonded to the glass edges) also influence pricing.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £467 — £531 | 2 variants | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £467 — £531 | 2 variants | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £467 — £531 | 2 variants | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £467 — £531 | 2 variants | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £467 — £531 | 2 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £467 — £531 | 2 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £373 — £589 | 4 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £373 — £589 | 2 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £373 — £589 | 3 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £373 — £589 | 3 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £373 — £589 | 3 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £373 — £589 | 3 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £373 — £589 | 3 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £357 — £589 | 4 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £357 — £627 | 7 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £357 — £627 | 4 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £357 — £627 | 4 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £357 — £627 | 4 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £357 — £627 | 4 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £357 — £627 | 4 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £357 — £627 | 4 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £357 — £627 | 4 variants | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £357 — £627 | 5 variants | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £385 — £627 | 4 variants | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £385 — £424 | 2 variants | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £385 — £424 | 2 variants | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £385 — £424 | 2 variants | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £385 — £424 | 2 variants | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £385 — £424 | 2 variants | Price my 1998 |
| 1997 | £385 — £424 | 2 variants | Price my 1997 |
| 1996 | £385 — £385 | 1 variant | Price my 1996 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older A3s can still be booked.
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Booking a rear-window replacement with UKCG follows a simple journey from quote to fit.
Answer a short online quiz about your A3 (year, trim, features) to get an instant quote.
Review the quote and book your preferred date — mobile fitting at your address or a local workshop, your choice.
UKCG's parts team confirms your exact glass variant and sends a summary before the fitting day.
A specialist fitter arrives with your replacement glass; fitting typically takes 30–60 minutes depending on your car.
Your fitter will remove as much broken glass as they can reach during the job, but small shards can lodge in places like under seats or seatbelt mechanisms — we recommend a professional valet afterwards for thorough interior detailing.
You're covered by a two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality.
Your replacement rear window is matched to factory spec and UK-legal from the moment it's fitted.
Most A3 rear-window replacements can be done mobile at your address — a specialist fitter will come to you with the glass and complete the job there. However, if your A3 is fitted with certain integrated systems or if weather conditions make a mobile visit impractical, a workshop slot may be more suitable.
Your choice at booking — select mobile or workshop based on what works best for you. The fitting time and warranty remain the same either way.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
On the Audi A3: fitted on every one of the 12 rear window variants we list; model years 1996–2026.
Heated rear windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.
A heated rear windscreen contains fine heating wires embedded within the glass. When you activate the rear demister, an electrical current passes through these wires, warming the glass and melting ice or condensation. This feature is particularly useful in cold or damp weather, improving rear visibility quickly. The heating grid is integral to the glass and connected to your vehicle's electrical circuit via connectors at the base of the windscreen.
Look at the rear windscreen from inside the vehicle — you will see a fine grid of horizontal lines across the glass, typically bronze or copper in colour. On the dashboard or steering wheel stalk, there will be a dedicated rear-demist button, usually marked with a windscreen symbol and heating lines. If in doubt, ask your vehicle's service centre or consult your handbook.
Replacement rear windscreens with heated grids are widely available as original-equipment aftermarket or dealership parts. The new glass must include the factory heating grid and electrical connectors intact. The technician will reconnect the heating circuit to your vehicle's rear-demist switch. Heated rear windscreens are bonded glass, so adhesive cure time applies; drive-away time will be confirmed by the fitter on the day.
On the Audi A3: fitted on 10 of the 12 rear window variants we list (83%); model years 2003–2026.
An aerial laminated into the glass for radio or DAB reception. Your replacement carries the same antenna print and connector so reception is restored when fitted.
Standard on most A3 variants from the mid-2010s onwards; confirmed during your online quote based on your model year and trim.
On the Audi A3: fitted on 9 of the 12 rear window variants we list (75%); model years 1996–2020.
A subtle green tint in the glass — the tint is hard to spot without careful inspection, but it's part of your car's factory specification.
Found on certain higher-spec A3 variants; your quiz identifies whether your car has this tinting and your replacement will match it.
On the Audi A3: fitted on 8 of the 12 rear window variants we list (67%); model years 2003–2020.
A special coating that absorbs the sun's infrared rays, helping keep the interior cooler on hot days.
Available on comfort and higher trim levels on many current and recent A3 models; identified during your quote.
On the Audi A3: fitted on 6 of the 12 rear window variants we list (50%); model years 1996–2013.
A GPS antenna laminated into the glass, connecting your vehicle's sat-nav system to the satellite receiver. Your replacement carries the same antenna print so navigation reception continues.
Found on A3 models with integrated navigation systems, typically higher trims from around 2015 onwards; confirmed at your quote.
On the Audi A3: fitted on 4 of the 12 rear window variants we list (33%); model years 2003–2013.
A separate aerial laminated into the glass for rear-seat entertainment systems. Your replacement carries the matching antenna print so in-car TV reception (if fitted) is preserved.
Found on A3 models with optional rear-seat entertainment; identified during your online quote.
On the Audi A3: fitted on 3 of the 12 rear window variants we list (25%); model years 1996–2026.
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass itself, requiring a matching replacement to reconnect the original lighting circuit.
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass is a lighting element built directly into the glass panel during manufacturing. Rather than using a separate lamp cluster mounted to the vehicle body, the light circuit is routed through conductive elements — typically a silkscreen pattern, wire network, or bracket assembly — embedded in or bonded to the glass itself. When you brake, this integrated light illuminates to warn following traffic. It combines functionality with design integration, reducing the number of separate components on the rear of the vehicle.
Check your vehicle's rear window for a visible pattern of fine lines or wires running across the glass, usually near the top edge or spanning the upper portion. Look at your vehicle's manual or contact your dealer's service centre — they can confirm whether your rear window carries an integrated brake light. If you see a separate brake-light cluster mounted to the bodywork instead, your vehicle does not have this feature.
The replacement rear window must carry the identical integrated brake-light pattern so the original lighting circuit reconnects without modification. The conductive elements — whether silkscreen, wiring, or bracket fittings — must align precisely with the vehicle's electrical connections. Using a standard rear window without this pattern would disable the brake light. We source the correct OE-specification glass to ensure a seamless fit and restore full functionality.
On the Audi A3: fitted on 3 of the 12 rear window variants we list (25%); model years 2012–2026.
Dark grey tint on rear windows provides privacy and reduces interior heat and glare.
Dark grey tint, formally known as privacy glass, is a factory-applied tint created through a deep-dipping process during glass manufacture. The pigment is infused into the inner surface of the glass, darkening the rear windows (and sometimes rear doors) significantly more than the front. This reduces heat transmission, minimises glare, and obscures the interior from outside view. It's standard on the rear half of many modern vehicles.
Compare the rear side windows and rear window (backlight) to the front side windows — the rear glass will be noticeably darker. Check your vehicle documents or ask your dealership service centre if you're unsure whether your car left the factory with privacy glass.
Dark grey tinted glass must be sourced from the Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) or dealership to ensure colour and transmission match your vehicle's existing rear glass. The tint is integral to the glass itself, not a surface coating, so aftermarket non-tinted glass will look visibly mismatched. Replacement does not require any calibration and follows standard bonded-glass cure times for rear windows.
The Audi A3 has been in continuous production since 1996, evolving through five generations. Early models carried straightforward toughened rear glass, while later generations introduced antenna integration for radio and sat-nav reception, along with optional green-tinted variants on certain trims.
From the mid-2010s onwards, many A3 variants gained additional smart glass features — antenna systems became standard on higher specs, and some models incorporated GPS or alarm-circuit integration. Current-generation A3s (2020 onwards) across the range carry these integrated antennas as part of their infotainment wiring architecture.
Rear-window replacement accounts for these features; the glass you receive matches your car's original specification, including any antenna, tinting, or trim encapsulation.
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