The Audi A3 is a compact car produced by German manufacturer Audi, sitting below the A4 in the brand's lineup and available across hatchback, sedan and convertible body styles. The current A3 (2021-2024) takes a 26 inch (650mm) blade on the driver side and a 19 inch (475mm) blade on the passenger side, though sizes vary across the earlier 8L, 8P and 8V generations. Front wiper connector types have changed across generations, from J-hook and side lock fittings on early models to slim push button and model specific adaptors on newer ones, and rear wiper fitment also differs by variant. Find your vehicle year in the table below.
Hatchback (8L)
| Year |
Driver Side |
Passenger Side |
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| 1996 |
21" (525mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 1997 |
21" (525mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 1998 |
21" (525mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 1999 |
21" (525mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2000 |
21" (525mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2001 |
21" (525mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2002 |
21" (525mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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Hatchback (8P)
| Year |
Driver Side |
Passenger Side |
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| 2003 |
24" (600mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2004 |
24" (600mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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Hatchback (8P Facelift)
| Year |
Driver Side |
Passenger Side |
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| 2005 |
24" (600mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2006 |
24" (600mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2007 |
24" (600mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2008 |
24" (600mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2009 |
24" (600mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2010 |
24" (600mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2011 |
24" (600mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2012 |
24" (600mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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Convertible / Cabriolet (8P)
| Year |
Driver Side |
Passenger Side |
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| 2008 |
24" (600mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2009 |
24" (600mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2010 |
24" (600mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2011 |
24" (600mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2012 |
24" (600mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2013 |
24" (600mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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Hatchback (8V)
| Year |
Driver Side |
Passenger Side |
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| 2013 |
26" (650mm) |
18" (450mm) |
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| 2014 |
26" (650mm) |
18" (450mm) |
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| 2015 |
26" (650mm) |
18" (450mm) |
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| 2016 |
26" (650mm) |
18" (450mm) |
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| 2017 |
26" (650mm) |
18" (450mm) |
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| 2018 |
26" (650mm) |
18" (450mm) |
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| 2019 |
26" (650mm) |
18" (450mm) |
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| 2020 |
26" (650mm) |
18" (450mm) |
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Sedan (8V)
| Year |
Driver Side |
Passenger Side |
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| 2013 |
26" (650mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2014 |
26" (650mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2015 |
26" (650mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2016 |
26" (650mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2017 |
26" (650mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2018 |
26" (650mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2019 |
26" (650mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2020 |
26" (650mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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Convertible / Cabriolet (8V)
| Year |
Driver Side |
Passenger Side |
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| 2014 |
26" (650mm) |
18" (450mm) |
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| 2015 |
26" (650mm) |
18" (450mm) |
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| 2016 |
26" (650mm) |
18" (450mm) |
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| 2017 |
26" (650mm) |
18" (450mm) |
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| 2018 |
26" (650mm) |
18" (450mm) |
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| 2019 |
26" (650mm) |
18" (450mm) |
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| 2020 |
26" (650mm) |
18" (450mm) |
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Sedan (8Y)
| Year |
Driver Side |
Passenger Side |
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| 2021 |
26" (650mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2022 |
26" (650mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2023 |
26" (650mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2024 |
26" (650mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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Hatchback (8Y)
| Year |
Driver Side |
Passenger Side |
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| 2021 |
26" (650mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2022 |
26" (650mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2023 |
26" (650mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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| 2024 |
26" (650mm) |
19" (475mm) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size wiper blades does an Audi A3 take?
Sizes vary by generation and body style. The current A3 (2021-2024) uses a 26 inch (650mm) driver side blade and a 19 inch (475mm) passenger side blade, while earlier models such as the 8L (1996-2004) use a smaller 21 inch (525mm) driver blade. Exact sizes for each generation and body style are listed in the table above.
Does the Audi A3 have a rear wiper?
Rear wiper fitment varies by generation and body style on the Audi A3. The 8L hatchback, 8V hatchback and 8Y hatchback are fitted with a rear wiper blade as standard, while the sedan and convertible variants across all generations do not have a rear wiper. Owners should check their specific body style and generation in the table above to confirm.
What wiper connector does the Audi A3 use?
The Audi A3 has used several different front wiper connector types across its generations. Early 8L models use a J-hook fitting, the 8P generation uses a side lock or pinch tab fitting depending on year, the 8V generation uses a slim push button adaptor, and the current 8Y generation uses a model specific adaptor. Owners should confirm the correct connector for their generation before ordering.
Why do some Audi A3 body styles have a rear wiper and others do not?
The hatchback body style on the Audi A3 has traditionally included a rear wiper because its steep rear window collects more road grime, while the sedan and convertible variants have a more sharply raked or folding rear screen that sheds water without one. This pattern holds across the 8L, 8V and 8Y generations. Buyers should confirm their exact body style when ordering rear wiper blades.
How often should I replace Audi A3 wiper blades?
Audi recommends replacing wiper blades every 6 to 12 months under normal driving conditions. Wiper blades on the Audi A3 should be replaced sooner if they start to streak, skip or squeak, since these are signs the rubber has worn or hardened. Regular replacement keeps visibility clear in wet weather.
Browse all Audi A3 wiper blades, return to the Audi wiper blades page, or visit our wiper blades size guide for all makes and models.
