Audi A3 Car Key – Remote, Smart Key & Fast Replacement | KeyFirst

Audi A3 Car Keys

🔑 Audi A3 Keys – Smart Key, Remote & Secure Replacement

Lost your Audi A3 key or need a secure spare? KeyFirst offers a wide selection of brand-new compatible keys for all Audi A3 generations, including:

• Smart Keys with keyless entry/start (MQB AES)

• 2 or 3-button remote controls

• Replacement shells

• HU66 blades ready to cut

• Virgin keys ready for OBD programming with pro tools

All our products are individually tested, 100% compatible with VAG ECUs, and delivered in 24 to 48 hours.

🚗 Audi A3 – Technical Key Info by Generation

The Audi A3 is a premium compact sedan introduced in 1996, with multiple generations using various key technologies:

💡 All Audi A3 models use the HU66 mechanical blade, but the chip evolves: from classic ID48 to MQB AES for keyless models.

🧰 Available Products for Audi A3

• 📡 Smart Keys with MQB AES chip (A3 8V / 8Y)

• 🔑 2 or 3-button remotes with ID48 (A3 8L / 8P)

• 🔄 Replacement shells (2 or 3 buttons)

• 🗝️ HU66 blades to cut

• ⚙️ Virgin electronic keys ready for OBD programming

📝 Each product page specifies:

• Chip type (ID48, MQB AES, CAN, etc.)

• Blade format (HU66)

• Exact compatibility by Audi A3 generation and year

🛠️ Compatible Programming Tools

Our Audi A3 keys are compatible with the following professional tools:

• Autel IM508 / IM608

• Xhorse VVDI2 / VVDI Key Tool Plus

• ODIS (official software with GeKo access)

• Lonsdor K518ISE

• OBDSTAR X300 DP Plus

• SmartPro, Zed-FULL, Abrites AVDI

📌 For A3 8V and 8Y, a secured GeKo login is mandatory to program Smart Keys with MQB AES. Cloning is not possible on these models.

📦 KeyFirst Commitments

• 🚚 24/48h fast delivery

• 🧪 One-by-one quality inspection

• ☎️ Free technical support

• 💼 Pro pricing for garages & locksmiths

• 🔁 Easy return if reference mismatch occurs

❓ FAQ – Audi A3 Car Keys

🔐 What key type does my Audi A3 use?

It depends on the generation:
• A3 8L = ID48, 2-button remote
• A3 8P = ID48 Crypto, 3-button remote
• A3 8V & 8Y = Smart Key with MQB AES (Keyless)

🔧 Can I program the key myself?

❌ Not without a professional tool.
✅ Keys are ready for programming via Autel, Xhorse, Lonsdor, etc.

🗝️ Which blade is used?

All Audi A3 generations use the HU66 blade.

🔁 Can I reuse a used key?

No. Audi keys are locked after initial programming. A brand-new virgin key is required.

🧳 Can I replace just the key shell?

✅ Yes, if the internal electronics are functional.

🧩 Pro Tips Before Ordering

✔️ Identify your Audi A3 generation (8L, 8P, 8V or 8Y)
✔️ Check for keyless functionality (Keyless Entry & Start)
✔️ Note your OEM part number if possible
📞 Contact our technical team for any doubts