The MQB-A lithium ion battery system fitted in your Audi A3, which uses batteries of the type SANYO 12 UF 261 591, has been successfully tested in accordance with the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, Sub-section 38.3. The Audi A3 may be transported by air or sea as a regular Class 9 hazardous substance without additional official approval (legal status: ICAO-TI and IMDG code 01.01.2012).