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What is your Audi A1 worth in 2026? See the indication by year, known weak spots and tips for the best price.

What is a Audi A1 worth in 2026?

A 2025 Audi A1 with around 20,000 km fetches roughly €24,200 in a private sale, or about €20,550 as a trade-in. A 2020 car with 85,000 km is worth about €13,550 privately. These are indications for a car in good condition.

Indicationby model year, with average mileage and in good condition (prices as of October 2026)

Indication Audi A1 by model year, with average mileage and in good condition (prices as of October 2026)
YearTrade-inAuction / dealer bidPrivate sale
202520,000 km€20,550€22,400€24,200
202433,000 km€18,300€19,900€21,500
202346,000 km€16,200€17,600€19,050
202259,000 km€14,400€15,700€16,950
202172,000 km€12,850€13,950€15,100
202085,000 km€11,500€12,550€13,550
201998,000 km€10,300€11,200€12,100
2018111,000 km€9,200€10,000€10,800
2017124,000 km€8,200€8,950€9,650
2016137,000 km€7,300€7,950€8,600
2015150,000 km€6,550€7,100€7,700
2014163,000 km€5,650€6,150€6,750
2013176,000 km€4,650€5,150€5,750
2012189,000 km€3,850€4,350€4,950
2011202,000 km€3,100€3,600€4,200

Calculated with the Sell Your Car value model: estimated new price, yearly depreciation for this segment and fuel, and how well this model holds its value. Trim, options, damage and servicing make the difference.

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Who buys a used Audi A1?

The A1 is the smallest Audi: a premium city car for people who find a Polo too ordinary. The second generation (from 2018) is five-door only and has a fully digital dashboard. Buyers are young urbanites, first-time buyers with a bigger budget and older drivers after a small but upmarket car. The A1 shares technology with the Volkswagen Polo, so servicing is easy to arrange.

What sets the price: generation, engine, automatic and trim. A 30 TFSI with S tronic and S line fetches the most; the A1 citycarver (raised, with plastic arch trims) has its own buyers. Diesels are rare and less popular. Use the net proceeds tool to see whether trading in or selling privately nets you more.

Which A1 generations are there?

Which A1 generations are there?
GenerationWhat to know
A1 (8X)2010–2018As three-door and Sportback; the 1.0 TFSI arrived in 2015.
A1 Sportback (GB)2018–presentFive-door and petrol only, also as the raised citycarver.

Which A1 versions are popular?

These are the versions buyers search for most. Name the exact version in your ad.

  • Audi A1 Sportback 25 TFSI Pro Line
  • Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI S line
  • Audi A1 1.0 TFSI Sport
  • Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Ambition
  • Audi A1 citycarver 30 TFSI

What are the known weak spots of the A1?

  • S tronic (7-speed dry clutch): judder at low speed
  • 1.4 TFSI (8X): timing chain and oil use on early engines
  • Interior scratches on gloss panels

What does a buyer check on a used A1?

  • S tronic behaviour in slow traffic
  • Service history and timing gear
  • MMI and Virtual Cockpit working
  • Kerb damage to wheels

How do you sell your A1 for the best price?

  1. Stress the premium equipment; that is what sets the A1 apart from the Polo
  2. Have wheel damage repaired; it stands out on a small car
  3. For an 8X, state whether it is a three-door or Sportback

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FAQ about the Audi A1

Is the Audi A1 the same car as a Polo?

Partly, technically. The A1 sits on the same platform as the Polo of the same period and shares engines and gearboxes. Interior, finish and equipment are more upmarket.

Does an A1 hold its value well?

Fairly well. Small premium cars are popular with city dwellers. Well-equipped examples with S tronic lose less value than basic versions.

What is an A1 citycarver?

A raised A1 Sportback with more ground clearance, plastic wheel-arch trims and its own front. Mechanicals and space match the regular A1.

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