How much is road tax on a Audi A1?

A Audi A1 registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.

Do electric Audi A1s pay road tax?

Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.

What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?

Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.

How is road tax calculated for the Audi A1?

For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.

How much is road tax on an Audi A1?

The amount of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for an Audi A1 depends on its first-registration date, CO2 emissions, and fuel type. You should check the specific car's details, as cars registered before April 2017 are taxed differently from those registered afterwards.

How does used-car road tax work in the UK?

For cars registered from April 2017 onwards, VED involves a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge also applies to cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new. Older cars, registered before April 2017, are taxed based on their CO2 emissions bands.

How many Audi A1s are for sale?

We currently have 4 Audi A1s for sale, with models ranging from 2016 to 2018. This stock was last updated on 27 September 2026.

Audi A1 road tax 2026/27: VED cost

Standard rate (year 2+)

£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock

£200/yr

57% of Audi A1

Expensive-car supplement

+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Audi A1 road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂	Petrol / EV / RDE2 diesel	Non-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km	£10	£10
1–50 g/km	£115	£135
51–75 g/km	£135	£280
76–90 g/km	£280	£365
91–100 g/km	£365	£405
101–110 g/km	£405	£455
111–130 g/km	£455	£560
131–150 g/km	£560	£1,410
151–170 g/km	£1,410	£2,270
171–190 g/km	£2,270	£3,420
191–225 g/km	£3,420	£4,850
226–255 g/km	£4,850	£5,690
Over 255 g/km	£5,690	£5,690

After the first year

2026/27

£200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
+£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Audi A1 (Petrol, Diesel), across 273 recorded variants.

Performance

84–227 bhp
Power: 5.6s
0–60 mph (fastest): 155 mph
Top speed: 999–1,984 cc
Engine

Economy & running costs

39–76 mpg
Fuel economy: 97–168 g/km
CO₂: £190
Road tax (VED): 9–38 of 50
Insurance group

Dimensions & practicality

3,973 mm
Length: 1,906 mm
Width: 1,416 mm
Height: 2,469 mm
Wheelbase: 1,130 kg
Weight: 5
Seats: 5
Doors

Euro NCAP safety

5-star · tested 2019

80%
Safety assist

The Audi A1 Sportback was tested by Euro NCAP in 2019 and was awarded a 5 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:

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Trim	Fuel	Power	MPG	CO₂	Ins.
30 TFSI Black Edition 5drManual	Petrol	114 bhp	49.6 - 50.4 mpg	127	18
30 TFSI 110 S Line 5dr S Tronic [Tech Pack Pro]Automatic	Petrol	108 bhp	47.1 - 47.9 mpg	134	18
40 TFSI 207 S Line Competition 5dr S TronicAutomatic	Petrol	204 bhp	41.5 - 42.8 mpg	150	—
30 TFSI 110 Sport 5dManual	Petrol	108 bhp	50.4 - 52.3 mpg	123	18
30 TFSI 110 Black Edition 5dr S TronicAutomatic	Petrol	108 bhp	46.3 - 47.1 mpg	137	19
35 TFSI 150PS 5dManual	Petrol	147 bhp	47.1 mpg	135	24
30 TFSI 116PS 5dManual	Petrol	114 bhp	45.6 - 46.3 mpg	139	19
30 TFSI 116PS S Tronic auto 5dAutomatic	Petrol	114 bhp	43.5 - 44.1 mpg	146	19
S Line 25 TFSI 95PS 5dManual	Petrol	93 bhp	50.4 - 51.4 mpg	126	17
Sport 25 TFSI 95PS 5dManual	Petrol	93 bhp	50.4 - 52.3 mpg	124	16
S Line Competition 40 TFSI 200PS S Tronic auto 5dAutomatic	Petrol	197 bhp	39.8 - 40.4 mpg	158	31
S Line 35 TFSI 150PS 5dManual	Petrol	147 bhp	44.8 - 45.6 mpg	119	26

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Audi A1?: A Audi A1 registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Audi A1s pay road tax?: Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?: Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Audi A1?: For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How much is road tax on an Audi A1?: The amount of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for an Audi A1 depends on its first-registration date, CO2 emissions, and fuel type. You should check the specific car's details, as cars registered before April 2017 are taxed differently from those registered afterwards.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?: For cars registered from April 2017 onwards, VED involves a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge also applies to cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new. Older cars, registered before April 2017, are taxed based on their CO2 emissions bands.
How many Audi A1s are for sale?: We currently have 4 Audi A1s for sale, with models ranging from 2016 to 2018. This stock was last updated on 27 September 2026.

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