Fair price
Audi A1
2016 Sport Tfsi
PetrolManual85,000 mi2016
Band C · £35/yr
£154/mo
£6,899
cash
CG Motorland·4.5 (202)· Leicester
Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr
Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)
Most common in stock
£200/yr
75% of Audi A1
Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr
If over £40k new · years 2–6
How Audi A1 road tax is worked out
| 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.
Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.
Audi A1 in stock now — from £6,899
Above market
Audi A1
2018 Sportback 30 Tfsi Sport
PetrolManual108,541 mi2018
£200/yr
£207/mo
£8,995
cash
Car-pod Ltd·4.9 (169)· North Baddesley
Fair price
Audi A1
2018 Sportback Tfsi Sport Nav
PetrolManual62,911 mi2018
£200/yr
£221/mo
£9,495
cash
Durnford Motors·4.5 (181)· Southampton
Above market
Audi A1
2017 Sportback Tfsi Sport Semi-auto
PetrolSemi Auto31,043 mi2017
ULEZ ✓£200/yr
Finance available on request
£12,399
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham
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:
Manual · Automatic 5 seats New from £14,115
| 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 road tax (VED) for an Audi A1 depends on its first-registration date, CO2 emissions, and fuel type. You'll need to check the specific details of the car you are interested in to confirm the exact amount.
- How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
- For cars registered from April 2017, VED is based on a first-year rate then a standard flat rate, with a surcharge for cars with a list price over a certain amount. Cars registered before April 2017 are typically taxed according to their CO2 emissions bands.
- How many Audi A1s are currently for sale?
- There are 4 Audi A1 models currently available, ranging from years 2013 to 2018.