Used Audi A1 2018-present reliability
Category: Small car
Decently practical and brimming with tech, the Audi A1 is a fine used buy - albeit a pricey one
What should I look for in a used Audi A1 hatchback?
The vast majority of examples will still be within the official approved used dealer network and should, therefore, still look like new. However, you can get some rather large alloy wheels on an Audi A1 that could be kerbed quite easily, so check the condition of the alloys and tyres because repairing them can be expensive.
Check for any parking damage to the bumpers because not all models have parking sensors to help you out.
The interior does use some scratchy plastics on the doors, so watch out for any damage to the handle, particularly from people who wear rings.
What are the most common problems with a used Audi A1 hatchback?
This present A1 hasn't thrown up any major issues yet, but some have found the S tronic automatic gearbox to be a tad jerky when pulling away from a junction or merging onto a roundabout. In our experience, this is common to the vast majority of Audi models that use this gearbox.
At the time of writing, there have been no recalls issued for this generation of A1. It's worth checking with your local dealer that this situation hasn't changed, though.
The latest A1 finished in 14th place out of 19 cars in the small car class in our most recent reliability survey. Audi as a brand finished in 18th place out of 30 manufacturers.
