How much is a 2018 Audi A1Petrol worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2018 Audi A1Petrol on the Irish used-car market is around €16,500, based on 11 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2018 Audi A1 depreciate per year?

A Audi A1 loses roughly 9.1% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2018 Audi A1 from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2018 Audi A1Petrol?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2018 Audi A1Petrol using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Engine:All engines 1.0L · 69 1.4L · 11

Market Intelligence

Audi A12018

Petrol · 1.4L

22 days avg on market · Low data confidence

High DemandLimited Data

No NI listings currently available

Check back soon as new listings are added regularly.

Updated 9h ago · NI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€16,500

private sale ~€15,800 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€11,200 – €13,600

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

89k km

typical 94k km

Days listed

22d

avg on market · demand 90/100

AI Market Summary

Excellent city car: nimble handling, tight turning circle, low running costs suit Irish urban and rural commutes well.
Median mileage of 59k km sits well below expected range — verify documentation carefully; suspiciously low figures warrant full service history check.
DSG gearbox judder common on this generation, especially low-speed manoeuvres in 1st–2nd gear; carbon build-up on petrol engines causes rough idle around 60k–80k km.
Before purchase, request full VW service records and have a DSG-trained mechanic road-test gearbox behaviour at low speeds and in traffic.
NI import €598 cheaper before VRT applies on top; factor full registration and levy costs before comparing to Republic listings.

AI-generated analysis · Carintel.ie · verify independently before purchasing

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Verified spec data

Power

123 bhp

125 PS

Torque

200 Nm

148 lb·ft

0–62 mph

8.9s

127 mph top

Engine

1.4L

1400 cc

Boot space

270L

920L folded

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

56.5 mpg

5.05 L/100km

Urban

45.6 mpg

Extra urban

65.7 mpg

CO₂

117 g/km

EURO 6

NOx

35 mg/km

Import levy: €175

Fuel tank

45L

Dimensions

Length

3.97m

3973 mm

Width

1.75m

Height

1.42m

Wheelbase

2.47m

Safety & ownership

Insurance

Group 21E

Road tax (UK)

£195

per year

Warranty

3 years

60,000 miles

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Audi A1 2018

Reliability

4/5

The 2018 Audi A1 petrol is a solid, well-engineered city car with strong build quality and responsive handling. It benefits from proven petrol engines and a conventional manual or DSG gearbox, making it relatively low-risk mechanically. Running costs are reasonable for the segment, though Audi parts and servicing can be pricier than mainstream rivals.

Known issues

DSG gearbox judder and hesitation on low-speed manoeuvres, particularly in 1st-2nd gear transitions
Carbon build-up on direct-injection petrol engines leading to rough idle and hesitation around 60k-80k miles
Water ingress in tailgate panel causing electrical gremlins in boot area
Mechatronic unit failures on DSG transmissions (costly repair, affects 2015-2019 vehicles)
Worn engine cover clips causing rattling and access issues
Infotainment system freezing or reboot loops, especially with navigation updates

Good for

Tight, responsive handling and fun driving dynamics for a small car
Efficient 3-cylinder petrol engines (1.0 TSI/1.2 TSI) with decent power-to-weight ratio
Premium interior quality and materials above competitor segment
Low running costs and insurance group relative to mainstream rivals

Years to avoid: 2015, 2016, 2017

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums

Safety Recalls3 found

Engine2018

Engine knock sensor wiring may corrode, causing engine management light and potential limp-mode operation

Remedy: Inspection and replacement of knock sensor harness if required

18V384000

Fuel System2017

Fuel pump impeller may fail prematurely in certain production batches, risking fuel starvation

Remedy: Replacement of fuel pump module

17V093000

Seat Belt2016

Seat belt latch mechanism may not engage correctly in some seats, reducing restraint effectiveness

Remedy: Replacement of seat belt assembly

16V467000

AI-generated · verify at gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall

Potential value opportunities

NI · by value score

No listings yet.

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