Audi A1 8X facelift 1.4 TFSI, 125 PS, 6-speed manual (2014–2018)

Research for this car

Generation guide Audi A1 8X (2010-2018): known problems and buying guide
A sound small car when serviced, but get proof of the airbag recall work and check the suspension and gearbox before you buy.
Engine guide VW 1.2 and 1.4 TSI (EA211) petrol engines: problems, costs and what to check
Oil use and water pump leaks are the reported faults. Buy with a belt and pump record and a clean oil check.

Issue	Affects	Typical km	Repair cost	Source
Airbag and seat belt pretensioner recall	2016 and 2017 builds (UK model year 2016; Germany built July to December 2016; Austria model year 2017)	Any; a manufacturing defect	Free of charge (recall)	Generation guide
Axle springs, dampers and struts	All, from about seven years old	Not stated; owner logs at 51,000 to 186,000 km	No confirmed price	Generation guide
Water pump and coolant leaks	1.2 and 1.4 TSI, built from 2012	Not stated	About 400 to 600 EUR (Germany, year not stated)	Engine guide

Airbag recall by VIN. Ask an Audi dealer to check the VIN for the airbag and seat belt pretensioner recall. The UK DVSA recall page also works. A car with no proof of the work may not deploy its airbag or belt pretensioner in a crash. No tools needed.
Airbag warning light. Switch the ignition on. The airbag light should go out after a few seconds. If it stays on, the airbag system has a fault. A scanner reads the fault code. Needs a scanner.
Suspension bounce and knocks. Push down each corner of the car and let go. It should settle after one bounce. On a test drive, listen for knocks over bumps and for noise when turning on the spot. These point to worn struts, mounts or stabilizer links. No tools needed.

Oil level (no scanner needed). Check the dipstick and ask for the oil-use history. Bad: the level falls between services, or blue smoke comes out under hard acceleration. Ask for proof of any ring or head work.
Coolant and water pump (no scanner needed). Check the coolant level when the engine is cold, and look under the car for wet stains near the pump. Bad: a low level or any leak. Ask for a dated invoice showing the pump was changed with the belt.
Invoices. Ask for dated invoices with the mileage for any belt, pump, oil or software work. No record means budget for the job.
Recall check. Enter the VIN in the official recall check for the car's country. Bad: an open campaign on the car.

Operational	€163
Workshop	€103
Fixed costs (tax, insurance)	€116
Total per month	€382
New-car depreciation (not included)	€54

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.

First registration	Listings	Median price	Median mileage
2018	27	€12,900	95,000 km
2017	37	€11,500	101,000 km
2016	22	€10,800	98,646 km
2015	27	€9,400	126,132 km
2014	1	–	–

Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.

Month	Listings	Median price	Middle half	Median mileage
Nov 2026	114	€10,990	€9,650 – €12,900	106,000 km
Oct 2026	114	€10,990	€9,650 – €12,900	106,000 km

Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.

All 6 ADAC versions

Version	Power	Doors	Production years	Running cost per month
A1 1.4 TFSI	125 PS	3	2014–2018	€375
A1 1.4 TFSI sport	125 PS	3	2014–2018	€379
A1 1.4 TFSI design	125 PS	3	2014–2018	€379
A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI	125 PS	5	2014–2018	€381
A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI sport	125 PS	5	2014–2018	€385
A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI design	125 PS	5	2014–2018	€385