Audi A1 problems: all generations
We have documented 2 generations of the Audi A1: A1 I (2010–2018) and A1 II (2018–today). The one with the best score is the Audi A1 II (6.0/10). Choose the generation or the year to see its faults, the engines best avoided and what to check before buying.
Audi A1 I
2010–2018 · code 8X
Engines and gearboxes: 1.2 and 1.4 TSI, DSG7 DQ200 gearbox, 1.6 TDI, 1.4 TDI, 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSI
Most serious fault: Critical severity
4.5 out of 10MotorFiable Score
Audi A1 II
2018–today · code GB
Engines and gearboxes: DSG7 DQ200 gearbox, 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSI
Most serious fault: High severity
6.0 out of 10MotorFiable Score
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