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AUDI A1 Common
As of 2026 Q2, 278,737 AUDI A1s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 12,618 (4.7%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 278,737 on the road.
Rarer than 1% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the A1
The Audi A1 is a luxury supermini car launched by Audi at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Sales of the initial three-door A1 model started in Germany in August 2010, with the United Kingdom following in November 2010. The five-door model marketed as the Sportback was launched in November 2011, with sales starting in export markets during early 2012. The second generation was released in 2019; the three-door hatchback model was discontinued in 2018 along with the first generation.
AUDI A1 — questions & answers
How many AUDI A1 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 278,737 AUDI A1 were still registered in the UK — 274,860 licensed and on the road, plus 3,877 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the AUDI A1 rare?
The AUDI A1 is common, with 278,737 still on the road, making it rarer than 1% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the AUDI A1 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of AUDI A1 on UK roads rose by 12,618 (4.7%).
What fuel do most AUDI A1 use?
Most AUDI A1 run on petrol — about 82% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, hybrid.
When did the AUDI A1 peak?
The AUDI A1 peaked at 278,737 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.