AUDI A1 CITYCARVER 30 TFSI S-A (2019)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 112 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
99%
Total Tests (2024)
112
Avg Mileage
27,260 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£1,400
Is the 2019 AUDI A1 CITYCARVER 30 TFSI S-A reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 17 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the AUDI brand average of 90%.
At 5 years old, 99% of AUDI A1 CITYCARVER 30 TFSI S-As from 2019 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 112 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 27,260 miles.
How does the 2019 AUDI A1 CITYCARVER 30 TFSI S-A compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2019 AUDI A1 CITYCARVER 30 TFSI S-A has 27,260 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 37,000 miles for a 5-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.
How much does a 2019 AUDI A1 CITYCARVER 30 TFSI S-A cost to run?
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
AUDI A1 CITYCARVER 30 TFSI S-A by Year
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About the 2019 AUDI A1 CITYCARVER 30 TFSI S-A
The 2019 AUDI A1 CITYCARVER 30 TFSI S-A is a premium with a 999cc petrol engine. 112 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It ranks in the top 4% of all 2019 cars for reliability.
With an average of 27,260 miles at 5 years old, AUDI A1 CITYCARVER 30 TFSI S-A owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.
2019 AUDI A1 CITYCARVER 30 TFSI S-A Fuel Costs
The modest 999cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a premium. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2019 AUDI A1 CITYCARVER 30 TFSI S-A?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 99% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.
AUDI A1 CITYCARVER 30 TFSI S-A Reliability Trend
Older AUDI A1 CITYCARVER 30 TFSI S-As tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 7 percentage points across model years.
Buying a Used 2019 AUDI A1 CITYCARVER 30 TFSI S-A
At 5 years old, the AUDI A1 CITYCARVER 30 TFSI S-A offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost.
Alternatives to the 2019 AUDI A1 CITYCARVER 30 TFSI S-A
The AUDI A1 CITYCARVER 30 TFSI S-A is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol premiums from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
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- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2019) 92% pass rate (-7%) from 89,653 tests