Should You Buy an AUDI A1? (Test Drive & Review MK1 2016 1.0TFSI)
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@@HighPeakAutos No probs mate. Can’t explain to you how long I took trying to find a car to buy last year, until I came across your channel.
I literally bought a 1.5 L Petrol Q3 last year based solely off the video review you done of it and how good you thought the engine was. You weren’t wrong, it’s a beauty to drive and I still think back to why I bought it to this day haha! Have a good Christmas pal and don’t stop putting out the great, detailed and humorous reviews 👍🏻
The camera work on many of your videos is getting very professional. Not a bad little car the A1 although I wonder if you are paying a premium for the badge. I agree that Audi interiors are really nice and must be one of its strongest selling points.
Competent is a great choice of word for Audi in general. I'm not a vag fan boy by any means but credit where it's due, they're solid, competent cars. The A1 though is a bit mobile hairdresser for me personally.
I used to have a 1.4tfsi A1 back in 2011 until 2016.. Only got rid of it cos I left the country. Was a great little car
Like other Audi's this one an overpriced show piece, not remotely worth the money, and this one is even a fugly one at that. You want a supermini that also drives better and with higher specs as standard for the money, get a Fiesta.
Even though I drive a TT Mk 1 with approximately 210 hp, I really really love the A1. My family owns one with the 1.2 TFSI, which has only 86 hp but it's so much fun to cruise around with it. It handles very well and looks really beautiful as a 2-door with s-line exterior.
Very nice
I drove for a week a new A1 with 1.0 tfsi, 115 hp with 7 DSG. I was really surprised how good the car behaves on a Highway.
My head tells me as a retired car sparks to run from German cars, my heart loves the A1.
Suspension issues on many - check out the MOT history. Costly repairs quite frequently 😢
Great video! As a mini fan I totally agree with you about the slightly goofy looks and firm ride. However, only the second gen mini has the horrible Peugeot engine. First gens all came with the BMW/Chrysler tritec engine which was very reliable when paired to a decent getrag gearbox because of is cast iron block and low state of tune. The newer minis use a tried and tested 1.5l litre engine in the one and cooper which aren't bad units and were even used in the BMW i8! Have a great Christmas Matt!
Yes, but if they have any power they feel like they have Flintstone's suspension and ride like a shopping trolley.
The Prince engine wasn't unreliable because of the Peugeot bits, either.
@@stephandolby Yeah both PSA/and BMW MINI had big parts in building these engines. VTi/Vanos, timing chain and timing Timing tensioner, Oil consumption, carbon build up (on the Turbo models)as well as high pressure fuel pump.. I do love the sound they make for a 4 cylinder they are zippy and fun to drive in the correct cars and get good gas mileage for the time they were made. But it's just not worth the hustle. EURO5 regulations made them better but they still were horrible.
You should do a review of the latter Mini with the BMW 1.5 three cylinder turbo engine. It's a completely different car and in my opinion the ride is better than the Audi A1.
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Addicted to cars now I have a car pitch in Reddish. You were my inspiration.
Ah well done. Good luck with everything
Just parted with a 1.4 Tfsi great car very quiet engine has a timing belt which in my opinion is better providing you change it at the correct intervals ( no rattling) bought a vw troc noticeable drop in quality!
The 1.4 is great car to buy if you enjoy touching your soft plastics whilst broken down on the hard shoulder, a shockingly poor unit for long term reliability.
In the case of the diesels it not a case of if the injectors give trouble - it's when. These A1s on the surface are nice cars - have good showroom appeal and image - but they are more troublesome than people would care to admit, buy one with caution and with a cast iron warranty. By the way - the Prince Engine fitted to the previous gen Mini isn't a Peugeot Unit - it's a joint development between the then PSA and BMW - the problems on of which are created by faulty BMW derived stretched timing chains, tensioners and vanos - the Peugeot derived part - namely the block and pistons is the most reliable thing about it. I wouldn't touch any European brand with a bargepole when it comes to a used small car of this Ilk anymore - their durability just doesn't cut the mustard.
Matt you should be on proper telly. You look and sound like you could be presenting a daytime show on ITV. This is a compliment by the way lol..... I'll take 5 percent when you've hit the big time mate🤪
Haha thank you
Things made and engineered in Germany age well. Even when you see a Mk1 Golf (especially The GTI) from The 70s/80s that looks timeless. I once owned a Mk4 Golf in Black and loved it.
Personally I’m not too bothered about cars with a gender tag as my last car was a Ford Ka zetec that never gave me any problems in 5 years of ownership.
Great new graphics and overlays . Worthwhile improvements on an already slick presentation.👍
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I had one of these, 1.4, it was nippy, but the build quality was dire. It spent weeks in the dealers getting rattles fixed etc. Not the premium product Audi had you believe!!
I have a 1.4tfsi 2011, still got it now and I've only had a power steering issue that fixed itself, a sticking turbo solenoids that just needed cleaning, and a leaking rear wash wiper. Had 2 coils go but I think that's common in most cars.
You are right!
@@stevenm8970 yeah my issue was you apparently but an Audi for the ‘premium’ quality. It was no better than a far cheaper Polo. I didn’t have any mechanical issues but the rattles were ridiculous!
@@Welovedaxies I do have a rattle too, under the dash at idle.
Had an S1 as a hire car on a number of occasions for business trips from Bristol to Lincoln. Enjoyable little thing to drive but I found it difficult to find a driving position that didn't leave me needing to almost roll out of the car after a long-ish drive, and I'm neither excessively tall (6ft 1in) nor 'big' (14st 10lbs).
The filming quality is really improved. nice b roll footage. good work
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Well Matt when I tried my A1 out, with a salesman beside me in case I went too far, I showed him a fault the engine had and therefore rejected it as unroadworthy. Bought an A3 instead with an auto box. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, see you in '23.
At 5:30 you heard Jagged Edge - Let's Get Married (Remarqable Remix). I love that song,
Hi, think you said that the petrol engines were chain driven. The 1lt petrol is a belt, same engine as in my 1lt Golf. The 1.4lt is also belt in both 125 and 150 bhp derivatives. The 1. 2lt earlier engine was indeed chain driven, and suffered from chain slap, if as you say, not maintained properly, I too think they make a great second hand buy. Love the video formats you are putting out, thanks 👍
The Audi A1 2.0tdi only costs £20 a year road tax and your right it goes very well especially after a remap.
that A1 graphic on the road was cool.
I always liked this car a lot.
Would like to see more small car videos❤
What are your thoughts on the Toyota IQ? I test drive one in 2012, but chose the A1 in the end as the low depreciation meant a much cheaper monthly payment than the IQ. I think the IQ is a clever little car though, with some big car tech and refinement that you wouldn't expect.
My mum just got one to replace her 2005 B200 after it was involved in a crash. She loves it, very efficient. Unfortunately the headliner is sagging
Matt. I take issue over the Mini engine its a shared design by BMW and Peugeot and the Germans insisted on a timing chain of their design so guess which part gives the most trouble? Peugeot also don't rate this engine and say if it had a belt it would have been bomb proof. Keep up the good work
Spot on. Continuing to pedal the urban myth, everything that goes south on the Prince engine is of BMW origin. The small Vag petrol engines fitted to these are also pretty dire reliability wise too with weak chain guides and tensioners.
0:11 Yeah the timing chain didn’t snap.
Another informative,interesting and entertaining video Matt (there getting more slick and stylish as well) happy Christmas mate 👍🏻
"Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year" to you Sir.🎄🎉🎊🎆
You didn't mention the melting rear light loom that plagues these cars so much that you can get repair kits from Amazon!
The first gen one looked good, but then they did what they do with styling and mess it up by trying to make it look like others in the brand. So it looks like any other supermini out there.
Abit feminine for my liking but I have driven the polo 1 litre turbo. Not fast obviously but had more low torque than I expected making it just enough power for a daily. I've also driven the non turbo which was horrendously slow and when I looked up torque figures I understood with about 70 ft lbs compared to 130 ft lbs despite small hp difference between the 2
Great review as always! One question I have, will you get into reviewing motorcycles when it gets hot outside? If you don’t have a bike license, would you consider getting it?
For motorcycle reviews try Fortnine the best reviews for Motorbikes and entertaining as well just like high peak.
Great review I bought, recently, 2 ford focus diesel cars ...mistake, as we only drive around town.
Thanks for showing us more content. Especially on Xmas day. Keep it up :) have a good Xmas, Matt👍😁
Thanks! Will do! Same to you
Great content & variety again Matt. 👌🏼
What you need is a car review that combines both a reference to kisstory on DAB, and the consumption of Werther's originals. Is there such a car that would cover both those bases?
VAG Mini, but better that a Mini as a long term investment.
Pick of the bunch 1.4 TFSi S-Line
Great review 👏 👌 👍🏻 🙌 thank you 🙏
Great review would consider one a petrol but which engine?Wishing you a very Merry Christmas 🎄 and a Happy New Year 🥳
It's boring boring boring. I would prefer a Picanto
Small displacement VAG engines do not enjoy the best reputation I hear… I really don’t know to who is this car meant? 😅 Nail salon owner? I’d rather get a Yaris Hybrid in the ”small city car” segment.
I’ve been told by a garage guy that some Mercedes Aclass180s some engines are from Peugeots is this right???
A white one used to park opposite the bottom of our driveway. One day my wife reversed into it, sure enough (despite us leaving the insurance details under a wiper blade) a little bloke knocked at the door. "You hit my car!". He yelled at me as I opened it "Oh, your not a woman after all then" I replied 🤣
The mini has an unreliable peugeot engine. Does that mean the 208 has an unreliable BMW engine. 🤔
Yes, nice little car, but shame about the coffin interior... 😢
Thanks Matt. Another stylish video. Another option to replace our runabout.
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Is the Audi s line a1 navy blue still classed as a feminine choose went to test drive today and really loved it just worried about the stereotype
Why worry about what others think and who cares about them.
I'm what I would describe as a ameteur detailer. The wify has twisted my arm to fix the car to one of her friends. In spring and in fall. It's an A1 1,4 TSI. I'm not impressed. The autobox is not nice at all and it's very plasticy inside. As you mention it's a bit girly. Like driving a Berlingo you feel a bit wimpy.
Am 6 feet 2 and couldn't drive one as my knees were interfering with my windpipe. Why spend money on this cramped mobile?
I demo'd a 1.4 tfsi before buying my F56 Mini Cooper S. The Audi felt rubbish in comparison. Mini handled better, had a better engine, better quality interior and without the TFSI oil use issues.
I'd have the S1 though!
Really? My old Mito was not a Kors handbag. Get what you mean, but imo she was the prettiest little thing. Still miss it. The A1 does look very nice and classy on the inside.
I’ll stick with my Volvo c30 💪
Just wait for the turbo actuator to die and then you'll realize the mistake. A1 is not even remotely well built or good quality. You are talking about perceived quality rather than actual quality. The 1.0 TSI is one of the most unreliable engines around. The A1 ride quality is terrible with the higher models.
Well said fully agree
@@bondjamesbond9041 family had a vw up with the same engine and it had two turbo failures before 30k miles lol. Insanely crap. They just replace it with another faulty turbo that will do the exact same thing each time it is ridiculous. Soon as you see that EPC light say goodbye to £1000 because apparently the dealer will screw you around as well xD
An ugly car. Just like the Allegro! Being based on VWs would worry me. We've had three in recent years and had nothing but trouble.
Mate, your channel really is something else when it comes to car reviews. Came for the cars, stayed for the insightful and great commentary without annoying long intros and ridiculous jokes.
Keep up the great content!
He's a top bloke believe me.
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06:45 what arseholes! When the door seals went on my Seat Leon a month out of warranty they fixed it for me, as a 'gesture of good will'.
- Cam chain should last the life of the car
TFSI: Hold my plastic tensioners
An old friend of mine had one of these in school. It was the 1.4 tfsi. It felt miles apart from my 2015 C1 that I was driving at the time. The engine was genuinely fast, I definitely see what you mean by them being fun to drive and chuckable. What a great little car! And great video too happy Christmas Matt!
i’ve got one now 11 plate 1.4 tfsi with just a stage 1 and a back box delete it’s an absolute blast. it’s my first car too and it’s brilliant, can’t recommend them enough
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As someone that's always had pick up trucks, range rovers and Discoverys etc, I've always hated driving small cars. However I used one for a couple of weeks recently, and it was absolutely brilliant! Couldn't fault it at all
I'd go along with you there (my own cars have been Freelanders and Discovery Sports over the past ten years), the S1s I've driven have been great fun.
Second you hear as a A to B product you can't really fault it. If you want to be picky I don't like the heating controls lol
WOW!!!….how lucky at 0:47 that you drove over that Audi A1 painted road sign!!!
0:44 0n my screen
I thinks it a fantastic edit idea which iam surprised other car channels don't adopt (rip off)
Yeah you’re right it’s 0:44 (my mistake). I agree it’s a great idea
My partner has a 1.6TDI S line version of this car and it was a complete nightmare. The ride was so harsh because of the low profile tires and then one day it just cut out on her whilst on the motorway... No lights on the dash or anything.. Started back up eventually but kept going into limp mode. No garage could work out what was wrong because there were no fault codes stored. The garages all said it could end up costing thousands so we ended up selling it cheap with the fault stated. Personally wouldn't go near an A1 ever again. There's much better cars out there for similar price.
TFSI.......Terribly Flucking Slow Innit ??
I purchased an S1 Competition (5 door) 2 years ago from Audi and the fun factor was amazing; such a quick wee car and phenomenally grippy. However, being used to Golf Mk7’s and Audi A3’s, it became quickly apparent that size was an issue (oo-er) - in every way ! Also, infotainment was very dated (& small), but Audi were willing to update the Sat-Nav for only £500 !!! I only had the car for 10 months and traded in for a fully loaded Golf mk7 GTI Performance, I instantly felt at home again. A1’s are nice wee cars, but regardless of spec, there are better alternatives out there.
Yeah I had an S1 as a loaner whilst mine was in. Hilarious wee car, and great fun! My small car days were over when the A1 went, and I currently drive a 23 Volvo V90 T6 Recharge Ultimate. Quicker than an S1 and as much fun, just no rattles and not a bone shaker!!
Sorry Matt but but I'd still rather drive a Punto; not a fan of German superminis, with their stripped down, 'premium'-looking plasticky interiors, I don't really get the "well-built" feeling, especially for the used price they demand.
Not the most reliable car, compared to a Fiesta, Mazda 2 and a Seat Ibiza will save you quite a bit of money.
I had a 1.4 tfsi 185 as a company car for a few years. Took a lot of proverbial from colleagues whilst I had it but I loved it-decent performance and fuel economy and living in M/cr city centre at the time was a doddle to park. Great little car.
The Audi A1 is essentially a posh Corsa. For the females (and some males) that want the brand name but not the quality
I love how you review the cars. No gimmicky or lies just straight facts to the point.
The Mini has got a lousy BMW engine that's also been put in Peugeots and Citroens. This engine was engineerd by BMW!!!
I have an A1 TDI and do a decent amount of miles a year (over 25k). It's a comfortable car, cheap to run. This alpha male car bollocks only applies to insecure men.
Yes exactly
I wouldn’t touch an A1 with a barge pole.
It probably wouldn't touch you with one, either 🤪
Do the indicators work ? 🤔 😆 🤣 😂 😹
I would say the biggest problem lem with the A1 is the existence of the A3
I mean if you walk around a big (talking available car size ) used car lot, and get the chance to sit / drive both, the argument for the A1 is vastly diluted.
A while ago we searched for a A1, my wife just fancied Audi's, then our common sense kicked in, and for the same price range, 12-15k, we found a fully loaded Mazda 3 Hatchback from the same year, wich feels more premium and more like a car. And it has a decent 2.0 liter engine.
Shame they downtuned the engine for the European market. I know you can get it unlocked/remapped but it makes it feel slightly underpowered given it’s a 2.0 engine.
What's the point of the Mazda 3 over the Corolla? The Corolla has suspension that is so superior.
did it have SKYACTIV engine ... Meant to be great
@@bird6691 Corolla is the next size up
Edit: Sorry I was thinking of the Mazda 2 as the video is of the Audi A1!
And, as an added bonus, by buying a Mazda instead of an Audi you found out you were both, not total cocks.
It's a good city car but it really is very generic and the car is boring to look at.
This is what i call a review!!!! straightforward, informative
As well built as a BMW ..... Matt you need a Toyota or a Honda!
Funny how your review of the Audi A1 kicks off an argument between two knobs about Mazda and a Toyota.
The production value on these videos is getting better every time! Loving the effort put into these!
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16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Mark 1.15
15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Hebrews 11:6
6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Jesus
I would rather buy ANY 40 year old car than an Audi. Electrical issues out the butt. Overly complex. Totally unsuitable.
what mpg would a 2.0d do in this car? REAL MPG
Regarding automatics, aren't they the legendary DSG made out of chocolate that every VAG car uses?
having to pay £350 for Audi to put the SAT NAV in is a fucking joke. it should be built in
Volvo C30 much better
The automatic gearbox is not a proper auto it's a DSG!
Had the 1.4 tfsi with the 7 speed DSG - was a good little car but the dual clutch gearbox gave me endless issues and eventually was the reason I replaced it. Had I had a manual I’d have kept it a lot longer.
All DSG's are a problem
I would go for a audi a3 at least , its a much better car.
I think the A1 is terrible value like others have already said in the comments. Buying the smallest/cheapest audi, you're giving up on the german quality but still paying premium price for it. Honestly, I'd say buy something different like Polo, Yaris, Seat etc, save your cash. These cars are dirt cheap to maintain.
So you need an example where the original owner had more money than sense like a vet, dentist or solicitor and chose every option.
Buying an Audi with a 1.0 means you care more about the badge than anything else, in my opinion.
I suppose its better than buying a Fiat 500, Vauxhall Adam, Renault Twingo or Ford KA. But yeah generally speaking you want to get a BMW, Mercedes Benz and Audi in their bigger engines for the performance and the driving and optioned properly to make it a proper cruiser rather than buying a base model and engine
@D Woolwichpoly it's probably slightly better. And it's not worth it. Ur paying audi prices on labour when it comes to repair but ur getting a dull car with an audi badge
Nice video. The VW Polo is obviously very similar, but does have an unfortunate boy-racer image. I loved my Polo GTI. I’ve never driven a Skoda Fabia but again mechanically is very similar.
That's a bit rich. Making a comment about the badge and judging people based on their decisions makes you an even worse badge snob.
What bellend would buy a 1.0 Ltr Vauxhall over an A1? And it’s your first car, judging from your name your uncles brothers cousins brought yours.
Love the car name graphics on the road in the last few vids 👍
great review as always! i’ve been driving my A1 1.4 tfsi DSG since 2014 and it’s still running pretty well, the only thing that annoys me is that there’s no cruise control in my spec. In January I plan to drive to Portugal from Russia on this car with my whippet
wow my 2004 mk 5 golf had cruise control
I bet it has all the wiring and hardware for cruise, a swap of buttons and a visit to somebody who can turn the feature on in the cars electronic system.
I have had 2 newer astras ,both of which I added cruise with just a £15 cruise control stalk and £10 cash to a vauxhall tec on his lunch break to enable it.
Ive been using a 1.6tdi for 11 years in Portugal and love it!
I have a mini with the 2.0 turbo and it’s very reliable. I think the 2015+ are all bmw engines
Also don’t they use S tronic (dsg) in that car?
Literally bought 1 last week S Line £5k 2013 plate 103k miles on it so far so good
My other half has the 1.0t, and it's not a bad runner at all. She's had it from new, no problems to speak of aside from a snapped spring once. No extras on hers though, so quite bare. Engine does its job nicely, pulls well low down. Runs out of puff quite early, but for driving on public roads its plenty capable. Makes a surprisingly nice noise from inside the cabin too - although it may have a sound synthesizer, I've never looked.
The part that surprises me, is with it being an 66 plate and the base model its still valued higher than my 2014 Focus ST2. Admittedly the Audi has under 30k miles on it but still. But thats the thing I find with any of the VW group cars. They hold their value, which is good if you own it. But I've always found buying one a poor value proposition, considering the alternatives available at the same price range when buying 2nd hand.
EDIT: Oh and with regards to the first owner being a cheapskate and not speccing satnav, with these it's a yearly fee to enable it. Which is ridiculous.
Quality review of a car related to its competitors. The camera work was great as well. Better than anting on mainstream TV. Looks a great car tbh!
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