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| At age 19 | Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI SE (1st gen, 8X, 5-door) 2012-2015 |
|---|---|
| Upfront price | £3,285 £2,323–£4,247 |
| Monthly running | £253/mo £178 insurance + £3 tax + £67 fuel + £5 MOT |
| Insurance | Group 9 £1,387–£2,881/yr — Estimated from insurance group, engine and value — treat as a guide. |
| MOT failure rate | 26% Top faults: Suspension, Tyres, Brakes |
| Euro NCAP | 5-star (2010) |
| Boot | 270L |
| Gearbox | manual |
| ULEZ | Compliant |
| Road tax | £35/yr |
| Servicing | ~£203/yr |
Market update (27 July 2026): two major insurer groups — including the cheapest black-box provider in most of our data — left the comparison panel we calibrate against, and cheapest quotes for young drivers rose roughly 50%. Our estimates now track this new, higher market. If those insurers return, real quotes could come in below the range shown — get a real quote before you budget.
Indicative estimates from public data, not quotes — running cost excludes servicing (shown separately, where a published band exists). Vouched does not give insurance advice.
Fuel at £1.51/L petrol or £1.65/L diesel, DESNZ Jul 2026; EVs at home charging (26.1p/kWh, Ofgem cap).
Figures checked July 2026
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