The AUDI A1 (2014-19) 5DR SPORTBACK 1.4 TFSI SS 125 EU6 S LINE 6SPD is a premium five-door hatchback: compact for town, but more upmarket than many superminis. Sportback doors ease rear access, while S line styling adds a sporty edge. It sits between mainstream small cars and pricier prestige models. Its 1.4-litre petrol engine and six-speed manual suit commuters, couples and first-time drivers seeking lively, easy everyday driving. Five doors and boot space help with shopping or family duties, though rear space is tighter than in roomier rivals such as the Volkswagen Polo. mycarcheck.com records 2,890 checks across 1,152 different VINs, a substantial sample. The average recorded private-sale value is £11,000, with 44,000 miles and around 7,000 miles driven annually; cars have averaged about 1.6 previous keepers. These figures offer useful context, but each car’s history and condition still matter when comparing individual examples. Treat these averages as helpful context, not a promise.