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Used Car Index Estimated Read Time 4.5 mins

Used car market trends Q1 2025

by James Hosking

Read on to find out how the used car market shifted in Q1 2025 and which models were most in demand.

The most popular second-hand EVs and hybrids are becoming more and more affordable for the average motorist.

The supply of used electric and hybrid vehicles continues to outpace demand, which is why we’ve seeing such significant price falls. Buyers are saving over £2,000 compared with this time last year and prices could continue to come down this year. We may soon reach a point where the most popular second-hand EVs and hybrids are cheaper than their petrol and diesel counterparts.

The divergence in prices is good news for drivers supporting the transition to greener vehicles and should help generate increased demand among consumers.

If you are in the market for a used EV or hybrid, shop around to find the best deals and ensure you’re getting value for money. As with any vehicle, it’s always best to test drive the car and have it inspected by an independent and trusted professional before buying it to identify any hidden issues or faults.

James Hosking
James Hosking

AA Cars Managing Director

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Top vehicles by price

Prices for the most sought-after petrol and diesel cars have remained more stable over the past year, falling by just 3% to £15,428 in the first quarter of 2025.

Compared with the previous quarter – October, November and December – average prices have seen a slight decrease of 2%, down from £15,708.

The Nissan Qashqai – the most popular used car at the start of 2025 – has fallen 3% in value over the past year, while the Volvo XC40 (-19%), Ford Transit (-18%) and Fiat 500 (-13%) have seen the biggest drops.

  1. 1

    Nissan Qashqai

    £15,631Q1 2025

    Previous pricing

    £15,180Q1 2024
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    3%
    increase

    £15,717Q4 2024
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    1%
    decrease

  2. 2

    Vauxhall Corsa

    £9,870Q1 2025

    Previous pricing

    £9,959Q1 2024
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    1%
    decrease

    £9,756Q4 2024
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    1%
    increase

  3. 3

    Ford Fiesta

    £8,649Q1 2025

    Previous pricing

    £9,547Q1 2024
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    10%
    decrease

    £8,995Q4 2024
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    4%
    decrease

  4. 4

    Ford Focus

    £10,952Q1 2025

    Previous pricing

    £11,484Q1 2024
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    5%
    decrease

    £11,018Q4 2024
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    1%
    decrease

  5. 5

    Mercedes A Class

    £17,073Q1 2025

    Previous pricing

    £18,322Q1 2024
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    7%
    decrease

    £17,516Q4 2024
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    3%
    decrease

  6. 6

    Nissan Juke

    £13,507Q1 2025

    Previous pricing

    £13,175Q1 2024
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    2%
    increase

    £13,518Q4 2024
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    0%
    increase

  7. 7

    Audi A3

    £18,895Q1 2025

    Previous pricing

    £20,169Q1 2024
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    7%
    decrease

    £19,428Q4 2024
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    3%
    decrease

  8. 8

    Volvo XC40

    £26,491Q1 2025

    Previous pricing

    £31,452Q1 2024
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    19%
    decrease

    £28,760Q4 2024
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    8%
    decrease

  9. 9

    Kia Sportage

    £19,084Q1 2025

    Previous pricing

    £18,002Q1 2024
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    6%
    increase

    £18,959Q4 2024
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    1%
    increase

  10. 10

    Volkswagen Polo

    £12,334Q1 2025

    Previous pricing

    £12,230Q1 2024
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    1%
    increase

    £12,299Q4 2024
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    0%
    increase

  1. 11

    Ford Transit

    £17,141Q1 2025

    Previous pricing

    £20,192Q1 2024
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    18%
    decrease

    £17,094Q4 2024
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    0%
    increase

  2. 12

    Ford Kuga

    £16,817Q1 2025

    Previous pricing

    £16,479Q1 2024
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    2%
    increase

    £16,951Q4 2024
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    1%
    decrease

  3. 13

    Volkswagen Golf

    £16,507Q1 2025

    Previous pricing

    £16,679Q1 2024
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    1%
    decrease

    £16,489Q4 2024
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    0%
    increase

  4. 14

    Volkswagen Tiguan

    £21,961Q1 2025

    Previous pricing

    £20,910Q1 2024
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    5%
    increase

    £21,571Q4 2024
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    2%
    increase

  5. 15

    Vauxhall Mokka

    £12,767Q1 2025

    Previous pricing

    £12,543Q1 2024
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    2%
    increase

    £12,685Q4 2024
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    1%
    increase

  6. 16

    MINI Hatch

    £13,845Q1 2025

    Previous pricing

    £13,721Q1 2024
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    1%
    increase

    £13,690Q4 2024
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    1%
    increase

  7. 17

    Audi A1

    £15,613Q1 2025

    Previous pricing

    £15,836Q1 2024
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    1%
    decrease

    £16,138Q4 2024
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    3%
    decrease

  8. 18

    Toyota Yaris

    £14,456Q1 2025

    Previous pricing

    £14,583Q1 2024
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    1%
    decrease

    £14,715Q4 2024
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    2%
    decrease

  9. 19

    Hyundai Tucson

    £19,395Q1 2025

    Previous pricing

    £18,785Q1 2024
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    3%
    increase

    £20,131Q4 2024
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    4%
    decrease

  10. 20

    Fiat 500

    £7,569Q1 2025

    Previous pricing

    £8,528Q1 2024
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    13%
    decrease

    £8,738Q4 2024
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    13%
    decrease

Average age of vehicles advertised on AA Cars

Q1 2024

5.6 years old

Q4 2024

5.9 years old

Q1 2025

5.7 years old

Top 10 searches per vehicle make and model

Of our top 10 searched for vehicles:

  • Nissan Qashqai beats Vauxhall Corsa to the top with 14%, becoming the topmost searched for vehicle
  • Mercedes A Class, Nissan Juke, Audi A3 tie at 5th place with 9%
  • Volkswagen Golf drops out of the top 10 searches for Q1 2025

EV and hybrid price and search data

Prices of the UK’s most popular used electric and hybrid vehicles fell by a tenth (-10%) in the first quarter of 2025 compared with the same period last year, according to the latest AA Used Car Index. The average cost of the top 20 most searched for EVs and hybrids on AA Cars dropped from £20,956 to £18,973 over the past year, with prices falling 6% since the final quarter of 2024. The Toyota Yaris – the most sought-after EV or hybrid – dropped in price by 14% over the last 12 months, while the Toyota Prius has seen the biggest price fall (-42%). This was followed by the Nissan Leaf (-25%), Renault Zoe (-25%) and Tesla Model 3 (-22%). Only two of the top 20 most popular used EVs and hybrids rose in value over the past year – the Volkswagen Golf (7%) and Kia Sportage (2%).

Q1 2024

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