Audi A2
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 12,170 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
12,170
Best Year
2002 (72%)
Years Covered
6
How reliable is the Audi A2?
Audi A2 by Year
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About the Audi A2
The Audi A2 has been tested 12,170 times in 2024 MOT data across 6 model years (2000 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2002 model is the most reliable with a 72% pass rate from 2,923 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 70%. With just a 2 point spread, the A2 is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The AUDI A2 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2000) averages 118,462 miles, while the newest (2005) averages 133,336 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Audi brand average of 90%, the A2 is 19 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Audi models.
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