Audi A2
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 12,170 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
12,170
Highest Pass Rate
2002 (72%)
Years Covered
6
About the Audi A2
The Audi A2 was MOT tested 12,170 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (2000 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2002 model has the highest pass rate at 72% from 2,923 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 70%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Audi A2 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Audi A2 by Year
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Questions about the Audi A2
Is the Audi A2 reliable?
Across its 6 model years in our data (2000 to 2005), the Audi A2 averages a 71% MOT pass rate, from 12,170 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2002 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 72%.
Which year Audi A2 has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2002 Audi A2 has the highest MOT pass rate at 72%, while the 2001 model has the lowest at 70%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Audi A2s more reliable?
The Audi A2 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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