Audi A2 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Audi A2 is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 104 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 232 of 442, and 43.4% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is rbt (sp) (5.0% of tests).
Ranked 232 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 2,912 Audi A2s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 43.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Audi A2 is 4% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
43.4%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
6,700
Typical age at test: 19 years
Audi A2 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Audi A2 MOT faults
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.0% of tests
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.3% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.2% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.0% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0% of tests
- Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.2% of tests
What the Audi A2 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 18.0% | ▼ 21% less often |
| Suspension | 17.5% | About average |
| Brakes | 16.9% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 7.8% | About average |
| Tyres | 6.8% | About average |
| Steering | 6.3% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Body and structure | 6.3% | ▼ 37% less often |
| Visibility | 5.4% | ▼ 30% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.9% | ▼ 44% less often |
| Wheels | 0.6% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
What MPG does the Audi A2 do?
Official economy for the Audi A2 ranges from 46.3 to 64.2mpg across the 16 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2006). A typical petrol version manages 47.1mpg and a typical diesel 64.2mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Audi A2?
Any Audi A2 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Audi A2 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £225 a year.
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Official figures for 16 versions sold in the UK between 2004 and 2006.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
46.3–64.2 mpg
CO2
119–146 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2 Standard 1.4 TDI (75 PS)M5 · listed 2006 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| A2 Standard 1.4 TDI (90 PS)M5 · listed 2006 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| A2 SE 1.4 TDI (75 PS)M5 · listed 2006 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| A2 SE 1.4 TDI (90 PS)M5 · listed 2006 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| A2 Sport 1.4 TDI (75 PS)M5 · listed 2006 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| A2 Sport 1.4 TDI (90 PS)M5 · listed 2006 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| A2 Standard 1.4 (75 PS)M5 · listed 2006 | Petrol | 47.1 mpg | 144g | £225 |
| A2 Standard 1.6 FSI (110 PS)M5 · listed 2006 | Petrol | 47.1 mpg | 144g | £225 |
| A2 SE 1.4 (75 PS)M5 · listed 2006 | Petrol | 47.1 mpg | 144g | £225 |
| A2 SE 1.6 FSI (110 PS)M5 · listed 2006 | Petrol | 47.1 mpg | 144g | £225 |
| A2 Sport 1.4 (75 PS)M5 · listed 2006 | Petrol | 47.1 mpg | 144g | £225 |
| A2 Sport 1.6 FSI (110 PS)M5 · listed 2006 | Petrol | 47.1 mpg | 144g | £225 |
| A2 (Standard, SE & Sport) 1.4 TDI (75 PS)M5 · listed 2004 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| A2 (Standard, SE & Sport) 1.4 (75 PS)M5 · listed 2004 | Petrol | 47.1 mpg | 144g | £225 |
| A2 (Standard, SE & Sport) 1.4 SE (75 PS)M5 · listed 2004 | Petrol | 46.3 mpg | 146g | £225 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 16 versions.
What a Audi A2 costs to fuel
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Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Audi A2 reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Audi A2 is 4% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 104 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Audi A2?
The most common MOT fault is “Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements”, found in 5.0% of tests.
›What MPG does the Audi A2 do?
Official economy for the Audi A2 ranges from 46.3 to 64.2mpg across the 16 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2006). A typical petrol version manages 47.1mpg and a typical diesel 64.2mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Audi A2?
Any Audi A2 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Audi A2 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £225 a year.
›How many Audi A2s fail their MOT?
43.4% of Audi A2s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Audi A2 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.