Audi A2: reliability by registration year
2001-2005 · 5 registration years · 5,383 first tests
Registration years
First-attempt MOT results for every A2 registration year with at least 500 first tests in 2025. Pass rates rise with newer cars, so read a year against its neighbours rather than against the top of the table.
| Year | First tests | First-attempt pass | Incl. PRS | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 827 | 57.8% | 65.2% | |
| 2004 | 1,321 | 56.4% | 63.5% | Handbrake efficiency below minimum (roller test) 12.0% |
| 2003 | 1,035 | 56.0% | 62.4% | Headlight aim 11.2% |
| 2002 | 1,243 | 53.9% | 60.5% | Handbrake efficiency below minimum (roller test) 13.3% |
| 2001 | 957 | 53.1% | 59.9% | Handbrake efficiency below minimum (roller test) 11.8% |