Audi A2 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 5,061 −9.3% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 2,346 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 56.4% Cars of the same ages 61.0%
• Rank by number licensed No. 436 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2006 18,305 licensed
• Average annual mileage 4,354 miles a year

How many Audi A2s are left in Great Britain?

There were 5,061 Audi A2s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 2,346 declared off the road (SORN). That is 72.4% fewer than the peak of 18,305 in 2006.

Audi A2 MOT reliability

In 2025, 56.4% of Audi A2 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Audi A2s tested pass 61.0% of the time, so the Audi A2 does worse than average for its age, by 4.6 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 56.4%.

Audi A2 MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT, appearing on 43.6% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 9.3% of Audi A2 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Audi A2 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Audi A2 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, on 12.4% of 2,512 failed tests. 67.0% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Engine oil leak, but not excessive”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Audi A2 by year

5 years of the Audi A2, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2005 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (58.2% passed first time) and the 2001 cars worst (53.9%).

Audi A2 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 5,301 Audi A2s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 76.5% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc, and 13.9% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc. Diesels made up 46.8% of those licensed in 2014 and 61.6% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Audi A2 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Audi A2 from 2001 to 2006. On the NEDC test (listings 2001 to 2006), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 46.3 to 65.7 mpg, with CO2 of 116 to 146 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “A2 (Standard, SE & Sport)”, “Audi A2 (Standard & SE)”, “Audi A2 (Standard, SE & Sport)”, “A2 SE”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Audi A2 safety recalls

DVSA lists 2 safety recalls for the Audi A2 since 1992, the first in 2002. The most recent was launched on 1 March 2005.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Audi A2. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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