Is the Audi A2 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 7,337 MOT tests, around 0% of Audi A2s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 60% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 40%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 58% diesel, 42% petrol. Diesel A2s in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply. Petrol A2s in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 0%
- Likely charged
- 60%
- Depends on the car
- 40%
- MOT tests analysed
- 7,337
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A2 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many A2s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Likely charged761 tested | Check Euro standard271 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged1,039 tested | Check Euro standard638 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged744 tested | Check Euro standard672 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged931 tested | Check Euro standard804 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged780 tested | Check Euro standard578 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged4 tested | Likely charged89 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the A2
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (58% of A2s tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
- Petrol (42% of A2s tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how A2s fare at the MOT too: see the Audi A2 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Audi A2 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Audi A2s in this data were first registered between 2000 and 2005. 2002 was the most common year, with 1,735 tests (24% of the total), and half were registered in 2003 or later.
Almost every A2 in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2005) passed first time 56% of the time at 125,093 miles on average, and the oldest (2000) passed 71% at 103,251 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the A2's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (6.2% of tests); suspension: "fractured or broken" (5.8%) and "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (4.8%). The most frequent advisory was "leaking excessively from engine", on 14.7% of tests.
Overall, 55% of A2s passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 127,626 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Audi models
About this data
Based on 7,337 first MOT tests of the Audi A2 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 7,337 MOT tests say about the Audi A2 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Audi A2 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 0% of A2s on the road are likely compliant and 60% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol A2 years are ULEZ compliant?
The petrol cars in our data are older than 2006, so many won't comply. Check the exact vehicle's Euro standard.
Is a diesel A2 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel A2s from 2005 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific A2 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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