2001 Audi A2 SE review from UK and Ireland
"Nice to drive, but not worth the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
White fluff from ventilation system appeared on dashboard.
Dipstick broke (a common problem it seems)
Oil leak resulting in £800 repair bill.
Burning oil.
Seat belt pre-tensioner failed on drivers side.
Two tyres have been damaged beyond repair (and one wheel also) hitting potholes.
ABS warning light intermittently comes on, and then goes off when ignition is turned off.
Engine management light intermittently came on, then went off again after a few days. This was fixed by Audi. It was due to a faulty exhaust sensor.
General comments?
Fuel consumption recently has been averaging 36mpg (daily drive of 35 miles, 4 of which are urban, the rest are B roads at a steady speed of 50 - 60mph). I don't think this matches up to the stated figures.
Performance and handling are both good and the car is fun to drive, though the ride is harsh, especially round town on rough urban roads.
Spacious in front and rear, though it's annoying that it only has 4 seats (though a rear bench seat is optional).
It only came with a radio cassette which I think is ridiculous for a car of this price. An optional CD player was at huge cost, so instead I bought a new Sony CD player for £60 and put that in. Sounds great too!
Reliability is appalling and I would not buy another Audi. Customer service is bad too.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 22nd February, 2005 |