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Audi A2 rear window replacement — instant quote in under 60 seconds, fitted by approved fitters near you.
Make
Audi
Model
A2
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Pricing for A2 rear-window replacement is consistent across the model range, as all variants share the same factory specification. The main cost factor is the integrated heating and antenna functionality — the replacement glass must carry the matching antenna print and heater circuit to restore radio reception and demisting capability.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | £870 — £870 | 1 variant | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £870 — £870 | 1 variant | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £870 — £870 | 1 variant | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £870 — £870 | 1 variant | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £870 — £870 | 1 variant | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £870 — £870 | 1 variant | Price my 2000 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older A2s can still be booked.
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Booking your A2 rear-window replacement through UK Car Glass takes just a few minutes — here's how the process flows.
Complete a quick online quote using our widget — answer a few questions about your A2 and you'll see pricing in under 60 seconds.
Proceed to checkout and choose your fitting date. We'll match you with an approved technician in your area.
Your fitter will contact you to confirm the appointment and discuss whether mobile fitting at your address or a workshop visit suits you best.
On fitting day, your technician will remove the shattered glass, clean accessible shards from the interior, and bond the replacement rear window. Shard cleanup is part of the job, but for a thorough interior valet afterwards we recommend a professional detailer.
Your fitter will confirm the minimum drive-away time before leaving — this depends on the adhesive used and ambient conditions on the day.
Your replacement is covered by a two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality.
From booking to driving away, the whole process typically completes within a couple of hours — times vary based on your location and schedule.
The A2 is an older model without ADAS camera systems, so rear-window replacement does not require calibration. Mobile fitting at your address is the default — your technician can complete the job on your driveway. You can always request a workshop visit if you prefer, and mobile fitting is only not an option in extreme weather conditions.
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Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
An aerial laminated into the windscreen or rear window restores radio, DAB or TV reception without a roof-mounted mast.
An antenna is a conductive print laminated into the glass during manufacture, typically used for radio, DAB (digital audio broadcasting) or television reception. It replaces the traditional roof-mounted aerial mast found on older vehicles. The antenna is integrated into the glass interlayer and connected to the vehicle's receiver unit via a connector embedded in the glass edge. This design offers a cleaner aesthetic, reduces wind noise, and eliminates the vulnerability of a protruding mast to damage or theft.
Check your vehicle's roof — if there is no visible aerial mast, your car likely has a laminated antenna. You can also ask your dealer or service centre whether your windscreen or rear window carries an antenna print. The connector may be visible on the glass edge or inside the door frame trim.
When replacing glass with a laminated antenna, the replacement must carry the matching antenna print and connector to restore reception immediately on fitting. Aftermarket or original-equipment glass with the correct antenna specification is essential; a plain replacement will leave you without radio or DAB signal. Our fitters verify the antenna specification during booking and source the correct variant before the appointment.
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass itself, requiring a matching replacement to reconnect the original lighting circuit.
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass is a lighting element built directly into the glass panel during manufacturing. Rather than using a separate lamp cluster mounted to the vehicle body, the light circuit is routed through conductive elements — typically a silkscreen pattern, wire network, or bracket assembly — embedded in or bonded to the glass itself. When you brake, this integrated light illuminates to warn following traffic. It combines functionality with design integration, reducing the number of separate components on the rear of the vehicle.
Check your vehicle's rear window for a visible pattern of fine lines or wires running across the glass, usually near the top edge or spanning the upper portion. Look at your vehicle's manual or contact your dealer's service centre — they can confirm whether your rear window carries an integrated brake light. If you see a separate brake-light cluster mounted to the bodywork instead, your vehicle does not have this feature.
The replacement rear window must carry the identical integrated brake-light pattern so the original lighting circuit reconnects without modification. The conductive elements — whether silkscreen, wiring, or bracket fittings — must align precisely with the vehicle's electrical connections. Using a standard rear window without this pattern would disable the brake light. We source the correct OE-specification glass to ensure a seamless fit and restore full functionality.
Pre-fitted clips and brackets that secure the glass to your vehicle, supplied ready to bond as a complete unit.
Fitting hardware comprises the clips, brackets, mouldings and adhesive retention components that hold the glass securely in place on your vehicle's frame. When your replacement glass is supplied with fitting hardware pre-attached, it arrives as a ready-to-install assembly rather than as bare glass requiring separate hardware attachment during the fit. This streamlines the replacement process and ensures correct positioning and fitment.
Check your vehicle's service history or contact your dealership service department with your registration number. They can confirm whether your glass comes with pre-fitted hardware as standard. Visually, pre-fitted hardware appears as clips or brackets already bonded or attached to the glass edges before it reaches the fitting technician.
Glass supplied with pre-fitted hardware typically requires no additional labour to attach clips or brackets during the fit, reducing technician time at the vehicle. The hardware must be in good condition and correctly positioned for the glass to seal and function properly. If hardware is damaged during removal of the old glass, replacement or repair of that hardware may be needed before the new glass can be fitted securely.
Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
Green tint is a light-filtering coating applied to the glass during manufacture. It absorbs and reduces transmission of certain wavelengths of light, primarily to cut glare from sunlight and reflections. The tint is subtle — often barely visible to the naked eye — but measurably improves visual comfort during prolonged driving, particularly in bright conditions. It's a factory specification chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to balance daylight comfort with interior visibility and aesthetic consistency across all glass in the vehicle.
The easiest way to check is to roll your side window halfway down and hold a piece of white paper behind it. Look carefully for a tint cast — green tint will appear as a subtle green hue compared to clear glass. Your windscreen will have the same tint as your side windows. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre — they'll have the original specification on file.
Green-tinted replacement glass must match the original tint specification to maintain visual consistency across all windows and preserve the vehicle's interior aesthetics. Aftermarket OE-equivalent (OEE) green-tinted glass is widely available, though some vehicles may require original equipment (OEM) dealership glass if the tint specification is proprietary. Tint does not affect calibration, cure time, or installation procedure — it's a cosmetic and functional specification only.
Solar control glass absorbs infrared rays to reduce heat and improve cabin comfort.
Solar control is a coating applied to the windscreen that absorbs the sun's infrared radiation rather than allowing it to pass through into the cabin. This reduces solar heat gain, helping to keep the interior cooler and more comfortable, particularly in warm weather or direct sunlight. The coating is transparent to visible light, so it doesn't darken the windscreen or affect visibility. It's a passive thermal management feature that works continuously whenever the sun is shining on the glass.
Check your vehicle's specification sheet or contact your dealership service centre to confirm whether solar control glass is fitted. Some manufacturers list it as 'solar control windscreen', 'heat-reflective glass', or 'thermal management glass'. It's a factory-fitted feature and won't be visibly obvious from outside the car — the coating is integral to the glass itself.
Solar control glass is a factory-fitted specification. When replacing the windscreen, a solar control variant must be sourced to match the original. This is a standard glass type with no special fitting implications or calibration requirements. Cure and drive-away times follow normal windscreen bonding procedures. Confirm with your fitter that the replacement glass includes solar control to maintain the original thermal performance.
The Audi A2 was produced from 2000 to 2005 as a compact city car, offering a single generation with consistent rear-window specification across all variants.
Rear windows on the A2 incorporate a green-tinted laminate with integrated heating elements that also function as the radio antenna — a dual-purpose design common to Audi models of this era. The heating and antenna share the same printed circuit, so replacement glass must match this specification precisely to restore both functions.
Because the A2 predates the modern ADAS era, there is no camera calibration required after replacement — a straightforward rear-window fit with no electronic safety systems to recalibrate.
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