Is the Audi A5 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 124,138 MOT tests, around 58% of Audi A5s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 29% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 13%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 59% diesel, 41% petrol. Diesel A5s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol A5 in the data (2007 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 58%
- Likely charged
- 29%
- Depends on the car
- 13%
- MOT tests analysed
- 124,138
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A5 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many A5s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant63 tested | Likely compliant113 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant2,379 tested | Likely compliant2,617 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant2,564 tested | Likely compliant7,560 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant2,951 tested | Likely compliant8,643 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant7,531 tested | Likely compliant6,702 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant6,395 tested | Likely compliant2,036 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car7,728 tested | Likely compliant2,739 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car8,298 tested | Likely compliant2,509 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged8,337 tested | Likely compliant2,585 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged7,017 tested | Likely compliant2,545 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged6,278 tested | Likely compliant3,728 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged6,493 tested | Likely compliant4,135 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged3,585 tested | Likely compliant2,720 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged2,735 tested | Likely compliant1,627 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged1,212 tested | Likely compliant299 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the A5
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 (59% of A5s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (41% of A5s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
A5s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (13% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Audi can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how A5s fare at the MOT too: see the Audi A5 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Audi A5 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Audi A5s in this data were first registered between 2007 and 2021. 2017 was the most common year, with 14,233 tests (11% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
A5s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 82% of the time, at an average of 64,791 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 73% of the time with 108,033 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel A5s likely to comply are from 2016. 6,395 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 80% of the time and averaged 65,230 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the A5's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (3.4% of tests) and "has ply or cords exposed" (2.3%); suspension: "fractured or broken" (1.9%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 17.9% of tests.
Overall, 79% of A5s passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 79,171 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Audi models
About this data
Based on 124,138 first MOT tests of the Audi A5 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 124,138 MOT tests say about the Audi A5 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Audi A5 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 58% of A5s on the road are likely compliant and 29% 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 A5 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol A5s first registered from 2007 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel A5 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel A5s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific A5 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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