Is the Audi A8 ULEZ Compliant?

Based on 12,083 MOT tests, around 39% of Audi A8s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 43% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 18%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.

The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 79% diesel, 20% petrol. Diesel A8s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol A8s are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.

Likely compliant: 39%
Likely charged: 43%
Depends on the car: 18%
MOT tests analysed: 12,083

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A8 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel

Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many A8s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.

Audi A8 ULEZ compliance by year of first registration and fuel type
First registered	Diesel	Petrol
2020	Likely compliant311 tested	Likely compliant74 tested
2019	Likely compliant639 tested	Likely compliant113 tested
2018	Likely compliant777 tested	Likely compliant220 tested
2017	Likely compliant598 tested	Likely compliant69 tested
2016	Likely compliant697 tested	Likely compliant208 tested
2015	Check exact car797 tested	Likely compliant201 tested
2014	Check exact car807 tested	Likely compliant83 tested
2013	Likely charged688 tested	Likely compliant80 tested
2012	Likely charged720 tested	Likely compliant60 tested
2011	Likely charged719 tested	Likely compliant41 tested
2010	Likely charged481 tested	Likely compliant31 tested
2009	Likely charged384 tested	Likely compliant43 tested
2008	Likely charged677 tested	Likely compliant91 tested
2007	Likely charged518 tested	Likely compliant114 tested
2006	Likely charged329 tested	Likely compliant120 tested
2005	Likely charged269 tested	Check Euro standard128 tested
2004	Likely charged128 tested	Check Euro standard134 tested
2003	Likely charged20 tested	Check Euro standard118 tested
2002	Likely charged2 tested	Check Euro standard113 tested
2001	–	Check Euro standard98 tested
2000	–	Likely charged68 tested
1999	Likely charged1 tested	Likely charged60 tested
1998	–	Likely charged53 tested

How ULEZ rules apply to the A8

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 (79% of A8s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Petrol (20% of A8s tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.

A8s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (18% 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 A8s fare at the MOT too: see the Audi A8 MOT failure rate.

Buying a used Audi A8 for London: what the MOT data shows

The Audi A8s in this data were first registered between 1998 and 2020. 2015 was the most common year, with 998 tests (8% of the total), and half were registered in 2013 or later.

A8s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 91% of the time, at an average of 65,693 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 82% of the time with 126,906 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 A8s likely to comply are from 2016. 697 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 92% of the time and averaged 73,768 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.

On a budget, the oldest petrol A8s likely to comply are from 2006. 120 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 75% of the time and averaged 147,524 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.

Whichever year you choose, check the A8's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (1.4% of tests); noise, emissions and leaks: "inoperative or indicates a malfunction" (1.4%); suspension: "pin or bush excessively worn" (1.3%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 13.3% of tests.

Overall, 86% of A8s passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 98,166 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.

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About this data

Based on 12,083 first MOT tests of the Audi A8 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 12,083 MOT tests say about the Audi A8 and London's ULEZ.

Is the Audi A8 ULEZ compliant?

In our data about 39% of A8s on the road are likely compliant and 43% 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 A8 years are ULEZ compliant?

Petrol A8s first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.

Is a diesel A8 ULEZ compliant?

Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel A8s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.

How can I check if a specific A8 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.

Is your A8 ULEZ compliant?

Enter the registration for a check based on that car's own DVLA record.