Is the Dacia Duster ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 64,378 MOT tests, around 74% of Dacia Dusters still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 9% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 17%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 51% diesel, 48% petrol. Diesel Dusters are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol Duster in the data (2013 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 74%
- Likely charged
- 9%
- Depends on the car
- 17%
- MOT tests analysed
- 64,378
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Duster ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Dusters of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant31 tested | Likely compliant336 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant806 tested | Likely compliant7,162 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant1,973 tested | Likely compliant13,009 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant3,019 tested | Likely compliant5,625 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant4,116 tested | Likely compliant2,320 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant5,949 tested | Likely compliant1,127 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car5,603 tested | Likely compliant282 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car5,210 tested | Likely compliant609 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged6,007 tested | Likely compliant622 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Duster
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 (51% of Dusters tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (48% of Dusters tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Dusters from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (17% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Dacia can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Dusters fare at the MOT too: see the Dacia Duster MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Dacia Duster for London: what the MOT data shows
The Dacia Dusters in this data were first registered between 2013 and 2021. 2019 was the most common year, with 14,983 tests (23% of the total), and half were registered in 2018 or later.
Dusters from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 78% of the time, at an average of 37,458 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 59% of the time with 80,636 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 Dusters likely to comply are from 2016. 5,949 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 73% of the time and averaged 56,819 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Duster's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "projected beam image is obviously incorrect" (3.3% of tests), "not working on dipped beam" (3.2%) and "not working" (3.0%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 15.3% of tests.
Overall, 75% of Dusters passed first time, slightly above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 46,823 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Dacia models
About this data
Based on 64,378 first MOT tests of the Dacia Duster 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 64,378 MOT tests say about the Dacia Duster and London's ULEZ.
Is the Dacia Duster ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 74% of Dusters on the road are likely compliant and 9% 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 Duster years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Dusters first registered from 2013 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Duster ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Dusters from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Duster 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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