Is the Skoda Octavia ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 207,348 MOT tests, around 56% of Skoda Octavias still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 28% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 16%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 65% diesel, 35% petrol. Diesel Octavias are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol Octavias are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 56%
- Likely charged
- 28%
- Depends on the car
- 16%
- MOT tests analysed
- 207,348
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Octavia ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Octavias of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Likely compliant19 tested | Likely compliant67 tested |
| 2022 | Likely compliant111 tested | Likely compliant47 tested |
| 2021 | Likely compliant258 tested | Likely compliant328 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant3,834 tested | Likely compliant8,275 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant9,080 tested | Likely compliant11,114 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant7,356 tested | Likely compliant9,387 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant10,779 tested | Likely compliant7,780 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant15,074 tested | Likely compliant5,789 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car15,784 tested | Likely compliant3,797 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car14,081 tested | Likely compliant3,151 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged9,219 tested | Likely compliant2,118 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged9,157 tested | Likely compliant2,381 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged6,230 tested | Likely compliant5,598 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged7,250 tested | Likely compliant2,747 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged5,631 tested | Likely compliant1,649 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged5,091 tested | Likely compliant1,158 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged5,134 tested | Likely compliant1,613 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged3,699 tested | Likely compliant2,115 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged2,639 tested | Check Euro standard901 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged1,744 tested | Check Euro standard564 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged1,142 tested | Check Euro standard625 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged671 tested | Check Euro standard549 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged359 tested | Check Euro standard378 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged135 tested | Likely charged133 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged47 tested | Likely charged35 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Octavia
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 (65% of Octavias tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (35% of Octavias tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Octavias from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (16% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Skoda can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Octavias fare at the MOT too: see the Skoda Octavia MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Skoda Octavia for London: what the MOT data shows
The Skoda Octavias in this data were first registered between 1999 and 2023. 2016 was the most common year, with 20,863 tests (10% of the total), and half were registered in 2015 or later.
Octavias from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 82% of the time, at an average of 74,282 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 63% of the time with 127,211 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 Octavias likely to comply are from 2016. 15,074 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 82% of the time and averaged 85,959 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Octavias likely to comply are from 2006. 2,115 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 55% of the time and averaged 138,932 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Octavia's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (3.3% of tests); suspension: "fractured or broken" (2.9%) and "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (2.2%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 15.5% of tests.
Overall, 76% of Octavias passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 94,122 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 207,348 first MOT tests of the Skoda Octavia 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 207,348 MOT tests say about the Skoda Octavia and London's ULEZ.
Is the Skoda Octavia ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 56% of Octavias on the road are likely compliant and 28% 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 Octavia years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Octavias first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Octavia ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Octavias from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Octavia 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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