Is the Skoda Scala ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 5,061 MOT tests, around 100% of Skoda Scalas still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 95% petrol, 5% diesel. Every petrol Scala in the data (2019 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Every diesel Scala in the data (2019 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 100%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 5,061
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Scala ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Scalas of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant114 tested | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant3,167 tested | Likely compliant165 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant1,461 tested | Likely compliant112 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Scala
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).
- Petrol (95% of Scalas tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (5% of Scalas tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Scalas fare at the MOT too: see the Skoda Scala MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Skoda Scala for London: what the MOT data shows
The Skoda Scalas in this data were first registered between 2019 and 2021. 2020 was the most common year, with 3,332 tests (66% of the total), and half were registered in 2020 or later.
Every Scala in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2021) passed first time 96% of the time at 24,356 miles on average, and the oldest (2019) passed 88% at 27,085 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the Scala's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (2.1% of tests) and "excessively fluctuating" (1.1%); tyres: "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (1.3%). The most frequent advisory was "in such a condition that it is seriously weakened", on 13.6% of tests.
Overall, 89% of Scalas passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 23,857 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Skoda models
About this data
Based on 5,061 first MOT tests of the Skoda Scala 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 5,061 MOT tests say about the Skoda Scala and London's ULEZ.
Is the Skoda Scala ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 100% of Scalas on the road are likely compliant and 0% 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 Scala years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Scalas first registered from 2019 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Scala ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015.
How can I check if a specific Scala 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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