Is the Vauxhall Adam ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 59,323 MOT tests, around 100% of Vauxhall Adams 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 100% petrol. Every petrol Adam in the data (2013 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 100%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 59,323
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Adam ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Adams of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Likely compliant4,822 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant5,452 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant7,512 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant9,510 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant10,858 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant13,383 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant7,735 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Adam
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).
- Petrol (100% of Adams tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Adams fare at the MOT too: see the Vauxhall Adam MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Vauxhall Adam for London: what the MOT data shows
The Vauxhall Adams in this data were first registered between 2013 and 2019. 2014 was the most common year, with 13,383 tests (23% of the total), and half were registered in 2015 or later.
Almost every Adam in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2019) passed first time 80% of the time at 21,325 miles on average, and the oldest (2013) passed 66% at 62,235 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the Adam's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "has a serious fluid leak" (4.5% of tests) and "fractured or broken" (4.5%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (3.1%). The most frequent advisory was "has a serious fluid leak", on 13.3% of tests.
Overall, 72% of Adams passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 45,578 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Vauxhall models
About this data
Based on 59,323 first MOT tests of the Vauxhall Adam 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 59,323 MOT tests say about the Vauxhall Adam and London's ULEZ.
Is the Vauxhall Adam ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 100% of Adams on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol Adam years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Adams first registered from 2013 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific Adam 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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