Is the Vauxhall Tigra ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 8,302 MOT tests, around 79% of Vauxhall Tigras still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 4% 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 98% petrol. Petrol Tigras are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 79%
- Likely charged
- 4%
- Depends on the car
- 16%
- MOT tests analysed
- 8,302
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Tigra ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Tigras of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Likely compliant1,724 tested | Likely charged47 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant1,358 tested | Likely charged29 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant1,679 tested | Likely charged34 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant1,818 tested | Likely charged24 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard1,047 tested | Likely charged25 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard289 tested | – |
| 2000 | Likely charged64 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Tigra
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 (98% of Tigras tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (2% of Tigras tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Tigras fare at the MOT too: see the Vauxhall Tigra MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Vauxhall Tigra for London: what the MOT data shows
The Vauxhall Tigras in this data were first registered between 2000 and 2009. 2006 was the most common year, with 1,842 tests (23% of the total), and half were registered in 2007 or later.
Tigras from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 51% of the time, at an average of 74,651 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 54% of the time with 71,110 miles on average, so check a compliant car's condition as carefully as an older one's.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Tigras likely to comply are from 2006. 1,818 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 51% of the time and averaged 80,448 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Tigra's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (9.0% of tests); brakes: "efficiency below requirements" (8.6%); suspension: "fractured or broken" (7.8%). The most frequent advisory was "has a major leak of exhaust gases", on 15.8% of tests.
Overall, 52% of Tigras passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 75,606 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Vauxhall models
About this data
Based on 8,302 first MOT tests of the Vauxhall Tigra 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 8,302 MOT tests say about the Vauxhall Tigra and London's ULEZ.
Is the Vauxhall Tigra ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 79% of Tigras on the road are likely compliant and 4% 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 Tigra years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Tigras first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Tigra ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Tigras from 2009 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Tigra 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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