ULEZ Check, Confusion

[theflyinggriffin]

Hi There,

Looking to buy an Astra. Having read online, Im interested in a 2.0 cdti based on them being more reliable than the 1.6 however im a bit confused regarding whether 2.0 cdti 65 plate astras (sep onwards) are ulez compliant or not. I know that 15 plate cars are not compliant and that cars made after sep 2015 are ulez compliant however the links below have confused me slightly as 65 is on the fringes. The car is being classified as euro 5 on one website and euro 6 on another.

for example this car: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106083...

shows as ulez 6 b on here: https://totalcarcheck.co.uk/FreeCheck?regno=dl65wp...

shows as ulez compliant on here but shows as euro 5 car: https://www.checkcardetails.co.uk/cardetails/dl65w...

And lastly it shows as ulez compliant on the actual gov site: Check your Vehicle

Another example Im looking at:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109147...

I know that a v5 shows a car's emissions data but it would good to hear the general opinion of anyone with this car who also is also living in a ULEZ zone. Would it be better to maybe get a 16 plate K Astra but in 1.6 form, was the timing belt issue resolved on these newer models?


If anyone can shed some light on this matter it would be much appreciated.

P.S Any suggestions for other cars? Budget is between 5-7 k and upto 8k at a push. Must be diesel, ULEZ compliant and reliable

Edited by theflyinggriffin on Thursday 16th September 10:07

[mudd1e]

Transport for London website seems to indicate it will NOT be subject to ULEZ

[theflyinggriffin]

mudd1e said:

Transport for London website seems to indicate it will NOT be subject to ULEZ

Thats where Im confused :s as other sites show different info one says euro6b the other shows it being euro5.

[Martyn76]

I would be inclined to go with the official TFL site, they're the ones who would fine you, the others are 3rd party ones?

[123DWA]

I had a 520d that was on the cusp of euro5/6 switchover and my car actually showed as being compliant on the website even though it was euro 5 on the logbook however the first time I drove into town with it I got a penalty charge for entering ULEZ. I contested it and they cancelled it but said any subsequent trips will need to be paid for.

[twing]

This one will always be right - https://www.hpi.co.uk/content/diesel-news-the-futu...

TFL is based on date of reg not emissions

[ZX10R NIN]

Use the TFL site as they'll be the people charging you, so go off of their site & make sure you get a photo of it saying it's ULEZ compliant.