Am I paying the right tax on my Toyota Auris?

Hi,

I have a 2009 Toyota Auris. I have to pay €160 per quarter. That seems way too high a tax to be paying for a 1.4 2009 Auris? I'd really appreciate it if you could shed some light on this for me.

Many thanks,

Nicola Dee

Nicola Dee (Dungarvan)

Aug 2020 Filed under: taxation

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Expert answer

Hi Nicola,

Sadly, that is the correct rate. A 2009 Auris, which would have been on the CO₂ tax system from the get-go, with the 1.4-litre VVTi petrol engine, has CO₂ emissions of 163g/km, and is therefore liable for €570 a year in motor tax or, as you currently pay, €160 every quarter. 

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
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