Need to calculate VRT and NOx levy for this Audi A3...
Hi
I'm looking to import a 2014 Audi A3 Cabriolet from Northern Ireland into the Republic but on the Revenue VRT website there's no mention of the convertible model.
What do I need to calculate the exact VRT I would pay? Also, how can I find what the NOx emissions are for this specific make/model car as this also affects the VRT calculation?
Thanks for your help
John (Dublin)Apr 2025 Filed under: importing
Expert answer
Hi John,
There's no way to know for sure the exact VRT due until the car is brought for inspection at an NCT centre after importing it. Even if the car appears on Revenue's site, there are disclaimers on there indicating that it's an estimate only.
To make your own estimate, you'll need to have the CO2 figure of the specific car you're looking at and you'll need to guess what Revenue will say the Open Market Selling Price (OMSP) is for that car.
The latter is the figure Revenue believes the car to be worth as an Irish car selling on the open market today. It's not easy to estimate for a relatively rare model such as the A3 Cabriolet. We found one from 2014 listed on Carzone for about €16,000, which is probably as good a starting point as any.
Watch out with the CO2 figure. The official figure for a 2014 car is likely to be according to the old “NEDC” system and unless a WLTP figure is available Revenue will use its “uplifting” formula to bring the CO2 up. You'll find that formula in our Guide to Importing Cars from the UK page (it applies no matter where the car is coming from).
Once you have your CO2 figure you can look up the VRT band and percentage on our How Much VRT is Paid in Ireland? page. The VRT due will then be that percentage of the OMSP.
The NOx levy is separate to this calculation – though payable at the same time. It's not so easy to look the NOx emissions up and hopefully the car in question has a certificate of conformity with the information on it. There's a bit about that on the Guide to Importing Cars from the UK page mentioned above that again applies no matter where the car is coming from.
Hopefully that all helps. If you want us to assist with the calculations, come back to us with as much detail as possible on the car in question.
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor