VRT and NOx levy for 161 Audi A4 TDI?
Hi guys,
Having some trouble finding the correct quote for VRT and NOx on a 161 Audi A4 190hp; any help much appreciated.
Brian Kelly (Cavan)Jun 2020 Filed under: VRT
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Hi Brian,
OK, we’re not 100 per cent sure of the NOx figure for that A4 (ultimately, it should be on the Certificate of Conformity), but we think it’s officially 62mg/km, which would give you a VRT rating of around €3,500 — that of course is dependent on the specific vehicle and specification.
NOx value of this Mercedes E 350 d diesel?
Hi,
Can you tell me what the NOx value is on a 2017/2018 Mercedes E 350 d AMG Line 9G-Tronic?
Declan Ward (Louth)Jun 2020 Filed under: VRT
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Hi Declan,
The ballpark for a 2018 E 350 d is 52mg/km of NOx, which equates to a VRT NOx charge of €260, but you’ll have to present the car’s official figure to Revenue as that’s the only one they’ll accept.
Can I import a Land Cruiser as commercial?
Hi there,
Wondering if you can clarify something for me about importing a Toyota Land Cruiser from the UK for commercial use in Ireland. Does the vehicle need to have been commercially registered in the UK, which I think is N1, before it can be imported and taxed as commercial in Ireland? I've tried searching for commercial vehicles in the UK but there are only a handful of vehicles listed whereas there are thousands of the same model vehicle (Toyota Land Cruiser) listed as having been privately registered.
Many thanks in advance
Ken
Ken O'Sullivan (Lahinch)Jun 2020 Filed under: commercial vehicle
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Hi Ken,
It depends on what exactly we’re talking about here. If it’s a two-seat Land Cruiser with a cargo bay in the back, then Revenue should treat it as a purely commercial vehicle for VRT purposes, even if you later go on to tax it as a private vehicle. If, though, it’s a four-seat model that has been categorised as an N1 in the UK, Revenue won’t accept it as a van here anymore, and it’ll be charged at the full passenger car VRT rate.
What's the VRT on importing this Transit?
Hi,
I'm thinking of importing a 2015 Ford Transit Custom 310 Trend E-Tech, but can't figure out what VRT costs I have to pay. Tried on ROS, but can't see catagory for this.
Can you help?
Jimmy Walton (Kilkenny)Jun 2020 Filed under: importing
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Hi Jimmy,
There’s a flat rate of 13.3 per cent VRT for commercial vehicles and, with a 2015 Transit Custom being worth in and around €15,000 on the Irish market, you’re looking at about €1,900 in VRT, but that’s a ballpark figure.
How much VRT on a BMW Z3?
Roughly how much VRT would be on a 2.0-litre BMW Z3 from the UK? Option is not on the VRT calculator.
Thanks.
Mike Cremin (Midleton)Jun 2020 Filed under: VRT
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Hi Mike,
OK, this is a tricky one (not least because we don’t know the year of the car). However, assuming that it’s a 2001 BMW Z3, then it’s going to be worth roughly €3,000 to €4,000 (assuming that it’s in perfect condition with a full service history). The 2.0-litre Z3 has CO2 emissions of 220g/km (depending on the specific model) so that’s going to be in the Band D, 34 per cent, VRT band. Taking an Irish market value of €3,500 (splitting the difference) that’s going to be €1,190 in VRT. BUT, it’s worth remembering that when it comes to odd or unusual model, Revenue’s Irish market valuation can be tricky at best, and they tend to over-value cars, especially sports cars. I’d get in touch with the BMW Owners' Club in Ireland to get a more solid feel for the value of the specific car you’re buying, and to have some expert knowledge on hand if you need to appeal Revenue’s valuation.
NOx charge on a 2010 Skoda Octavia?
Do you know the NOx charge for a 2010 Skoda Octavia diesel 1.6 105hp, rated at 119g/km?
Thanks in advance
Michael Downes (Crusheen)Jun 2020 Filed under: VRT
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Hi Michael,
OK, the NOx charge seems still to be something of an inexact science, not least because accurate NOx values are still hard to come by for some models. Now, we think that a 2010 Octavia 1.6 TDI has NOx emissions of 152mg/km, which would equal a NOx charge of €1,725 (€5 per mg for the first 60mg, €15 per mg between 60 and 80mg, and then €25 per mg per the balance: €300 + €300 + €1,125 = €1,725). That’s on top of the normal VRT charge, of course.
VRT on a 2009 Nissan Micra from the UK?
Hi,
If I bought an 09 Nissan Micra from the UK for £2,000 what would the VRT rate be please?
Jason Currill (Kilkenny )Jun 2020 Filed under: VRT
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Hi Jason,
Sadly, it matters not what you paid for it, but what the car would be worth here in Ireland. A 2009 Micra is going to be worth around €3,500 on the Irish market (assuming it's in excellent condition with a full service history) and that model has CO2 emissions of 139g/km. That puts it in VRT Band B3, which means you have to pay 19 per cent of the Irish market value, which would work out at roughly €665.
Can I import my own car VRT-free?
Hi guys,
I own a property in the UK as well as buying a house here and now work here. I want to import my car from the UK. Am I right in thinking, that if I have owned the car for more than six months, have current UK insurance/tax/MOT certs and the log book in my name at my UK address, that if I were to register it in Ireland, it would be VRT exempt? Will they look for any other documentation?
It's an old 2001 SLK, which is only worth a couple of grand, but the VRT site says that the OMSP is €49,970, which is obviously a mistake and makes the VRT €14,950 plus €240 NOx.
James Mc Vicker (Carrick-on-Suir)May 2020 Filed under: VRT
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Hi James,
Basically, yes, you can import the car without paying VRT because it meets the requirements of age, mileage and tax and MOT. You may have to provide some proof of employment, but in general, the new address should be sufficient.
NOx figure for this Skoda Superb TDI?
I am considering importing a 2019/2020 Skoda Superb 190hp TDI L&K Combi, but apart from one website that tells me the NOx is zero (zero: can this be correct?), I cannot find any official figures to work out the VRT costs. Can you help, please?
Terry Crofton (Ballydehob)May 2020 Filed under: VRT
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Hi Terry,
That car should have a NOx figure of 67mg/km (although the final figure will depend on the car’s spec and equipment — it should be recorded on the V5 registration document). If our 67mg/km figure is right, then that translates to a NOx charge of €405.
What about LPG-converted cars and NOx?
Hi, for the NOx charges and VRT: I have a 2000 Audi A4 quattro that's fairly rare in Ireland. I'm planning to get it changed to Irish plates ASAP. The car has an LPG conversation. Would the LPG affect the NOx charges? It should have lower NOx emissions.
Stephen McCormack (Galway )May 2020 Filed under: VRT
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Hi Stephen,
If it’s a full LPG conversion — i.e. the entire petrol fuel system has been removed and replaced — then there may be some way of applying for a lower VRT rate. Revenue doesn’t currently allow for LPG in its NOx ratings, and the likelihood is that if the car is still capable of running on petrol, then it will still be charged at the normal rate.
The really tricky part is the acceptance of the figures. In theory, Revenue will only accept the NOx figure taken from the car’s original Certificate Of Conformity, which obviously won’t cover any later conversions. I think the first thing to do is to get every scrap of papwerwork relating to the LPG conversion, and then have a long chat with your local motor tax office.