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1997–2003 · Petrol · 1794 cc

Toyota Avensis Mk1 1.8 VVT-i: motor tax, specs and NCT

Motor tax on a Toyota Avensis Mk1 1.8 VVT-i in Ireland is €636 a year.

Motor tax by year of first registration

RegisteredBandCO2Per year6 months3 months
19971701-1800cc
engine size
—€636€353€180
19981701-1800cc
engine size
—€636€353€180
19991701-1800cc
engine size
—€636€353€180
20001701-1800cc
engine size
—€636€353€180
20011701-1800cc
engine size
—€636€353€180
20021701-1800cc
engine size
—€636€353€180
20031701-1800cc
engine size
—€636€353€180

Where a range is shown, official CO2 varies by body style, gearbox and economy version (for example BlueMotion or EfficientDynamics). The bold figure is the middle of that range.

Vintage tax and NCT

Vintage tax
The earliest cars turn 30 in 2027. From then they can be taxed in the vintage class at €56 a year.
NCT
NCT every year: a 1997 car is about 29 years old, and cars over 10 are tested annually. (for the oldest cars; newer ones may be on a different schedule)

Specification

Years
1997–2003
Body
Saloon, 4 doors
Fuel
Petrol
Engine
1,794 cc
Power
127 bhp
Torque
170 Nm
Gearbox
Manual or auto
Drive
FWD
0–62 mph
10.2 s
Top speed
124 mph
CO2 (NEDC)
176 g/km
Seats
5
Weight
1,270 kg

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Motor tax rates: Department of Transport schedule (unchanged in Budgets 2025 and 2026), checked 2026-09. CO2: official UK type-approval figures from the Vehicle Certification Agency; Irish-market versions can differ slightly. Your car's exact CO2 and band are on its registration certificate, and motortax.ie shows the rate for a given registration. Pre-July 2008 cars are taxed on engine size; July 2008–2020 on NEDC CO2; 2021 on, on WLTP CO2.