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<p>The two Skoda cars tested are part of the Vehicle Certification Agency fleet. Their
engines are of the type that VW has confirmed as being equipped with software that
recognises test conditions. Our testing has confirmed differences in exhaust emissions
when measured using the type approval tests and with an alternative procedure. However,
it cannot be guaranteed that a single alternative procedure would identify defeat
strategies on other vehicles and therefore our planned programme of work will involve
a number of alternative tests, including real driving, to interrogate their emission
behaviour.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p>Our programme will consider, without bias,
approximately 40 vehicles that are representative of some 70 different models in the
UK market. These have been selected based both upon the volume of sales over each
of the last 5-years and the overall number of each model currently licensed for use
on the roads of Great Britain.</p><br /><p>We have agreed with ministers in France
and in Germany to exchange knowledge and understanding as our respective programmes
develop. This collaboration may allow our programmes to be rationalised to avoid duplication
of testing and secure best value for the taxpayer.</p><br /> <br /><p>An update on
progress will be prepared early in the New Year and a full report will be issued at
the conclusion of the work.</p><br /> <br />
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