Used Diesel Cars for Sale
in the UK
Greater range and efficiency on motorways. Ideal for long-distance commuters.
Quick summary: Used Diesel cars
Euro 6 diesels (from 2015) are excellent for long-distance driving. Recommended if you do 20,000+ miles/year on motorways. They return 55-65mpg. Engines last 250,000-400,000 miles when well maintained.
Advantages of diesel cars
Popular diesel makes
SEAT LEON
2012 \u2022 114,000 miles
£1,995
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
2014 \u2022 154,000 miles
£4,995
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
SEAT LEON
2013 \u2022 126,000 miles
£2,995
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
2013 \u2022 135,000 miles
£2,995
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
AUDI Q3
2012 \u2022 80,000 miles
£4,495
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
SKODA KODIAQ
2018 \u2022 63,000 miles
£19,995
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
FORD FIESTA
2019 \u2022 114,000 miles
£5,995
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
BMW 7 SERIES
2018 \u2022 122,000 miles
£19,995
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
BMW 3 SERIES
2009 \u2022 149,000 miles
£2,995
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
2013 \u2022 78,000 miles
£4,495
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
AUDI A6
2015 \u2022 95,000 miles
£10,995
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
ALFA ROMEO GIULIA
2017 \u2022 31,000 miles
£13,995
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
BMW 3 SERIES
2007 \u2022 221,000 miles
£2,495
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
NISSAN QASHQAI
2016 \u2022 114,000 miles
£3,995
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
AUDI A3
2017 \u2022 88,000 miles
£7,995
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
PEUGEOT BOXER
2012 \u2022 54,000 miles
£8,995
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
BMW 3 SERIES GRAN TURISMO
2015 \u2022 189,000 miles
£3,995
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN
2013 \u2022 130,000 miles
£6,995
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
2018 \u2022 100,000 miles
£11,995
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
HYUNDAI TUCSON
2015 \u2022 60,000 miles
£7,995
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
SEAT EXEO
2011 \u2022 283,000 miles
£1,695
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
2017 \u2022 86,000 miles
£9,995
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
PEUGEOT PARTNER
2019 \u2022 133,000 miles
£4,995
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
FORD FOCUS
2016 \u2022 94,000 miles
£9,995
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2LB
Frequently asked questions about diesel cars
Is it worth buying a used diesel car in 2026?
What road tax do diesel cars pay in the UK?
How long does a diesel engine last?
What are common problems with used diesels?
Will diesel cars be banned in the UK?
Your next diesel car, hassle-free
Yes, diesels are under scrutiny, but let's be realistic: if you do high annual mileage or your journeys are mainly on the motorway, a used diesel is still a very sensible economic choice.
When a used diesel makes sense
If you drive more than 20,000 miles a year and most of it is on the motorway, the fuel economy of a modern diesel is hard to beat. A Euro 6 diesel (2019 onwards) is cleaner than you might think and offers incredible efficiency at 55-65mpg on the motorway.
That said, if you live in a city centre and drive mainly in urban areas, a hybrid might work out better for you. Diesel shines on long journeys where its 55-65mpg really makes a difference.
Why buy from a professional dealer on Autoza
Simple: here only professional dealerships sell. That means a real 12-month warranty, proper documentation and someone who's accountable if there are problems. Private sellers may have good cars, but they don't have the legal obligation to give you a warranty. Here, they do.
Plus, you can message the seller directly on WhatsApp, ask whatever you want and arrange a viewing with no middlemen. No unanswered emails.