If your vehicle fails the inspection

If your vehicle fails the inspection, you must get the faults repaired and re-checked.

You don't need to pay a fee for a failed roadworthy inspection at a vehicle inspection facility.

Once it is repaired, you can:

• present your vehicle for re-inspection at a vehicle inspection facility - you don't need to re-book online
• have an authorised inspector (local mechanic) carry out the roadworthy inspection - you will need to pay them the inspection fee.

In some cases, such as vehicle modifications, a vehicle may need to return for a transport inspector to re-check it after repairs. If this is the case, you will be informed at the time of the initial inspection.

Moving an unregistered vehicle

If your vehicle does not pass the roadworthy inspection and is unregistered, you may apply for a temporary licence for up to 7 days.

This will allow you to get repairs done to your vehicle so it can pass another vehicle inspection.

Find out how to apply for a temporary licence.