How often should you have your car inspected?

The frequency of inspection depends on the age of the car.

Any vehicle on the road is a vehicle of increased danger. That is why its condition is controlled not only by the vehicle owner himself, but also by the relevant authorities. The frequency of technical inspection is regulated by legislative acts, in particular the Law “On Technical Inspection of Vehicles”.

Inspection schedule

For each type of transport, the State Inspectorate has its own requirements regarding intervals between maintenance. It is important to remember how often you need to undergo a technical inspection, since operating a vehicle without a timely technical inspection is an administrative violation with certain consequences - a fine or deprivation of a driver's license.

Cars

Vehicles of category “B” MOT must be carried out strictly within the established time frame. The frequency depends on the age of the vehicle itself - the older it is, the more often this procedure should be carried out.

• Cars whose age does not exceed 3 years are completely exempt from undergoing technical inspection .
• Cars aged 3 to 7 years undergo this procedure every two years .
• Passenger cars more than 7 years old must undergo maintenance annually .

And here we are not talking about how long the car has been in use by a particular owner or how long it has been in use in general, but about when the car was released. This day is the beginning of the countdown. That is, if the vehicle has been sitting in the showroom for two years after its release, it will have to undergo the first technical inspection within one year after its purchase.

Two wheeler

Motorcycles, scooters, as well as other vehicles that are subject to mandatory registration and, therefore, regular maintenance, have similar periods:

• Vehicles under 3 years old do not require technical inspection.
• Vehicles that are 3-7 years old must undergo maintenance every two years .
• Vehicles older than 7 years are subject to mandatory annual inspection .

Trucks

For freight transport, the schedules will differ, depending on their tonnage and purpose. Owners of these vehicles are prescribed the following intervals:

• A truck with a tonnage of up to 3.5 tons is identical to a passenger vehicle.
• Trucks with a tonnage of more than 3.5 tons - once a year .
• Truck used for transporting dangerous goods - once every 6 months .

The maintenance schedule for trailers and semi-trailers looks exactly the same - the frequency depends on the maximum weight and nature of operation.

Other transport

Buses, taxis and other types of transport intended for transporting people must undergo technical inspection every six months .

Agricultural and construction specialized equipment must undergo technical inspection annually . If the vehicle is used seasonally, the technical inspection must be completed no later than 15 days from the start of the next period of operation.

Cars equipped with special signals—beacons and sound equipment—go through this procedure once a year .

How not to forget about maintenance deadlines?

The diagnostic card, which is issued after successfully passing a technical inspection, reflects the current condition of the vehicle. You do not need to carry it with you all the time - it is not included in the package of documents that must be presented upon the first request of a traffic police officer. And yet, it is important for obtaining insurance.

It is important to remember that the diagnostic card is only valid until it is time for a new inspection. The expiration date of the diagnostic card is indicated in the document itself. It does not matter whether the owner of the vehicle has changed since the last inspection.

How often a car is inspected is not at all affected by the location of the procedure: the standards are the same for both state inspection stations and commercial ones.

The frequency of technical inspections for vehicles of different classes and types is strictly defined. Following the time frame is mandatory. If you wish, you can undergo maintenance ahead of schedule, but not later.

When do you need maintenance and what needs to be changed?

The frequency of maintenance of any car is regulated by the manufacturer in the service book attached to the car.

We recommend following this guideline: every 10,000 km . vehicle mileage or every 1 year of its operation.

Keep in mind that for different classes of cars this period may be different, which is due to the quality of raw materials and alloys from which car parts are made, the accuracy of fit of these parts during their production and the quality of lubricants: motor oils, transmission oils and other consumables. Also, the frequency of maintenance is influenced by weather operating conditions, such as the conditions of the far north, where temperatures drop to extreme sub-zero temperatures, or desert regions, where there is elevated temperature and sand, as well as difficult conditions with increased physical activity.

For the exact recommended frequency, see your service book or check with the dealer of a specific car brand.

An example of not changing engine oil in a timely manner

An example of timely engine oil change

Recommendations:

• Replace air and cabin filters every 10,000 km. mileage ;
• Change the engine oil every 10,000 km. mileage ;
• Replace (regular) spark plugs every 10,000 km. mileage ;
• Replace the fuel filter every 10,000 km. mileage ;
• Flushing the injector and nozzles - every 30,000 km. mileage ;
• Automatic transmission oil change - every 60,000 km. mileage ;
• Replacement of high-voltage wires - every 70,000 km. mileage _

Below we will consider what exactly needs to be replaced depending on the mileage (from 10,000 km to 120,000 km) and year of operation (from 1 year to 12 years).

So, the first common option is 10,000 km . mileage or 1 year of its operation or when the first limit is reached.

Summary table of vehicle maintenance:

TO-1
10,000 km. mileage or 1 year of operation

R - replacement
I - check, replacement if necessary
- - not regulated, check upon request

Frequency of vehicle inspection

A vehicle diagnostic card is issued by any accredited service center of the PCA after the vehicle has passed the vehicle inspection. The diagnostic card is a failure-extract in A4 format, which contains tabular values ​​of all information about the car. The result of the inspection is a conclusion about the possibility/impossibility of operating the vehicle for its intended purpose.

The frequency of vehicle inspection depends on the category of the vehicle and the age of the vehicle.

Vehicle diagnostic card

Each card is certified by a technical expert. Written out by hand, has two copies. The electronic version is made in one copy and is assigned a unique identification number. One of the written copies remains with the owner, and the second copy is kept in the expert department and is stored there for 3 years.

Documents in the electronic version are sent to the archive of the vehicle technical inspection information system (to EAISTO), where they will be stored for another 5 years.

The state duty for obtaining technical cards or their duplicates is no longer charged.

The new maintenance form was approved by order of the Ministry of Transport. And now there is a clear list of basic requirements for coupons:

• The card blank is green and measures 105*74 mm. Must be replicated on an electronic printing device.

• Each document has its own 10-digit number; it is printed using letterpress printing and glows green under infrared radiation.

• These are printed products with class B level of protection against counterfeiting.

Frequency of inspection of a new car

Vehicles that have been in use for less than 3 years do not require inspection provided:

• That this is a new car, and it is not yet 3 years old from the date of purchase, including the year of production.

• This is a truck with a permissible maximum weight of 3.5 tons, or motorcycles (other motor vehicles), trailers and semi-trailers. On same conditions.

How often should you have your car inspected?

The timing of the technical inspection and the validity of the diagnostic card depend on the year of manufacture of the car.

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The frequency of maintenance depends on the class of the machine and the purpose for which it is used:

• periodicity is 2 years for cars if 3 to 7 years have passed since its production (the year of manufacture is the date indicated in the vehicle passport).

• after 1 year for cars, if more than 7 years have passed since production , taking into account the year of manufacture.

Regardless of the year of manufacture, the following vehicles require maintenance every year:

• A truck with a maximum weight of 3.5 tons.
• All cars equipped with special signals (light and sound).
• “Training” vehicles used for driving training in driving schools.

Once every 6 months, regardless of the year of production, maintenance is carried out (clause 1, part 1, article 15 of Law dated 07/01/2011 N 170-FZ):

• Passenger taxi.
• Bus.
• A truck with the ability to transport passengers, where the number of seats is more than 8. The driver's seat is not taken into account.
• Special vehicles, as well as their trailers, in which dangerous goods are transported.

Vehicle inspection times by year

New rules for passing maintenance

The vehicle is inspected by a technical expert working for the selected operator. It issues diagnostic cards with permission/prohibition for vehicle operation. From May 4, 2018, all motorists will receive a ticket if the procedure is successful and if there are any inconsistencies with mandatory safety requirements, but in this case, the diagnostic card will be marked and the existing faults will be entered.

Safety assessment procedure:

• Instrumental diagnostics.
• Regulatory checks regarding license plates, fire extinguisher and first aid kit.
• Braking system assessment.
• Assessment of lighting characteristics and equipment.
• Assessment of steering and suspension play.
• Assessment of exhaust gas toxicity.
• Diagnostics of locking mechanisms.
• Regulatory testing of technical fluids.

Vehicles from categories N 1-2 and M 1-3 are checked for the functionality of the emergency alert system. But since not all cars are yet equipped with such buttons, the rule applies only to those that have them from the assembly line.

Cost for new inspection

The FTS approved a document according to which the maximum maintenance prices for the current year were assigned. Since there are quite a few accredited operators, the average price of the service can vary. The state duty this year is no longer added to the amount for the inspection itself.

And yet, inspection rates vary greatly not only depending on the type of vehicle, but also on the region of the Russian Federation. Regional operators are authorized to set prices independently, without going beyond the legally established framework. The maximum sizes are set by the executive authority of the constituent entity of the Russian Federation.

List of documents required to undergo technical inspection

What the operator needs to provide to be able to pass the technical inspection:

• Identity document of a citizen of the Russian Federation.
• Certificates of registration of PTS and vehicles.
• Driving licence.
• If the application is submitted by a person who is not the owner of the car, then the procedure is carried out with a general power of attorney.

All faults discovered by an expert during a vehicle inspection have their own time limits for elimination. You can get acquainted with them from the same specialist, and it is advisable to undergo repeated maintenance with him too. If an accident occurs due to a malfunction that was not previously detected by an expert, the owner of the car, through the insurance company, can demand from the operator the entire amount of damage caused/caused.

Owners of vehicles that are registered outside the Russian Federation and are the property of a foreign state can drive them within the territory of our country only if they have a current Green Card policy. If there is no such thing, then OSAGO insurance is purchased. To purchase, they must present a valid international type certificate (TO), and in its absence, they undergo inspection like everyone else, on a general basis.

Video: What is necessary when passing a technical inspection

When is it necessary to obtain a diagnostic inspection card?

The diagnostic inspection card is evidence of the technical serviceability of the vehicle. This document came into effect not so long ago, replacing the technical ticket known to all motorists.

Therefore, for many vehicle owners the relevant questions are: what kind of document is this, what is it for, where and when is it issued, when is it required?

How often do you need to undergo a technical inspection?

Any vehicle on the road is a particularly dangerous object, therefore its technical condition must be constantly monitored by both the car owner and the authorized bodies. The maintenance interval is regulated by law. When should I make a diagnostic card for a car in 2018? The answer to this question depends on what type of transport you own. Each vehicle has its own requirements regarding the timing of technical inspection.

Category "B"

For passenger cars, there is a strictly regulated frequency of maintenance. The time interval depends on the age of the equipment. The more solid it is, the more often the car should undergo diagnostics.

Inspection deadlines for cars, by age:

• less than 3 years – not carried out;
• up to 7 years – every 2 years;
• over 7 years old – must be done annually.

Please note that the starting point for calculating the age of a car is not the day it began operation, but the date of its release. Therefore, a car owner who has purchased a vehicle that has been sitting in a car dealership for 2 years will be forced to undergo mandatory maintenance within 12 months.

Motor vehicles

Motorcycles, scooters and other vehicles subject to mandatory registration are subject to the same requirements regarding checking their technical condition as passenger cars.

Category "C"

The frequency of maintenance for trucks is set based on their load capacity and intended purpose. Inspection intervals for freight vehicles:

• with a carrying capacity of up to 3,500 kg - exempt from technical condition diagnostics;
• with a carrying capacity of more than 3,500 kg - annually;
• vehicles intended for transporting particularly dangerous goods - every six months.

Owners of trailers and semi-trailers must adhere to the same schedule.

Other categories of vehicles

1. Transport carrying passengers (buses, minibuses, etc.) is subject to a mandatory procedure for checking its suitability for use every six months.
2. For specialized construction and agricultural equipment, maintenance is required once a year. If the vehicle is used seasonally, a technical check must be carried out no later than 15 days before the start of the next operational period.
3. Vehicles equipped with special equipment (flashing lights and sound signals) must undergo a technical inspection every year.

When do you need to get a diagnostic card for your car?

After a successfully completed MOT, the car owner is given a diagnostic card - a document reflecting the condition of the vehicle at the time of inspection. It is not included in the package of mandatory documentation that must be carried with you at all times to drive a car. And it is not at all necessary to present it to traffic police officers. But you can’t do without a diagnostic card when the car owner needs to take out a car insurance policy.

The card is considered valid until the date of the new check. A change of car owner, for example as a result of a sale or purchase, is not grounds for early maintenance.

Without a document, which is essentially evidence of the technical serviceability of the car, it is impossible to insure it under MTPL. A technical inspection is an integral part of the car insurance procedure. Cases when a car owner does not need a technical inspection for compulsory motor liability insurance are stipulated in the current legislation. You can do without this procedure:

• if the insured vehicle is less than 3 years old;
• if a temporary policy is issued (for a period of no more than 20 days);
• if the new owner of the car has a valid card from the previous owner of the vehicle;
• if the state registration numbers were replaced, but the inspection was completed earlier and its validity has not expired.

The answer to the question of how often car owners need to undergo a vehicle inspection for compulsory motor liability insurance can be found in the Federal Law of the same name, which is called the “Law on Technical Inspection” (Article 15 “Frequency of Maintenance”).

When may a vehicle inspection card be required for a new car?

New cars are mainly purchased from car dealerships and dealer networks that provide a warranty on their products. But despite this, some buyers may have a question about whether it is necessary to obtain a diagnostic card for a new car. According to the law, the car owner is not supposed to do this, but if he has suspicions about the technical serviceability of his car, then he can initiate an inspection at any time.

A technical inspection card for a new vehicle may be required in the following cases:

1. Under the purchase and sale agreement, a vehicle was purchased that was produced 3 years ago.
2. When traveling abroad, since the diagnostic maintenance card is included in the list of mandatory papers for presentation at customs. But if customs officers have suspicions about the serviceability of the transport, they can initiate a technical inspection directly at the inspection site.
3. As a result of premature technical wear of the machine, due to violations of operating rules or a special driving style.

Many car enthusiasts have already appreciated all the advantages of using a diagnostic card in comparison with a technical ticket. Firstly, the maintenance procedure has been significantly simplified. Secondly, the list of organizations that can check the technical condition of a car has expanded significantly. Thirdly, for officials responsible for carrying out technical inspections, liability for poor quality performance of this work was established by law.

How often do you get a technical inspection and where do you do it?

Contents

Technical inspection is a mandatory component of owning and operating a machine. The frequency of checking the condition of the vehicle depends on various factors.

The insurance broker Auto-Service will tell you how often to have your car inspected and other details of the procedure.

Frequency of technical inspection in accordance with Federal Law 170 Part 15

The frequency of technical inspection (TI) is regulated by the state. Federal Law No. 170, Part 15 clearly states after what period a particular type of transport must be checked.

Prompt inspection and receipt
of a diagnostic card from our accredited service station

Trucks for passenger transport (more than 8 seats)

Special transport transporting dangerous goods

For vehicles over 7 years old

Trucks weighing up to 3.5 tons

Trailers and semi-trailers

Vehicles with special signals - light and sound

Training passenger vehicles (B)

Trucks weighing up to 3.5 tons

Trailers and semi-trailers

Trucks weighing up to 3.5 tons

Trailers and semi-trailers

Explanations on points:

• The period for the next maintenance is calculated from the date of the first inspection carried out before the issuance of the MTPL policy in the year following the year of manufacture of the vehicle.
• The first maintenance for new cars is carried out before receiving insurance. The period is calculated from the date of issue. Those. If the car has been sitting in a car dealership for 1.5 years, you need to undergo maintenance 1.5 years after purchase. Further, the mandatory frequency of inspection for new cars is determined according to age or area of ​​use.

Despite the fact that the law determines the frequency of inspection, its owner, if desired or necessary, has the right to undergo maintenance ahead of schedule.

We carry out maintenance of vehicles of any category. It’s quick and easy to go through maintenance and get a diagnostic card from us.

How often should a vehicle be inspected and how to obtain a diagnostic card?

Diagnostic card is a standard form. Contains information about the machine and its approval for operation. Drawed up in two copies. One for the expert, the other for the car owner. It is printed on a regular white A4 sheet; any holograms and letterheads are an initiative of the technical inspection station.

Image 1: Diagnostic card

The document is valid only until the date specified on it. It does not matter whether the owner of the car has changed or not. Without a card it is impossible to obtain insurance.

Important! It is not necessary to carry the diagnostic card with you and present it to the traffic police inspector. Instead, it is enough to show the MTPL policy.

However, there are cases when you must always have a maintenance document with you:

1. Passenger taxi.
2. Training car.
3. Special transport.

Such vehicles are subject to special safety requirements and inspection intervals, because they transport people and perform other special activities. For drivers in this category, the traffic police inspector has the right to require a diagnostic card.

For failure to undergo maintenance within the prescribed time frame, a fine of 500-800 rubles is provided. Half of the amount is paid within 20 days from the date of imposition. Payment can be deferred or spread out in installments, but the fine will still have to be paid in full.

To avoid such troubles, you must undergo vehicle inspection as often as prescribed by federal law. It’s easy to keep track of the deadlines, because they are written in the diagnostic card.

We invite you to use our technical inspection station. We have no queues, we carry out maintenance of vehicles of all categories, and issue a diagnostic card without the need for re-inspection.

What to do if malfunctions are identified?

There are practically no ideal cars, so the inspection may reveal faults that prevent the issuance of a diagnostic card. They must be eliminated within 20 days. After this you will have to undergo a re-verification.

It must be carried out by the same operator or at the same service station. When re-inspecting, only components and assemblies that did not pass the initial inspection should be checked. When choosing another operator or service station, the technical inspection is carried out in full.

To pass the test the first time, you need to be prepared. To do this, you need to check the functionality and compliance with the established parameters of components and assemblies. After all, if at least one light is not on, then you will have to go to the operator again.

But even careful preparation does not guarantee successful completion of maintenance. So is it worth spending time on this? Order a diagnostic card from us without waiting in line or hassle, and don’t worry about how often you need to undergo a technical inspection. The documents will be ready on time.

Maintenance rules

During the technical inspection the following are checked:

1. License plate.
2. First aid kit and fire extinguisher (they should not be expired).
3. Door locks.
4. Operation of lighting devices.
5. Steering wheel and suspension play.
6. Brake system.

An instrumental check is carried out, the level of toxicity of exhaust gases is measured and technical fluids are analyzed. The results are entered into the operator's automated system.

To undergo a technical inspection, you must have: a passport, documents for the car, a power of attorney (for non-vehicle owners) and a driver’s license.

In order not to waste time, order an MTPL policy with a diagnostic card online. To receive the finished documents you don’t even have to leave your home, they will be delivered by courier!