Information

  • Company Name

  • Audit Title

  • Location
  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • MOT classes tested

  • VTS number

1. Premises and Reception Area

  • Are all mandatory signs displayed? Are they in good condition?

  • Is the MOT viewing area presence identified to presenter?

  • Is there provision for adequate parking?

  • Is there a dedicated MOT notice board covered with a transparent protective covering?

  • Are all mandatory notices displayed on MOT noticeboard?

  • Are MOT test times conducted correct and as expected?

  • When booking in a vehicle for MOT, are all relevant details recorded?

  • Is there an adequate system for booking tests and loading the MOT bay?

  • What is the Site Risk Score ( if able to view)

2. Nominated Testers and Training

  • Are there records available and up to date for NT Annual Training

  • Are the Nominated Testers recorded on MOT Computer still actively testing at site?

Nominated Testers and other staff roles registered to site

  • Name

  • Roles

  • If NT overall failure rate %

  • If NT average test time (minutes)

Nominated Testers and other staff roles registered to site

  • Name

  • Roles

  • If NT overall failure rate %

  • If NT average test time (minutes)

Nominated Testers and other staff roles registered to site

  • Name

  • Roles

  • If NT overall failure rate %

  • If NT average test time (minutes)

Nominated Testers and other staff roles registered to site

  • Name

  • Roles

  • If NT overall failure rate %

  • If NT average test time (minutes)

Nominated Testers and other staff roles registered to site

  • Name

  • Roles

  • If NT overall failure rate %

  • If NT average test time (minutes)

Nominated Testers and other staff roles registered to site

  • Name

  • Roles

  • If NT overall failure rate %

  • If NT average test time (minutes)

Nominated Testers and other staff roles registered to site

  • Name

  • Roles

  • If NT overall failure rate %

  • If NT average test time (minutes)

3. Administration

  • Are the emissions test printouts internally retained and given to customer/presenter and does it show the correct procedures?

  • Can the VTS supply copies of all required retained documentation for 5 tests chosen randomly?

  • Has the responsible person confirmed that there has not been any changes to the Authorised Entity?

  • Can the VTS demonstrate that they have an effective internal QC scheme to ensure quality management?

  • Can the VTS demonstrate that they have an effective internal procedure to carry out regular site checks

  • Has a current member of staff attended an MOT Scheme Management training course?<br>

  • Can the Site demonstrate that all required MOT test equipment has been calibrated and certificates are available?

  • Does the site have available 2 years records of required calibration?

  • Was all the required documentation easily and readily available to view during visit?

MOT Equipment calibration expiry date

  • Decelerometer

  • Headlamp Aligner

  • Diesel Smoke Meter

  • Shaker Plates (ATL OPTL only)

  • Brake Tester

  • Exhaust Gas Analyser

  • Tyre Tread Depth Gauge

  • Weighing Device (if applicable)

MOT Equipment calibration expiry date (additional bays or equipment if applicable)

  • Decelerometer

  • Headlamp Aligner

  • Diesel Smoke Meter

  • Shaker Plates (ATL OPTL only)

  • Brake Tester

  • Exhaust Gas Analyser

  • Tyre Tread Depth Gauge

  • Weighing Device (if applicable)

4. Security, Contingency and Integrity

  • Are Passwords and PIN number security adequately safeguarded?

  • Are pre-printed stocks of Contingency Certificates (CT) available?

  • Is there a system to retain any copies of CT certificates?

  • Is there a system in place to verify tests conducted

5. Test Bay, Equipment and Tooling

  • Does the Station have all the required equipment in good working order?

  • Is the MOT ramp (or pit), inclusive of turn plates, in good working order?

  • Is the surface of the brake roller tester in a good serviceable condition?

  • Are the exhaust gas analysers and smoke meters in good working order and running up to date software?

  • Is the lighting considered to be adequate?

  • Is there an adequate inspection lamp in use?

  • Does the station have a CAT tool, pinch bars, 1 metre rule and tyre depth gauge available?

  • Does the station have gas leak detector spray, tow bar electrics test device and wheel chocks available?

  • Is the Decelerometer available for use?

  • Are all test bay markings, including headlamp aim datum lines in good condition?

  • Is the test bay, equipment and surrounding areas clean and well maintained?

  • Is the Test Bay area free from obstruction?

  • Is the MOT viewing area clear assessable, or if camera used is this functioning?

  • Comments

6. Observed test

  • Nominated Tester's Name

6.1 Pre Test and Inside Vehicle

  • a. Acceptance Check

  • b. VIN and VRM obtained from vehicle

  • c. Brake pedal & servo operation

  • d. Steering wheel & column

  • e. Steering lock operation checked

  • f. Drivers seat adjustment checked

  • g. Rock steering (solid surface) to assess play

  • h. Operation/security switches

  • Horn

  • Fog/hazards/light switches

  • Warning lamps/speedometer

  • i. Handbrake security and operation

  • j. Seat and seat-belts operation and security

  • NSF

  • OSF

  • NSR

  • OSR

  • Centre

6.2 Outside Vehicle

  • a. Operation of all front lights

  • b. Check headlamp alignment

  • c. Operation of all rear lights

  • d. Self levelling and headlamp cleaning device (if HID)

  • e. Obligatory mirrors

  • f. Windscreen, wipers

  • g. Registration plates

  • h. Fuel cap and seal

  • i. Boot hatch opened and items inspected

6.3 Under Bonnet

  • a. Bonnet security and fixings

  • b. Battery security

  • c. Brake components checked - use of assistant or pressurisation device

  • d. Steering/suspension components checked - use of assistant or shaker plates

  • e. Fuel lines (with engine running and without)

6.4 Under Vehicle

  • a. Rock steering - use of assistant or shaker plates

  • b. Check brake hydraulic pipe hoses - checked - use of assistant or pressurisation device

  • c. Exhaust system

  • d. Fuel lines (with engine running and without)

  • e. Examine front wheels, tyres, steering and suspension components

  • OSF

  • NSF

  • Repeated with assistant whilst NT observes (if required)

  • f. Examine rear wheels, tyres, steering and suspension components

  • OSR

  • NSR

  • g. Wheel Bearings

  • Front

  • Rear

  • h. Lever/bar used under front wheels (if appropriate for suspension type) (not mandatory for OPTL/ATL)

  • Repeated with assistant whilst NT observes (if required)

  • i. Steering lock to lock (turnplates) checking operation

  • j. Steering lock to lock (turnplates) checking for fouling on full lock

  • k. Vigorous rock of suspension (OPTL/ATL shaker plates used)

  • OSF

  • NSF

  • Repeated with assistant whilst NT observes (if required)

  • l. Examine vehicle structure and prescribed areas for corrosion - appropriate methods used

6.5 Emission Test

  • a. Pre-checks conducted

  • b. Engine oil temperature measured (if required for type of test)

  • c. Engine purged (diesels)

  • d. Metered emission assessment conducted

  • e. Visual assessment

6.6 Brake Test

  • a. Align vehicle in rollers

  • b. Front brakes effort, balance, increase, reduction and judder assessed

  • c. Rear brakes effort, balance, increase, reduction and judder assessed

  • d. Handbrake effort

  • e. Readings recorded and entered correctly

6.7 Use of MOT Computer

  • a. Does the NT demonstrate adequate competence in the using the MOT computer

  • b. Was the information logged on to the computer correct

6.8 Further actions required for NT and AE ( if advice given or shortcomings noted)

  • Was the procedural outcome of the test discussed with the NT

  • Was a recommendation made for the NT to revise items in Inspection Manual and for recheck to be made during internal NT checks

7. Company Details

  • RMI Member Number

  • Contact Name 1

  • Contact Name 2

  • Telephone Number

  • E-Mail Address

MOT QC Handbook

  • Please sign below to state that you have received a copy of the RMI QC handbook

Recommendation

  • Having completed the listed checks, our conclusion is that -

  • This is to certify that on the date noted the above mentioned premises were inspected by the RMIF representative signing below

  • This is to certify that on the date noted the above premises were inspected by the RMIF representative signing below

  • Select date

  • This audit was conducted

  • This is in accordance with the standards and procedures laid down by RMI for MOT QC

    If NOT recommended for immediate QC status, a letter including evidence that the necessary action(s) have been completed, must be sent to RMI Technical Operations, Unit 19, Trident Park, Trident Way, Blackburn, BB1 3NU or e-mail to mot@rmif.co.uk for approval.

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