What documents are needed to pass a car inspection?

Basic provisions

Every car owner must undergo a vehicle technical condition check.
The exception is the owners of motorcycles, cars, trailers, whose age does not exceed 4 years. To quickly pass the inspection, the vehicle owner must adhere to the following algorithm of actions:

• Preparation of necessary documents for passing technical inspection.
• Independent preparation of the car for the procedure: troubleshooting, replacement of consumables.
• Collection of items that should be available at the time of inspection: fire extinguisher, first aid kit, emergency signs.
• Diagnostics in a specialized center with the necessary accreditation.

Note!

After the check, the car owner is given a diagnostic card. This is a document that contains data on the technical condition of the vehicle obtained during the inspection, and also indicates the date of the next inspection.

The diagnostic card is issued in three copies: electronic + two paper. One sheet is received by the owner of the vehicle, the second remains with the specialist who conducted the inspection.

There is no need to always take a diagnostic card with you on a trip. The necessary information is stored in a database.

From March 1, 2021, an electronic copy of the card will be stored for five years (previously three).

The vehicle inspection itself is divided into four stages:

1. Submitting an application to an accredited organization. The document is filled out on site according to the provided template.
2. Placing the vehicle on a special stand where diagnostics take place. The car owner enters the box independently and drives the car throughout the inspection.
3. Payment for government services. The established amount is paid on site or through the terminal.
4. Receive a diagnostic card with the examination results. If malfunctions are detected, the vehicle owner receives 20 days to eliminate them. As soon as the faults have been eliminated within the specified period, you will have to undergo maintenance again.

The cost of vehicle inspection depends on the region of the Russian Federation and the carrying capacity of the vehicle. On average, the amount ranges from 700 to 1600 rubles.

In some regions of Russia, legislation provides benefits for pensioners, people with disabilities, as well as persons who have distinguished themselves with special awards. For liquidators of the consequences of the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, maintenance is carried out free of charge (you only need to provide a certificate). Benefits apply to one vehicle.

Note.

Maintenance of passenger cars with gasoline and diesel engines takes 40–45 minutes. For trucks, the inspection will take 60 minutes. The deadlines are strictly regulated and specified in the regulatory documentation.

Maintenance procedure

It is possible to carry out a technical inspection of a vehicle in any region of the country, regardless of the place of registration of the car owner.
A significant difference of the modern maintenance system is that the inspection is carried out not by the traffic police, but by dealers or other accredited organizations. Moreover, dealer centers draw up an agreement with the owner of the vehicle, which is not a public offer. Therefore, they may refuse you service and give no reason. All other organizations must accept your package of documents. As for the possibility of making an appointment for maintenance, it can be done either directly at the time of arrival. Or via the Internet.

List of documents for passing technical inspection

Individuals must have the following package of documents:

• Identity card or passport.
• Driver license.
• Vehicle registration certificate.
• A certificate confirming the registration of the vehicle at the traffic police department.

Important.

Modern legislation does not say that the car owner must provide an MTPL policy or a previous diagnostic card. These papers are not included in the list, and their requirement refers to actions that violate the law.

For legal entities, the list of required papers is much longer:

• Passport identifying the representative of the owner of the vehicle.
• A copy of the notarized power of attorney.
• Vehicle registration certificate with a copy certified by the management of the enterprise or organization that owns the vehicle.
• A copy of the company's charter. The document is certified in the year in which the car is inspected. Expired paper is considered invalid.
• Certificate of registration of the enterprise.
• Certificate of receipt of OKVED.
• Certificate of payment of state duty.
• Information about the company that owns the transport. Company letterhead is used.

Note.

In special cases, the organization must provide an order that it has appointed a specific employee who is responsible for passing the technical inspection.

What documents are needed to pass a technical inspection for a car up to four years old?

If the car is not older than 4 years, MOT is not necessary. Inspection is carried out only at the initiative of the owner. The list of documentation is the same as for individuals or legal entities.

But there are situations when a technical inspection would be an appropriate procedure:

• The car manufacturer issued a policy for a free inspection.
• A trip abroad is planned. In this case, a technical inspection is mandatory, even if the car is several months old.
• Aggressive driving style.

Important.

The age of a car is counted from the moment it leaves the assembly line.

Documents for passing a motorcycle inspection

Any brand of motorcycle equipment undergoes inspection. To do this, you will need to take with you your personal passport, motorcycle title and registration certificate, as well as a license that gives permission to drive the corresponding category of equipment.

The procedure includes diagnostics of electrical equipment, brake system, checking the condition of the motor and frame.

Maintenance documentation

So, here is a list of mandatory official papers for passing MOT:

• vehicle owner's passport;
• those. passport, registration certificate;
• if you are not the owner of the vehicle, you will need a power of attorney from the owner;
• a receipt indicating payment of the fee for manipulations.

Please note that they may request other documentation from you in situations where the vehicle numbers do not match those listed in official papers. In other cases, a request to show some other documents is illegal. Quite often, employees may request a medical certificate, but you are not required to do so.

If the numbers on the vehicle do not match those indicated in the documents, additional documents will be required

If the machine does not meet the safety criteria, or damage or defects are found, it will need to be inspected again. This is prescribed in Article 18 of Law No. 170-FZ. He also reports that a new technical inspection is carried out within twenty days from the date of the failed inspection. Payment in such situations is made upon completion of the manipulations, but the amount should not exceed the base price of the maintenance.

Attention! If you decide to change the technician, you will have to undergo diagnostics from scratch - the price tag will be appropriate.

Documents for technical inspection of a truck

Trucks weighing 3.5 tons or more undergo annual maintenance. At the same time, the age of the equipment is important: cars older than 5 years are checked every six months - heavy cars are subject to greater loads and wear out faster than passenger cars.

Individuals are provided with a standard package of papers. If the equipment does not belong to the person undergoing technical inspection, the list includes a power of attorney certified by the owner of the truck.

The owner may additionally request an international diagnostic card.

Important!

Trucks and trailers intended for transporting dangerous goods are inspected twice a year.

Terms of technical inspection by year

Although the requirement for the presence of a technical inspection is strict for any car, the age group of vehicles that require inspections has limits.

For example, if the vehicle has just been released, then there is no need to do maintenance immediately. Besides, no one should demand it from you.

When a car is between 3 and 7 years old, it should be checked regularly. The procedure must be repeated every two years. And if the car has crossed these age limits, it needs to be checked annually.

A car that is between 3 and 7 years old should be inspected every two years.

Regarding special vehicles, there are rules. An annual technical inspection is mandatory for trucks and vehicles used by driving school students; the rule also applies to vehicles with specialized light and sound signals.

Attention! Every six months, public transport is subject to technical inspection: buses, taxis, trucks for 8 passengers.

By the way, it is important to know that the next technical inspection may well be completed before the previous one expires.

Public transport is checked every six months

Attention! Car owners are often interested in whether a technical inspection is required if the car is three years old. This is a mandatory procedure, otherwise you will not be able to purchase an MTPL policy.

Another question: is a technical inspection required for a new car? If this is a category B car, then there is no need for such manipulations during the first three years.

Below is a table regarding personal cars of category B.

The frequency of maintenance depends on the year of manufacture of the car.

List of documents for technical inspection of foreign cars

The question is relevant for owners of cars purchased and registered outside the Russian Federation, as well as for foreign citizens.

According to Russian legislation, all road users must undergo maintenance. In this case, you must provide:

• Personal passport.
• Driving license for a vehicle of the appropriate category.
• Green card.
• An international standard document confirming passing a technical inspection.

Fine for missing technical inspection

Today, the driver of a passenger taxi, bus or truck used to transport people can receive such a fine. Amount from 500 to 800 rubles.

If there is no “fresh” MOT on a taxi, bus, truck, a fine will follow

Other car owners are not subject to a fine. By the way, you do not need to always have a diagnostic card with you.

Let's note ! Without a technical inspection, you do not have the right to an insurance policy - and if you do not have one, you will receive a fine.

The nuances of passing maintenance. New rules

In recent years, the following changes have been made to the technical inspection regulations:

• 40 minutes are allotted for checking freight transport, 30 minutes for cars, 20 minutes for motor vehicles.
• The verification procedure is recorded on video.
• A first aid kit is on the list of required items. It must be shown and the expiration date of the medicines monitored. If the first aid kit is not present at the inspection or you cannot show it to the traffic police, you will not pass the inspection and will receive a fine.

The list of documents for passing a technical inspection in 2021 has also undergone changes. Now you do not need to present a medical certificate.

Important!

From March 1, 2021, the diagnostic card will be issued only in electronic form. The operator can print it at the driver’s request, certifying it with a seal and signature.

All diagnostic information will be entered into the EAISTO system. In their absence, obtaining a compulsory motor liability insurance policy will be impossible. And from March 2022, car owners who do not pass MOT will be fined 2,000 rubles.

General information about technical inspection

The presence of a vehicle's technical inspection is confirmed by the purchased MTPL policy, which is issued only upon receipt of a diagnostic card. Therefore, the fine for an ordinary driver for lack of maintenance has been removed. Only sanctions can be applied to him for driving on public roads without compulsory motor liability insurance. The function of monitoring maintenance has been transferred from the competence of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate to insurance companies.

Based on the results of the technical inspection, the safety factor of the vehicle is determined. If the vehicle does not have major technical problems, a diagnostic card is issued for it. The law provides for different inspection periods depending on the age of the car.

The latest changes from 04/01/2021 fixed:

• Exemption from the process for cars under four years old.
• If 4 to 10 years have passed since the vehicle was manufactured, an inspection is required every 2 years.
• Cars over 10 years old are subject to technical inspection annually.

The cost of the process depends on the category of vehicle, as well as on the region where it is registered. Maintenance of a passenger car costs the owner between 300-1000 rubles, trucks - 600-1200 rubles. This amount is transferred to the accredited organization carrying out the verification.

In 2021, citizens do not pay state duty for technical inspection, but transfer money for the service provided by specialized operators. You can deposit funds at a bank branch or through payment terminals. You can also transfer money directly to the cash desk of the organization where the consumer applied.

Selling diagnostic cards through various websites without actually inspecting the car has become a common phenomenon. Car enthusiasts using this option should take into account some nuances. They consist in the absence of a guarantee that the purchased and issued diagnostic card will be found in the EAISTO system during its entire validity period.

If it is deleted by an unscrupulous operator, then in the event of a possible insurance situation, the document will not be able to pass verification. A legally obtained card is guaranteed to save the car owner from such troubles.