Vehicle inspection fees

Find out the cost to get your vehicle inspected.

These fees are effective from 1 July 2026.

Identity inspection for interstate vehicles

You'll need to pay for the Tier 2 identity inspection when you register the vehicle.

 Inspection fee
Tier 2 identity inspection (all vehicle types)$77

Change of ownership inspection for heavy vehicles

Fees include a booking fee of $31.

You'll need to pay for the inspection when you make your appointment.

 First inspectionSubsequent inspections
Prime mover/truck$344$136
Heavy trailer$241$136
Converter dolly$136$136

Inspections for defected vehicles

Fees include a booking fee of $31.

You'll need to pay for the inspection when you make your appointment.

  First inspection Subsequent inspections
Car, trailer or motorbike$241$136
Prime mover/truck$344$136
Heavy trailer $241$136
Converter dolly $136$136

Inspections for repairable write-offs

Fees include a booking fee of $31.

A Tier 3 identity inspection and a roadworthy inspection are required to clear a repairable write-off incident.

You'll need to pay for the inspections when you make your appointment.

  First inspection Subsequent inspections
Tier 3 identity inspection (all vehicle types)$381$75
Roadworthy inspection - car, trailer or motorbike$344$136
Roadworthy inspection - prime mover/truck$344$136
Roadworthy inspection - heavy trailer$344$136
Roadworthy inspection - converter dolly$136$136

Inspections for buses, tow trucks, tour vehicles and taxis

Fees include a booking fee of $31.

You'll need to pay for the inspection when you make your appointment.

  First inspection Subsequent inspections
Bus $344$136
Tow trucks $344$136
Tour vehicle car $241$136
Taxi $344$136

Other inspections for light vehicles

Fees include a booking fee of $31.

You'll need to pay for the inspection when you make your appointment.

  First inspection Subsequent inspections
Hot rod, one-off construction, left hand drive$344$136
Modified car or motorbike$344$136
Missing compliance plate $344$136
Seating inspection$344$136
LPG inspections$344$136

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Page last updated 30 July 2024

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