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Vehicle inspection fees

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    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)$75

    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 4 November 2026

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