Vehicle inspection fees

Find out the cost to get your vehicle inspected.

These fees are effective from 1 July 2025.

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)$73

Change of ownership inspection for heavy vehicles

Fees include a booking fee of $30.

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

 First inspectionSubsequent inspections
Prime mover/truck$332$132
Heavy trailer$234$132
Converter dolly$132$132

Inspections for defected vehicles

Fees include a booking fee of $30.

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

  First inspection Subsequent inspections
Car, trailer or motorbike$234$132
Prime mover/truck$333$132
Heavy trailer $234$132
Converter dolly $132$132

Inspections for repairable write-offs

Fees include a booking fee of $30.

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)$370$75
Roadworthy inspection - car, trailer or motorbike$333$132
Roadworthy inspection - prime mover/truck$333$132
Roadworthy inspection - heavy trailer$333$132
Roadworthy inspection - converter dolly$132$132

Inspections for buses, tow trucks, tour vehicles and taxis

Fees include a booking fee of $30.

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

  First inspection Subsequent inspections
Bus $333$132
Tow trucks $333$132
Tour vehicle car $234$132
Taxi $333$132

Other inspections for light vehicles

Fees include a booking fee of $30.

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$333$132
Modified car or motorbike$333$132
Missing compliance plate $333$132
Seating inspection$333$132
LPG inspections$333$132

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Page last updated 30 July 2024

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