Before your test check

• The tax disc is in date and that the registration is correct.
• You have a current insurance disc, with a valid date and check the registration number!
• Your car has a valid NCT certificate, if it is over 4 years old.
• That your tyres have at least 1.6mm of depth over the main tread area. This is well over three quarters of the tyre width.
• That the tyre walls have no cuts, bulges, or cracks in them.
• That all your lights are working.
• Your wash-wipe tank is full and all wipers are working and are not worn.
• All your mirrors, both the inside and outside are clean. They must not be badly scratched, cracked or broken to impair vision.
• That all the warning lights in the car are working correctly. The test may be terminated if a warning light is on permanently.
• The seat belts are working correctly and show no signs of wear and tear. Particularly fraying.
• The brake fluid is at the correct level.
• The power steering fluid is at the correct level, unless you have EPS.
• The coolant is at the correct level.
• The oil is at the correct level.
• That all switches are working correctly.

This list is only a guide, if in doubt get an experienced mechanic or a local garage to inspect your car.