Table of contents
- What is a technical inspection
- When to do a technical inspection after buying a car
- Is a technical inspection required for a new car?
- How to pass a car inspection
- What changes from October 1, 2021
- What happens if you don’t pass the technical inspection on time?
Inspection rules change from October 1, 2021
The Russian government announced that amendments to the law on technical inspection will come into force on October 1, 2021. Previously, it was planned to change the maintenance procedure in March, but the deadline was pushed back due to the pandemic. We will update the article as soon as changes are made. Now the information in it is relevant.
Examples for passenger cars
Now let's find out, using examples of model years, whether you need to undergo maintenance in your case.
For a 2021 car
Such a vehicle will need to start receiving a diagnostic card from the beginning of 2025 and undergo a technical inspection every 2 years. Then, from 2030, inspections will need to be done annually.
If the car is 2021
- here you don’t need to undergo a technical inspection for a new car,
- the first inspection will be from 2024 and every 2 years thereafter,
- from 2029 you will need to do maintenance annually.
2019 release
- accordingly, for the first time - in 2023 and every 2 years,
- and from 2028 – annually.
2018
- from 2022 for the first time and every 2 years,
- from 2027 – once a year.
2017
- such a car should already have a diagnostic card,
- but until 2026, technical inspection must be completed once every 2 years, and from 2026 - annually.
2016
- from 2021 it is done every 2 years,
- from 2025 – will need to be done annually.
2015
- Currently it is done once every 2 years,
- from 2024 – annually.
2014
- Now it is done once every 2 years,
- from 2023 – annually.
2013
- for the current year is done for 2 years,
- from 2022 – for 1 year.
2012 and older
Such cars are considered to be already 10 years old (remember, we count the year of manufacture inclusive). Therefore, now you will have to undergo a technical inspection annually.
What is a technical inspection
Technical inspection - checking the serviceability of machine components and mechanisms. If everything is in order with the car, the inspection station employee will enter information about this into a special database. From October 1, 2021, a paper diagnostic card will be issued only at the request of the car owner. The inspection is carried out by private accredited companies.
The state obliges motorists to undergo inspection - this is necessary for the safety of road users. Let's say the driver hasn't passed the inspection, and the brakes or steering gear are badly worn. This could cause an accident and people would get hurt. It’s better not to rely on “maybe”, pass the technical inspection and drive safely.
Without passing the technical inspection, the driver will not be able to buy an MTPL policy, and you cannot drive without a policy. The fine for not having a policy is 800 rubles.
The main components that are checked at the inspection station
Questions about passing the technical inspection
Let's look at the most frequently asked questions about passing a vehicle technical inspection.
Question: “The year of manufacture of a passenger vehicle according to the title is 2016, but the car was purchased/imported in 2021, is it necessary to undergo technical inspection in 2021?” Answer: “If the year of manufacture of the car according to the title is 2021, then the car must undergo a technical inspection in 2021. For the first 3 years, a new vehicle is not required to undergo technical inspection (2016, 2021 and 2021) and the report starts from the year of manufacture according to the title, i.e. The car must undergo technical inspection before 01/01/2019, because You cannot operate a car that has not passed technical inspection!”
Question: “The car was purchased in December 2016, when should it undergo technical inspection?” Answer: “The month of vehicle acquisition is not taken into account, the report is based on the calendar year and starts from 01/01/2016. Thus, the vehicle must undergo a technical inspection before 01/01/2019.”
Question: “My car is a 2021 model year, when do I need to get an inspection?” Answer: “For the first 3 years, a passenger car does not need to undergo a technical inspection (2017, 2021 and 2021 - not yet over). That. The car will need to undergo technical inspection before 01/01/2020.”
Question: “How long will a diagnostic card be issued if the car is manufactured in 2013 (2014, 2015, 2016)?” Answer: “Because the car is from 3-7 years old, then a diagnostic card will be issued for 2 years.”
Question: “The OSAGO is still valid, but the technical inspection has ended, do I need to undergo a technical inspection if the OSAGO confirms that I have a technical inspection?” Answer: “It is necessary to undergo technical inspection, because... According to the Federal Law, you cannot operate a vehicle that has not passed technical inspection!”
Question: “When purchasing a car, I received a valid diagnostic card from the previous owner, is it necessary to undergo technical inspection if the car has a new owner?” Answer: “There is no requirement to undergo a technical inspection; the diagnostic card is made for the car, not for the owner.”
Question: “My car is under warranty and has just undergone a 30,000 km inspection at the dealer, but they haven’t given me any diagnostic cards, do I need to undergo a technical inspection?” Answer: “Dealer maintenance and technical inspection include different vehicle inspection procedures and are not related in any way. If the dealer has not issued a diagnostic card, then you must undergo a technical inspection.”
Since 2012, major changes have been made to the rules for passing technical inspection. However, many motorists still do not fully understand the essence of the issue. In this article we will look at cases when a technical inspection is not required.
As we wrote in detail in our article about the legislation regulating technical inspection, the diagnostic card form (which replaced the maintenance coupon since 2012) does not need to be shown to anyone. If you do not have a completed form, this does not mean that the technical inspection has not been passed.
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Currently, all information about maintenance is stored electronically in a single database - EAISTO. No diagnostic card can be issued without entering information into the EAISTO.
The only person who can check for technical inspection is the insurance agent. Without passing the MOT, he does not have the right to issue you an MTPL policy. Thus, the question of undergoing maintenance arises before the car owner once a year - when applying for an MTPL policy. In what cases is a technical inspection not necessary?
Cars up to 3 years old.
If your car is not older than 3 years, then you are exempt from the MOT procedure. Many car owners are mistaken, considering the age of a car as the difference between the year of manufacture and the current year. If the car is manufactured in 2012, then logically 2015-2012=3. But this calculation is not correct. A new car is considered one year old. In other words, in 2015, cars under 3 years old are considered to be those produced in 2015, 2014 and 2013. A 2012 vehicle will be considered 4 years old for maintenance purposes. Accordingly, in 2016, cars of 2016, 2015 and 2014 are exempt from receiving a diagnostic card.
There are often situations when a car, say, 2015, was purchased in 2016. The date of purchase does not matter. It is necessary to take as a basis the year of manufacture, which is indicated in the PTS (vehicle passport).
Data on the diagnostic card is already available in EAISTO.
Often a car is not purchased from a dealer showroom, but second-hand. Along with the documents for the car, the seller must give the buyer a diagnostic card, but most often they forget about it. Unlike a registration certificate or compulsory motor liability insurance policy, which are reissued to the new owner when purchasing a car, you do not need to do anything with the diagnostic card. It is not tied to the owner of the car. If you bought a used car over 3 years old, you don’t need to run to the service center. Check to see if your car has already been registered as a registration certificate and the information is in a single database.
Directly on our website you can check the diagnostic card according to EAISTO; just enter the VIN, body number or state registration number. number.
If you do not have an MTPL policy, you can use our calculator to calculate the cost and buy an MTPL policy online.
It should be noted that the insurance company (or insurance agent) does not have the right to require you to present a DC form if information about it is in the EAISTO. When applying for a policy, the insurer in any case makes the same request to a single database. If an agent or employee of an insurance company requires you to present a technical inspection form and refuses to issue you a compulsory motor liability insurance policy on the grounds that you do not have this form, feel free to request a written refusal of insurance and write a complaint to the central bank. The insurer faces serious fines for such actions.
You have a valid MTPL policy.
If you bought a car secondhand, then most likely the previous owner has a valid MTPL policy. By law, the seller can terminate the policy and return part of the money. But he can also make changes to the policy and add the buyer as the new owner. In any case, to do this you need to visit the office of the insurance company. If the MTPL policy was reissued to you when purchasing a car, you can forget about the need to undergo a technical inspection before the expiration date of the policy.
Good afternoon, dear reader.
In this article we will continue to consider changes to the Federal Law “On Technical Inspection of Vehicles,” which was already discussed in the previous article “Vehicle Diagnostic Card instead of a Technical Inspection Card.” Let me remind you that in 2021, technical inspection coupons and international certificates are completely replaced by new diagnostic cards.
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Today we will talk about the validity period of diagnostic cards, as well as the frequency of technical inspection of various vehicles. In addition, other features that have been introduced by the latest amendments will be considered:
When to do a technical inspection after buying a new car
According to the law, if the car is not yet 4 years old, a technical inspection is not required. When you need to undergo maintenance is not a question for new cars.
If the car is from 4 to 10 years old, inspections are carried out once every two years. It doesn't matter if it was in the garage or if it was driven every day. If the car is older than 10 years, it must be inspected annually.
| Years since graduation | Is a technical inspection required? |
| up to 4 | No |
| from 4 to 10 | once every 2 years |
| from 10 | annually |
How often do I need to undergo a technical inspection?
So, we have come to the main question of when to do maintenance for different types and years of production of vehicles. And now there will be a lot of information. However, we tried to simplify it as much as possible and divide them by type of vehicle.
By the way, the law obliges you to always make a diagnostic card before purchasing a compulsory motor liability insurance policy (parts 3 and 4 of article 15).
Let's get started!
Passenger cars
When to undergo technical inspection for passenger cars (regardless of whether they belong to legal entities or citizens) that are not used as a taxi:
- the first 4 years, including the year of manufacture, inspection is not required,
- at the age of 4 to 10 years – once every 2 years,
- over 10 years old – must be completed every year.
If a passenger car is used as a taxi:
- for a new car and until the age of 5 years, you need to undergo it once a year,
- For taxis over 5 years old, you need to pass every six months.
Expert opinion
Dmitry Tikovenko
Automotive law expert. 7 years of experience. Areas of specialization: civil law, disputes over compulsory motor liability insurance and road accidents
It is important to remember that the insurer has the right to demand everything paid to the victims under compulsory motor liability insurance if at the time of the accident the taxi diagnostic card had expired. This right of recourse is spelled out in paragraph 1 of Article 14.1 of the Law on Compulsory Motor Liability Insurance.
In this case, it does not matter whether the accident was caused by a malfunction or not, what is important is the fact that the inspection period has expired. In this regard, taxi drivers need to monitor the timing of maintenance more closely. And with new legislative initiatives to cancel purchased technical inspections, it is also worthwhile to undergo the inspection yourself, and not just buy.
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If the car is equipped with sound or light special signals, then, just like for a taxi, you need to undergo maintenance every year if the car is not older than 5 years, and every 6 months if older.
The same rule applies to training cars in driving schools - once a year up to 5 years of age, and once every six months over 5 years of age.
Motorcycles
This includes any motorized vehicles (mopeds, scooters, various types of tricycles and quadricycles) that are subject to the law on technical inspection - that is, they have an engine capacity of 50 cm3 and more and a speed of more than 50 km/h.
And here everything is similar to cars:
- for motor vehicles not older than 4 years, including the year of manufacture, there is no need to undergo a technical inspection at all,
- over 4, but not more than 10 years - once every 2 years,
- over 10 years old – once a year.
Trucks
If the maximum permitted weight of the truck is less than 3.5 tons - this also includes the Gazelle - then the same frequency applies here as for cars and motorcycles:
- up to 4 years of age, including the date of issue, do not need to undergo MOT,
- Such trucks undergo their first technical inspection when they are 4 years old and up to 10 years old - and so on every 24 months,
- over 10 years – frequency increases to once a year.
Full-fledged trucks weighing more than 3,500 kilograms need to be inspected more often:
- under 5 years of age – once a year,
- over 5 years of age – once every six months.
In addition, the same frequency is established for any trucks if they are equipped to transport people with more than 8 seats, and for buses.
And for trucks designed and equipped to transport dangerous goods of any age, inspection must be done every 6 months - even if the car is new.
Trailers
In the case of this type of transport, everything works with a slight difference. If we are talking about a passenger trailer of an individual, then it never needs inspection at all.
When to get a vehicle inspection for others:
- not necessary in the first 4 years,
- 4-10 years – every 2 years,
- over 10 years old - every year.
This frequency, accordingly, applies to trailers owned by legal entities or whose weight is more than 3.5 tons.
Let's now tabulate the dependence of the type of vehicle and its age on when it needs a technical inspection.
How to pass a car inspection
Find a state vehicle inspection point. A map of accredited stations is available on the website of the Russian Union of Auto Insurers.
If you undergo an inspection at a service center without accreditation, the car owner will be denied an MTPL insurance policy. Even if the service employees issue a diagnostic card, the insurance company will see that the document is not valid.
Since October 2021, mobile maintenance points have appeared where there are no stationary ones, for example, in remote areas of the region or region.
Arrive at the state inspection point for cars with documents. In addition to the car at the station, provide two documents:
- citizen's passport,
- certificate of registration of the vehicle or PTS.
After this, the station employee will compare the data from the documents with those indicated under the hood of the car. If the data matches, the car will be allowed to be taken in for diagnostics.
If the individual license plates of the car, the design of the body, frame or cabin do not correspond to the entries in the documents for the car, the diagnostic center employee will refuse to check and make a note in a special database indicating the reasons for the refusal. Before October 1, he would have simply refused the driver the procedure without any records. If such a driver decides to go to another center, he will be refused right away - before all checks are completed. In addition, the traffic police will learn about the discrepancy - it has the right to deregister the car.
Pay and undergo technical inspection. If at the acceptance stage everything is in order with the car, the station employee will let you fill out an agreement and ask you to pay for the services. The inspection costs from 500 to 1000 rubles for passenger cars - the operator calculates the exact price using a formula.
Next, the station’s technical employee checks the car according to the regulations. The operator has the right to refuse technical inspection for any of the reasons:
- there is a malfunction, for example, the windshield washers do not work, there is a leak from the gearbox;
- tuning is installed - excessive tinting, tow bar or too loud exhaust;
- There is no first aid kit or fire extinguishing equipment. TR CU (customs union regulations) obliges the owner to keep them in the car.
The driver has 20 days to correct the comments. Then you will need to come for a second examination to the same center.
If the machine meets all safety requirements, the center employee will enter information about this into the EAISTO and certify it with a qualified signature. The validity period of the card will begin from the moment the information is in the database, and not from the day the card is issued. Previously, information could be entered into the database within 24 hours; now this must be done immediately upon completion of work. Internet access must be constant.
Check the diagnostic card. Based on the results of the technical inspection, the place, date and time of the inspection will be stored in the database of the Unified Automated Information System for Technical Inspection (UAISTO). The driver will receive a paper diagnostic card if requested.
By law, the operator of the inspection station must transmit information to EAISTO instantly, but anything can happen. Therefore, before applying for an MTPL policy, check that information about your car has appeared in EAISTO. Insurers will check there.
To check your card, enter its number in the last box on the EAISTO portal and click “Check”
New inspection dates from April 1, 2021
Hello, dear readers.
Today is an article about the latest changes in the law on technical inspection - Federal Law of the Russian Federation of July 1, 2011 No. 170-FZ “On technical inspection of vehicles and on amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation.” The changes were made on the basis of the Federal Law of the Russian Federation dated April 1, 2020 No. 98-FZ “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation on the Prevention and Elimination of Emergency Situations.”
Federal Law of the Russian Federation No. 98-FZ was published and came into force on the date of official publication, that is, on April 1, 2021. New technical inspection deadlines began to apply for vehicles that will undergo technical inspection starting April 1, 2021.
Federal Law No. 98-FZ makes additions and changes to several different federal laws. But today I will only talk about changes in the timing of technical inspection of vehicles.
The frequency of technical inspection of vehicles is described in Article 15 of the Federal Law of the Russian Federation No. 170-FZ. The new version of the law defines the following deadlines for technical inspection:
1. Unless otherwise established by federal laws, vehicles are subject to technical inspection at the following intervals:
1) every twenty-four months in relation to the following vehicles, from the year of production of which four to ten years have passed into circulation, including the year of their production indicated in the vehicle passport and (or) vehicle registration certificate (hereinafter referred to as the year of production) :
- a) cars;
- b) trucks with a permissible maximum weight of up to three tons, five hundred kilograms;
- c) trailers and semi-trailers, with the exception of vehicles specified in Part 4 of Article 32 of this Federal Law;
- d) motor vehicles;
2) every twelve months in relation to vehicles specified in paragraph 1 of this part, more than ten years ;
3) every twelve months in relation to the following vehicles, from the year of release of which no more than five years :
- a) passenger taxis;
- b) buses;
- c) trucks designed and equipped for the transport of passengers, with more than eight seats (excluding the driver's seat);
- d) trucks with a permissible maximum weight of more than three tons, five hundred kilograms;
- e) vehicles equipped, in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation, with devices for giving special light and sound signals;
- f) vehicles intended for training in driving;
4) every six months in relation to vehicles specified in paragraph 3 of this part, more than five years ;
5) every six months in relation to specialized vehicles and trailers for them, designed and equipped for the transportation of dangerous goods .
2. A technical inspection is not required the first four years , including the year of manufacture, for the following vehicles (except for the vehicles specified in paragraphs 1 and 3 of part 1 of this article):
- 1) cars;
- 2) trucks with a permissible maximum weight of up to three tons, five hundred kilograms;
- 3) trailers and semi-trailers, with the exception of vehicles specified in Part 4 of Article 32 of this Federal Law;
- 4) motor vehicles.
Brief summary:
- Cars, category B trucks, motorcycles, trailers - according to the new rules, must undergo technical inspections at 4, 6, 8, 10 years and then annually.
- Taxis, buses, trucks equipped for transporting passengers, category C trucks, educational vehicles - in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 years, then every 6 months.
- Vehicles intended for the transportation of dangerous goods - every 6 months.
See also: Responsibilities of the person responsible for ensuring road safety
As you can see, compared to the previous version of the law, in most cases the time frame for passing a technical inspection has increased or remained the same.
In addition to changing the timing of technical inspection of vehicles, Federal Law No. 98-FZ contains another important amendment. The point is that changes to the law on technical inspection, which were supposed to come into force on June 8, 2021, have been postponed to March 1, 2021.
If you have any questions, you can ask them in the comments below.
We remind you that on the website, in the “Road Traffic Safety Documents” section, you can find samples of documents necessary for organizing work on road safety.
You can also purchase a ready-made package of documents for organizing work on road safety on the website www.trans-otdel.ru. The cost of the package is 2500 rubles.
All documents are presented in Word and Excel format. In order to receive all the listed documents, just write to the email indicated in the “Contacts” , and you will be contacted within a day. Documents will be sent electronically to the email address you provided after confirmation of payment.
Head of the Transport Department Zuev Seraphim
What else will change from October 1, 2021
Cards without maintenance will be cancelled. If during the check it turns out that the citizen received the previous card without undergoing inspection, it will be canceled and information about this will be entered into the EAISTO. The center that issued such a card will be punished with a fine.
Inspection points without internet or with a broken computer cannot operate. If an operator’s computer breaks down or access to the database is lost, he is obliged to enter data into the EAISTO within 24 hours and draw up a report about the technical problem. In addition, the operator is prohibited from accepting new machines onto the line until the problems are corrected.
This means that if you arrive at the service point, but there is no access to the EAISTO database, there is no point in waiting. The operator will not be able to complete the inspection, issue a card and release the machine from the line until access to the base is available.
Remember
- A technical inspection is a check of the vehicle's health. This is how the state fights road accidents.
- A new car does not need to undergo inspection for 4 years from release. The timing of a new car's inspection from a dealer is regulated by the manufacturer.
- To undergo a technical inspection, select the nearest accredited station and come there with a passport, PTS or STS. Cost - 500-1000 rubles.
- If you do not pass the technical inspection, the insurance company will not sell the MTPL policy. For driving without a policy, the fine is 800 rubles.
All articles by the author: Evgeniy Lesnov
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Important information
A diagnostic card is a document without which the car owner will not be able to insure his liability.
The new procedure for issuing MTPL policies requires the presentation of a diagnostic card before concluding a contract.
The insurer will also check whether information about the presented document is entered into a special information system - EAISTO.
Initial data
Owners of new cars that have just rolled off the assembly line are exempt from undergoing maintenance and receiving a diagnostic card for the first three years.
This is due to the fact that manufacturers initially adhere to international standards when producing cars and there is no need to confirm this fact again when purchasing.
What is its meaning
The diagnostic card confirms that the vehicle, based on the inspection results of which it was issued, is in good condition.
Moreover, it complies with all current safety standards and regulations. By putting his signature on the diagnostic card, the expert guarantees that further operation of the car will not cause harm to the driver, his passengers, or other road users.
For the car owner himself, the diagnostic carat serves as the basis for issuing a compulsory motor liability insurance policy, without which it is prohibited by law to drive the car on public roads. Lack of insurance is an administrative offense, which is punishable by a fine.
Normative base
The procedure for carrying out technical inspections and its frequency are prescribed in Federal Law No. 170-FZ of 2011. It was this regulatory document that established the mandatory accreditation for car services that carry out this procedure.
The law also requires that data on all issued diagnostic cards be entered into EAISTO, a unified information system.
The procedure for undergoing maintenance and issuing a diagnostic card is discussed in more detail in the Rules approved by the Government of the Russian Federation.
The appendix to this document is a list of malfunctions, in the presence of which it will not be possible to undergo a technical inspection and obtain a diagnostic card.
The car owner will be required to first fix the breakdown and only then undergo a re-inspection.
