Vehicle test procedures - Stage 4

Under Body Inspection

The examiner will drive your car forward to stage 4 and position it on the hoist.

An under body inspection will be carried out which will include:

• Electrical wiring
• Body condition
• Steering system
• Tyres
• Road wheels and hubs
• Suspension, wheel bearings and drive shafts
• Shock absorbers
• Oil leaks
• Engine and transmission mounts
• Transmission
• Exhaust system
• Mechanical brake components
• Brake hydraulic, air and vacuum systems
• Fuel system
• Spare wheel and carrier
• General condition of vehicle
• Vehicle structural integrity and construction
• The possibility of a road test taking place at the discretion of the Examiner

This list of items that are checked at each stage of the inspection are not exhaustive but identifies the main items subject to inspection.