1. Tasks and activities of the supervising bodies

Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC Text with EEA relevance · European Union

Supervising bodies shall perform at least the following tasks: Supervision of testing centres: checking whether the minimum requirements for premises and test equipment are met; verifying the mandatory requirements of the authorised entity; Verifying training and examination of inspectors: verifying the initial training of inspectors; verifying the periodic refresher training of inspectors; periodic refresher training of supervising body examiners; conducting or supervising examinations. Auditing: pre-audit of testing centres prior to authorisation; periodic re-audit of testing centres; special audit in the case of irregularities; audit of training/examination centres. Monitoring, using measures such as the following: re-testing of a statistically valid proportion of tested vehicles; ‘mystery shopper’ checks (use of defective vehicle optional); analysis of results of roadworthiness tests (statistical methods); appeal tests; investigation of complaints. Validation of measurement results of roadworthiness tests. Proposing the withdrawal or suspension of authorisation of testing centres and/or of inspectors: where the centre or inspector concerned does not fulfil a significant authorisation requirement; where major irregularities are detected; where there are continued negative audit results; where there is a loss of good repute on the part of the centre or inspector in question.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-02 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.