DVSA figures have shown more than 400 MOT authorisations have been withdrawn during 2025/26, highlighting the importance of giving MOT management sufficient focus within increasingly busy workshops, according to Autotech Training.  The latest DVSA data revealed 145 Authorised Examiners (AEs) and 288 MOT testers had their authorisation withdrawn during 2025/26. A further 247 AEs and ...

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The DVSA announced a national rollout of MOT test photos, following a successful trial, marking a real step forward for MOT testing. The aim is photos will help stop fraudulent certificates and stop honest garages getting undercut by those who cut corners. But this raises an obvious question. If the DVSA can move this fast ...

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DVSA has announced its plan to modernise the MOT testing service through connectable equipment will resume next month with the introduction of emissions analysers. From 1 May, anyone buying an exhaust gas analyser or diesel smoke meter will need to make sure it is a model that can connect to the MOT testing service. This ...

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A North Wales emissions parts manufacturer has been prosecuted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for supplying a replacement DPF that failed to comply with the requirements of the Regulations governing the supply of parts. The case against Cats and Pipes, which took place at Mold Magistrates court and concluded on Tuesday 16 March, resulted ...

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With the Government announcing that from Thursday 5 November it will be introducing new national restrictions in England to reduce the spread of coronavirus, the DVSA has released MOT advice. The DVSA has revealed that MOT garages will be able to remain open and, to help ensure MOT testing can be conducted safely, has produced ...

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The DVSA has reminded garages that equipment needs to be calibrated by 31 October, after the agency relaxed the rules surrounding this. This was originally introduced to help garages while lots of calibration engineers were furloughed, and it was difficult to book a calibration. Most engineers are now said to be back at work – ...

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In an industry where efficiency is crucial, the recent introduction of connected MOT equipment should come as no surprise. But, who supplies this technology and what are its advantages? In addition to its range of connected brake testers, Boston Garage Equipment is reported to be the first manufacturer to receive DVSA Connected Equipment approval for its exhaust gas analysers, diesel smoke meters and decelerometers. ...

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The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has won a landmark prosecution case against a Hampshire aftermarket emission control parts manufacturer. The case was brought against the manufacturer for supplying products, which failed to meet the required environmental standards. The case against European Exhaust and Catalyst Ltd, which took place at Portsmouth Magistrates Court and ...

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More than 40% of MOT testers face being suspended from testing if they don’t complete their annual training and assessment by 31 March, DVSA has announced.

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Make sure you’re in a safe place before looking at PMM’s MOT Horror Show, sourced from The DVSA’s Matters of Testing blog. These are not for the faint-hearted...

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