MOT testing stations are now being monitored in real-time by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) as a result of MOT computerisation.
MOT computerisation has given VOSA previously unparalleled access to vast amounts of data on each test station, which they are using to assess each site’s activities, as well as gauge overall trends in testing through a new ‘traffic light’ risk assessment system.
This will appraise potential risk at each site, and will determine VOSA’s future enforcement strategy.
MOT testing stations need to have a management system in place so that relevant reports can be analysed and any abnormalities investigated.
Stephen Coles, head of the RMIF’s MOT Operations Team commented: ‘VOSA can access test information whenever they choose, without needing to visit your test station. [Garages] won’t even know that they are checking you.’
Used Car Expert believe that this will lead to better standards of MOT for consumers.
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