The Independent Garage Association has issued advice to its members after the DVSA announced that it is to launch an improved MOT risk rating system.
Due to go live in the autumn, garages will be awarded either a red, amber or green rating based on analysis of tester data and the results of an improved site assessment.
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A spokesperson for the IGA said: “RMI members who subscribe to the RMI MOTQC scheme are advised on how to interpret and regularly monitor, review and if necessary act on the information in the MOT test logs and test quality information (TQI) to manage quality and also assist in preventing fraud.
“During our external audit we will discuss and advise on test time and performance data and provide suggestions on how to improve your risk rating.
“Whilst this has always been important, analysis of data will become increasingly relevant once DVSA use the information from individual testers as a contribution towards the risk rating for the VTS.”
The RMI’s MOT QC scheme helps workshops comply with DVSA site risk assessments.
To find out more about how the MOT QC scheme can help your garage stay compliant and avoid disciplinary consequences, call the IGA member helpline on 0845 305 4230 or click ‘more details’ below.