MOT inspection
The APK (General Periodic Inspection) is mandatory for all motor vehicles. New passenger cars must undergo their first APK after 4 years, then annually. The APK checks brakes, tyres, lighting, steering, bodywork and exhaust emissions. Driving without a valid APK certificate is a criminal offence and may invalidate your insurance.
Key rules
- 1New car: first APK after 4 years
- 2Then mandatory annually
- 3Checks: brakes, tyres, lighting, steering
- 4Driving without APK is a criminal offence
- 5Invalid APK may invalidate insurance
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