Guidance

Manage your authorised testing facility (ATF)

How to manage an MOT centre for HGVs, trailers, buses and coaches, including how to prepare your centre for tests, the booking process and health and safety requirements.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Published: 12 March 2012
• Last updated: 3 June 2021 — See all updates

Documents

Guide to the operation of an ATF

PDF, 2.18 MB, 28 pages

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Details

This guide explains the policies and procedures involved in running an MOT centre for HGVs, trailers, buses and coaches including:

• your roles and responsibilities
• how you’ll work with DVSA
• booking DVSA assessors
• health and safety requirements
• managing your pre-funded account
• preparing your site and test area for tests
• test and pit fees

You need to apply to make changes to your test centre if you want to change your site manager, operating hours, vehicle classes, or other details about your ATF.

Published 12 March 2012
Last updated 3 June 2021 + show all updates

1. 3 June 2021

   Updated PDF guidance to the latest version.

2. 12 March 2012

   First published.