Car Inspection in Abu Dhabi

In Abu Dhabi, new vehicles are exempt for three years from their registration date. After that, a valid technical inspection is needed to renew the registration, which the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) now handles, mostly online through TAMM.

ADNOC Distribution runs authorised vehicle inspection centres in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, where a standard test takes about 10 minutes. Registration renewal is handled by the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) through TAMM.

The testing centre shows the fee when you book or arrive, and a re-test after a fail costs less than the first test. Renewing the registration is a separate fee, paid through TAMM once the car has passed.

Tyres are one of the most common. Dubai RTA fails cars with tyres more than five years past their manufacture date, tyres that are badly worn or cut, and tyres not meant for public roads, such as mountain or snow tyres. Old, worn tyres are also more likely to burst in summer heat.

Fix the faults listed on the report and take the car back for a re-test. If the car fails, it must be repaired before it can be tested again. Once it passes, renew the registration through TAMM.

Yes. Many authorised testing centres offer a comprehensive used-car inspection that goes further than the registration safety test, checking things like paint depth on the panels, electrics and the interior, often with a road test. Do it before you pay, as the car must also pass a standard inspection to transfer ownership.