MOT TQI- what is it, why should I review it and what action should I take?
MOT Test Quality Information (TQI) – what is it, why should I review it and what action should I take?
TQI is a monthly summary of your VTS and Tester failure rate, average test time, average vehicle age and number of tests completed. It is linked to the VTS/NT risk rating (RAG rate) and should be used primarily to monitor testing standards. Access to TQI data is dependent on your VTS role and features the following information:
- the number of tests an individual or the VTS has carried out
- the average age of vehicles tested
- your failure rate, your site’s failure rate and the national failure rate
- test durations
- component failure rates
Why should you review this data?
Your failure rate might be higher or lower than the site or national average. This does not automatically mean anything is wrong with your testing standard but it is recommended the data is reviewed monthly to check any unusual differences.
What should I do with this information?
- check the relevant MOT inspection manual to make sure the correct standards are being applied
- talk to other testers or the person responsible for test quality control at your testing station
- document these checks and discussions to justify the % rate variance above the national or individual average rates
Regular review with documented justification will provide evidence to DVSA your VTS and Testers take their testing responsibilities seriously and provide a positive record of continued MOT risk assessment. AAL can assist you with analysing your Test Quality Information, contact us for further information.