Tyre advisories on annual test do not necessarily reflect poorly on the operator

Tyre advisories on annual test Since the introduction of the ban on 10 year old tyres, DVSA has been issuing a new advisory on some annual test (MOT) certificates. Advisories are used for two reasons: to tell the presenter that a component is close to becoming defective to make a note for both DVSA and the presenter that the item was not able to be assessed during the test When the item cannot be assessed on test The second scenario can happen when our Vehicle Standards Assessors (VSAs) are unable to gain access to read the 4 digit date code on the tyres, as part of a twin wheel set up on a heavy vehicle. The same approach would apply in the car MOT. Some operators have been concerned about this advisory and what it might mean for them. We want to reassure operators that this advisory: does not reflect poorly on the operator does not affect the roadworthiness status of the vehicle does not affect the Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) The advisory is a reminder to the presenter or operator that they need to be confident in their tyre management system. Your tyre management system should mean that you know the age and legality of all your tyres and take appropriate action where needed. These advisories are different to where a date code is missing or damaged, which will still be a failure at annual test (MOT) on a steered front axle. Find out more You can read more about effective tyre management in Section 5 of our Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness. You can also read more about the 10 year old tyre law which bans tyres aged over 10 years old from being used on the front steered axles of HGVs, buses, coaches or all single wheels fitted to a minibus. Unsubscribe  |  View email in browser This email was sent to ooseims.archieves@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency · Berkeley House, Croydon Street · Bristol, BS5 0DA · 0300 123 9000