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1. GENERAL This Annex identifies the vehicle systems and components to be tested; it details the recommended methods for testing them and the criteria to be used when determining whether the condition of the vehicle is acceptable. The test must cover at least the items listed in point 3 below provided that these relate to the equipment of the vehicle being tested in the Member State concerned. The test may also include a verification as to whether the relevant parts and components of that vehicle correspond to the required safety and environmental characteristics that were in force at the time of approval or, if applicable, at the time of retrofitting. Where the design of the vehicle does not allow the application of the test methods laid down in this Annex, the test shall be conducted in accordance with the recommended test methods accepted by the competent authorities. The competent authority must be satisfied that safety and environmental standards will be maintained.

Testing of all the items listed below shall be considered as mandatory in the context of a periodic roadworthiness test, with the exception of those marked with the indication ‘X’ which are related to the condition of the vehicle and its suitability for use on the road but which are not considered essential in the context of a roadworthiness test. The ‘Reasons for failure’ do not apply in cases where they refer to requirements that were not prescribed in the relevant vehicle approval legislation at the time of first registration or first entry into service, or in the retrofitting requirements. Where a method of testing is indicated as visual, it means that, in addition to looking at the items concerned, the inspector shall also, if appropriate, handle them, evaluate their noise or use any other appropriate means of inspection not involving the use of equipment.

2. SCOPE OF TEST The test shall cover at least the following areas:

(0) Identification of the vehicle;

(1) Braking equipment;

(2) Steering;

(3) Visibility;

(4) Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system;

(5) Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension;

(6) Chassis and chassis attachments;

(7) Other equipment;

(8) Nuisance;

(9) Supplementary tests for passenger-carrying vehicles of categories M2 and M3.

3. CONTENTS AND METHODS OF TESTING; ASSESSMENT OF DEFICIENCIES OF VEHICLES The test shall cover at least the items, and use the minimum standards and the recommended methods, listed in the following table. For each vehicle system and component subject to testing, the assessment of deficiencies shall be carried out in accordance with the criteria set out in that table, on a case-by-case basis. Deficiencies not listed in this Annex shall be assessed in terms of the risks that they pose to road safety.

0. IDENTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE 1. BRAKING EQUIPMENT 1.1. Mechanical condition and operation 1.2. Service braking performance and efficiency 1.3. Secondary (emergency) braking performance and efficiency (if met by separate system) 1.4. Parking braking performance and efficiency 2. STEERING 2.1. Mechanical condition 2.2. Steering wheel, column and handle bar 3. VISIBILITY 4. LAMPS, REFLECTORS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 4.1. Headlamps 4.2. Front and rear position lamps, side marker lamps, end outline marker lamps and daytime running lamps 4.3. Stop Lamps

4.4. Direction indicator and hazard warning lamps 4.5. Front and rear fog lamps 4.6. Reversing lamps 4.7. Rear registration plate lamp 4.8. Retro-reflectors, conspicuity (retro reflecting) markings and rear marking plates 4.9. Tell-tales mandatory for lighting equipment 5. AXLES, WHEELS, TYRES AND SUSPENSION 5.1. Axles 5.2. Wheels and tyres 5.3. Suspension system 6. CHASSIS AND CHASSIS ATTACHMENTS 6.1. Chassis or frame and attachments 6.2. Cab and bodywork 7. OTHER EQUIPMENT 7.1. Safety-belts/buckles and restraint systems 8. NUISANCE 8.1. Noise 8.2. Exhaust emissions 8.2.1. Positive ignition engine emissions 8.2.2. Compression ignition engine emissions 8.3. Electromagnetic interference suppression 8.4. Other items related to the environment 9. SUPPLEMENTARY TESTS FOR PASSENGER-CARRYING VEHICLES CATEGORIES M2, M3 9.1. Doors 9.4. Seats 9.10. Requirements regarding the transportation of children. (X)2 9.11. Requirements regarding the transportation of persons with reduced mobility (X)2 9.12. Other special equipment (X)2