# Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (Text with EEA relevance), Division 1: Tasks and activities of the supervising bodies

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Supervising bodies shall perform at least the following tasks:
(a) Supervision of testing centres:
checking whether the minimum requirements for premises and test equipment are met;
verifying the mandatory requirements of the authorised entity;
(b) Verifying training and examination of inspectors:
verifying the initial training of inspectors;
verifying the periodic refresher training of inspectors;
periodic refresher training of supervising body examiners;
conducting or supervising examinations.
(c) Auditing:
pre-audit of testing centres prior to authorisation;
periodic re-audit of testing centres;
special audit in the case of irregularities;
audit of training/examination centres.
(d) Monitoring, using measures such as the following:
re-testing of a statistically valid proportion of tested vehicles;
‘mystery shopper’ checks (use of defective vehicle optional);
analysis of results of roadworthiness tests (statistical methods);
appeal tests;
investigation of complaints.
(e) Validation of measurement results of roadworthiness tests.
(f) Proposing the withdrawal or suspension of authorisation of testing centres and/or of inspectors:
where the centre or inspector concerned does not fulfil a significant authorisation requirement;
where major irregularities are detected;
where there are continued negative audit results;
where there is a loss of good repute on the part of the centre or inspector in question.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2014/45/annex/V/division/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2014-45/annex-V/division-1
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