Vehicle Fitness Testing at Automated Testing Stations (ATS) - Guidelines for Vehicle Owners - Preface

Sep 18, 2026

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Vehicle Fitness Testing at Automated Testing Stations (ATS) booklet provides guidance for vehicle owners and other stakeholders participating in the Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernization Program (V-VMP). It explains the national rollout of Automated Testing Stations and Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities, and outlines how ATS services support safer roads and a cleaner environment. The booklet covers ATS overview, advantages, the full fitness testing process, testing frequency and fees, appointment booking, reporting and certificates, and an ATS FAQs section, with glossary definitions of key terms and standards.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages60

Reading Time2 h 31 min

AccessFree to download

Glossary

Risks associated with unfit vehicles

Introduction to Automated Testing Stations (ATS)

Key Benefits of Automated Testing Stations (ATS)

Fitness testing frequency and penalty for plying unfit vehicles

Fees for fitness test and fitness certificate

Procedure for booking a fitness test at ATS

Process flow of fitness testing at ATS

Description of fitness tests

Overview of fitness test report and fitness certificate

Sample fitness test report and certificate

Key situations after a failed test

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Vehicle Fitness Testing at Automated Testing Stations (ATS) Guidelines for Vehicle Owners Preface 2 of 59 The Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernization Program (V-VMP) policy was launched by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) aimed at creating an eco-system for phasing out of unfit and polluting vehicles in an eco-friendly manner. To enable successful implementation of this policy, a network of Automated Testing Stations (ATS) and Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSF) is being established nationwide. In this context, MoRTH has developed this “Vehicle Fitness Testing at ATS” booklet summarizing ATS related information for all ecosystem stakeholders – vehicle owners, ATS operators etc. This booklets aims to provide comprehensive guidance as follows: – Overview ofATS – Introduction to ATS – Key advantages of testing atATS – Fitness Testing Process atATS – Testing frequency and associated fees for testing at ATS – Appointment booking process for ATS – Process flow for vehicle testing at ATS – Description of Fitness Tests conducted at ATS – ATS FAQs We trust this booklet shall serve as a ready reckoner and valuable resource guiding citizens to understand, utilize and take advantage of ATS services helping contribute to safer roads and a cleaner environment. In case of any queries/clarifications, Please feel free to [reach out](reach out sot-rth@nic.in)[ ](reach out sot-rth@nic.in)[sot-rth@nic.in](reach out sot-rth@nic.in) (MoRTH Section Office) Contents | S. No. | Topic | Page | | --- | --- | --- | | | Glossary | 3 | | 1 | Risks associated with unfit vehicles | 5 | | 2 | Introduction to Automated Testing Stations (ATS) | 6 | | 3 | Key Benefits of Automated Testing Stations (ATS) | 7 | | 4 | Fitness testing frequency and penalty for plying unfit vehicles | 8 | | 5 | Fees for fitness test and fitness certificate | 9 | | 6 | Procedure for booking a fitness test at ATS | 14 | | 7 | Process flow of fitness testing at ATS | 16 | | 8 | Description of fitness tests | 20 | | 9 | Overview of fitness test report and fitness certificate | 48 | | 10 | Sample fitness test report and certificate | 49 | | 11 | Key situations after a failed test | 52 | | 12 | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | 54 | Glossary | Term | Description | | --- | --- | | ATS | Automated Testing Station; facility for conducting fitness test of vehicles using automated machines | | Transport Vehicle | Vehicles used for transport of goods or passengers, such as public service vehicle, goods carriage or bus; commercial vehicles | | Non-Transport Vehicle | Vehicles used for personal use; private vehicles | | BS norms | Emissions standards followed by India are denoted as “Bharat Stage” suffixed by a number (II / III / IV / VI) | | RVSF | Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility; conduct scrapping of vehicles in an eco-friendly manner | | AFMS | Automated Fitness Management System (portal-[https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/AFMS](https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/AFMS) ) | | CMVR | Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 | | MV Act | Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 | | RTO | Road Transport Office | | MVI | Motor Vehicle Inspector; officer appointed by State Government to conduct vehicle fitness testing at RTOs | | ELV | End of Life Vehicle; vehicles which are beyond repair and not eligible to ply on roads | | RFID | Radio Frequency Identification (form of wireless communication) | | Functional Test | Vehicle Fitness test which evaluates the functional capability of vehicle part or sub-system using machines | | Visual Test | Vehicle Fitness test which evaluates the vehicle part or subsystem using the naked eye | | GVW | Gross Vehicle Weight (Including load weight when stationary) | Glossary | Term | Description | | --- | --- | | OBD | On Board Diagnostics; Electric Control Unit inside of a vehicle that tracks and regulates its performance | | MIL | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check engine light) | | ECU | Electronic Control Unit; controls th

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernization Program (V-VMP) mentioned in the booklet?

The booklet states that V-VMP was launched to create an eco-system for phasing out unfit and polluting vehicles in an eco-friendly manner.

Who can use Automated Testing Stations (ATS) and what guidance does the booklet provide?

It provides information for vehicle owners and other ecosystem stakeholders, summarizing ATS-related guidance such as process, frequency, fees, booking, reporting, and FAQs.

What does the booklet say about the impact of unfit vehicles on safety and the environment?

It explains that vehicles that are old and poorly maintained increase pollution and pose risks to passenger and road safety, including higher chances of accidents due to malfunctioning components.

Sep 18, 2026

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