Here are some of the most frequently asked questions.
If you purchase a used vehicle that is more than 4 years old, you will be asked to produce a valid vehicle inspection certificate in order to register it. Don’t forget to ask the vendor for it, for otherwise the administrator (SNCA) will ask you to have a new vehicle inspection carried out.
If the acquisition is made from a dealership in Luxembourg, the administrative steps regarding the inspection and the installation of the number plates are usually done by the vendor, who delivers a vehicle to you that is ready to be put in circulation. If a car is being imported or was purchased abroad, in theory the inspection certificate for a vehicle that was previously registered in another Member State of the European Union or in Switzerland is valid for registration in Luxembourg.
But please note, a foreign inspection certificate must comply with the validity period required under Luxembourg law. Take the example of France, whose law allows a period of 2 years between each vehicle inspection. If you wish to import from France a vehicle that is more than 6 years old, whose most recent inspection was carried out one year and several months ago (a certificate that is still valid under French law), the Luxembourg registration authority (SNCA) will ask you to have a new inspection carried out (validity period in Luxembourg: 1 year).
Yes, it is accepted by the SNCA (Luxembourg National Society of Automobile Traffic, which is responsible for registration), provided the expiry dates do not exceed those allowed in Luxembourg.
No, all trailers of less than 750 kg (category O1) are exempted from having to undergo a vehicle inspection.
Can a vehicle inspection be carried out in another country?
No, you have to take the car to a body that is accredited to carry out inspections of vehicles registered in Luxembourg.
At which partners of the SNCT can I have the vehicle inspection carried out?
The list of accredited partners is available here.
Yes, as long as they comply with the maximum speed of the vehicle.
No, the SNCT checks only the condition and dimensions of the tyres. However, it is essential that the profiles be the same on each axle. The verification of the type of (winter) tyre is the responsibility of the Police.
No, the tyres on the vehicle must all be of the same type, either all winter or all summer.
I have tinted the windows of my vehicle – will it pass the inspection?
Only the rear windows may be tinted.
Yes, you must show a hi-viz vest and a warning triangle.
However, it is strongly advised to have as many hi-viz vests on board as there are passengers, including the driver!
The extinguisher is obligatory only in heavy goods vehicles and minivans.
Please note, a camper that is registered as a vehicle (M1) does not have to have a fire extinguisher on board, although it is highly recommended to have one!
No, it is not required for motorcycles (except for tricycles and quads). However, the hi-viz vest is required.
Only for heavy goods vehicles (>3.5t).
You are allowed to drive to the inspection station within Luxembourg.
In theory, you need to make an appointment, but the SNCT often keeps some time slots available for cases such as this.
No, this is not possible (legal requirement).
No, but it is possible for the insurance company to send a copy of the insurance certificate to the SNCT via the following e-mail address: info@snct.lu
If the vehicle has failed an inspection, the certificate with a 28-day validity authorises you to drive:
(complete legal text to be consulted is Article 4bis of the amended Law of 14 February 1955)
To facilitate the reading of your vehicle inspection certificate, you can see a coloured section below that sets out the main lines:
A green box for:
An orange box for:
A red box for:
In the same way as vehicles with traditional motors, except of course for the test of exhaust gases.
If you purchase a used vehicle that is more than 4 years old, you will be asked to produce a valid vehicle inspection certificate in order to register it. Don’t forget to ask the vendor for it, for otherwise the administrator (SNCA) will ask you to have a new vehicle inspection carried out.
If the acquisition is made from a dealership in Luxembourg, the administrative steps regarding the inspection and the installation of the number plates are usually done by the vendor, who delivers a vehicle to you that is ready to be put in circulation. If a car is being imported or was purchased abroad, in theory the inspection certificate for a vehicle that was previously registered in another Member State of the European Union or in Switzerland is valid for registration in Luxembourg.
But please note, a foreign inspection certificate must comply with the validity period required under Luxembourg law. Take the example of France, whose law allows a period of 2 years between each vehicle inspection. If you wish to import from France a vehicle that is more than 6 years old, whose most recent inspection was carried out one year and several months ago (a certificate that is still valid under French law), the Luxembourg registration authority (SNCA) will ask you to have a new inspection carried out (validity period in Luxembourg: 1 year).
Yes, it is accepted by the SNCA (Luxembourg National Society of Automobile Traffic, which is responsible for registration), provided the expiry dates do not exceed those allowed in Luxembourg.
No, all trailers of less than 750 kg (category O1) are exempted from having to undergo a vehicle inspection.
Can a vehicle inspection be carried out in another country?
No, you have to take the car to a body that is accredited to carry out inspections of vehicles registered in Luxembourg.
At which partners of the SNCT can I have the vehicle inspection carried out?
The list of accredited partners is available here.
Yes, as long as they comply with the maximum speed of the vehicle.
No, the SNCT checks only the condition and dimensions of the tyres. However, it is essential that the profiles be the same on each axle. The verification of the type of (winter) tyre is the responsibility of the Police.
No, the tyres on the vehicle must all be of the same type, either all winter or all summer.
I have tinted the windows of my vehicle – will it pass the inspection?
Only the rear windows may be tinted.
Yes, you must show a hi-viz vest and a warning triangle.
However, it is strongly advised to have as many hi-viz vests on board as there are passengers, including the driver!
The extinguisher is obligatory only in heavy goods vehicles and minivans.
Please note, a camper that is registered as a vehicle (M1) does not have to have a fire extinguisher on board, although it is highly recommended to have one!
No, it is not required for motorcycles (except for tricycles and quads). However, the hi-viz vest is required.
Only for heavy goods vehicles (>3.5t).
You are allowed to drive to the inspection station within Luxembourg.
In theory, you need to make an appointment, but the SNCT often keeps some time slots available for cases such as this.
No, this is not possible (legal requirement).
No, but it is possible for the insurance company to send a copy of the insurance certificate to the SNCT via the following e-mail address: info@snct.lu
If the vehicle has failed an inspection, the certificate with a 28-day validity authorises you to drive:
(complete legal text to be consulted is Article 4bis of the amended Law of 14 February 1955)
To facilitate the reading of your vehicle inspection certificate, you can see a coloured section below that sets out the main lines:
A green box for:
An orange box for:
A red box for:
In the same way as vehicles with traditional motors, except of course for the test of exhaust gases.
