Does a car registered in August 2012 require annual inspection in 2021?

[ReaganDella]

A car registered in August 2012 requires annual inspection in 2021. Below is relevant information about vehicle annual inspection: 1. Introduction: Vehicle annual inspection refers to mandatory testing for all vehicles that have obtained official license plates and registration certificates, equivalent to an annual physical examination for vehicles conducted according to the "Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation Safety". 2. Purpose: Vehicle annual inspections can promptly eliminate potential safety hazards, encourage enhanced vehicle maintenance, and reduce traffic accidents. 3. Preparations: Relevant regulations regarding vehicle annual inspections are stipulated in documents such as the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law". Certain preparatory work is required before the inspection (such as understanding relevant information, online appointment procedures, and vehicle preparation requirements) to ensure smooth passage. There are initial and periodic annual inspections, along with some related policies.

[SanDamian]

I just dealt with the annual inspection for my 12-year-old car last year, so I can share some insights. A car manufactured in August 2012 will reach 9 years by August 2021. According to the new regulations, non-commercial passenger vehicles aged between 6-10 years only require on-road inspections in the 6th and 10th years, with an exemption sticker to be collected in the 8th year. For your car, the 6th year was 2018 (requiring an on-road inspection), the 8th year was 2020 (when you should have collected the exemption sticker—after the November 2020 update, even the on-road inspection was waived), and 2021 as the 9th year requires no action at all. However, make sure the 2020 procedures were properly completed. I recommend checking the inspection validity period on the Traffic Management 12123 app—if it shows validity until 2022, you’re good for this year. Also, a friendly reminder: for older cars, remember to frequently check the lights and brakes. The next on-road inspection is due in August 2022.

[OMaggie]

I've studied the changes in vehicle inspection policies for quite some time. Your car was registered in August 2012. According to the new policy implemented in November 2020, non-commercial vehicles with 9 seats or fewer only require on-site inspections in the 6th and 10th years during the first 10 years. In 2021, it was in its 9th year, which is clearly exempt from inspection under the new policy. However, the key is to check the status of your last inspection: if you completed the August 2020 inspection on time (which might have required an on-site inspection at that time), you could skip 2021 entirely; but if you missed the 2020 inspection, you need to make it up immediately or it will be considered overdue. I recommend paying extra attention to dashboard warning lights while driving - an aging catalytic converter tends to trigger warnings, and addressing it early can help avoid inspection issues next year.

[Wren]

To put it simply, no inspection is needed. A car from August 2012 will be 9 years old by August 2021. According to the latest regulations, vehicles of this age are exempt from inspection in their 9th year as long as they are not for commercial use. However, pay attention to two details: first, the annual inspection from last year (due in August 2020) must have been completed—if not, you'll need to make it up this year; second, check the inspection deadline noted on the duplicate of your vehicle license. If it says it's due in 2021, you'll need to go. You can check this yourself using the traffic management app 12123, which is more convenient than going to the vehicle management office. For older cars, check the wipers and tires more often, especially with the rainy season approaching.