For a 2008 car, until which year does it require biannual inspections?
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2008 cars will require biannual inspections by 2023. Below is relevant information about vehicle annual inspections: Exemption for first 6 years: New vehicles within the first 6 years are exempt from physical inspections twice (inspection labels must be applied for every two years, but no actual vehicle testing is required). On-site testing: Vehicles must undergo on-site testing in their 6th and 8th years. Annual inspection: For private vehicles over 10 years old, the original inspection cycle remains unchanged: one inspection per year for vehicles aged 10-15 years. Biannual inspection: Vehicles over 15 years old require inspections every six months.
I drive a car purchased in 2008 and have thought about this issue myself. For a vehicle registered in 2008, it would require two annual inspections after 10 years by 2018. Older cars are more prone to issues, so the government mandates more frequent safety checks on components like brakes, tires, and lights. Since 2018, I've been going to the inspection station twice a year, each time spending half a day in queues—it's both time-consuming and costly. I recommend car owners check the registration date on their vehicle license and add 10 years to know when this requirement starts. Regular maintenance can help reduce hassles, as the risk of aging components becomes significantly higher.
