Roadworthiness inspection in Luxembourg

The roadworthiness inspection is a mandatory step to ensure a vehicle remains safe, compliant, and fit to drive. This page summarizes the essentials: when the inspection is required, how to prepare, which documents to bring, how a re-test works, and where to book an appointment. You will also find the list of SNCT stations in Luxembourg.

When do you need to take the roadworthiness inspection?

For cars (≤ 3.5 t), motorcycles, and trailers (750 kg to 3.5 t), the standard schedule is:

• 1st inspection: 4 years after first registration
• 2nd inspection: 6 years after first registration
• then: every year

Please note: some vehicles (e.g., taxis, vans/light commercial vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, etc.) have specific rules.

What is checked during the inspection

The inspection typically covers:

• vehicle identification (VIN, license plates),
• emissions/noise,
• braking system,
• lighting and electrical equipment,
• tires/wheels/suspension,
• chassis,
• seat belts,
• steering and visibility.

Documents to bring (avoid being turned away)

The required documents may vary depending on the situation, but the typical essentials include:

• registration document,
• last inspection certificate (if available),
• valid insurance certificate,
• tax sticker (if applicable),
• COC (Certificate of Conformity), if available,
• documents related to any modifications (wheels/tires, suspension, etc.).

Prepare your vehicle before the appointment

Without going into mechanical details, a few simple checks help avoid many re-tests:

• tires: pressure + wear (common reference: minimum 1.6 mm),
• lighting: headlights, indicators, brake lights,
• wipers / washer fluid + visibility:
• seat belts: (proper operation),
• warning triangle + safety vest: (and, more generally, present the vehicle clean and easily accessible).

Result, defects, and re-test

If the vehicle is rejected for non-compliance, a temporary certificate may be issued and you will need to correct the issues and return for a follow-up inspection within the indicated timeframe (often a few weeks, depending on the case).

Prices

Where to take the inspection: SNCT stations in Luxembourg

SNCT operates several stations. The list below includes the stations and addresses (as opening hours/availability may change, it is preferable to check the details on the SNCT page: SNCT ).

STATION SANDWEILER

11, rue de Luxembourg - L-5230 Sandweiler

STATION ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE

22, rue Jos Kieffer - L-4176 Esch-sur-Alzette

STATION LIVANGE

3, rue Fontebierg - L-3378 Livange

STATION BERTRANGE

(ACL) 54, route de Longwy - L-8080 Bertrange

STATION BISSEN

4, Z.A.C Klengbousbierg - L-7795 Bissen

STATION MARNACH

23, Marbuergerstrooss - L-9764 Marnach

STATION ROOST

(Merbag) 2, rue de Cruchten - L-7759 Roost

STATION CLERVAUX

18, rte de Bastogne L-9706 Clervaux

STATION WILTZ

11, Zone Industrielle Salzbaach - L-9559 Wiltz