Test Quality Information (TQI) is a set of performance data used by the DVSA to monitor how MOT tests are being carried out by testers and garages.

It looks at testing behaviour over time, not individual tests, and is used to identify patterns that may indicate unusual or inconsistent testing. TQI looks at how MOT tests are being conducted over time. Rather than focusing on a single test, it analyses patterns and trends across multiple tests to assess whether results are consistent with expectations.

This can include things such as:

• Pass and fail rates
• Failure reasons and defect patterns
• Testing behaviour compared to national averages
• Retest activity and outcomes

The DVSA uses this data to understand whether testing activity is in line with expected norms. TQI is part of the DVSA’s risk-based approach to monitoring MOT testing.

It is used to:

• Highlight testers or sites with unusual testing patterns
• Identify where further review may be needed
• Support decisions around Vehicle Examiner (VE) visits

Having an unusual TQI profile does not automatically mean something is wrong, but it may lead to increased scrutiny. TQI can influence how your site and testers are viewed by the DVSA.

Consistent and accurate testing helps keep your TQI within expected ranges. If your results regularly fall outside those ranges, it may raise questions during inspections or reviews. MOT Juice does not calculate or control TQI, but it helps you stay organised and prepared if your testing activity is reviewed.

You can use MOT Juice to:

• Allow testers to review and comment on their TQI data
• Spot potential 'bad testing behaviour' before it becomes a problem
• Evidence compliance with DVSA regulations
• Monitor testing patterns and changes over time