Main and exhaust emission test (HU and AU)
of Füchse Berlin
In Berlin and Brandenburg
Play it safe with your main inspection and emissions test
The abbreviations HU and AU stand for main inspection and emissions test. As a new car driver, you must have your vehicle inspected for the first time after three years and then every two years. To ensure that there are no surprises, we prepare your vehicle for the HU/AU appointment. If we discover any defects relevant to the inspection, we will discuss these with you immediately. In addition to our Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Fuso, MG and Maxus brands, we also carry out the HU/AU for all other brands. Simply get in touch with us or make an appointment online.
HU & AU: Our services for your vehicle
Main inspection with preliminary inspection
Price on request
A preliminary inspection before the main inspection (HU) is your key to trouble-free registration of your vehicle. It helps to identify and rectify defects at an early stage so that your vehicle performs optimally at the MOT.
Information on HU & AU
**Main inspection (HU):**Since its establishment in Germany in 1951, the main inspection has served to certify compliance with the legal requirements for vehicles. Vehicle owners are obliged to have their vehicle inspected at regular intervals. This inspection is a must for all vehicles registered on the road, including passenger cars, motorbikes, classic cars and trailers.
**Exhaust emissions test (AU):**Since its introduction in 1985 as the special exhaust emissions test (ASU), the independent testing of vehicle exhaust emissions was integrated into the regular main inspection in 2010. In the past, the focus was mainly on checking compliance with emission limits for older vehicles. Nowadays, qualified experts not only assess these aspects, but also the engine management and the increasingly complex exhaust gas purification systems. The aim is to minimise harmful effects on health and the environment. For this reason, the name of the emissions test was changed in the 2000s to "Examination of the engine management and exhaust gas purification system (UMA)".
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Why CSB Schimmel Automobile
**Expertise and experience:**Our master mechanics, automotive technicians and automotive mechatronics engineers are highly experienced and have extensive knowledge of all vehicle areas.
**State-of-the-art diagnostic technology:**We use state-of-the-art equipment for precise inspections and diagnoses.
**Transparent service:**There are no hidden costs with us. All recommended repairs are discussed with you in advance.
**Customer satisfaction:**Our goal is your complete satisfaction. We endeavour to carry out all inspection and maintenance work to your complete satisfaction.
Risks
Road safety
Without regular MOTs, it is not possible to ensure that a vehicle is roadworthy. This means that significant defects may be overlooked, which could jeopardise the safety of the driver and other road users.
Fines and penalties
In many countries, including Germany, regular MOTs are required by law. Driving without a valid MOT sticker can lead to fines. If the due date is significantly exceeded, even points in Flensburg or driving bans are possible.
Problems with insurance cover
In the event of an accident, the absence of a valid inspection sticker can lead to insurance companies reducing benefits or, in extreme cases, refusing them altogether, especially if it is established that the accident was caused by a technical defect that could have been recognised during an inspection.
Loss of value of the vehicle
A vehicle without a valid MOT can lose value, as potential buyers often attach importance to a complete maintenance history and compliance with statutory inspections.
Difficulties with resale
When selling a vehicle, the lack of a current MOT sticker can be an obstacle. Many buyers prefer vehicles that have been recently inspected and for which there are no immediate additional costs for inspections.
Legal consequences of accidents
If a vehicle without a valid MOT is involved in an accident, there may be legal consequences for the owner in addition to insurance problems, especially if it can be proven that the technical condition of the vehicle played a role in the accident.
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A DEKRA inspector will carry out a detailed assessment of your vehicle in accordance with legal requirements, including an assessment of the condition and functionality of all parts and systems, without carrying out any dismantling work.
The service areas inspected include:
- Identification and description of vehicles, checking for technical modifications
- Inspection of the brakes
- Inspection of the steering
- Assessment of visual conditions
- Inspection of lighting and electrics
- Inspection of axles, wheels, tyres and chassis
- Inspection of chassis, frame, bodywork and add-on parts
- Inspection of additional equipment and accessories
- Assessment of environmental compatibility
- Special inspections for vehicles used for commercial passenger transport
Examination of components and systems:
- Design, arrangement, number, intended circuits, necessary labelling
- Condition check (damage, corrosion, signs of ageing, excessive wear, inadmissible play, professional fastening and securing, correct assembly and installation, as well as checking freedom of movement and ease of movement)
- Function test
- Effectiveness (fulfilment or exceeding of specified limit values)
The total cost of carrying out the main inspection (HU) is 97.50 euros, while the cost of the exhaust emissions test (AU) starts at a minimum of 53.55 euros. Because the exhaust emission test is an integral part of the general inspection and both tests are carried out together, the combined costs amount to at least 151.05 euros.
If your vehicle fails the general inspection (HU), you will receive a report listing all significant defects. You usually have up to one month to have these defects rectified. A follow-up inspection is then required, during which your vehicle will be inspected again, often for a lower fee than the first time. You are responsible for the cost of the repairs. As soon as your vehicle has had the defects repaired and the re-inspection is successful, it will be authorised for use on the road.
In Germany, the TÜV sticker on a vehicle's licence plate indicates the next due date for the main inspection (HU). It is easy to read:
- Colour: Each year has a specific colour, which changes every year. This allows you to recognise at a glance in which year the next general inspection is due.
- Number in the centre: The large number in the centre of the sticker shows the year in which the next inspection is due. For example, a "23" in the centre means that the next MOT is due in 2023.
- Numbers on the edge: To find out the month of the due date, look at the numbers on the edge of the sticker. The top number pointing upwards on the edge indicates the month of the next MOT. If the "3" is at the top, the MOT is due in March.
At CSB Schimmel Automobile, we carry out general inspections (HU) for vehicles of all makes. Our expertise with the Hyundai, Mitsubishi, MG, Maxus and FUSO brands, for which we have extensive experience, is particularly noteworthy.
The exhaust emissions test (AU) is part of the main inspection and is therefore included in the HU report.
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