Short answer: it depends on your state and the sort of car you’re schlepping to the tester.
In Victoria, a Roadworthy Certificate is priced by licensed testers and typically lands around $180–$300+ for a standard passenger car, with 4WDs or older gear often costing more.
Queensland’s Safety Certificate fees are government-set, so expect roughly $90–$100 for light vehicles (motorcycles less, heavy vehicles more), while NSW’s eSafety/Pink Slip inspection usually sits around $45–$50.
In SA, WA, TAS and the ACT you may only need an inspection in specific situations (defect, interstate transfer, certain sales), with fees commonly anywhere from about $70 to $200 when required.
Remember, that’s just the inspection; any fixes for tyres, brakes, leaks or cracked windscreens are extra and can turn a cheap day into a wallet detox.
Check your state authority or get quotes from local testers (ServiceCentral is handy) for today’s exact numbers.
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