Asking “how much for a roadworthy?” is like asking a mechanic their favourite socket—there’s a range and it depends.
Across Australia, expect roughly AUD $90–$200 for a standard passenger-car inspection, with larger SUVs/utes and vans often $150–$300+.
Some states cap or publish typical fees for safety certificates, while others leave it to licensed testers, so prices vary by suburb as much as by vehicle.
Re-inspections after repairs can attract extra fees, and the cost of fixing defects is, of course, on top.
Call a few local testers or use ServiceCentral to compare quotes—then book the one who sounds least like they’re funding a new boat.
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