Blue Slip Cost (NSW) Calculator
Estimate the cost of a blue slip (authorised safety inspection) in NSW.
A blue slip is needed for unregistered, interstate or defected vehicles, it’s more thorough (and pricier) than a pink slip.
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- The inspection fee is a capped maximum, so only the repair work to pass actually varies between operators — make the vehicle roadworthy beforehand to avoid a re-check.
- Blue slips are issued only at AUVIS-accredited stations, which are fewer than ordinary pink-slip stations, so check the vehicle is genuinely ready before you make the trip.
How we estimate this
A blue slip — formally an Authorised Unregistered Vehicle Inspection (AUVIS) — is a government-capped fee set by Transport for NSW. For 2026 the capped maximum is about $80 for a car or light vehicle, around $49 for a motorcycle, and about $58 for a braked trailer. Some operators advertise below the cap (often $66–$75), but $80 is the regulated ceiling for the inspection itself.
Pricing reviewed: June 2026.
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Understanding blue slip cost (nsw)s in Australia
A blue slip — formally an Authorised Unregistered Vehicle Inspection (AUVIS) — is a government-capped fee set by Transport for NSW. For 2026 the capped maximum is about $80 for a car or light vehicle, around $49 for a motorcycle, and about $58 for a braked trailer. Some operators advertise below the cap (often $66–$75), but $80 is the regulated ceiling for the inspection itself.
You need a blue slip whenever a vehicle is unregistered: registering a vehicle with no current NSW rego, bringing an interstate vehicle onto NSW plates, a registration that lapsed more than three months, a written-off-and-repaired vehicle, a defected vehicle needing full re-inspection, or one with a modified or changed identity (engine, VIN or chassis). The report is lodged electronically and valid 42 days to complete registration.
A blue slip is a far more thorough check than a pink slip — it verifies safety plus identity and design-and-standards compliance, which is exactly what catches non-compliant imports and modifications. Because it also satisfies the safety-check requirement, you don't need a separate pink slip when registering an unregistered vehicle. Any repairs needed to pass are separate from the capped inspection fee.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a blue slip in NSW?
A government-capped maximum of about $80 for a car in 2026, around $49 for a motorcycle and about $58 for a braked trailer. Some stations advertise a little below the cap.
When do I need a blue slip?
To register an unregistered vehicle, bring an interstate vehicle onto NSW plates, register one whose rego lapsed over three months, or clear a defected, repaired-write-off or changed-identity vehicle.
How is a blue slip different from a pink slip?
It's more comprehensive — it checks safety plus identity and standards compliance, not just roadworthiness. It also covers the safety check, so you don't need a separate pink slip when registering an unregistered vehicle.
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