Blue Slip Cost NSW
Estimate the cost of a blue slip in NSW. A blue slip (AUVIS inspection) is needed to register an unregistered vehicle, a vehicle registered interstate, a defected vehicle or an import. The inspection fee is set, but repairs to pass are where the real cost is.
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A blue slip is a more thorough inspection than a pink slip and is done at an Authorised Unregistered Vehicle Inspection Station (AUVIS). The inspection fee is government-set, so the variable cost is any repairs needed to pass.
💰 Ways to save
- Fix obvious items (tyres, wipers, bulbs) before the inspection to avoid a fail and a re-inspection fee.
- The inspection fee is fixed statewide, so there is no point shopping on the fee, but the repair cost varies with the inspector's findings.
- For an import, confirm the compliance and identity requirements first, these add steps and cost beyond the standard blue slip.
How we estimate this
A blue slip in NSW costs a government-set inspection fee of around $69 in 2026 (less for trailers and motorcycles), done at an Authorised Unregistered Vehicle Inspection Station (AUVIS). Any repairs needed to pass are extra and, on an older or imported vehicle, are usually the bigger cost.
Pricing reviewed: November 2026.
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Pricing reviewed November 2026. Indicative Australian costs, not a quote.
Understanding blue slip cost nsws in Australia
A blue slip in NSW costs a government-set inspection fee of around $69 in 2026 (less for trailers and motorcycles), done at an Authorised Unregistered Vehicle Inspection Station (AUVIS). Any repairs needed to pass are extra and, on an older or imported vehicle, are usually the bigger cost.
A blue slip is needed to register an unregistered vehicle, a vehicle coming from interstate, a defected vehicle, or an import, it is more thorough than a pink slip. The inspection fee is fixed, so the variable cost is the repairs required to pass.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a blue slip in NSW?
The inspection fee is government-set at around $69 in 2026 for a car (less for trailers and motorcycles), plus any repairs needed to pass. On an older or imported vehicle, the repairs are usually the bigger cost.
What is the difference between a blue slip and a pink slip?
A pink slip is a safety inspection for renewing registration on a vehicle over five years old. A blue slip is a more thorough inspection for registering an unregistered, interstate, defected or imported vehicle.
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