Issue Date January 2012
Abandon
The term used when a test cannot be completed because the NT considers it unsafe to
continue or because it becomes apparent during the test that certain items cannot be
satisfactorily inspected. An appropriate fee may be charged for the test.
Abort
The term used when a test cannot be completed because of a problem with the VTS’s/DCs
testing equipment or the NT. No fee may be charged for the test.
ACM
Account Management (ACM). This is the person given the responsibility of managing an
MOT Account.
AE
Authorised Examiner - the organisation that operates and manages one or more VTSs and
is responsible for controlling the quality of testing carried out. Except in the case of a ‘sole
trader’ the AE is not a person but a legal entity (e.g. a company or partnership).
AED
The AE Delegate is a Person appointed by the AE Designated Manager to act on their
behalf on a temporary or permanent basis. Note: this does not devolve the ultimate
responsibility held by the AE.
AEDM
The AE Designated Manager is the person who represents the AE and who has normally
attended the MOT Management Course. Typically an AE Principal but in larger
organisations may be a senior manager with responsibility for the totality of the entity's MOT
testing operations.
AEP
AE Principal - Authorised Examiner Principal is a person who is legally responsible for the
entity i.e. each partner in a partnership; each director, company secretary or each officer of
the company in a company; or the sole trader in person.
Alerts
These are system-generated messages, of varying importance, which require attention.
as soon as
practicable
Means as soon as is reasonably practicable.
ATL
Automated Test Lane. These are authorised by VOSA for use in the automated mode and
where the tester has the option of not using an assistant if so desired.
Atos
Service provider for MOT Computerisation.
Catalogue
The list of goods or services, including forms, available to order via the VTS Device.
Catch Up
The process where test data recorded while testing under Emergency Testing is
subsequently entered via the VTS Device.
Central Services Is the definitive MOT Computerisation Main Database.
Abbreviations and Definitions
