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Figure 26: a tester in a garage

There has also been an increase in disciplinary action against garages, meaning that standards are
now being enforced better. As more garages are delivering better MOT standards, there are more
cars on the road that comply with roadworthiness and environmental requirements.

“The DVSA digital team worked with our supplier partners to deliver an approach using machine
learning. This helped build our capability, and, once they’ve finished working with us, will leave us
with the skills and ability to develop this model. We’ll then be able to apply this to other areas of
our business and support other parts of the Civil Service.”

Neil Barlow
Head of MOT Policy and the MOT Service Manager at DVSA,
responsible for the service that records MOT results.

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