Overview
- Ceuta, the Basque Country and Cantabria have the highest car inspection fees, topping €53, while Andalucía, Extremadura and Madrid are the cheapest by at least €15.
- Average prices differ by engine type, with diesel car inspections at about €51 versus roughly €40 for electric models and around €44 for petrol, hybrid or LPG cars.
- The OCU’s findings come from a survey of prices and wait times at 200 ITV stations carried out at the end of October.
- The study finds no consistent price pattern linked to whether stations are public or private, and drivers may save by seeking off‑peak discounts or using stations in other regions.
- About eight in ten vehicles pass the ITV on the first attempt, according to Spain’s traffic authority, under rules that require checks from year four and then at regular intervals by vehicle age.