How often is the exhaust emission test in Türkiye?

For private and official cars, at the end of the third year and then every two years; for other motor vehicles, at the end of the first year and then every year (Regulation, Article 6(2)).

Do electric and hybrid vehicles need the test?

No. Electric and hybrid electric vehicles and hydrogen vehicles are exempt (Article 7(1)).

What if the vehicle fails?

It must be repaired and serviced; a one-time period of seven days is given to repeat the test. From the end of that period the vehicle may not be used on public roads until it passes (Article 8(5)).

How do I get the test report?

The owner is told that the report is available on e-Devlet; a printed report is also given on request (Article 8(4)).

Does the test stay valid when the vehicle is sold?

Yes. A change of owner does not change the validity period of the measurement (Article 6(4)).

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Don't miss your vehicles' exhaust emission test dates

In Türkiye private and official cars need an exhaust emission test at the end of their third year and then every two years; other motor vehicles at the end of their first year and then yearly (Exhaust Gas Emission Control Regulation, Article 6(2)). The owner is responsible; a change of owner does not affect validity.

Under Türkiye's Exhaust Gas Emission Control Regulation, motor vehicle owners must have their vehicles' exhaust emissions measured at the set intervals and keep emissions within the limits of the TS 13231 standard (Article 6(1)). Measurements are carried out by authorised exhaust emission measurement stations (Article 5(1)).

Private and official cars are measured at the end of their third year and then every two years; other motor vehicles at the end of their first year and then every year. The first measurement date is based on the first inspection validity date in the vehicle registration records (Article 6(2)).

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At a glance

Vehicle	First test	Then
Private and official cars	At 3 years old	Every 2 years
Other motor vehicles	At 1 year old	Every year

Construction machinery, tractors, motorcycles and mopeds, electric and hybrid electric vehicles, hydrogen vehicles, unregistered special-use vehicles at airports and diesel vehicles of model year 1979 or earlier are exempt (Article 7(1)).

Who is responsible?

The vehicle owner (Articles 6(1) and 13(1)). A change of owner does not change the validity of the measurement (Article 6(4)).

If the deadline passes

At inspections, a report is drawn up for vehicles without a valid measurement and the owner is given an administrative fine under Environmental Law No. 2872 (Article 13(7)). If a vehicle fails the measurement, it must be repaired and serviced; a one-time period of seven days is given to repeat the measurement, and from the end of that period the vehicle may not be used on public roads until it passes (Article 8(5)).

When must the test be repeated early?

The measurement is renewed if a modification affecting exhaust emissions is made (engine, chassis or fuel system) or if the authorised police require a vehicle inspection after an accident (Article 6(5)). The owner may also have it renewed voluntarily; the latest measurement then applies (Article 6(6)). If the plate changes, the owner applies to the provincial directorate with copies of the new registration certificate and ID, or the measurement is renewed (Article 6(4)).

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Add each vehicle as a separate asset, upload the exhaust emission test report and enter the deadline for the next test as the expiry date.
Email reminders arrive 60, 30, 14, 7 and 1 days before expiry and on the expiry day, so you can plan the test around them.
Assign the fleet manager as the document owner; overdue records are also reported to managers on days 3, 7 and 14.
You can request the test report from the driver or the service shop through a secure link valid for 14 days, without them needing an account.

Frequently asked questions

How often is the exhaust emission test in Türkiye?: For private and official cars, at the end of the third year and then every two years; for other motor vehicles, at the end of the first year and then every year (Regulation, Article 6(2)).
Do electric and hybrid vehicles need the test?: No. Electric and hybrid electric vehicles and hydrogen vehicles are exempt (Article 7(1)).
What if the vehicle fails?: It must be repaired and serviced; a one-time period of seven days is given to repeat the test. From the end of that period the vehicle may not be used on public roads until it passes (Article 8(5)).
How do I get the test report?: The owner is told that the report is available on e-Devlet; a printed report is also given on request (Article 8(4)).
Does the test stay valid when the vehicle is sold?: Yes. A change of owner does not change the validity period of the measurement (Article 6(4)).

Sources

Egzoz Gazı Emisyonu Kontrolü Yönetmeliği (Exhaust Gas Emission Control Regulation), Articles 5, 6, 7, 8 and 13 (mevzuat.gov.tr; last amended Official Gazette 23.04.2021, in Turkish)

Last checked: Sep 30, 2026 · This page summarises official sources for general information and is not legal advice. Check the linked sources for current rules and fees.

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