Victor Valley Community College
Automotive Vehicle Inspection Form
System or Component
Malfunction indicator lamp bulb
check function
Malfunction indicator lamp
Illuminated indicating malfunction
Parking brake function
Horn
Wiper blades
Wiper function
Engine oil
Washer fluid
Transmission fluid
Power steering fluid
Clutch hydraulic fluid
Differential fluid
Brake fluid level and condition
Exhaust system
Engine accessory drive belts
A/C and heater operation
Shocks or struts
Suspension components
Steering components
Drivers side front tire
Tire pressure specification is from door label if
tires are factory size and specification.
Passenger side front tire
If system or component is Operating As Designed write O.A.D.
If system or component needs attention or repair, document failure.
Least amount of tire
Tread depth remaining ____/ 32nds of an inch
Arriving Tire Pressure_________
Corrected Tire Pressure_______
Least amount of tire
remaining ____/ 32nds of an inch
Arriving Tire Pressure_________
Corrected Tire Pressure_______
Least amount of tire
remaining ____/ 32nds of an inch
Arriving Tire Pressure_________
Corrected Tire Pressure_______
Least amount of tire
remaining ____/ 32nds of an inch
Arriving Tire Pressure_________
Corrected Tire Pressure_______
Least amount of tire
remaining ____/ 32nds of an inch
Arriving Tire Pressure_________
Corrected Tire Pressure_______
Tire pressure specification is from door label if tiresTread
are factory
depth
size and specification.
Driver side rear tire
Tire pressure specification is from door label if tiresTread
are factory
depth
size and specification
Passenger side Rear tire
Tire pressure specification is from door label if tiresTread
are factory
depth
size and specification
Spare tire
Tire pressure specification is from door label if tiresTread
are factory
depth
size and specification.
Driver side front brake assembly
Inspection includes friction material remaining
and other mechanical problems
Friction material remaining ___/32nds of an inch
When wheel was reinstalled lug nuts were torqued in star pattern to _________ Foot Pounds
This inspection sheet is to remind students what to look for when performing a basic vehicle inspection. More detailed
information and recommendations may be included on the final mock repair order. Students have performed this inspection in
a learning environment and they are not professionals. They are learning how to perform inspections and repairs and they
frequently make mistakes. It is highly recommended that this vehicle be inspected by a professionally licensed and certified
automotive technician to determine if it is safe to operate. This report is a learning tool and is in no way meant to represent or
replace a professional inspection by a qualified automotive repair technician.
Victor Valley Community College
Automotive Vehicle Inspection Form
Passenger side front brake
assembly
Friction material remaining ___/32nds of an inch
When wheel was reinstalled lug nuts were torqued in star pattern to _________ Foot Pounds
Inspection includes friction material remaining
and other mechanical problems
Driver side rear brake assembly
Inspection includes friction material remaining
and other mechanical problems
Passenger side rear brake
assembly
Friction material remaining ___/32nds of an inch
When wheel was reinstalled lug nuts were torqued in star pattern to _________ Foot Pounds
Friction material remaining ___/32nds of an inch
When wheel was reinstalled lug nuts were torqued in star pattern to _________ Foot Pounds
Inspection includes friction material remaining
and other mechanical problems
Battery Fluid level
Battery Load test
Battery and cable inspection
Seat Belt Function
Head Lamp low beam
Head Lamp high beam
Running lights
Turn signals
Emergency hazard lights
Windshield
Door Function
Door Lock Function
Window glass function
Cabin Air filter
Engine Air filter
Coolant hoses
Radiator cap
Radiator
and cooling system
Engine Coolant Condition
Engine coolant level in radiator
Engine Coolant is reservoir
Additional Notes:
Battery Cold Crank Amps__________ Battery Voltage Before Test____________
Residual Voltage after loading battery to ½ C.C.A. for 15 seconds_____________
Pressure rating________P.S.I. Cap held pressure to _______P.S.I.
Pressurize system to pressure rating cap______P.S.I. for 5 minutes
This inspection sheet is to remind students what to look for when performing a basic vehicle inspection. More detailed
information and recommendations may be included on the final mock repair order. Students have performed this inspection in
a learning environment and they are not professionals. They are learning how to perform inspections and repairs and they
frequently make mistakes. It is highly recommended that this vehicle be inspected by a professionally licensed and certified
automotive technician to determine if it is safe to operate. This report is a learning tool and is in no way meant to represent or
replace a professional inspection by a qualified automotive repair technician.
Victor Valley Community College
Automotive Vehicle Inspection Form
This inspection sheet is to remind students what to look for when performing a basic vehicle inspection. More detailed
information and recommendations may be included on the final mock repair order. Students have performed this inspection in
a learning environment and they are not professionals. They are learning how to perform inspections and repairs and they
frequently make mistakes. It is highly recommended that this vehicle be inspected by a professionally licensed and certified
automotive technician to determine if it is safe to operate. This report is a learning tool and is in no way meant to represent or
replace a professional inspection by a qualified automotive repair technician.