The problem
DVSA publishes Test Quality Information so AEs can compare their station against national averages. The data arrives as a report or CSV. Most people glance at it, file it, and move on — because making sense of the numbers takes time and context.
How MOT Lens handles it
MOT Lens imports the same TQI data and presents it as structured comparison evidence.
- Site vs national comparison — see where your station sits at a glance.
- Tester comparison — compare testers within the same site without building your own spreadsheet.
- One-month and three-month context — understand trends, not just a single snapshot.
- Component breakdown — see which test areas drive differences.
- Review trail — record what you checked, what you discussed, and any training or QC handoff.
- Historical snapshots — keep previous imports so you can see change over time.
Important
Differences are shown as comparison evidence — not automatic good/bad scores. MOT Lens does not decide whether a tester is compliant.
Example workflow
- Download the Manager Report or TQI data from DVSA.
- Import into MOT Lens.
- Review site-level and tester-level comparisons.
- Record observations and any actions (training, QC check, discussion).
- The evidence stays linked to the tester and site for future reference.
Who this is for
- Authorised Examiners responsible for test quality oversight
- Site managers reviewing tester performance
- Anyone preparing for a DVSA site visit
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