Inspection Reports
Your Car Inspection Report, Explained
A car inspection report is the written record of a pre-purchase inspection: what the inspector checked, what passed, what needs attention and why, with photos. InspectCar’s report covers 150 points on Standard or 250+ on Premium. Every check is marked as passed, with notes or not applicable, and anything that needs attention is listed at the top with the inspector’s comments. The report records the car’s VIN, registration and odometer reading, includes a PPSR certificate showing money owing, write-offs and theft records, and ends with the inspector’s summary. It arrives by email the same day, as a link you can open on your phone and save as a PDF.
What You'll Receive
What's in Your Car Inspection Report
Here’s what each report contains.
01
Vehicle Information
- Make, model and year
- VIN
- Registration and state
- Odometer reading
- Body type and colour
- Engine, fuel and transmission
02
Condition Summary
- The inspector's written summary
- Totals: checks inspected, passed and with notes
- Items needing attention, listed first
- A pass bar for each section
- PPSR status: money owing, stolen or written off
- Photos of every finding
03
Detailed Findings
- Section-by-section results
- Every check marked passed, with notes or N/A
- The inspector's comment on each item with notes
- Photos attached to the item they show
- An OBD scan for fault codes
- 4X4 checks on four-wheel drives
04
Photo Gallery
- Exterior Photos
- Interior Photos
- Engine Bay
- Underside, Where Reachable
- Issue Close-ups
- Damage Documentation
Sample Report Format
[Vehicle Make & Model]
Inspection Date • Inspector Name
[Passed]
Checks Passed
VIN
[Verified VIN]
Registration
[Rego Number]
Odometer
[Kilometres]
Transmission
[Type]
Inspector Summary
Your report includes a written summary from the inspector: an overview of the car’s condition and the findings that matter most, in plain English.
Types of Findings You'll See
Passed Items
Checks the car passed, with notes where the inspector adds them
Issues Found
Any check that needs attention, with the inspector's comments and photos
Observations
Important notes about wear, maintenance needs, or items to monitor
Photo Evidence
Photos of the findings, so you can see them for yourself
This is a sample format. Your actual report will contain real data specific to the inspected vehicle.
Report Features
Everything You Need to Know
Everything the inspector found, set out so you can act on it before you pay.
Passed and With Notes
Totals for the whole car and a pass bar for each section, so the areas with problems stand out at a glance.
Inspector Summary
A written summary from the inspector on the car's general condition and any major issues or concerns.
Detailed Category Breakdown
Each section, from the exterior and tyres to the mechanical checks, interior and road test, with every check marked.
Photographic Evidence
Detailed close-up photos showing any problems, damage or other items of interest discovered during the inspection.
Issue Identification
Key issues identified, from slight wear to serious damage, each with notes and photos.
Complete Vehicle Details
The VIN, registration, odometer reading, engine, transmission and body details, and the PPSR status.
150 Points on Standard
Every System Thoroughly Checked
What the Standard inspection’s 150 points cover, by system. Premium adds 100+ more for 4WDs, EVs, hybrids and luxury cars.
Engine & Cooling System
Leaks, noises, fluids, belts and hoses
Transmission & Gearbox
Shifting, the clutch or auto, and driveline noises
Brake System
Pads, discs, fluid and how the car stops
Exterior & Body
Panels, paint depth, rust and past repairs
Tyres & Wheels
Tread, wear patterns and wheel damage
Interior Condition
Seats, trim, controls and warning lights
Suspension & Steering
Shocks, bushes and steering play
Electrical & A/C
Battery, lights, air conditioning and a fault-code scan
Fast Delivery
Receive Your Report Same Day
Once the inspector has finished with the car, your digital report arrives the same day.
Digital Delivery
Sent directly to your email
Mobile Friendly
View on any device, anywhere
PDF Download
Keep a permanent record
Share Easily
Forward to mechanics or family
Your Report by Email
After the inspection you'll get an email with a link to view and download your report.
Ready to Get Your Report?
Book an inspection and you’ll get a pre-purchase inspection report showing what passed, what needs attention and why, with photos, before you pay.