Varied opinions on here, but just remember that a tester is now in some ways accountable when things go wrong with a car after it has been tested. This can become quite a nasty business if the tester gets it wrong, or missed. I would suggest that this is considered in everybody's objections to advisories.
Testers can be faced with "Points" awarded against them, just like driving offences.
Testers can be faced with substantial fines (Worst cases)
and finally face imprisonment if found to be simply abusing the system.
My testing works on a firm, but fair basis and due consideration the vehicle age etc, but the rules are the rules, DVSA will not stand for too much manipulation despite how many changes are made to the testing manual since May this year.
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