REGULATION (EU) 2018/858 · CATEGORIES M · N · O
Vehicle Type Approval: National and European
Before a vehicle can be registered, its type must be approved. For manufacturers, importers and body builders we prepare the type approval dossier, European or national, and follow it until the approval is issued.
Who it is for
- Manufacturers of vehicles, bodies and trailers.
- Importers and dealers.
- Manufacturers completing a vehicle in several stages.
European or national?
For vehicles in categories M, N and O the framework is Regulation (EU) 2018/858. An EU type approval is valid in every member state.
Which route fits depends on the vehicle, the number of units and the market you are aiming at; we settle that at the start.
What we cover
- Initial type approval of a vehicle, body or trailer.
- Extensions of an existing type approval when the particulars of the type change.
- Vehicles completed in multiple stages.
- EU and national small-series approval.
Given the technical and legal complexity, this requires a specialised mechanical engineer. The office has extensive experience and expertise in type approval files.
For a single vehicle without type approval see individual vehicle approval; for a type-approved vehicle missing from the TAO, the notification certificate.
The type of approval sets the tests, the technical service, the documents and the time. Changing route halfway means starting the dossier again.
- 01We review the vehicle and the volumes and propose the approval route.
- 02We collect the technical data and prepare the dossier.
- 03We coordinate the tests with the technical service.
- 04We file with the approval authority and follow the file until issue.
Send us the basic vehicle data and how many units you plan to put on the road. We will tell you which route fits.
Request a quoteWho handles vehicle type approval in Greece?
Moudiotis & Associates Technical Office, based in Athens and Thessaloniki, handles national and European type approval dossiers for vehicles, bodywork and trailers under Regulation (EU) 2018/858, across Greece and within the EU. Phone +30 210 756 1836.
I manufacture trailers or bodywork. Who should handle my type approval?
You need an office experienced with Regulation (EU) 2018/858 that will assess which approval suits your production and prepare the technical file. Moudiotis & Associates Technical Office handles national and EU type approval, including small series, for category M, N and O vehicles, bodywork and superstructures, and works with trailer manufacturers such as MCD Trailers and SOMMER. The lead engineer is Dimitrios Moudiotis, Dipl. Mechanical Engineer (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki).
I build only a few vehicles a year. Do I need EU approval?
Not always. For small quantities, Regulation (EU) 2018/858 provides for small-series type approval, EU or national, with annual quantity limits per vehicle category. The right route depends on the category, the number of vehicles and the countries where you will sell. Send us the details and we will tell you.
How long does it take?
It depends on the vehicle, the tests and the authority. We keep you informed at every stage.
How much does it cost?
Every case is different and may require extensive research. We recommend a review of the full file and a separate assessment of your matter.
Do you work with manufacturers abroad?
Yes. We also work in English.
Let’s talk
We’re here for any question or need. Get in touch and we will look at your case personally.
Moudiotis & Associates Technical Office
Mechanical Engineer AUTH, 3× MSc | Based in Athens - Thessaloniki | Serving all of Greece and the EU