Trade certification · Automotive
ASE Automobile & Light Truck (A1–A8) — Practice Exam
Practice for the eight ASE automobile certification tests: engine repair, automatic and manual drivetrains, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance. Pick a test; questions follow its official task list.
Questions last checked against the official sources on October 6, 2026.
The real exam at a glance
- Tests
- A1–A8 (all eight = Master Automobile Technician)
- Length
- 40–50 scored questions plus 10 unscored, 60–90 minutes
- Eligibility
- Pass the test plus 2 years' work experience (training may count)
- Recertify
- Every 5 years
What you'll practise
Try a question
During a cylinder leakage test, air is heard escaping from the tailpipe. Where is the leak?
- Past the piston rings
- Past an intake valve
- Through the head gasket into the coolant
- Past an exhaust valve
Show the answer
D. Past an exhaust valve — Air at the throttle body or intake means an intake valve; at the oil fill, the rings.
Sample questions by topic (in English)
- A1 General engine diagnosis
- A1 Cylinder head and valve train
- A1 Engine block
- A1 Lubrication and cooling
- A1 Fuel, ignition, air and exhaust
- A2 Diagnosis
- A2 In-vehicle maintenance
- A2 Removal and overhaul
- A3 Clutch
- A3 Transmission
- A3 Transaxle
- A3 Driveshafts
- A3 Drive axle
- A3 Four-wheel drive
- A4 Steering
- A4 Suspension
- A4 Alignment
- A4 Wheels and tires
- A5 Hydraulic and power brakes
- A5 Drum brakes
- A5 Disc brakes
- A5 ABS, TCS and ESC
- A6 General electrical diagnosis
- A6 Battery and starting
- A6 Charging system
- A6 Lighting
- A6 Body electrical
- A7 HVAC and cooling diagnosis
- A7 Refrigeration components
- A7 Operating systems and controls
- A8 General diagnosis
- A8 Ignition
- A8 Fuel, air and exhaust
- A8 Emissions
- A8 Computerized controls
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Questions about the ASE A1–A8
Is this the official ASE A1–A8?
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What is the real ASE A1–A8 like?
Tests: A1–A8 (all eight = Master Automobile Technician). Length: 40–50 scored questions plus 10 unscored, 60–90 minutes. Eligibility: Pass the test plus 2 years' work experience (training may count). Recertify: Every 5 years.
How is my practice marked?
Instantly. You see your score against the pass mark, and an explanation for every question — including the ones you got right.
Can I take it on my phone?
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Ready for a full run?
One sitting, real timing, then your score against the pass mark.
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