Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

Find the nearest MOT Test Centres. Enter your postcode in the search box and we'll find all the MOT Stations near you ordered by distance. In addition to a handy map we will also include booking telephone numbers and, where possible, opening times. If you have a car, van, motor bike, private passenger vehicle or, even, a trike, we'll list all the M.O.S. Test Centers near you.

MOT Test Centre Counties

UK MOT Test Centres in Wiltshire

SP5 4HE
SP5 4HH
SP5 4HQ
SP5 4HJ
SP5 4HF
SP5 4HG
SP5 4HL
SP5 4HD
SP5 4HA
SP5 4EZ
SP5 3QQ
SP5 3QT
SP5 3YA
SP5 3XZ
SP5 3YN
SP5 3YB
SP5 3YG
SP5 3QX
SP5 3QG
SP5 4EX
SP5 3QY
SP5 3QU
SP5 3JE
SP5 3QF
SP5 3YH
SP5 3YF
SP5 3YL
SP5 3QR
SP5 3JF
SP5 3QS
SP5 3JD
SP5 4EY
SP5 3RB
SP5 3QE
SP5 3JB
SP5 3FL
SP5 3JA
SP5 3JG
SP5 3RA
SP5 3HZ
SP5 3HU
SP5 4EP
SP5 3QJ
SP5 4ET
SP5 4HN
SP5 3HY
SP5 3PY
SP5 4EN
SP5 3DN
SP5 3JQ
SP5 3JJ
SP5 4ER
SP5 3PX
SP5 4ES
SP5 3LP
SP5 3DL
SP5 4EU
SP5 3JH
SP5 3HS
SP5 4EQ
SP5 3PZ
SP5 3HQ
SP5 3HG
SP5 3LZ
SP5 3HX
SP5 3LX
SP5 3HH
SP5 3PU
SP5 3NF
SP5 3LU
SP5 3LY
SP5 3SY
SP5 3QB
SP5 4HW
SP5 3JL
SP5 3PD
SP5 3LT
SP5 3NB
SP5 3QN
SP5 4HP
SP5 3NG
SP5 3QA
SP5 3NH
SP5 3NL
SP5 3HL
SP5 3FG
SP5 3NN
SP5 3PL
SP5 3FH
SP5 4HZ
SP5 3ND
SP5 3FB
SP5 4HR
SP5 4JJ
SP5 3PG
SP5 3HP
SP5 3HJ
SP5 3HR
SP5 4HS
SP5 3PE
SP5 3WH
SP2 2BF
SP2 2HJ
SP2 2JS
SP2 2JT
SP2 2JW
SP2 2HS
SP2 2JG
SP2 2JN
SP2 2JP
SP2 2JH
SP2 2JE
SP2 2JF
SP2 2BS
SP2 2EY
SP2 2FW
SP2 2GP
SP2 2GW
SP2 2FY
SP2 2FA
SP2 2FG
SP2 2FL
SP2 2DB
SP2 2EA
SP2 2ES
SP2 2EU
SP2 2EQ
SP2 2DH
SP2 2AP
SP5 3PF
SP5 3NE
SP5 3PJ
SP5 3PQ
SP5 3SW
SP5 3QZ
SP5 3NA
SP5 3QP
SP5 3PH
SP5 4HT
SP5 3NU
SP5 3PW
SP5 3PN
SP5 3NJ
SP5 3NP
SP5 4HX
SP5 4EF
SP5 3NQ
SP5 3FF
SP5 3NX
SP5 3HN
SP5 3JP
SP5 4HB
SP5 4ED
SP5 3NT
SP5 3JN
SP5 3QH
SP5 4HY
SP5 3NS
SP5 3QD
SP5 4EB
SP5 4EL
SP5 3PS
SP5 4EH
SP5 3QW
SP5 3NR
SP5 3DP
SP5 3JY
SP5 4EG
SP5 3HW
SP5 4EE
SP5 4EJ
SP5 3JW
SP5 3PR
SP5 3LA
SP5 3EJ
SP5 3JZ
SP5 3JS
SP5 3DW
SP5 3JR
SP5 3LB
SP5 3JT
SP5 3JU
SP5 3JX
SP5 3PP
SP5 3LF
SP5 3LG
SP5 3AB
SP5 3LJ
SP5 3FD
SP5 3LD
SP5 3DR
SP5 3LQ
SP5 3AD
SP5 3HB
SP5 3LW
SP5 3EH
SP5 3EQ
SP5 3HD
SP5 4JA
SP5 3HT
SP5 4JG
SP5 3EG
SP5 3AH
SP5 3LH
SP5 3SP
SP5 3AA
SP5 3LE
SP5 3BL
SP5 3DS
SP5 3AJ
SP5 3PT
SP5 3DT
SP5 3NY
SP5 3ED
SP5 3EB
SP5 3HF
SP5 3DY
SP5 3EA
SP5 3BJ
SP5 3DX
SP5 3EX
SP5 3EF
SP5 3DZ
SP5 3BF
SP5 3AF
SP5 2JP
SP5 4JE
SP5 3HE
SP5 3AE
SP5 3SN
SP5 3TB
SP5 3AL
SP5 3BH
SP5 3YE
SP5 3ZZ
SP5 4NX
SP5 4DZ
SP5 3TD
SP5 3LL
SP5 4JF
SP5 3AN
SP5 3EZ
SP5 3AG
SP5 3EE
SP5 3TF
SP5 2JJ
SP5 3BB
SP5 2JR
SP5 3BG
SP5 3BD
SP5 3TN
SP5 3DU
SP5 3DJ
SP5 4JB
SP5 3FE
SP5 3BW
SP5 3AW
SP5 3TA
SP5 3TG
SP5 3AQ
SP5 3TJ
SP5 3QL
SP5 3PA
SP5 3AZ
SP5 3BE
SP5 2JF
SP5 2JY
SP5 3AR
SP5 2BL
SP5 2JH
SP5 3AS
SP5 3TQ
SP5 3BN
SP5 3TH
SP5 2JQ
SP5 3BQ
SP5 3TE
SP5 2BQ
SP5 2JL
SP5 2JG
SP5 2JS
SP5 2HB
SP5 2JE
SP5 2JN
SP5 4EA
SP5 3NW
SP5 2JA
SP5 2JD
SP5 2JW
SP5 3AP
SP5 2JB
SP5 2HA
SP5 2DL
SP5 2HE
SP5 2NB
SP5 2HZ
SP5 3AT
SP5 2HX
SP5 2JT
SP5 4JL
SP5 2NA
SP5 2HU
SP5 3BA
SP5 3AY
SP5 4JH
SP5 3EL
SP5 2NE
SP5 2NS
SP5 3DH
SP5 3AU
SP5 2HD
SP5 4NZ
SP5 2HY
SP5 2NJ
SP5 3TL
SP5 2JZ
SP5 4DT
SP5 2NR
SP5 2LB
SP5 2LA
SP5 2HF
SP2 8BJ
SP5 2PY
SP5 2HT
SP5 2NT
SP5 2LD
SP2 8SU
SP6 2DW
SP5 3LN
SP5 2LF
SP5 2LY
SP5 2LZ
SP5 4DR
SP5 4DS
SP6 2UZ
SP5 3AX
SP5 2HQ
SP5 2LE
SP5 2LX
SP5 3DQ
SP5 2LG
SP6 2RQ
SP5 4DU
SP6 2DP
SP2 8QW
SP5 2NL
SP2 8QQ
SP5 2ND
SP2 8QX
SP5 2LQ
SP5 2HG
SP2 8QL
SP5 2LT
SP2 8QJ
SP5 3RQ
SP5 3RG
SP2 8QN
SP5 2BF
SP5 2NP
SP5 3RH
SP5 2HH
SP5 2NQ
SP5 2HW
SP2 8BX
SP6 2RG
SP5 2NG
SP5 2HJ
SP6 2DS
SP5 2NF
SP5 4DX
SP5 3RF
SP5 2LH
SP5 2HN
SP6 2YE
SP6 2YA
SP6 2UX
SP6 2YH
SP5 3DG
SP5 3RJ
SP5 2BH
SP5 2XN
SP5 2WT
SP5 2WU
SP5 2SR
SP5 2WG
SP5 2TL
SP2 8BB
SP5 2LL
SP5 2HL
SP5 2LJ
SP5 2LS
SP2 8BH
SP5 3EN
SP5 3DE
SP5 3RE
SP5 2NZ
SP5 2NY
SP5 2LW
SP5 2HP
SP5 3SJ
SP5 3SF
SP5 3SQ
SP5 3SG
SP6 2DR
SP5 4DY
SP5 2LN
SP5 2HR
SP5 3SL
SP5 2JU
SP5 2QB
SP5 2NN
SP2 8FH
SP2 8FJ
SP5 3SH
SP6 2DN
SP5 2LR
SP5 2NH
SP2 8FL
SP5 2NU
SP5 3SE
SP5 2QD
SP5 2LU
SP5 3RL
SP2 8FF
SP5 2HS
SP2 8AU
SP2 8FE
SP5 4NR
SP2 8AD
SP2 8BW
SP5 3DD
SP2 8BY
SP5 3EU
SP2 8FD
SP5 2LP
SP2 8FG
SP2 8DF
SP2 8BE

When to get an MOT

The MOT test is designed to check that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards defined by the Department for Transport.

The rules that determine when you need to MOT your vehicle depend on the type of vehicle you have and what you use it for. These rules are grouped into Classes which currently include 1, 2, 3, 4, 4a, 5, 5a and 7. Broardly speaking you need to MOT your vehicle on;

  • the third anniversary of its registration
  • the anniversary of its last MOT, if it's over 3 years old
The exception to this is vehicles that are categorised as Class 4, 5 and 5a which need to be MOT tested every 12 months.

Driving a vehicle without an MOT can attract a fine of up to £1,000

Expired MOT certificate

It is not acceptable to drive a vehicle if its MOT has certificate expired. Doing so can result in a prosecution. Exceptions to this rule are;

  • to or from somewhere to be repaired,
  • to a pre-arranged MOT test1.

1A pre-arranged MOT test is one that has been arranged in advance. If you are stopped on the way to a drop in MOT test centre without an appointment you may not qualify for an exemption.

MOT renewal

An MOT lasts for a calendar year. The MOT expiration date is printed on the MOT pass certificate.

It is important to ensure your vehicle's MOT test certificate is renewed before the MOT test due date. This is can be done as early as a month minus 1 day before the expiration of the current certificate or anniversary of the registration of the vehicle. It is acceptable to get a new MOT test certificate at any time, however, the start date of the certificate will change if the renewal date is more than a month minus a day before the expiration of the current certificate.

MOT Test Fees and Class Descriptions

The Department for Transport has specified maximum fees that MOT test centres can charge. These are broken down by the Class of the vehicle as this roughly equates to the amount of effort required by the MOT Test Centre to carry out the test. The following table explains the Classes and associated costs.

ClassVehicle TypeAge before
MOT (years)
Maximum
Fee
1Motorcycle (engine size up to 200cc)3£ 29.65
1Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size up to 200cc)3£ 37.80
2Motorcycle (engine size over 200cc)3£ 29.65
2Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size over 200cc)3£ 37.80
33-wheeled vehicles (up to 450kg unladen weight)3£ 37.80
43-wheeled vehicles (over 450kg unladen weight)3£ 54.85
4Cars (up to 8 passenger seats)3£ 54.85
4Motor caravans3£ 54.85
4Quads (max unladen weight 400kg - for goods vehicles 550kg and max net power of 15kw)3£ 54.85
4Dual purpose vehicles3£ 54.85
4Private hire and public service vehicles (up to 8 seats)3£ 54.85
4Ambulances and taxis1£ 54.85
4Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (9 to 12 passenger seats)1£ 57.30
4Goods vehicles (up to 3,000kg design gross weight)3£ 54.85
4aClass 4 vehicles (9 to 12 passenger seats) with a seat belt installation check£ 64.00
5Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (13 to 16 passenger seats)1£ 59.55
5Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (more than 16 passenger seats)1£ 80.65
5Playbuses1£ 80.65
5aClass 5 vehicles (13 to 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check£ 80.50
5aClass 5 vehicles (more than 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check£ 124.50
7Goods vehicles (over 3,000kg up to 3,500kg design gross weight)3£ 58.60

Test Failures and Retests

If your vehicle has failed its MOT Test you may qualify for a free or reduced retest.

If the MOT Test Centre carries out the repair then ordinarily they would retest the vehicle at a reduced cost or no cost at all, depending on the nature of the work and the time between the two MOT tests.

If you decide to take your vehicle away for repair you will need to ensure that your vehicle's current certificate is still valid. If your certificate is no longer valid then you will only be able to take your vehicle to a repair agent to get the defects corrected and to an MOT Test Centre with a pre-arranged MOT test appointment. You will not be able to take your vehicle to any other location.

If you have taken your vehicle away for repair and manage to return it to the same test centre before the end of the next working day for a retest, the MOT Test Centre will not charge for the partial retest, assuming the repair is one or more of the following items;

  • access panels
  • battery
  • bonnet
  • bootlid
  • brake pedal antislip
  • break glass hammer (class 5 vehicles only)
  • doors (including hinges, catches and pillars)
  • door open warning device (class 5 vehicles only)
  • dropsides
  • electrical wiring
  • emergency exits and signs (class 5 vehicles only)
  • entrance door remote control (class 5 vehicles only)
  • entrance/exit steps (class 5 vehicles only)
  • fuel filler cap
  • headlamp cleaning or levelling devices (that doesn’t need a headlamp aim check)
  • horn
  • lamps (excluding headlamp aim)
  • loading door
  • main beam 'tell-tale'
  • mirrors
  • rear reflectors
  • registration plates
  • seatbelts (but not anchorages), seatbelt load limiter and seatbelt pre-tensioner
  • seats
  • sharp edges or projections
  • stairs (class 5 vehicles only)
  • steering wheel
  • tailboard
  • tailgate
  • trailer electrical sockets
  • towbars (excluding body around anchorage points)
  • tyre pressure monitoring system
  • vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • windscreen glass, wipers and washers
  • wheels and tyres (excluding motorcycles and motorcycles with sidecar)
If the repair is for another fault or you do not get your vehicle back within the time period then you are eligible for a charge.

If you return your vehicle, after a repair, within 10 working days of the original test then the MOT Test Centre can complete a partial test which may be free or at a reduce charge. If it is not within this period then the MOT Text Centre will need to carry out a full test for which a full charge can be made.

Booking an MOT

MOT Test Centres offer a variety of methods for booking your vehicle in for a test. The primary means of booking is by phone. Our website offers a handy click to call facility if you are using a compatible device saving the need to save or write the number down. It is also worth noting that many sites now have online booking capabilities making it quick and easy for you to book your car in for a test.

MOT Test Centre maximum fees are controlled. Familiarise yourself with the Class of your vehicle and ensure that the MOT Test Centre does not charge you more than the maximum fee specified.

How does the MOT Test work?

An MOT test is an annual check of qualifying vehicles by an approved agent of items the Department of Transport has deemed essential for the safe operation of the vehicle on the public highway. Checks vary by vehicle category but all include essential items like headlights, seatbelt and tyres.

The MOT Test is designed to ensure the vehicle meets road safety and emission standards as defined by the Department for Transport. The test ensures your vehicle is in appropriate condition for use on the road. The MOT Test focuses on elements of the vehicle that ensure the safety of the driver, passengers and other road users. The Test does not concern itself with the condition of the vehicle's engine or gearbox, for example, but does focus on items such as seat belts, breaks and lights. For a full guide please read the MOT Inspection Manual.

Whilst the MOT Test is being performed you are allowed to view the Test from the MOT Public viewing area. You are not, however, allowed to interact with the Tester during the course of their duties.

MOT Test Completion

When the MOT Tester has completed the inspection you will be issued with a certificate. This can be an MOT Certificate, if the vehicle has passed, or a refusal of an MOT Test Certificate. In either case the outcome, along with the vehicles odometer reading will be recorded in the MOT test database, which is a national register.

If the vehicle has passed the MOT Test the MOT Certificate will be issued with, amoungst other things, the epiration date of the Certificate. You will need to repeat this process again before this date.

If the vehicle has NOT passed the MOT Test the refusal of an MOT Test Certificate will be issued which contains the reasons why the vehicle failed the test. If you decide to take the vehicle away for repair then please ensure you have familiarised yourself with the rules related to retesting your vehicle, especially if your MOT Test Certificate has expired.

If you feel you vehicle has been incorrectly failed then you may lodge an appeal with the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) by calling them on 0300 123 9000 week days between 7:30am to 6pm. You should also contact them if you think your MOT Test Certificate is not geniune or if you think your vehicle has passed when it shouldn't have.

Driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition can attract a fine of up to £2,000, a driving ban and 3 penalty points
Information on this site is correct at time of publication. We assume no responsibility for any incorrect data, ommissions or errors.
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