Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to CB2 3JX or enter a postcode in the search box and we'll find all the nearest MOT Stations and order them by distance. In addition to a handy map of each M.O.S approved Test Centre we will also show booking telephone numbers and, where possible, opening times so you can make the best choice of MOT Test Station for you.

MOT Test Centres within 5km of CB2 3JX

We managed to find 44 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your CB2 3JX. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Kingsway Motorcycles
0.8km

Address:8 City Road, CB1 1DP
Phone:01223355852
Classes:1



National Tyres & Autocare
1.3km

Address:95/101 Newmarket Road, CB5 8EN
Phone:01223 361660
Website:www.national.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Murketts Of Cambridge
1.3km

Address:137 Histon Road, CB4 3JD
Phone:01223706706
Classes:4



Motoworks Cambridge
1.4km

Address:184 Histon Road, CB4 3JP
Phone:01223361831
Classes:1,2



St Andrews Road Garage Ltd
1.5km

Address:20 St Andrews Road, CB4 1DL
Phone:01223 300732
Website:www.standrewsrdgarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ats Euromaster Ltd
1.5km

Address:143 Histon Road, CB4 3HZ
Phone:01223454640
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres Limited
1.5km

Address:164 - 180 Histon Road, CB4 3JS
Phone:01223 366733
Classes:4



G P Motors Ltd
1.5km

Address:Eltisley Garages, CB3 9JQ
Phone:01223355574
Classes:4



Cambridge City Council
1.6km

Address:Mill Road Depot, CB1 2AZ
Phone:01223458265
Classes:4,7



Kwik - Fit
1.9km

Address:264 Newmarket Road, CB5 8JL
Phone:01223 360499
Website:www.kwik-fit.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Archdeacon Motors
1.9km

Address:32 Cheddars Lane, CB5 8LD
Phone:01223315670
Classes:4



John Banks Honda Cambridge
1.9km

Address:Cheddars Lane, CB5 8LD
Phone:01223327070
Classes:1,2,4



Regency Autos Limited
1.9km

Address:8 Cheddars Lane, CB5 8LD
Phone:01223324050
Classes:4



Cambridge Motorcycles Ltd
1.9km

Address:26 Cheddars Lane, CB5 8LD
Phone:01223360176
Classes:1,2



Halfords Autocentre
1.9km

Address:Unit 19, CB1 3DY
Phone:01223 352373
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.com
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Auto Mech
2.0km

Address:Coldhams Road, CB1 3EW
Phone:01223 241154
Classes:4



K T Car Care
2.0km

Address:Unit 6, The Arches, CB1 3EW
Phone:01223 248558
Classes:4



C & D Motors Ltd
2.1km

Address:5 - 7 Hope Street, CB1 3NA
Phone:01223 414811
Website:www.cdmotorsltd.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am4:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Cambridge Performance Tyres
2.1km

Address:31d Clifton Road Industrial Estate, CB1 7EB
Phone:01223 411441
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
2.2km

Address:Unit 19, CB1 7EA
Phone:01223249608
Classes:4



John Banks Ltd
2.3km

Address:13 Swanns Road, CB5 8JZ
Phone:01223370700
Classes:4,7



Cambridge Vehicle Services Ltd
2.3km

Address:Unit A, CB5 8JZ
Phone:01223 566475
Website:www.cambridgevehicleservices.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Stepney Brothers Ltd
2.7km

Address:55 Ditton Walk, CB5 8QD
Phone:01223 241185
Classes:4,7



Haywards Girton Garage Ltd
2.9km

Address:Huntingdon Road, CB3 0LQ
Phone:01223277949
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres
3.1km

Address:249 Barnwell Road, CB5 8SL
Phone:01223 214488
Classes:4



Autokare Cambridge
3.1km

Address:Units 6 And 7, CB5 8SL
Phone:01223 412772
Website:www.autokare-cambridge.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Robinsons Mercedes-Benz
3.1km

Address:199 Barnwell Road, CB5 8SH
Phone:01223 401100
Website:www.smartofcambridge.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



Kingsway Tyres (Stamford) Ltd
3.1km

Address:Unit 5, Kilmaine Close, CB4 2PH
Phone:01223 426507
Classes:4,5,7



F Vindis And Sons
3.2km

Address:383 Milton Road, CB4 1SR
Phone:01223424472
Classes:4



Emg Motor Group
3.2km

Address:379 381 Milton Road, CB4 1SR
Phone:01223472000
Classes:4,7



Kwik - Fit
3.2km

Address:7 Adkins Corner, CB1 3RU
Phone:01223 244812
Website:www.kwik-fit.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Barry S Service Centre
3.2km

Address:The Paddocks, CB1 8DH
Phone:01223 410008
Classes:4



Barr-Tech Specialist Cars Ltd
3.7km

Address:90 - 92 Cowley Road, CB4 0DL
Phone:01223 425300
Classes:4



Cowley Road Garage
3.8km

Address:72 Cowley Road, CB4 0DN
Phone:01223425600
Classes:4



Marshall Of Cambridge
3.8km

Address:The Marshall Van Centre, CB5 8SQ
Phone:01223377900
Classes:4,5,7



Glyn Hopkin Ltd
3.8km

Address:Off Newmarket Road, CB5 8SQ
Phone:01223 906847
Classes:4,7



The New Marshall Car Centre
3.8km

Address:699 Newmarket Road, CB5 8SQ
Phone:01223 377500
Classes:4



Swedish Car Connection
4.2km

Address:120 Church End Business Park, CB1 3LB
Phone:01223 248080
Classes:3,4



Lancaster Toyota Cambridge/lexus Cambridge
4.2km

Address:Church End, CB1 3LB
Phone:01223 275626
Classes:4



Station Road Garage
4.3km

Address:Railway Station Goods Yard, CB24 9LF
Phone:01223 232082
Classes:4



R Holmes Motor Services
4.4km

Address:Unit 109 Norman Industrial Estate, CB24 6AT
Phone:01223 420203
Classes:1,2



Buckingham & Stanley
4.5km

Address:Reliance Garage, CB2 9NE
Phone:01223 841616
Website:www.cambridge-subaru.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Godden Auto Services Ltd
4.6km

Address:Benet Garage, CB24 6AW
Phone:01223 420380
Classes:4



Teversham Motors Ltd
4.7km

Address:5 Church Road, CB1 9AZ
Phone:01223 293041
Classes:4



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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