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MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to EH6 8XZ 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 EH6 8XZ

We managed to find 62 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your EH6 8XZ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Hermitage Garage
0.3km

Address:Block 2, Unit 1, EH7 6UL
Phone:01316574433
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
0.3km

Address:12 To 21 High Street, EH15 1DW
Phone:01316696056
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
0.3km

Address:Baileyfield Road, EH15 1BT
Phone:0131 669 6261
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am8:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am8:00pm
Thursday:8:30am8:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Peter Vardy
0.5km

Address:24 Seafield Road East, EH15 1ED
Phone:01316696111
Classes:4,7



Arnold Clark
0.5km

Address:Fao Stuart Robertson, EH15 1ED
Phone:01316574343
Classes:4



Peter Vardy Bmw Edinburgh
0.5km

Address:19 Seafield Road, EH15 1ED
Phone:01316690900
Classes:4



Macklin Motors Edinburgh
0.5km

Address:22 Seafield Road East, EH15 1ED
Phone:01314544080
Classes:4



Thistle Autos Ltd
0.5km

Address:40a Seafield Road East, EH15 1ED
Phone:01316690195
Classes:1,2,4



Citroen Edinburgh
0.5km

Address:20d Seafield Road East, EH15 1ED
Phone:01316576900
Classes:4,7



Edinburgh Waverley Cars Ltd
0.6km

Address:70 Moira Terrace, EH7 6RY
Phone:01316571190
Classes:4



Merlin Motors
0.8km

Address:1b Bath Street Lane, EH15 1HA
Phone:01316571910
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
1.0km

Address:Unit 2e, EH15 1TB
Phone:0131 657 2143
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Abercorn Garage
1.1km

Address:7a Piersfield Place, EH8 7BP
Phone:0131 669 8798
Classes:4



T A Harris And Son
1.1km

Address:9/1 Bellfield Lane, EH15 2BL
Phone:01316695995
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
1.5km

Address:2 Milton Road West, EH15 1LF
Phone:0131 669 2010
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



Rosebank Recovery Services Ltd
1.5km

Address:200 Sir Harry Lauder Road, EH15 2QA
Phone:01316575077
Classes:4,5,7



Arnold Clark
1.5km

Address:64 Craigentinny Avenue North, EH6 7LJ
Phone:01315533000
Classes:4



Thompsons Motors Ltd
1.6km

Address:75a Restalrig Road South, EH7 6LF
Phone:01316614815
Classes:4



Raeburn Autos
2.3km

Address:109 Restalrig Road, EH6 7NY
Phone:01315553838
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
2.3km

Address:Seafield Road, EH6 7LD
Phone:01315549294
Classes:4



Greenend Motors
2.4km

Address:20 Sunnybank Terrace, EH7 5TW
Phone:0131 661 4825
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Lothian Cars
2.5km

Address:50 Stanley Place, EH7 5TB
Phone:0131 555 0514
Website:www.autocarcoachworks.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Mcconechys Tyre Service Ltd
2.6km

Address:90 Salamander Street, EH6 7LA
Phone:01315540301
Classes:4



Qwik Lube Ltd
2.7km

Address:Unit 3, EH8 8HL
Phone:0131 661 5617
Website:www.qwiklube.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Annandale Coachworks
2.7km

Address:Unit 4b, EH6 7RE
Phone:0131 553 4323
Website:www.annandalecoachworks.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Abbeyhill Garage
2.7km

Address:13 Cadzow Place, EH7 5SN
Phone:0131 652 2233
Website:www.abbeyhillgarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:15am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:15am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:15am5:30pm
Thursday:8:15am5:30pm
Friday:8:15am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



The Albion Road Garage
2.8km

Address:34 To 36a Albion Road, EH7 5QW
Phone:0131 661 2102
Website:www.thealbionroadgarage.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Abs Motor Company
2.9km

Address:7 Sunnyside, EH7 5RA
Phone:01316612000
Classes:4



Western Volkswagen
2.9km

Address:Whitehill Road, EH15 3RH
Phone:01316571234
Classes:4



Scott Vehicle Services Ltd
2.9km

Address:Eastfield Garage, EH15 2HH
Phone:0131 669 2693
Website:www.scottvehicleservices.com
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Robertsons Garage
3.0km

Address:51 Brunswick Road, EH7 5PD
Phone:01316522625
Classes:4



S And J Motors
3.1km

Address:118 Duke Street, EH6 8HR
Phone:0131 538 7388
Website:www.sandjmotors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Western Honda
3.1km

Address:Whitehill Road, EH15 3HR
Phone:01316573000
Classes:4



Steins Garage
3.2km

Address:16 To 18 Gordon Street, EH6 8NA
Phone:01315543423
Classes:4



Logans Garage
3.2km

Address:22 Gordon Street, EH6 8NA
Phone:01315537777
Classes:4



Alexander Latto 1986 Ltd
3.3km

Address:111 To 115 Constitution Street, EH6 7AE
Phone:0131 553 2995
Website:www.uccc.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



The Car Doctors
3.3km

Address:22 Manderston Street, EH6 8LY
Phone:01315545942
Classes:4



A & J Motors
3.3km

Address:18 Manderston Street, EH6 8LY
Phone:01315531012
Classes:4



Newton Garage Edin Ltd
3.3km

Address:14 The Wisp, EH16 4SQ
Phone:01316696336
Classes:4,5,7



Two Wheels
3.4km

Address:36 Peffermill Road, EH16 5LL
Phone:01316672573
Classes:1,2



Bobs Garage Limited
3.4km

Address:9/11 Jane Street, EH6 5HE
Phone:01315550156
Classes:4,7



Citroen Servicing
3.4km

Address:19 - 21 Arthur Street, EH6 5DA
Phone:0131 554 4141
Website:www.citroen-service.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:7:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:7:00am5:00pm
Thursday:7:00am5:00pm
Friday:7:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



W Mcgregor Auto Services
3.4km

Address:5 Steads Place, EH6 5DY
Phone:01315543999
Classes:4



Leith Garage 1994
3.5km

Address:17 Pirrie Street, EH6 5HY
Phone:0131 553 2963
Classes:4



James Allan Mot Centre
3.5km

Address:13 Windsor Street Lane, EH7 5JZ
Phone:0131 557 0939
Website:www.jamesallanandsons.com
Classes:1,2,4
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



D & G Autocare Ltd
3.6km

Address:Unit 7/2, EH21 6SY
Phone:0131 665 5224
Website:www.dandgautocare.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Harrison Motors
3.6km

Address:74 Jane Street, EH6 5HG
Phone:0131 555 4443
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:00pm
Thursday:7:30am5:00pm
Friday:7:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
3.6km

Address:6 Mcdonald Road, EH7 4LU
Phone:0131 556 8750
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



Fisherrow Motors
3.7km

Address:Unit 34, EH21 6RU
Phone:01316533869
Classes:4



Western Toyota
3.8km

Address:Cameron Toll Garage, EH16 4TE
Phone:01316218234
Classes:4



Dalziels Mot Centre
3.9km

Address:17 East Cromwell Street, EH6 6HD
Phone:0131 554 5909
Website:www.mot-servicing-edinburgh.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am4:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Farmer Autocare Ltd
4.1km

Address:108 Market Street, EH21 6QA
Phone:01316651711
Classes:4



Hendry And Macdonald
4.2km

Address:20 Duncan Street, EH9 1SR
Phone:01316675067
Classes:4



Causewayside Garage
4.2km

Address:31 Ratcliffe Terrace, EH9 1SX
Phone:01316671400
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
4.2km

Address:Ratcliffe Terrace, EH9 1SS
Phone:0131 667 2038
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



Campie Garage
4.2km

Address:Olivebank Road, EH21 6RD
Phone:01316653482
Classes:4



Ashbrook Motor Services
4.3km

Address:2 Graham Street, EH6 5QS
Phone:0131 555 6515
Website:www.ashbrookmotors.com
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:9:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



True Test Motors Limited
4.3km

Address:3a St Albans Road, EH9 2PA
Phone:0131 667 6650
Website:www.truetestmotors.co.uk
Classes:4



Brakesafe
4.3km

Address:3 St Albans Road, EH9 2PA
Phone:01316679333
Classes:4



Edmonstone Garage Ltd
4.4km

Address:109 Edmonstone Road, EH22 1QX
Phone:901316549722
Classes:1,2,4



Edinburgh Harley Davidson
4.8km

Address:14 West Mains Road, EH9 3BG
Phone:01313483200
Classes:1,2



Avw Autocentre Ltd
5.0km

Address:405 Gilmerton Road, EH17 7QR
Phone:0131 658 1549
Website:www.audiservicingedinburgh.com
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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