Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to MK43 8YQ 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 MK43 8YQ

We managed to find 60 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your MK43 8YQ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Halfords Autocentre
0.2km

Address:84 To 92 Midland Road, MK40 1QH
Phone:01234 356506
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.com
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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



National Tyres And Autocare
0.2km

Address:6 Ashburnham Road, MK40 1DT
Phone:01234 354244
Classes:4



Bedford Mot Centre
0.5km

Address:86a Bromham Road, MK40 2QH
Phone:01234 308303
Website:www.bedfordmotcentre.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Motorcare Service Centre
0.6km

Address:Motorcare Service Centre, MK42 9AB
Phone:01234 328477
Website:www.motorcareservicecentres.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:10:00am2:00pm



Coventry Road Garage
0.7km

Address:109 Coventry Road, MK40 4EJ
Phone:01234356642
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
0.8km

Address:13 - 17 Broadway, MK40 2TJ
Phone:01234 350886
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



Bedford Budget Tyres (Kempston) Ltd
1.0km

Address:Unit 8, MK42 9DT
Phone:01234218219
Classes:4,7



Leading Motorists Centre
1.0km

Address:Unit 1a, MK42 9DT
Phone:01234347933
Classes:4



Ksk Autos
1.0km

Address:Ksk Autos, MK42 9DT
Phone:01234 351010
Classes:4



Rick Stringer Motorcycles
1.3km

Address:20 London Road, MK42 0NS
Phone:01234352951
Classes:1,2



Aqs Autocentres
1.3km

Address:Unit 2, MK42 0HB
Phone:01234 218806
Classes:4



Doms Auto Services
1.3km

Address:Unit 16, MK42 0HB
Phone:01234 340683
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Express Auto Repair
1.3km

Address:2 Haynes Road, MK42 9PE
Phone:01234 404041
Website:www.motwhileyouwait.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bedford Bike & Car Centre
1.3km

Address:Unit 7, MK42 0NY
Phone:01234 354222
Classes:1,2,4,4a,5,7



Amey Infrastructure Services Ltd
1.5km

Address:London Road, MK42 0QG
Phone:08453656205
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
1.5km

Address:Pioneer Park, MK42 9BW
Phone:01234 328522
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4
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



Stratstone
1.5km

Address:Pioneer Park, MK42 9BW
Phone:01234355779
Classes:4



Premier Motor Co
1.5km

Address:12 To 14 Manton Lane, MK41 7NY
Phone:01234 355008
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am3:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am3:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am3:30pm
Thursday:8:30am3:30pm
Friday:8:30am3:30pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Whitley Garage
1.6km

Address:76 College Street, MK42 8LU
Phone:01234215810
Classes:4



Double O Motorcylces
1.6km

Address:Unit 18, MK42 8LU
Phone:01234 910900
Classes:1,2



College Street Motors Ltd
1.6km

Address:3 College Street, MK42 8LU
Phone:01234 344802
Classes:4



Knightsmead Garage
1.8km

Address:185 Castle Road, MK40 3RX
Phone:01234 345333
Classes:4



Havanas Mot Centre & Vehicle Sales Ltd
1.8km

Address:290a Ampthill Road, MK42 9QL
Phone:01234 272144
Classes:4,5,7



Thompson Brothers
1.9km

Address:19 Duncombe Street, MK42 8ED
Phone:01234855268
Classes:4



N M T Plant Hire Ltd
2.0km

Address:Telegraph House, MK42 9TA
Phone:01234262444
Classes:4,5,7



F Vindis & Sons (Bedford) Ltd
2.0km

Address:332 Ampthill Road, MK42 9RU
Phone:01234327932
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Bedford
2.1km

Address:Ampthill Road, MK42 9QZ
Phone:01234 272888
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
2.1km

Address:Barkers Lane, MK41 9SD
Phone:01234 270000
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4
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



Hi-Q
2.1km

Address:175 Goldington Road, MK40 3EL
Phone:01234363546
Classes:4



Bedford Motor Services
2.1km

Address:Murdoch Road, MK41 7PE
Phone:01234 211466
Classes:4



Autofit
2.1km

Address:Unit 6a, MK41 7PE
Phone:01234 215500
Classes:4



Kingsley Garage
2.1km

Address:267 To 271 Bedford Road, MK42 8BP
Phone:01234 855757
Website:www.kingsleygarage.com
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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Forte Motors Limited
2.2km

Address:46-48 Stuart Road, MK42 8HS
Phone:01234 855001
Classes:4



Enterprise Motors
2.2km

Address:Unit 2, MK40 3EQ
Phone:01234 302230
Website:www.enterprisemotorsbedford.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Pit Stop Autocentres
2.3km

Address:89 Brickhill Drive, MK41 7QF
Phone:01234327737
Classes:4



Harrowden Road Mot And Service Centre
2.6km

Address:Unit 2, MK42 0SP
Phone:01234212880
Classes:4



Automotive Services Bedford
2.6km

Address:35 Brunel Road, MK41 9TJ
Phone:01234 216003
Website:www.automotiveservicesbedford.co.uk
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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bedford Borough Council
2.6km

Address:30 Brunel Road, MK41 9TJ
Phone:01234718048
Classes:4,5,7



Homan Tyre Company Ltd
2.8km

Address:26 High Street, MK42 7AJ
Phone:01234 851850
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Avon Drive Mot & Service Centre
2.9km

Address:Avon Drive, MK41 7AF
Phone:01234342077
Classes:4



Putnoe Service Station
3.0km

Address:122 Queens Drive, MK41 9JF
Phone:01234 349802
Classes:4



Gavin Fleetcare Ltd
3.2km

Address:Union Park, MK42 7QB
Phone:01234855959
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Glyn Hopkin Ltd
3.2km

Address:Unit 33, MK42 7QN
Phone:01234856161
Classes:4



A C Car & Commercial Services
3.2km

Address:Unit 4e, MK42 0LJ
Phone:01234 350594
Website:www.accar.co.uk
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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bucks Tyres
3.2km

Address:3b Aston Road, MK42 0LJ
Phone:01234 327099
Classes:4,5,7



Class 4 7 Mot Centre
3.2km

Address:Wolseley Road, MK42 7LF
Phone:01234 840305
Classes:4,5,7



Wests Garage (Bedford) Ltd
3.4km

Address:87 High Street, MK41 6AQ
Phone:01234354257
Classes:4



G A Henman & Sons Ltd
3.4km

Address:93 95 High Street, MK41 6AQ
Phone:01234353389
Classes:3,4



Bryan's Autocare
3.6km

Address:Units 6 & 7 Swan Works, MK43 8LT
Phone:01234 855580
Classes:4



Bells Motor Group
3.6km

Address:Riverfield Drive, MK41 0SF
Phone:01234360666
Classes:4



Hilton Suzuki
3.7km

Address:280-282 High Street, MK41 6AY
Phone:01234269090
Classes:4



Tri D Motor Engineers
3.8km

Address:Bury Walk, MK41 0DU
Phone:01234 267219
Classes:4



European Car Centre
3.9km

Address:14 Shuttleworth Road, MK41 0EP
Phone:01234 271077
Classes:4



Steven Eagell Limited
3.9km

Address:52-56 Stagsden Road, MK43 8PT
Phone:01234 822941
Classes:4



L A Auto Services
3.9km

Address:4 To 5 Shuttleworth Court, MK41 0EN
Phone:01234 354237
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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Formula One Autocentres Ltd
4.0km

Address:Unit 2-3 Shuttleworth Road, MK41 0HS
Phone:01234271527
Classes:4



T G Performance Custom Cars Ltd
4.1km

Address:Units 15-17 Sergeants Way, MK41 0EH
Phone:01234 215978
Classes:4,5,7



Premier Tyres & Exhausts Limited
4.1km

Address:13a Shuttleworth Road, MK41 0PE
Phone:01234 272633
Classes:4



Elms
4.2km

Address:Clifton Parc, MK41 0GL
Phone:01234362400
Classes:4



William Rutter Motor Services
4.6km

Address:Unit 2, MK41 0RJ
Phone:01234 217060
Website:wrms.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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



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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