Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to ST7 1PH 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 ST7 1PH

We managed to find 35 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your ST7 1PH. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

The Lodge Tyre Company Ltd
0.4km

Address:Pit Lane, ST7 1UH
Phone:01782 772999
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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



T B E Motor Services Ltd
1.6km

Address:Congleton Road, ST7 1LW
Phone:01782 784466
Website:www.tbecars.co.uk
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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



E And M Commercial Repairs
2.4km

Address:32a Liverpool Road East, ST7 3AB
Phone:01782784499
Classes:4,7



P F Autos
2.7km

Address:Red Bull Garage, ST7 3AF
Phone:01782782604
Classes:3,4



Mosshouse Garage
2.8km

Address:Unit 10 Winpenny Road, ST5 7RH
Phone:01782 566222
Classes:4,7



B S Bikes
2.9km

Address:525 High Street, ST6 5PB
Phone:01782 813866
Website:www.staffordshiretriumph.co.uk
Classes:1,2
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



Murfs Autos
2.9km

Address:60 Brick Kiln Lane, ST5 7AS
Phone:01782 562220
Website:plus.google.com
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



A & A Test Centre
3.0km

Address:Unit 7, ST6 5EU
Phone:01782.816756
Classes:4



Lloyds Tunstall Test Centre
3.0km

Address:380 High Street, ST6 5ET
Phone:01782839193
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



City Auto Repairs
3.2km

Address:Victoria Garage, ST5 7PQ
Phone:01782 561200
Website:www.city-auto-repairs.co.uk
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am4:00pm
Saturday:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



S Scalise And Son
3.2km

Address:109 Ladywell Road, ST6 5BP
Phone:01782 824228
Classes:4



Summerbank Service Station Ltd
3.3km

Address:Summerbank Service Station, ST6 5EG
Phone:01782 811647
Classes:4



Tri Aid Car Specialists Ltd
3.3km

Address:Calver Street, ST6 5BW
Phone:01782 836609
Classes:4



Wilks Street Garage
3.5km

Address:Wilks Street, ST6 6BY
Phone:01782 819256
Classes:3,4



Mr Tyre Ltd
3.8km

Address:Williamson Street, ST6 6AS
Phone:01782575270
Classes:4



Miles Green Garage
3.9km

Address:Heathcote Road, ST7 8LL
Phone:01782720333
Classes:4



Quarry Service Station
3.9km

Address:Nantwich Road, ST7 8DL
Phone:01782 722452
Classes:1,2,3,4



D M Factors Limited
3.9km

Address:St Michaels Road, ST6 6LU
Phone:01782 834587
Classes:4



Cheshire Vehicle Rental And Sales Ltd
3.9km

Address:Mount Pleasant Garage, ST5 7HT
Phone:01782562277
Classes:3,4



Lawton Service Station
3.9km

Address:Knutsford Road, ST7 3DN
Phone:01270 882056 & 878957
Classes:4



Motorsport Paint Re Finishers Ltd
4.1km

Address:Unit 10 Bradwell Works, ST6 4LL
Phone:01782 827276
Classes:4,7



Sandyford Garage Limited
4.2km

Address:High Street, ST7 4PR
Phone:01782777676
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Tbe (Motor Services) Limited
4.2km

Address:35 Lawton Road, ST7 2AA
Phone:01270 882146
Website:www.tbecars.co.uk
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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Richard Dalton Ltd
4.3km

Address:Holditch Garage, ST5 9JA
Phone:01782563233
Classes:4,5,7



Srg Garages Limited
4.4km

Address:Scotia Road, ST6 4EZ
Phone:01782 826115
Classes:4,5,7



Chell Auto Repair Services Limited
4.4km

Address:31 Biddulph Road, ST6 6SW
Phone:01782837137
Classes:4



Cartech Staffordshire Limited
4.4km

Address:Porthill Bank, ST5 0AD
Phone:01782637606
Classes:4



High Lane Autos
4.4km

Address:The Garage, ST7 4SS
Phone:01782 774063
Classes:4



Biketech Stoke Limited
4.5km

Address:Vale View Garage, ST5 0AL
Phone:01782 630008
Website:biketechstokeltd.co.uk
Classes:1,2



Arnold Clark
4.5km

Address:Brymbo Road, ST5 9HX
Phone:01782 661000
Classes:4



Gc Cars
4.6km

Address:Unit 5 Federation Road, ST6 4HU
Phone:01782 575566
Classes:4,5,7



Blake Street Garage
4.7km

Address:Blake Street Garage, ST6 4BE
Phone:01782834756
Classes:4



Associated Car And Truck
4.7km

Address:Redmine Close, ST5 9HZ
Phone:01782 613493
Classes:4



Greenbank Motor Services
4.7km

Address:611 High Lane, ST6 7EP
Phone:01782575585
Classes:4



Mossmore Garage Limited
4.8km

Address:Furlong Lane, ST6 3LW
Phone:01782 834804
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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