Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to WA3 5LB 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 10km of WA3 5LB

We managed to find 125 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your WA3 5LB. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Smithy Garage
2.0km

Address:32 Church Lane, WA3 5DJ
Phone:01925 764419
Classes:4



Marsh Bros Garage Limited
3.4km

Address:Chapel Street, WN7 2AP
Phone:01942676870
Classes:4



Enza Motors Ltd
3.5km

Address:Leacroft Road, WA3 6NN
Phone:01925 847100
Website:www.roanzamercedes-benz.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Victoria Garage (Leigh Lancs) Ltd
3.5km

Address:196 -198 Chapel Street, WN7 2DW
Phone:01942671326
Classes:4



B P A Service Centre Ltd
3.6km

Address:142 - 146 Chapel Street, WN7 2AL
Phone:01942607392
Classes:4



Gmc Fire Service Tsc
3.6km

Address:St Helens Road, WN7 3PA
Phone:01942650502
Classes:4,5,7



Warrington Truck Van Limited
3.7km

Address:12 Clayton Road, WA3 6PH
Phone:01925 810761
Website:www.warringtontruckandvan.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Risley Mot & Truck Limited
4.0km

Address:Unit 7 Trident Business Park, WA3 6AX
Phone:01925 850005
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Two Tone Motors
4.0km

Address:Unit B2(1), WN7 3PT
Phone:01942670045
Classes:4,5,7



Lowton Test Centre
4.0km

Address:Moss Industrial Estate, WN7 3PT
Phone:01942677527
Classes:4



Tlt Garage Services Limited
4.0km

Address:E2 Walter Leigh Way, WN7 3PT
Phone:01942 608723
Classes:4,7



P & T Motors Ltd
4.1km

Address:Unit 3 Brook Mill, WN7 2AD
Phone:01942 672840
Classes:4



Leigh Mot Centre
4.2km

Address:Unit 10, WN7 4DJ
Phone:01942 260106
Classes:1,2,4



D & K Motors
4.5km

Address:Unit 1 Rear Holden House, WN7 1EX
Phone:01942608192
Classes:1,2



Blackmoor Service Station
4.6km

Address:363-365 Manchester Road, M29 7DX
Phone:01942891795
Classes:3,4



Twist Lane Garage
4.6km

Address:Twist Lane, WN7 4EL
Phone:01942672282
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
4.7km

Address:95 Leigh Road, WN7 1QY
Phone:01942 262266
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



Firsway Of Leigh
5.1km

Address:Mitchell Street, WN7 4YA
Phone:01942 602211
Website:www.firswaynissan.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:10:00am4:00pm



Lmp Truck & Trailer Repairs
5.2km

Address:641-651 Liverpool Road, M44 5XD
Phone:0161 775 7157
Classes:4,5,7



Moss Brook Service & Repairs Limited
5.2km

Address:Victoria Way, WN7 5SH
Phone:01942 671661
Website:plus.google.com
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:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Automech
5.3km

Address:70/80 Liverpool Road, M44 5AF
Phone:01617751851
Classes:4



Atherleigh Autos
5.3km

Address:Briggs Street, WN7 5RY
Phone:01942 516968
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:30am5:30pm
Thursday:9:30am5:30pm
Friday:9:30am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Johnsons Motors
5.3km

Address:Unit A, Boundry Saw Mill, M44 6FL
Phone:0161 775 7301
Classes:4



Cadishead Autos Limited
5.3km

Address:2 Brereton Grove, M44 5XL
Phone:
Classes:4



Oakwood Gate Service Station
5.3km

Address:Birchwood, WA3 6RW
Phone:01925 815090
Classes:4



Astley Mot And Service Llp
5.3km

Address:561 Manchester Road, M29 7BQ
Phone:01942871346
Classes:4



Premier Tyres Cadishead Limited
5.4km

Address:101 Liverpool Road, M44 5BG
Phone:0161 776 0001
Website:www.premiertyres.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Cadishead Motorcycles
5.5km

Address:168 Liverpool Road, M44 5DD
Phone:0161 776 2807
Website:www.cadisheadmotorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:8:00am4:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am4:00pm
Thursday:8:00am4:00pm
Friday:8:00am4:00pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



M K Tuning
5.5km

Address:Parsonage Garage, WN7 5RP
Phone:01942 607997
Classes:4



Equipe Tyre And Autocare
5.6km

Address:Chaddock Lane, M29 7JY
Phone:01942870706
Classes:4,7



James Street Garage
5.8km

Address:James Street, M29 8JJ
Phone:01942 883373
Website:www.jamesstreetgarage.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am1:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Bardsleys
6.0km

Address:Johnson Street, M46 0RB
Phone:01942882658
Classes:4,7



Equipe Tyre & Autocare
6.0km

Address:Castle Street, M29 8EG
Phone:01942 874288
Website:www.equipe.uk.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



Chanters Service Centre Limited
6.1km

Address:Unit 3, M46 9BL
Phone:01942 870900
Classes:1,2,4



S R Autos
6.1km

Address:8-20 Manchester Road, M29 8DP
Phone:01942 883110
Classes:4



Lovers Lane Garage
6.2km

Address:Lovers Lane, M46 0PG
Phone:01942 877009
Classes:3,4



Tyldesley Tyre & Exhausts Ltd
6.2km

Address:Tyldesley Tyres & Exhaust, M29 8BQ
Phone:01942875788
Classes:4



Exchange & Mart Motors Ltd
6.2km

Address:115 Manchester Road, M29 8DL
Phone:01942883903
Classes:4



Autobase
6.3km

Address:Boysnope Wharf, M30 7RH
Phone:01617897838
Classes:4,7



James Twist Garage Limited
6.4km

Address:151 Lowton Road, WA3 3HN
Phone:01942 728271
Website:www.jamestwistgarage.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Westwood Garage
6.5km

Address:Warburton Lane, M31 4WJ
Phone:0161 775 2107
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am4:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am4:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am4:30pm
Thursday:8:30am4:30pm
Friday:8:30am4:30pm
Saturday:10:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Mohammad Amjid Mhar
6.6km

Address:Smithy Lane, M31 4RB
Phone:01617762500
Classes:4



Autoserv Boothstown Limited
6.7km

Address:Unit 6, Garden Lane, M28 1JX
Phone:0161 790 5559
Classes:4



S R Autos
6.6km

Address:Croft Yard, M46 9GR
Phone:01942 870901
Classes:4



The Mot And Tyre Shop
6.7km

Address:Unit 8, M28 1NL
Phone:
Classes:4



Sgn Autos Ltd
6.8km

Address:19 Tatton Court, WA1 4RR
Phone:01925 818180
Classes:1,2,4



David Paul Of Warrington
6.8km

Address:Unit 9, WA1 4RR
Phone:01925 818900
Classes:4



Sure-Fit
6.8km

Address:Wigan Road, M46 0GD
Phone:01942895885
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Warrington
6.8km

Address:Juniper Lane, WA3 6DP
Phone:01925 582999
Classes:4



David Herd Motors Ltd Flixton
6.9km

Address:62/64 Woodsend Road, M41 8GX
Phone:0161 747 5086
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am4:30pm
Saturday:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Airport Garage (Barton) Ltd
6.9km

Address:Liverpool Road, M30 7RX
Phone:01617891320
Classes:4



Ashbrook Motors Ltd
7.0km

Address:21 Melford Court, WA1 4RZ
Phone:01925 837778
Classes:4,5,7



Cj Automotive Limited
7.0km

Address:20 Rivington Court, WA1 4RT
Phone:01925 589066
Classes:4,7



K & C Grant (Smallbrook) Ltd
7.1km

Address:Smallbrook Garage, WN7 5PZ
Phone:01942882201
Classes:4



Ashcroft's Service And Mot Centre
7.2km

Address:Ashcroft's Service And Mot Centre, WA3 3DR
Phone:01942 726260
Classes:4



Atherton Car Safety Centre Ltd
7.3km

Address:Unit 4 Atherton Ind Estate, M46 9RB
Phone:01942876138
Classes:4



John Trumble Motor Engineers Ltd
7.3km

Address:Sunlight Works, M46 0FY
Phone:01942 895064
Website:plus.google.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



Hindley Green Service Station Limited
7.4km

Address:Unit 2, WN2 4SZ
Phone:01942 521926
Website:www.hindleygreenservicestation.co.uk
Classes:4



Fast Fit
7.4km

Address:Unit E, M46 0RY
Phone:01942886945
Classes:4



Bank Street Garage
7.5km

Address:Bank Street, WA3 3SN
Phone:01942 723201
Classes:4



Rmc Service Station Limited
7.6km

Address:Southworth Road, WA12 0BU
Phone:01925 225987
Website:www.rmcservicestation.co.uk
Classes:1,2,3,4



Carrington Garages
7.8km

Address:Manchester Road, M31 4AS
Phone:01617753478
Classes:1,2,4



Woolston Motor Enterprises
7.9km

Address:43 Manchester Road, WA1 4AE
Phone:01925828423
Classes:4



Mototow Engineers
7.9km

Address:11 Manchester Road, WA1 4AE
Phone:01925814594
Classes:4



Claybank Motor Company
8.0km

Address:Peel Green Filling Station, M30 7LW
Phone:01617880471
Classes:4



Broadway Service Station
8.0km

Address:Broadway, M41 7NW
Phone:0161 748 5849
Classes:4



Griffiths & Roper
8.0km

Address:Parkside Garage, WN2 5TE
Phone:01942 866981
Classes:4



Helen Street Garage
8.1km

Address:34 Helen Street, WA3 3RL
Phone:01942 728417
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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



National Tyres And Autocare
8.2km

Address:20 - 22a High Street, WA12 9SN
Phone:01925 224697
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



Bentleys Motors (Warrington) Limited
8.4km

Address:415 Manchester Road, WA1 3LR
Phone:01925 819401
Classes:4



Dmg Motors Ltd
8.4km

Address:Orford Green, WA2 8PQ
Phone:01925 632062
Classes:4,7



H.horwich Motor Engineers
8.7km

Address:Unit 2, Peel Green Trading Estate, M30 7HF
Phone:0161 707 9224
Classes:4



A & K Auto Repairs & Mot Centre Limited
8.7km

Address:Unit 3, M30 7HF
Phone:0161 789 4857
Classes:4



Ken Leigh Motors
8.6km

Address:255 Manchester Road, WA1 3NJ
Phone:01925813677
Classes:4



H Owen & Co Motor Engineers Ltd
8.8km

Address:Edge Fold Garage, M28 7FG
Phone:01617902169
Classes:4



One Stop Autocentre
8.9km

Address:Unit 5a, WA2 8PR
Phone:01925241606
Classes:4



Fraikin Ltd - Warrington
8.9km

Address:Mill Lane, WA2 8RJ
Phone:0844 736 2987
Classes:4,5,7



Chapel Walks Garage
9.0km

Address:23 Padgate Lane, WA1 3RS
Phone:01925419144
Classes:3,4



Lightcliffe Warrington
9.0km

Address:Winwick Road, WA2 8QF
Phone:01925 633583
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited (Little Hulton)
9.0km

Address:218 Manchester Road East, M38 9LG
Phone:0161 790 4184
Classes:4



T & J Motors
9.0km

Address:Mill Lane, WA2 8RL
Phone:01925 235227
Classes:4



Urmston Service & Diagnostic Centre Limited
9.1km

Address:Unit 1, M41 5AN
Phone:0161 747 6830
Website:www.urmstonmot.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bickershaw Lane Garage
9.1km

Address:Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5PL
Phone:01942866418
Classes:4



Davyhulme Mot Centre
9.1km

Address:14-16 Lostock Road, M41 0PS
Phone:01617470110
Classes:4



Shakespeare Motor Company Limited
9.1km

Address:20a Barton Road, M30 7AA
Phone:01617891142
Classes:4



John Oates Garage Ltd
9.1km

Address:Marsh House Lane, WA1 3QX
Phone:01925 411466
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
9.2km

Address:Liverpool Road, M30 0RL
Phone:0161 787 7838
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:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Garrity Vehicle Services
9.2km

Address:13 Lostock Road, M41 0SU
Phone:0161 748 2197
Website:www.ebeepbeep.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Bridge Works
9.2km

Address:64 Oughtrington Lane, WA13 0QT
Phone:01925 757388
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
9.2km

Address:Unit 2, WA2 8JP
Phone:01925 444511
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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



T Hill Transport Limited
9.2km

Address:Victoria Sawmill, M38 9ST
Phone:0161 702 0310
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Ryders Of Warrington Limited
9.3km

Address:Athlone Road, WA2 8JJ
Phone:01925 411311
Classes:1,2,4



Paul Wilson Mot
9.3km

Address:Athlone Road, WA2 8JJ
Phone:01925240657
Classes:4,7



Newton Vehicle Services Ltd
9.3km

Address:Units 2-3, WA12 9RL
Phone:01925 229949
Classes:4,5,7



Browns Service Centre
9.5km

Address:Templeton Road, WN2 5DA
Phone:01942866566
Classes:1,2,4



Southgrove Garage
9.5km

Address:Wigan Road, BL5 2AT
Phone:01942813404
Classes:4



Classic Cats
9.5km

Address:Unit 2, WA5 5TN
Phone:01925 651133
Classes:4,7



Arnold Clark
9.5km

Address:Farrell Street, WA1 2DL
Phone:01925645000
Classes:4



Halliwell Jones (Warrington) Ltd
9.5km

Address:Winwick Road, WA2 8HY
Phone:01925248000
Classes:4



Holcroft Autos Ltd
9.5km

Address:Borron Road Service Centre, WA12 0EN
Phone:01925 222599
Classes:4



Makerfield Mot Centre
9.5km

Address:Princess Road, WN4 9DE
Phone:01942 274030
Classes:4



Equipe Tyre & Autocare
9.5km

Address:221 - 225 Liverpool Road, M30 0QW
Phone:01617877657
Classes:4



In 'n' Out Centres Limited
9.6km

Address:Unit 2, WA2 8HQ
Phone:01925 659831
Website:in-n-out.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Budjet Mot Centre
9.6km

Address:Unit 1 Longford Street, WA2 7PG
Phone:01925 445636
Website:www.budjetwarrington.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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



National Tyres & Autocare
9.6km

Address:40 Gloucester Road, M31 1AE
Phone:01617482084
Classes:4



Advanced Autos (Urmston) Ltd
9.6km

Address:Glebe Road, M41 9BJ
Phone:01617470711
Classes:4



Eccles Mot Station
9.6km

Address:Unit 1, M30 0PH
Phone:0161 707 1100
Classes:4,7
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



M J Motors
9.6km

Address:Barton Lane, M30 0HX
Phone:0161 789 6194
Website:www.woodlands-garages.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:10:00am4:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Monton Vehicle Services Limited
9.7km

Address:Unit G, M30 9PH
Phone:0161 788 9595
Classes:4,7



Boardmans Coaches Limited
9.7km

Address:Low Hall Service Station, WN2 3TY
Phone:01942866384
Classes:4



Essential Fleet Services Limited
9.7km

Address:29 Higher Road, M41 9AP
Phone:01617475795
Classes:4,5,7



First For Tyres
9.7km

Address:29 Higher Road, M41 9AP
Phone:0161 7481728
Classes:4



Frank Warburton And Sons Ltd
9.7km

Address:Motor Vehicle Services, WA13 0SW
Phone:01925 754904
Classes:4



Cross Lane Garage
9.8km

Address:3 5 And 7 Cross Lane, WA12 9PT
Phone:01925 228017
Classes:4



Willis Motors A1 Mot
9.8km

Address:Battersby Lane, WA2 7DZ
Phone:01925 633921
Classes:4



P O Motorcycles
9.8km

Address:P O Motorcycles, M30 0WZ
Phone:01617077171
Classes:1,2



Trustford Warrington
9.8km

Address:Winwick Road, WA2 7NY
Phone:01925651111
Classes:4,7



S L D Motors
9.9km

Address:Unit 3 Car Sales, M28 3LZ
Phone:01617905200
Classes:4



John Stuart Motor Company
9.9km

Address:Orford Lane, WA2 7AH
Phone:01925 632559
Website:www.johnstuartmotorco.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am7:00pm
Thursday:8:30am7:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Plp Lookers Limited
9.9km

Address:Winwick Road, WA2 7PF
Phone:01925651311
Classes:4



Universal Services
9.9km

Address:Unit 8, WA1 2EL
Phone:01925 637551
Website:www.buckshot9s.co.uk
Classes:4



Atc Ltd
9.9km

Address:Unit 1, WA2 7XE
Phone:01925 634571
Classes:4



Autotech Service Centre
9.9km

Address:Unit One, M28 3TR
Phone:0161 799 0230
Classes:1,2,4



Warrington Service Centre
10.0km

Address:72 - 74 Church Street, WA1 2TF
Phone:01925 232255
Website:www.warringtonservicecentre.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30am
Tuesday:8:30am5:30am
Wednesday:8:30am5:30am
Thursday:8:30am5:30am
Friday:8:30am5:30am
Saturday:8:30am4:30am
Sunday:Closed



National Tyres And Autocare
10.0km

Address:Tilley Street, WA1 2PR
Phone:01925 232737
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



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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