Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

Find the nearest MOT Test Centres. Enter your postcode in the search box and we'll find all the MOT Stations near you ordered by distance. In addition to a handy map we will also include booking telephone numbers and, where possible, opening times. If you have a car, van, motor bike, private passenger vehicle or, even, a trike, we'll list all the M.O.S. Test Centers near you.

MOT Test Centre Counties

UK MOT Test Centres in Cambridgeshire

SG19 3RD
SG19 3QS
SG19 3RJ
SG19 3AQ
SG19 3BE
SG19 3RL
SG19 3AB
SG19 3AW
SG19 3AN
SG19 3AA
SG19 3PF
SG19 3TB
SG19 3PS
SG19 3PW
SG19 3PR
SG19 3AP
SG19 3AD
SG19 3AE
SG19 3AF
SG19 3AU
SG19 3AJ
SG19 3AH
SG19 3AR
SG19 3AG
SG19 3AL
SG19 3BL
SG19 3AY
SG19 3AZ
SG19 3AX
SG19 3AT
SG19 3RA
SG19 3DT
SG19 3BD
SG19 3BA
SG19 3DR
SG19 3RB
SG19 3BG
SG19 3DP
SG19 3RH
SG19 3QD
SG19 3DW
SG19 3DX
SG19 3BJ
SG19 3DU
SG19 3DY
SG19 3BH
SG19 3DZ
SG19 3DL
SG19 3BB
SG19 3DN
SG19 3BN
SG19 3AS
PE19 6TY
SG19 3BQ
PE19 6TZ
PE19 4TY
SG19 3BU
PE19 4TZ
PE19 4TX
PE19 6TX
PE19 6TB
SG19 3EA
SG19 3DA
PE19 6UA
SG19 3BT
SG19 3BS
SG19 3BP
SG19 3BZ
SG19 3DB
SG19 3EB
SG19 3BX
SG19 3ED
SG19 3BY
PE19 6UB
SG19 3DD
PE19 4TT
PE19 4TH
PE19 6TH
PE19 6TT
PE19 4UB
CB3 7UR
CB23 2UR
PE19 6UD
PE19 4UD
PE19 4TJ
PE19 6TJ
CB23 3PL
CB3 8PL
PE19 4TS
PE19 4TP
PE19 4TL
PE19 6TL
PE19 6TP
CB23 2UH
CB23 2UG
CB3 7UG
CB3 7UH
CB23 3PX
CB3 8PX
CB3 7UJ
PE19 4TN
PE19 6TN
CB23 3PN
CB3 8PN
CB23 2UJ
CB23 3PJ
CB3 8PJ
SG19 3DH
PE19 6TQ
PE19 4TQ
CB23 2UN
CB3 7UN
PE19 4TG
PE19 6TG
SG19 3PA
SG19 3PT
CB23 2UL
CB3 7UL
PE19 6TE
PE19 4TE
CB23 3PW
CB3 8PW
CB3 7UU
CB23 2UU
PE19 6TF
PE19 4TF
CB3 8PS
CB23 3PS
PE19 4SY
PE19 6SY
PE19 4TR
PE19 4ST
PE19 6TR
SG19 3PX
SG19 3PY
SG19 3QG
SG19 3QL
SG19 3TA
SG19 3QQ
SG19 3QJ
SG19 3PU
SG19 3PL
SG19 3ES
CB23 2UP
CB3 7UP
PE19 4SU
PE19 6SU
CB23 3PQ
CB23 3PT
CB3 8PT
CB3 8PQ
CB23 3PP
CB3 8PP
CB23 2UF
CB3 7UF
PE19 6UE
PE19 4UE
CB23 3PA
CB3 8PA
SG19 3NZ
CB3 8PG
PE19 6ST
CB23 3PG
PE19 6UF
PE19 4UF
PE19 6WQ
CB3 8PR
CB23 3PR
PE19 4XT
PE19 6XT
PE19 4XX
PE19 4XU
PE19 4XR
PE19 6UH
PE19 6UY
CB23 2UB
PE19 4UY
CB3 7UB
CB3 7UD
PE19 6UQ
PE19 4UQ
PE19 6UG
PE19 4UG
CB3 7TZ
CB23 2TZ
CB23 3PF
PE19 6UJ
CB23 2TY
PE19 4UJ
CB3 7TY
CB3 8PF
PE19 6UX
PE19 4UX
PE19 4SX
PE19 6XA
PE19 4XA
PE19 4XF
PE19 6SX
PE19 6US
SG19 3EY
PE19 4US
SG19 3HR
SG19 3EP
PE19 6UL
PE19 4UL
PE19 6SZ
PE19 6UN
PE19 4UN
SG19 3DS
PE19 4UP
PE19 4UR
PE19 6UT
PE19 4UT
PE19 6UR
PE19 6UP
SG19 3EW
PE19 4SZ
CB3 7SU
CB23 2SU
CB23 2ST
SG19 3HE
CB3 7ST
SG19 3ER
PE19 6UW
PE19 4UW
SG19 3NN
PE19 4UU
PE19 6UU
SG19 3EN
SG19 3JN
SG19 3HB
SG19 3JJ
SG19 3JE
SG19 3HL
SG19 3EQ
SG19 3HG
SG19 3ET
SG19 3HH
SG19 3DE
SG19 3HP
SG19 3HQ
CB3 7UT
CB23 2UT
SG19 3EL
PE19 6UZ
PE19 4UZ
SG19 3SH
SG19 3EG
SG19 3EU
SG19 3HF
SG19 3HA
SG19 3JL
SG19 3EJ
SG19 3DF
SG19 3QU
SG19 3NL
SG19 3NY
SG19 3JP
SG19 3JH
SG19 3NP
CB3 6DL
SG19 3EX
CB23 6DL
SG19 3HT
PE19 6SS
SG19 3HD
SG19 3HN
CB3 7SN
PE19 4SS
CB23 2SN
SG19 3EH

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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