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 Buckinghamshire

MK18 3LW
MK18 3LP
MK18 3XZ
MK18 3XN
MK18 3RY
MK18 3LN
LU7 0LT
MK18 3LH
MK18 3LL
HP22 4EL
MK18 3LJ
MK18 3LQ
MK18 3RR
HP22 4EJ
LU7 0LS
LU7 0LW
HP22 4EH
LU7 0LJ
MK18 3LG
LU7 0FF
LU7 0FG
LU7 0GD
LU7 0LP
LU7 0LN
LU7 0LL
LU7 0NB
LU7 0NA
LU7 0LQ
LU7 0LX
LU7 0EU
LU7 0LY
LU7 0LH
LU7 0FQ
LU7 0LE
LU7 0LF
LU7 0LG
LU7 0LR
LU7 0LU
HP22 4EY
LU7 0JA
HP22 4HX
HP22 4HA
LU7 0HZ
MK17 0SL
LU7 0HX
LU7 0HY
LU7 0EL
LU7 0JD
LU7 0HS
LU7 0XG
LU7 0UP
LU7 0XE
LU7 0FT
LU7 0UN
LU7 0UT
LU7 0HD
LU7 0JB
LU7 0HR
MK18 3PQ
LU7 0HF
MK17 0SU
MK17 0SJ
LU7 0HU
LU7 0HB
LU7 0YA
LU7 0LA
MK17 0JD
LU7 0JE
LU7 0HP
MK17 0SN
LU7 0ET
LU7 0HA
LU7 0HL
LU7 0HJ
LU7 0EX
LU7 0HG
LU7 0GZ
LU7 0HQ
LU7 0JF
LU7 0HH
HP22 4RU
LU7 0JG
MK17 0SH
LU7 0FN
LU7 0EP
LU7 0GJ
LU7 0EY
MK18 3LF
LU7 0HT
LU7 0EZ
HP22 4RB
MK17 0HZ
LU7 0HN
LU7 0HE
LU7 0EN
LU7 0HW
MK17 0SE
LU7 0EW
HP22 4JX
LU7 0ER
HP22 4JE
HP22 4NX
LU7 0ES
HP22 4JY
HP22 4RZ
HP22 4JQ
MK17 0JA
HP22 4JZ
HP22 4JB
HP22 4JD
HP22 4LA
HP22 4TL
HP22 4JA
HP22 4JR
HP22 4JN
HP22 4JH
HP22 4JF
HP22 4LB
MK17 0LE
HP22 4JS
HP22 4JL
HP22 4JT
HP22 4FG
MK17 0SR
MK17 0SW
MK17 0SX
HP22 4LG
LU7 0LD
HP22 4ET
HP22 4JU
MK18 3LE
MK17 0JE
HP22 4LF
HP22 4LD
HP22 4JJ
MK17 0SP
HP22 4EX
HP22 4JG
HP22 4EP
HP22 4LL
HP22 4ND
HP22 4TH
HP22 4SJ
MK18 3PG
HP22 4SH
LU7 0UJ
HP22 4LJ
HP22 4LH
HP22 4EU
HP22 4EZ
HP22 4LE
HP22 4JP
LU7 0LB
HP22 4ER
HP22 4HB
HP22 4FJ
HP22 4HD
MK17 0RS
MK17 0RU
MK17 0RX
MK17 0RW
HP22 4HJ
HP22 4ES
MK17 0JF
MK18 3PF
MK17 0HP
MK17 0FE
HP22 4HS
MK17 0JJ
MK17 0RT
HP22 4HH
HP22 4TB
HP22 4TP
HP22 4SA
HP22 4JW
HP22 4RR
HP22 4RS
HP22 4NB
LU7 0DL
MK17 0JG
HP22 4HL
MK17 0LQ
MK17 0JH
MK17 0JQ
MK17 0JX
HP22 4NA
MK18 3PH
HP22 4HG
HP22 4NE
MK18 3PE
HP22 4NG
HP22 4NF
MK17 0JU
MK17 0JY
HP22 4LQ
HP22 4LY
HP22 4LZ
MK18 3PJ
HP22 4HP
MK18 3PT
MK17 0RY
MK17 0JR
HP22 4EQ
HP22 4FB
HP22 4HN
MK18 3PL
HP22 4LX
MK17 0SD
MK18 3PW
HP22 4FA
MK17 0SA
MK18 3PA
MK18 3QL
MK18 3PD
MK17 0JS
HP22 4EF
MK17 0RZ
LU7 0DW
HP22 4NT
MK17 0SB
HP22 4LP
MK18 3PN
HP22 4HW

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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