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 Devon

TQ13 8SS
TQ13 8SN
TQ13 8SW
TQ13 8ST
TQ13 8SX
TQ13 8TY
TQ13 8SJ
TQ13 8SU
TQ13 8QD
TQ13 8SF
TQ13 8SP
TQ13 8SB
TQ13 8SR
EX6 7EH
TQ13 8SL
TQ13 8SD
TQ13 8LX
EX6 7EJ
TQ13 8TA
TQ13 8SG
TQ13 8SA
TQ13 8NW
TQ13 8GB
TQ13 8NP
TQ13 8NN
TQ13 8SE
TQ13 8LU
TQ13 8NR
TQ13 8FE
TQ13 8NS
TQ13 8NJ
TQ13 8LE
TQ13 8LQ
TQ13 8NL
TQ13 8LL
TQ13 8NQ
TQ13 8LT
TQ13 8ND
TQ13 8NH
TQ13 8LW
TQ13 8PD
TQ13 8NG
TQ13 8NF
TQ13 8LP
TQ13 8PG
TQ13 8PE
TQ13 8LN
TQ13 8NU
TQ13 8LY
TQ13 8NT
TQ13 8LR
EX6 7EL
TQ13 8NE
TQ13 8WS
TQ13 8ZN
TQ13 8WQ
TQ13 8YB
TQ13 8YU
TQ13 8QA
TQ13 8FB
TQ13 8NX
TQ13 8NB
EX6 7LW
TQ13 8PW
TQ13 8QB
TQ13 8JB
TQ13 8LZ
TQ13 8LS
TQ13 8PF
TQ13 8LG
TQ13 8JA
TQ13 8LH
EX6 7LN
TQ13 8NY
TQ13 8PH
TQ13 8NA
TQ13 8PZ
TQ13 8PA
TQ13 8FD
TQ13 8NZ
TQ13 8PQ
TQ13 8SQ
EX6 6QE
EX6 7EQ
TQ13 8PY
TQ13 8QT
TQ13 8QE
EX6 6QD
TQ13 8PL
EX6 6QA
TQ13 8PR
EX6 7DH
TQ13 8PP
EX6 6QB
EX6 7EN
TQ13 8PB
EX6 7EG
TQ13 8PJ
TQ13 8PN
EX6 7EE
EX6 7NZ
EX6 7AR
EX6 7EW
TQ13 8SH
EX6 7DJ
TQ13 8PX
EX6 7ED
EX6 7EA
TQ13 9SN
EX6 6PY
TQ13 9NZ
EX6 7DG
EX6 7EF
TQ13 9TU
EX6 7LL
EX6 7HT
EX6 7EB
EX6 7JQ
EX6 7DF
EX6 7DL
EX6 7AQ
TQ13 8PS
EX6 7JG
EX6 7DE
EX6 7LJ
TQ13 9SF
EX6 7HS
EX6 7LH
TQ13 8QU
EX6 7HP
EX6 7FB
EX6 7FA
EX6 7JF
EX6 6PZ
TQ13 9SG
EX6 7HU
TQ13 8QF
EX6 7DQ
EX6 7HY
EX6 7HR
EX6 7DD
EX6 7HW
EX6 7RJ
EX6 7HL
EX6 7HN
EX6 7LS
EX6 7HB
EX6 7HX
EX6 7EP
EX6 7JL
EX6 7JH
EX6 7EZ
EX6 7HD
EX6 7DB
TQ13 9NY
EX6 7DA
EX6 7HZ
EX6 7HA
EX6 7JJ
EX6 7AA
EX6 7AL
EX6 7ER
EX6 6PS
EX6 7DN
EX6 6PR
EX6 6PP
TQ13 8QG
EX6 7HE
EX6 7DS
EX6 7AH
TQ13 8RD
EX6 6PW
EX6 7HQ
EX6 7DR
EX6 7HJ
EX6 7JA
TQ13 8RB
TQ13 8RA
TQ13 8QJ
EX6 7DP
EX6 7HH
EX6 7QE
EX6 6PX
EX6 7HG
TQ13 8PT
TQ13 8RU
TQ13 8QZ
EX6 7ES
EX6 7HF
EX6 7DW
TQ13 8QX
TQ13 8YP
TQ13 8YQ
TQ13 8YJ
TQ13 8TZ
TQ13 8QH
TQ13 8YG
TQ13 8YD
EX6 7AB
EX6 7JE
EX6 7JB

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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