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

Rewe
Sherford
Sheepstor
Honiton
Alston
Berry Pomeroy
Aller
West Clyst
Chapmans Well
Liftondown
Beacon
Bulkworthy
Woodbury Salterton
Livingshayes
Coombe
Newton Tracey
Milford
Eastington
Patsford
Itton
Shaldon
Frost
Barbrook
Black Torrington
Cheriton Fitzpaine
Georgeham
Torcross
Rawridge
Cornwood
Stockleigh Pomeroy
South Huish
Haytown
Marsh
Awliscombe
Lake
Ashwater
Morchard Bishop
Exebridge
South Brent
Aish
Riddlecombe
Wembury Point
Hele
Clearbrook
Easton
Chillington
Westwood
Petton
George Nympton
Nomansland
Lana
Southleigh
Didworthy
Harbertonford
Christow
Heddon
Thurlestone
Petrockstowe
Inwardleigh
Chawleigh
Whiddon Down
Horsebridge
Brixton
Nether Exe
Buckland Brewer
Wembworthy
Kingscott
Burlescombe
Coryton
Sampford Peverell
East Ogwell
Mortehoe
Oakfordbridge
Tosberry
Craddock
Perkin's Village
Chipshop
Ashford
Woolfardisworthy
Two Bridges
Meldon
Churchill
Frogmore
Culmstock
Rose Ash
Pyworthy
Roachill
Upton
Yelverton
Lynmouth
Croyde
Halsinger
Longcause
Maidenhayne
Wilmington
Merton
Uplowman
Winswell
Higher Lovacott
Bishop's Tawton
Tetcott
Instow
Yeoford
Sticklepath
Ponsworthy
Fairmile
Fordmoor
Bradworthy
Patchole
Meshaw
Loddiswell
Stoodleigh
Quither
East Mere
Belstone
Colyton
Lee Moor
Townlake
Up Exe
Milltown
Dean Prior
Middlemoor
Stoke Rivers
Kingsbridge
Millcombe
Ringmore
Portgate
Cranbrook
Hardisworthy
Brushford
Broadwoodwidger
Bigbury-on-Sea
Bowden
Green Lane
Hawkmoor Park
Kilmington
Ash
Colleton Mills
Iddesleigh
Dartmouth
Great Torrington
Challacombe
Nethercott
Higher Batson
Staverton
Chettiscombe
Sprytown
Halberton
Benton
Bratton Fleming
Dunstone
Challaborough
Bow
Silverton
Kingsdon
Woodbury
Cranford
West Raddon
Tinhay
Bittadon
Seaton Junction
Dousland
Diptford
Halwill
Lower Loxhore
Uppincott
Philham
Dean
Woolacombe
Guineaford
Mullacott Cross
Tytherleigh
Colebrook
Rosemary Lane
Lower Batson
Denbury
Higher Ashton
Horndon
Langaford
East Village
Holwell
North Huish
Hockworthy
Tuckermarsh
Starcross
Trow
Highampton
Furley
Ideford
East Youlstone
Sowton
Huxham's Cross Estate
Clovelly
Hookway
Oldways End
Saint Hill
Street
Membury
Kingston
Shirwell Cross
Madford
Chittlehamholt
Higher Cheriton
Lee
Roborough
Three Horse Shoes
Salcombe Regis
Dinworthy
Postbridge
Plympton
Mary Tavy
Wonson
Poltimore
Yettington
Chardstock
Dolton
Warkleigh
Little Bray
Well Town
Whitford
Ingleigh Green
Budleigh Salterton
Chevithorne
Wembury
Hollacombe
Abbots Bickington
West Alvington
Stowford
Combebow
Cullompton
Colebrooke
Plymstock
East Stowford
Exmansworthy
Compton
Beer
North Whilborough
Chudleigh Knighton
Whiddon
Harberton
Ilsington
Bridgerule
Widworthy
Littleham
Meddon
Pippacott
Yawl
Burlestone
Talaton
Membland
Kelly
Combe Raleigh
Holsworthy
Chelfham
Claypits
Holcombe Rogus
Inner Hope
Croyde Bay
Uffculme
Buckland Monachorum
Borough
Alverdiscott
Bodmiscombe
Wotter
Virginstow
Knowle
Moorhaven Village
Ipplepen
Gunn
Teigncombe
Whitestone
South Molton
Dowland
Hatch
Langridgeford
Raymond's Hill
Buck's Cross
Bradford
Simonsburrow
Ashprington
Walreddon
Oakford
Hoo Meavy
Holcombe
High Bullen
Soldon Cross
Filleigh
Chittlehampton
Luppitt
Chasty
Cofton
Sector
East Knowstone
Withleigh
Nicholashayne
Feniton
Hutcherleigh
North Heasley
Upcott
Twitchen
Hele Lane
Culm Davy
Cadeleigh
East Budleigh
Bonehill
Bratton Clovelly
Mount Pleasant
Woodgate
Marystow
Higher Slade
Doddiscombsleigh
Thrushelton
East Prawle
Weston
Lower Town
Lewdown
Caute
Week
Moretonhampstead
Kellaton
Brownston
Edistone
Fairy Cross
Norman's Green
Bere Ferrers
Northmoor
Kingswear
Hillerton
Michelcombe
Wick
Brandis Corner
Brayford
Dartington
Farringdon
Colwell
Lovaton
Thornbury
Cookbury
Whipcott
Bridford
Kings Nympton
Shillingford St George
Teign Village
Branscombe
Hartland
Clawton
Bovey Tracey
West Ogwell
Lifton
South Knighton
Lee Mill
Natcott
Creacombe
Bishop's Nympton
East Buckland
Newton Ferrers
Cornworthy
West Anstey
Henford
Ash Thomas
Dunterton
Eastdown
Folly Gate
Arlington Beccott
Hannaford
Titchberry
Millhayes
Crapstone
Hill
Sheldon
Heasley Mill
North Brentor
Weeke
Black Dog
Liverton
Jacobstowe
Rock
Bellever
Calverleigh
Cadbury
Corscombe
Woollaton
Tavistock
Hawkchurch
Countisbury
Clyst Honiton
Stony Cross
Strete
Woodford
Rousdon
Axminster
Combe Martin
Woodmanton
Bradninch
Chitterley
Kerswell
Broadhempston
Woodland Head
Newtown
Clayhidon
West Lyn
Heybrook Bay
Drakeland Corner
Allercombe
Trentishoe
Yarnscombe
Chivelstone
Vale Down
Little Torrington
Huntshaw
Cobbaton
Ayshford
Dunchideock
Shillingford
South Tawton
Lobhillcross
Upham
West Hill
Efford
Knightacott
Middle Rocombe
Lurley
Gulworthy
Stoke Canon
Hittisleigh
Horns Cross
Sheepwash
Berry Cross
Taleford
Zeal Monachorum
Higher Rocombe
Woodacott Cross
Witheridge
Galmpton
Teigngrace
Horrabridge
Harcombe
East Putford
Northway
Heanton Punchardon
Huntsham
Shaugh Prior
Lower Cheriton
Clayhanger
Holy City
Cove
Southerton
Ware
Milton Damerel
Appledore
Hemerdon
Okehampton
Monkton
Lustleigh
Washford Pyne
Longdown
Slapton
Offwell
Brendon
West Worlington
Beckett
Blackpool
Muddiford
Yarnacott
Satterleigh
Newhaven
Penquit
Birchill
Beeson
Axmouth
Coffinswell
Doccombe
Welcombe
Sparkwell
Woolston Green
Hemyock
South Allington
Tuckenhay
Harcombe Bottom
Barton Town
Stibb Cross
Buck's Mills
Bantham
Meeth
West Charleton
Abbotsham
Lydford
High Bray
Half Moon Village
Dalwood
Stoneyford
Cockwood
Outer Hope
Clapham
Cheston
Fordton
Bondleigh
Cole's Cross
Coldridge
Alwington
Stockland
Muddlebridge
Venny Tedburn
Blagaton
Harracott
Higher Coombe
Saunton
Start
Haytor Vale
North Tawton
Down Thomas
South Radworthy
Kingsheanton
Upottery
Warcombe
St Giles in the Wood
Sorley
Withacott
East Charleton
Burrington
Goldworthy
Beesands
North Bovey
Coleford
Moreleigh
Middle Marwood
Allaleigh
Shillingford Abbot
Landkey
Ash Cross
Sampford Courtenay
Martinhoe
Chivenor
Longcross
Newton St Petrock
Newton Poppleford
Colyford
Dawlish Warren
Berry
Dunsford
Meavy
Ledstone
Forder Green
Ashmansworthy
Newton Abbot
Bolham Water
Newcott
Lynton
Higher Clovelly
Northcott
Gabber
Shebbear
Leigh Cross
Parracombe
Lobb
Payhembury
Bigbury
Dittisham
Teignmouth
Hook
Hillmoor
Crediton
Stockwell
Westward Ho!
Kenn
Corntown
Malborough
Sandford
Crockernwell
Dunkeswell
Tipton St John
Barnstaple
Lincombe
Littlehempston
Buckfastleigh
Rockbeare
Westcott
Nymet Rowland
Brithem Bottom
Parkham Ash
Ludbrook and Lud Brook
Dainton
Murchington
Shirwell
Abbey
Chambercombe
Chillaton
Cruwys Morchard
Blackmoor Gate
Whimple
Bere Alston
Horwood
Kennford
Quoditch
Chilsworthy
Yealmbridge
Middle Winsham
Nadderwater
Elmscott
Bradstone
Holcombe Burnell
Sutcombe
Alswear
Fenny Bridges
Lapford
Throwleigh
Preston
Copplestone
Clapworthy
Bolberry
Capton
Peters Marland
Sessacott
Clifton
Yondercott
Higher Tale
Hillhead
Gosford
Heathfield
Trimstone
Holsworthy Beacon
Cheglinch
Blackawton
Gidleigh
Ashcombe
Pool
Newton St Cyres
Ashill
Patchacott
East Worlington
Mariansleigh
Harford
Holbeton
Arlington
Woodtown
West Putford
Mead
Rackenford
Luton
West Leigh
Colestocks
Tedburn St Mary
Smallridge
Upton Pyne
Swimbridge
Harpford
Cheriton
Redmonsford
Exminster
Staple Cross
Clyst St George
Ilfracombe
Otterton
Northam
Parkham
Stoford Water
Derril
Lamerton
Dartmeet
Weycroft
Farway
Filham
Kingford
Lower Creedy
Uplyme
Ford
Wiggaton
South Zeal
Bickleigh
St Giles on the Heath
Holne
Ermington
Rickham
Wolverstone
Northlew
Aylesbeare
Stoke Gabriel
Larkbeare
Eastleigh
Kingsteignton
Caton
Dulford
Woodleigh
Hennock
Clyst Hydon
Bridge Reeve
Germansweek
Topsham
Rundlestone
Colaton Raleigh
Darracott
Shobrooke
Beaford
Atherington
Wrafton
Kerscott
Spriddlestone
Budlake
Brampford Speke
Harleston
Pickwell
St Ann's Chapel
Poughill
Church Green
Tawstock
Harbourneford
Halwell
Bowd
Stoke Fleming
Netherton
Kentisbury Ford
Westlake
North Buckland
Lovacott Green
Kentisbury
Burraton
Fremington
Bishopsteignton
Ugborough
Whimble
Venn
Bickleton
East Anstey
Hiscott
Huxham
East Portlemouth
Dippertown
Poundsgate
Monkleigh
Oldborough
Putsborough
Bampton
Taddiport
Northleigh
Herner
Loxbeare
Thorndon Cross
Tythecott
Down St Mary
Forda
Cookbury Wick
Yelland
Columbjohn
Stokenham
Lympstone
Cottwood
Ashbury
Marsh Green
Ebford
Exmouth
Sidbury
Prescott
Yealmpton
Blackpool Corner
Cudlipptown
Kennerleigh
Knowstone
Felldownhead
Sigford
Whitnage
Stokeinteignhead
Milton Abbot
Boode
Old Beat
Cheriton Bishop
Ashreigney
Dawlish
Grenofen
Malmsmead
East Allington
Alminstone Cross
Bickington
Chapelton
Willand
Plymtree
Pizwell
Smithincott
Umberleigh
Nymet Tracey
South Pool
Loxhore
Hatherleigh
Exeter
Winkleigh
Milton Combe
Weare Giffard
Uton
West Buckland
Powderham
Burridge
East Cornworthy
Ashmill
Landcross
Ash Mill
East Butterleigh
Hawkerland
Smeatharpe
Salcombe
Hallsands
Penstone
South Hole
Noss Mayo
Puddington
Thorverton
Buckerell
Higher Prestacott
Yondertown
Ivybridge
St John's Chapel
Clyst St Mary
Lettaford
Torquay
Chulmleigh
Woolston
Brimley
Seaton
Frithelstock
Lower Tale
Torbryan
Churchtown
Bickham
Beaworthy
Sidmouth
Westacott
Westleigh
Alfington
Exbourne
Cotford
Hollocombe
Plymouth
Garlandhayes
Washfield
Lower Ashton
Waddicombe
All Saints
Aveton Gifford
Princetown
Braunton
West Down
Eworthy
Broadclyst
Musbury
Alfardisworthy
Charles
Goveton
Kenton
Clyst William
Buckfast
Buckland in the Moor
Stockleigh English
Abbotskerswell
Wrangaton
Curtisknowle
Ashburton
Exton
Humber
Goodleigh
East Leigh
Romansleigh
Wilsham
Langford
Deancombe
Mutterton
Lutton
Venton
Huish
Daccombe
East Down
Pathfinder Village
Templeton
Tigley
Halford
Manaton
Warfleet
New Inn
Kersbrook
Stoke
Bridestowe
Bolham
Rattery
Combe
Bideford
Molland
Monkokehampton
Crawley
Langtree
Hollacombe Hill
North Molton
Buckland Filleigh
Sampford Chapple
Aunk
Sampford Spiney
Cross
Great Weeke
Langdown
Widecombe in the Moor
Stormsdown
Hollocombe Town
Cowley
Belstone Corner
Lower Lovacott
Scorriton
Sydenham Damerel
Leusdon
Two Mile Oak Cross
Gittisham
Lydcott
South Milton
Wyke Green
Ponsford
Woodland
Halwill Junction
Modbury
Bickerton
Shute
Lewtrenchard
Craze Lowman
Chudleigh
Chagford
Neopardy
Tiverton
Great Fossend
Lopwell
Broadhembury
Butterleigh
Peter Tavy
Frithelstock Stone
Shortacombe
Thorne Moor
Clyst St Lawrence
West Sandford
Holemoor
Ottery St Mary
Goodstone
East Panson
Meadwell
Peter's Finger
Morwellham Quay
Morchard Road
Pennymoor
Trusham
Grimpstonleigh
Spreyton
Chenson
Forder
Marwood
Kentisbeare
Avonwick
Morebath
Venn Ottery
Combeinteignhead
Berrynarbor
Battisborough Cross
Drewsteignton
Hexworthy
Marldon
Coldeast
Staddiscombe
Rushford
Metcombe
Yarcombe
Churchstow
High Bickington
Blackborough
Derriton
Hallspill
Merrivale
Walkhampton
Bittaford
Broadbury
Totnes
Sourton
Kingskerswell

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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