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

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EX31 4LN
EX32 8BD
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EX31 1WW
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EX31 1TA
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EX31 1YP
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EX37 9YU
EX37 9YY
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EX33 2ZQ
EX32 8YG
EX33 1NY
EX32 8YR
EX32 8WD
EX32 8XX
EX32 2GS
EX32 2GR
EX32 2GQ
EX32 2GN
EX32 2GP
EX32 2GL
EX32 2GJ
EX32 2GD
EX32 2GG
EX32 2GA
EX32 2FT
EX32 2FH
EX32 2FD
EX32 2EL
EX32 2EB
EX32 2DX
EX32 2DW
EX32 2DR
EX32 2DQ
EX32 2BR
EX32 2BQ
EX32 2BG
EX32 2BN
EX32 2BB
EX31 3YG
EX31 2ZR
EX31 2ZN
EX31 1YQ
EX31 1YJ
EX31 2JA
EX31 1YN
EX31 1EP
EX31 1DA
EX31 1YS
EX32 8BH
EX31 1RH
EX31 4AW
EX32 8PA
EX31 1GW
EX31 4RU
EX31 1UQ
EX32 8NP
EX31 1GZ
EX31 1HE
EX32 8LH
EX31 1SY
EX32 8LB
EX31 1BS
EX31 1RF
EX31 1RX
EX32 8QD
EX31 1BU
EX32 8JX
EX31 1JD
EX31 1UL
EX31 1UJ
EX31 1RB
EX31 1DD
EX31 1GX
EX32 8HW
EX31 1EJ
EX32 8HY
EX32 8HG
EX32 8FF
EX32 8HF
EX32 8HD
EX32 8JR
EX32 8LJ
EX32 8NX
EX31 1UG
EX31 1DB
EX32 8PB
EX32 8TB
EX32 8HH
EX32 8HJ
EX31 1HL
EX31 1SB
EX31 1SA
EX31 1JR
EX32 8YX
EX31 1JL
EX31 1TP
EX32 8JW
EX31 1AF
EX31 1BP
EX32 8JP
EX31 1JP
EX31 1BX
EX31 1JB
EX31 1BZ
EX31 1HJ
EX31 1SX
EX31 1UH
EX32 8JT
EX32 8JS
EX32 8HN
EX32 8BP
EX32 8HQ
EX32 8RR
EX32 8JN
EX32 8JL
EX31 4AF
EX31 1JN
EX31 1GG
EX31 1BJ
EX31 1YE
EX31 1UP
EX31 1UN
EX31 1UF
EX31 1UE
EX32 8QA
EX31 1BW
EX31 1SE
EX32 8JJ
EX31 1TB
EX32 8NR
EX32 8JU
EX31 1GE
EX32 8BE
EX31 1DE
EX31 1RS
EX32 8LR
EX32 8HE
EX31 1TF
EX31 1SJ
EX31 1SF
EX31 1SD
EX31 1RY
EX32 9HN
EX31 1SQ
EX32 8PG
EX32 8JG
EX31 1AL
EX31 1DJ
EX32 8GW
EX31 1BN
EX32 8BB
EX32 9HF
EX32 8HR
EX31 1JW
EX32 8HL
EX32 9HW
EX32 9HL
EX31 1HX
EX32 8JQ
EX31 1JE
EX32 8JH
EX32 9HX
EX31 1BL
EX32 8RL
EX32 9HJ
EX32 9HD
EX31 1SR
EX32 8HT
EX31 1GH
EX31 1SH
EX31 1DW
EX32 9HU
EX31 1EH
EX32 8JE
EX31 4DT
EX31 1DH
EX31 1SL
EX31 1DQ
EX31 1HZ
EX31 1JA
EX31 1RT
EX31 1BY
EX31 1BT
EX31 1BH
EX31 1EL
EX32 9HT
EX32 8HX
EX31 1EQ
EX32 8NY
EX32 9HA
EX31 1SS
EX32 8JF
EX31 4DS
EX31 1RD
EX32 8HZ
EX31 1ST
EX31 1SU
EX31 1SG
EX32 8HU
EX32 8NA
EX31 1GJ
EX31 1BG
EX31 1JZ
EX31 1BR
EX31 1BQ
EX32 9HY
EX32 8JD
EX31 1JQ
EX32 9HE
EX32 9HP
EX32 8HS
EX31 1EF
EX31 1HR
EX32 9HB
EX31 1HT
EX31 1HS
EX32 9HQ
EX31 1HQ
EX31 1HP
EX31 1BD
EX32 9PA
EX32 9LP
EX31 1BA
EX32 8GP
EX32 8JA
EX31 1GA
EX32 8RJ
EX31 1DL
EX31 1JX
EX31 1HG
EX31 1EZ
EX32 9HH
EX31 1JF
EX31 1JH
EX31 1BE
EX32 8JB
EX31 1SP
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EX32 8LS
EX32 8QJ
EX31 1HA
EX31 1AA
EX32 9HZ
EX32 9AZ
EX32 8LW
EX31 1HU
EX32 9DN
EX32 8NH
EX31 1DP
EX32 9HG
EX32 8LU
EX32 8LX
EX32 9JW
EX31 1DU
EX31 1GL
EX32 8LZ
EX32 9JJ
EX32 9JY
EX31 1EX
EX31 1EU
EX31 1DR
EX32 8QB
EX32 8AY
EX32 8RZ
EX31 1DT
EX32 8LY
EX31 1JG
EX32 9JA
EX31 1JJ
EX31 1DF
EX32 9PB
EX31 4DU
EX31 1RE
EX31 1EW
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EX32 8QZ
EX32 9JT
EX31 1ES
EX31 1GF
EX32 9JB
EX31 4NY
EX32 8NB
EX31 1LJ
EX31 1LD
EX31 4RT
EX32 8ND
EX32 8LN
EX31 1HD
EX32 9HS
EX31 1HF
EX31 1HB
EX32 8QL
EX32 9HR
EX31 1BB
EX31 1ER
EX32 9JP
EX31 1ET
EX32 2SB
EX31 1UB
EX31 1EG
EX31 1EE
EX31 1EA
EX31 1DY
EX31 1DX
EX32 9AD
EX32 8NQ
EX31 1DG
EX32 8NL
EX32 2TA
EX32 2SW
EX32 2TL
EX32 2TF
EX32 2TE
EX32 2TD
EX32 2TB
EX32 2SZ
EX32 2SY
EX32 2SX
EX32 2SU
EX32 2ST
EX32 2SS
EX32 2SQ
EX32 2SP
EX32 2SL
EX32 2SJ
EX32 2SG
EX32 2SE
EX32 2SA
EX31 1EB
EX32 2SR
EX32 2SH
EX32 2SN
EX32 2SD
EX32 2SF
EX31 1ED
EX32 2TH
EX32 2TJ

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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