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

EX11 1SD
EX11 1SF
EX11 1SE
EX10 0BY
EX11 1SB
EX10 0BZ
EX11 1SA
EX11 1RZ
EX10 0DD
EX10 0DA
EX11 1RY
EX10 0BS
EX10 0BR
EX10 0UA
EX10 0DB
EX10 0BX
EX10 0BT
EX10 0BU
EX10 0BB
EX10 0BP
EX10 0BW
EX10 0DH
EX11 1RX
EX10 0BH
EX10 0BJ
EX10 0DU
EX10 0FD
EX10 0DS
EX10 0DT
EX10 0DQ
EX10 0EE
EX10 0FB
EX10 0EZ
EX10 0DR
EX10 0DJ
EX10 0SS
EX10 0EF
EX10 0DP
EX10 0ED
EX10 0DN
EX10 0JP
EX10 0DG
EX10 0BD
EX10 0DL
EX10 0HA
EX10 0DW
EX10 0TB
EX10 0EB
EX10 0BQ
EX10 0HD
EX10 0UZ
EX10 0DX
EX10 0AJ
EX10 0SR
EX10 0DY
EX10 0EQ
EX10 0EG
EX10 0EH
EX10 0EW
EX10 0DZ
EX10 0BL
EX10 0BG
EX10 0BE
EX10 0EJ
EX10 0SP
EX10 0HE
EX10 0ER
EX10 0EA
EX10 0ES
EX10 0EL
EX10 0EP
EX10 0HF
EX10 0AH
EX10 0EY
EX10 0JD
EX10 0AQ
EX10 0EU
EX10 0ET
EX10 0NQ
EX10 0DF
EX10 0HB
EX11 1RS
EX10 0BN
EX11 1RU
EX10 0EX
EX10 0EN
EX11 1RT
EX10 0NH
EX11 1SS
EX10 0SU
EX10 0NG
EX10 0ST
EX10 0DE
EX10 0NJ
EX11 1ST
EX10 0AG
EX11 1RR
EX10 0TA
EX11 1SW
EX11 1RW
EX10 0AF
EX10 0AY
EX11 1SN
EX10 0AL
EX11 1SG
EX10 0TE
EX10 0AD
EX10 0AA
EX10 0AB
EX10 0BA
EX10 0AE
EX11 1SR
EX10 0AW
EX10 0AN
EX10 0JY
EX10 0NL
EX11 1SP
EX10 0AP
EX10 0AR
EX11 1SL
EX10 0HY
EX10 0HZ
EX10 0AZ
EX11 1RN
EX11 1SH
EX10 0JU
EX10 0AS
EX11 1YT
EX10 0AU
EX10 0JT
EX11 1SJ
EX11 1XH
EX11 1RL
EX10 0AT
EX10 0FE
EX10 0JS
EX5 2DG
EX11 1XJ
EX10 0LX
EX11 1NT
EX11 1YJ
EX5 2DQ
EX10 0AX
EX10 0JX
EX10 0JA
EX11 1XQ
EX11 1XG
EX10 0HP
EX10 0HT
EX11 1RJ
EX11 1XL
EX5 2DE
EX10 0HX
EX11 1XX
EX10 0HN
EX10 0HR
EX11 1SQ
EX11 1GF
EX5 2JR
EX11 1XF
EX11 1XP
EX10 0TD
EX10 0YP
EX10 0YT
EX10 0YU
EX10 0NB
EX10 0JZ
EX10 0HL
EX11 1XE
EX10 0NF
EX10 0HU
EX10 0HS
EX10 0HJ
EX11 1XW
EX5 2LF
EX5 2DF
EX10 0HH
EX5 2JS
EX11 1UD
EX11 1UY
EX10 0HW
EX10 0LA
EX10 0LB
EX10 0ND
EX10 0LF
EX11 1XD
EX10 0LD
EX10 0LG
EX5 2FJ
EX5 2JP
EX10 0LP
EX5 2DH
EX11 1XB
EX10 0LQ
EX11 1XZ
EX11 1XR
EX11 1TN
EX10 0NE
EX11 1TW
EX10 0LH
EX11 1UZ
EX11 1UN
EX11 1UA
EX5 2JW
EX11 1UE
EX10 0LE
EX10 0LY
EX11 1XS
EX5 2DD
EX11 1UB
EX11 1XN
EX10 0LL
EX5 1EY
EX11 1UX
EX11 1TY
EX10 0LN
EX11 1UF
EX11 1UQ
EX11 1FG
EX10 0LW
EX10 9FF
EX11 1TZ
EX10 0LR
EX11 1UH
EX11 1UG
EX11 1XA
EX5 2DJ
EX10 0LJ
EX10 0NP
EX11 1UJ
EX11 1TX
EX11 1YE
EX5 2JN
EX11 1TU
EX10 0LZ
EX11 1UL
EX11 1PU
EX11 1UP
EX11 1JU
EX5 2LD
EX11 1TL
EX11 1UW
EX10 0JB
EX11 1JP
EX5 2JL
EX11 1UU
EX11 1TT
EX11 1TS
EX5 2FD
EX11 1UR
EX11 1JY
EX11 1PX
EX11 1UT
EX11 1JX
EX5 2BY
EX10 0QB
EX11 1TP
EX10 0NA
EX10 9FH
EX5 2AY
EX9 7BJ
EX11 1TR
EX5 2FH
EX5 2DA
EX5 2HA
EX11 1QD
EX5 2DL
EX5 2BX
EX5 1EX
EX11 1RQ
EX5 1EZ
EX5 2BT
EX10 9FG
EX5 2JJ
EX11 1PY
EX5 2BZ
EX5 2DT
EX5 2EZ
EX10 9DZ
EX5 2BU
EX9 7BY
EX10 0JR
EX9 7BZ
EX5 2BS
EX5 2DB
EX10 9EA
EX11 1JT
EX10 9XN
EX10 9EQ
EX10 9EB
EX10 9SU
EX5 2FF
EX10 9XS
EX11 1RH
EX10 9ED
EX10 9XW
EX10 9UP
EX10 9XP
EX10 9XR
EX10 9DT
EX11 1PT
EX5 2HB
EX10 9YB
EX10 9EE
EX10 9DY
EX10 8RH
EX10 9YA
EX10 9YD
EX10 8SA
EX11 1JS
EX11 1QA
EX10 0NN
EX11 1RG
EX10 9DS
EX10 9XF
EX10 8TB
EX11 1QB
EX10 9YH
EX10 9DW
EX10 9DP
EX10 9XQ
EX10 9XG
EX10 9DR
EX10 9XE
EX10 9UJ
EX5 2AZ
EX5 2EY
EX11 1LQ
EX10 9DU
EX9 7BH
EX10 8RQ
EX10 9YL
EX10 8TQ
EX10 9EW
EX11 1PZ
EX10 9XD
EX10 9XH
EX5 1EU
EX10 9GA
EX10 9UB
EX9 7BQ
EX10 9XJ
EX11 1ZA
EX11 1YW
EX11 1YL
EX11 1ZG
EX11 1ZD
EX11 1YU
EX11 1YF
EX10 9DX
EX10 9GB
EX10 8RF
EX10 9UH
EX5 2EU
EX11 1PS
EX5 2EX
EX10 9YJ
EX5 2JQ
EX10 9UL
EX11 1LJ
EX11 1LH
EX11 1LA
EX5 2ET
EX10 8RG
EX10 9UE
EX11 1PP
EX11 1RF
EX5 2BR
EX11 1JZ
EX10 9EF
EX10 9HA
EX10 9FE
EX10 9UN
EX5 2ES
EX10 8NN
EX10 8SG
EX10 9UD
EX10 9XB
EX10 8RE
EX11 1FU
EX5 2HD
EX10 9YN
EX10 9HL
EX11 1FX
EX10 9EJ
EX10 9SX
EX10 9HE
EX10 9FA
EX10 9FD
EX10 9TQ
EX10 9UF
EX11 1RB
EX10 9TD
EX5 2JH
EX5 2FG
EX10 9HF
EX11 1RD
EX5 1JJ
EX10 9SY
EX10 9DN
EX10 9UG
EX10 8SJ
EX10 8SH
EX10 9SA
EX10 9SD
EX10 9XA
EX10 8HS
EX9 7BG
EX11 1BB
EX11 1RE
EX10 9TG
EX10 8YQ
EX10 8XW
EX10 8SQ
EX11 1QW
EX10 9HD
EX10 9SE
EX10 8XL
EX10 9EG
EX10 9UQ
EX11 1AH
EX10 8SD
EX11 1QE
EX10 8QR
EX10 9TH
EX10 9HB
EX11 1RP
EX11 1AN
EX10 8HR
EX10 9TJ
EX10 9UZ
EX11 1DN
EX10 9UW
EX10 8HP
EX11 1RA
EX11 1LB
EX11 1QF
EX11 1YY
EX11 1YA
EX10 9XX
EX10 9XY
EX5 2HE
EX10 8XH
EX11 1NP
EX10 9XL
EX5 2BP
EX11 1XY
EX10 9SF
EX11 1NR
EX11 1PW
EX10 9SB
EX11 1FZ
EX10 9JY
EX10 9UA

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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