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 Gloucestershire

GL7 5SH
GL7 5SQ
GL7 5SJ
GL7 5RG
GL7 5SL
GL7 5SG
GL7 5RU
GL7 5SP
GL7 5SN
GL7 5SW
GL7 5SF
GL7 5RT
GL7 5TD
GL7 5RS
GL7 5HG
GL7 5SD
GL7 5SE
GL7 5SA
GL7 5TE
GL7 5HD
GL7 5SB
GL7 5RX
GL7 5PX
GL7 5RY
GL7 5RZ
GL7 5PU
GL7 5PT
GL7 5HN
GL7 5PZ
GL7 5RR
GL7 5SR
GL7 5LR
GL7 5HU
GL7 5JB
GL7 5PY
GL7 5HW
GL7 5HT
GL7 5HS
GL7 5HX
GL7 5HR
GL7 5HQ
GL7 5HY
GL7 5JE
GL7 5HP
GL7 5JF
GL7 5JG
GL7 5RP
GL7 5LN
GL7 5EB
GL7 5JD
GL7 5HZ
GL7 5ST
GL7 5DU
GL7 5RW
GL7 5EA
GL7 5JQ
GL7 5PS
GL7 5DX
GL7 5PG
GL7 5QA
GL7 5RN
GL7 5SS
GL7 5ED
GL7 5PN
GL7 5DY
GL7 5JA
GL7 5QB
GL7 5QE
GL7 5PW
GL7 5RD
GL7 5JH
GL7 5SU
GL7 6JF
GL7 5JJ
GL7 5RJ
GL7 6JG
GL7 5EE
GL7 5PR
GL7 6JD
GL7 5BQ
GL7 5RH
GL7 6JQ
GL7 6JE
GL7 6JB
GL7 5LS
GL7 5QY
GL7 5TB
GL7 5JL
GL7 5EF
GL7 5DZ
GL7 5EH
GL7 5SZ
GL7 5EJ
GL7 5JX
GL7 5JN
GL7 5SY
GL7 5JU
GL7 5JW
GL7 5HE
GL7 5LE
GL7 5JS
GL7 5JZ
GL7 5JY
GL7 5XA
GL7 5LP
GL7 1FS
GL7 5JP
GL7 5JT
GL7 5LL
GL7 5SX
GL7 6EU
GL7 1HS
GL7 5JR
GL7 5QX
GL7 5EQ
GL7 5HL
GL7 5PP
GL7 6HT
GL7 6RH
GL7 6JA
GL7 1SY
GL7 5DT
GL7 5PF
GL7 6ET
GL7 5QU
GL7 5TJ
GL7 1DX
GL7 5HF
GL7 5QD
GL7 1GY
GL7 5QG
GL7 1HZ
GL7 1DY
GL7 5QZ
GL7 5HB
GL7 1DT
GL7 1HR
GL7 1DU
GL7 1FJ
GL7 5TN
GL7 5QT
GL7 1DZ
GL7 1BJ
GL7 1QL
GL7 5LX
GL7 1FQ
GL7 5RA
GL7 1FW
GL7 1DE
GL7 1HP
GL7 1GZ
GL7 1QF
GL7 5RQ
GL7 1DS
GL7 1FT
GL7 1HL
GL7 1DW
GL7 1LX
GL7 1JS
GL7 1LH
GL7 1FL
GL7 5EG
GL7 1GB
GL7 6HU
GL7 1DR
GL7 1DF
GL7 1QN
GL7 5RB
GL7 1JQ
GL7 1QE
GL7 1BL
GL7 5QF
GL7 1DG
GL7 1LU
GL7 1QP
GL7 5LT
GL7 1GH
GL7 1LS
GL7 5HA
GL7 5QS
GL7 1LW
GL7 1GN
GL7 5QW
GL7 1GJ
GL7 5QR
GL7 1DD
GL7 1JG
GL7 1DQ
GL7 5QP
GL7 5FP
GL7 1RS
GL7 1GX
GL7 1DL
GL7 5TA
GL7 1RJ
GL7 1FE
GL7 1GU
GL7 1PL
GL7 1BH
GL7 1BZ
GL7 1GG
GL7 1GQ
GL7 5UZ
GL7 1JP
GL7 5BD
GL7 1DA
GL7 5LJ
GL7 1FF
GL7 5RE
GL7 1LZ
GL7 1DH
GL7 1GL
GL7 1HT
GL7 5LY
GL7 1BQ
GL7 1LY
GL7 5PQ
GL7 1RN
GL7 1AT
GL7 1HX
GL7 1FX
GL7 1GP
GL7 1LR
GL7 1FD
GL7 1JB
GL7 1RX
GL7 1RR
GL7 5TL
GL7 1DB
GL7 1DP
GL7 1DJ
GL7 1TD
GL7 1JD
GL7 1BF
GL7 1AY
GL7 6EY
GL7 1FB
GL7 6GB
GL7 6TL
GL7 6WZ
GL7 1PH
GL7 1HU
GL7 1ET
GL7 6EZ
GL7 5QN
GL7 1PJ
GL7 1BU
GL7 6EX
GL7 1BY
GL7 1BX
GL7 1NP
GL7 1AX
GL7 1TB
GL7 1AZ
GL7 6HF
GL7 6HA
GL7 1EY
GL7 5EZ
GL7 6HE
GL7 1PE
GL7 1WL
GL7 1BT
GL7 5XH
GL7 5UD
GL7 5XE
GL7 6HQ
GL7 6HB
GL7 1PQ
GL7 1TA
GL7 1BP
GL7 1WP
GL7 1DN
GL7 1AS
GL7 6HG
GL7 5DS
GL7 1PD
GL7 1PB
GL7 1AH
GL7 5XJ
GL7 1AU
GL7 1BS
GL7 6HD
GL7 1AR
GL7 1ZG
GL7 6HP
GL7 1PF
GL7 1PS
GL7 1AJ
GL7 1PA
GL7 5XR
GL7 6HR
GL7 5TR
GL7 1NR
GL7 5XQ
GL7 1AQ
GL7 1AL

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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