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 Wiltshire

SP11 9DU
SP11 9DT
SP11 9DX
SP11 9DY
SP11 9EB
SP11 9DZ
SP11 9EA
SP11 9EE
SP11 9ED
SP11 9EF
SP11 9DS
SP11 9EG
SP11 9DF
SP11 9HG
SP11 9DE
SP11 9EL
SP11 9EQ
SP11 9EH
SP11 0SQ
SP11 9EN
SP11 9EJ
SP11 9DQ
SP11 9EP
SP11 9DG
SP11 9EW
SP11 9ER
SP11 0SH
SP11 0SD
SP11 9EZ
SP11 9HF
SP11 9ES
SP11 0SE
SP11 9DR
SP11 9JD
SP11 9HB
SP11 9DP
SP11 9ET
SP11 9HA
SP11 0SG
SP11 9DH
SP11 0SL
SP11 0RU
SP11 9DJ
SP11 9HD
SP11 0RT
SP11 9JE
SP11 9EU
SP11 9DN
SP11 0RX
SP11 0RY
SP11 0RZ
SP11 0SJ
SN8 3NW
SP11 9DL
SP11 9HE
SP11 0LW
SP11 9AN
SP11 9DW
SP11 9AL
SP11 9JB
SN8 3NN
SP11 0SN
SP11 0SA
SP11 9AX
SP11 9JA
SP11 9BA
SP11 9AW
SP11 9BB
SP11 9AP
SP11 9AY
SP11 9AR
SP11 9EY
SP11 9EX
SP11 9AZ
SP11 0TW
SP11 0TQ
SP11 9AS
SP11 0SW
SP11 9PS
SP11 9HZ
SP11 9PL
SP11 9PN
SP11 0HU
SP11 9BD
SP11 0LG
SP11 9PJ
SP11 0SB
SP11 9PH
SP11 0HL
SP11 9AT
SP11 9PW
SP11 9AJ
SP11 9PP
SP11 9HW
SP11 0HJ
SP11 9PB
SP11 0HP
SP11 9HP
SP11 9PQ
SP11 0HW
SP11 9PD
SP11 9NY
SP11 0HN
SP11 9HR
SP11 9PG
SP11 9HQ
SP11 9PA
SP11 9PE
SP11 9PU
SP11 9FS
SP11 9BE
SP11 9NT
SP11 0HR
SP11 9PX
SP11 9FW
SP11 9AQ
SP11 9NS
SP11 9BH
SP11 9PT
SP11 9NX
SP11 9HS
SP11 9NQ
SP11 0JG
SP11 0YH
SP11 0TN
SP11 0UA
SP11 0PQ
SP11 0TG
SP11 0TL
SP11 0TH
SP11 9NE
SP11 9HT
SP11 9PF
SP11 0HS
SP11 9HU
SP11 9SQ
SP11 9NP
SP11 9AU
SP11 9BJ
SP11 9XL
SP11 9XG
SP11 9XE
SP11 9XF
SP11 9SW
SP11 9HH
SP11 9DB
SP11 9BG
SP11 9NZ
SP11 9BN
SP11 9NR
SP11 9NG
SP11 0TR
SP11 0TJ
SP11 0JF
SP11 0YJ
SP11 9BQ
SP11 9NN
SP11 9NW
SP11 9HX
SP11 9ND
SP11 9PR
SP11 9NB
SP11 9BL
SP11 9NU
SP11 9JF
SP11 0LP
SP11 9HN
SP11 0LQ
SP11 9HY
SP11 9NL
SP11 9YD
SP11 9SZ
SP11 9SY
SP11 9HJ
SP11 9NF
SP11 0LD
SP11 9NH
SP11 0HT
SP11 9FP
SP11 9BZ
SP11 9NJ
SP11 0LE
SP11 9DA
SP11 0JU
SP11 9RX
SP11 0HX
SP11 9RZ
SP11 9HL
SP11 9NA
SP11 0LF
SP11 9BS
SP11 0JY
SP11 9SS
SP11 9QZ
SP11 0HG
SP11 9LY
SP11 9RY
SP11 0JQ
SP11 0HH
SP11 9TS
SP11 9RB
SP11 9SA
SP11 9BP
SP11 9AG
SP11 0HY
SP11 0HQ
SP11 0JZ
SP11 0JX
SN8 3NL
SP11 9QY
SP11 9RD
SP11 9AH
SP11 0HD
SN8 3FL
SP11 0HB
SP11 9RA
SP11 0JT
SP11 0JE
SP11 0LA
SN8 3EG
SP11 9BT
SP11 9QS
SP11 9TB
SP11 0JD
SP11 9BU
SP11 9TA
SP11 9QX
SP11 9QU
SP11 9TD
SP11 0LB
SP11 9GJ
SP11 9TJ
SN8 3NJ

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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