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 Shropshire

Ploxgreen
Aston Pigott
Nefod
Stanton upon Hine Heath
Sibdon Carwood
Colemere
Tilley Green
Montford
Ludford
Ridgwardine
Maesbury
Condover
Broome
Nash
Broad Lanes
Knolton
Walford Heath
Moston
Habberley
Buildwas
Black Marsh
Gorsey Bank
Rhydycroesau
Eardiston
Rushbury
Wentnor
Beobridge
Bletchley
Lower Hayton
Chavel
Little Bolas
Totterton
Linley Brook
Wern
Aston
Acton Burnell
Selattyn
Cantlop
Gravels
Old Marton
Betton Strange
Dowles
Duxmoor
Shipley
Greete
Ightfield
The Down
Farlow
Felton Butler
Leebotwood
Maesbrook
Whittytree
Ollerton
Norbury
Craven Arms
Linley
Darliston
Woodlane
Gilberries
Spurtree
Wyken
Linleygreen
Telford
Redhill
Little Ryton
Dryton
Pentre
Hampton Bank
Wykey
Easthope
Upper Astley
Alveley
Diddlebury
Hodnet
Crowsnest
Peaton
Dudleston Heath or Criftins
Middleton Priors
Perthy
Asterton
Upper Farmcote
Hopstone
Presthope
Burwarton
Obley
Buntingsdale Estate
Meadowley
Shoot Hill
Morton
Little Brockton
Billingsley
Vernolds Common
Lower Down
Wem
Plaish
Newtown
Crackleybank
Snailbeach
Lea Cross
Moreton Corbet
Much Wenlock
Tugford
Smythemoor
Broncroft
Heath
Mardu
Pound Green
Lower Hordley
Hungerford
Clunton
Westbury
Brompton
Gwern y brenin
Minsterley
Brownhills
Sheinton
Fauls
Pont-y-blew
Henbarns
Longford
Sheet
Dallicot
Grinshill
Stoke Heath
Walton
Walford
Lawley
Broughall
Newton on the Hill
Grindleforge
Hinton
Coundmoor
Norton
Winsley
Chesterton
Hopton
Annscroft
Hopesgate
Fitz
Whitchurch
Commonwood
Boningale
Knockin Heath
Farley
Bomere Heath
Cross
Gobowen
Oaks
Malehurst
Lea
Kingswood
Codsall Wood
Brandwood
Bushmoor
Basford
Beckjay
Hampton
Grafton
Leigh
Cleehill
All Stretton
Myndtown
Westley
Quabbs
Smethcott
Tilley
Ryebank
Newton
Plealey
Brockton
Westonwharf
Calverhall
Cross Houses
Halford
Weirbrook
Fenn's Bank
Arscott
Meadowtown
Stanton Long
Spoonley
Kenley
Morville
Barnsley
Glazeley
Oreton
Mitnell
Rhewl
Llawnt
Netherton
Little Lyth
Monkhopton
Badger
Plasau
Turleygreen
Ratlinghope
Weston Heath
Twyford
Sansaw Heath
Treverward
Burlington
Burlton
Beckbury
Edge
Little Worthen
Marchamley
Cross Lane Head
Lilyhurst
Upton Magna
Tetchill
Frodesley
Whitcott Keysett
Haston
Lower Dinchope
Allscott
Whitehaven
Clee St Margaret
Haughton
Newstreet Lane
Chapel Lawn
Cardeston
Ash Parva
Broombank
Longville in the Dale
Woodseaves
Kinton
Hampton Loade
Hughley
Pont-Faen
Wilcott
Peplow
Mondaytown
Richards Castle
Wistanstow
Hilton
Harton
Crickheath
Hungryhatton
Dorrington
Mainstone
The Waterwheel
Lydbury North
Kinlet
Hilltop
Round Oak
Upper Hayton
Long Meadowend
Abcott
Bentlawnt
Cleedownton
Maesbury Marsh
Upper Ludstone
Welsh Frankton
Acton Round
Cwm
Lynchgate
Ellerton
Wroxeter
Moretonwood
Bankshead
Six Ashes
Nesscliffe
Morda
Culmington
Neen Sollars
Wilcott Marsh
Reabrook
The Wyke
Middleton Scriven
Draycott
Lower Faintree
Hillend
Hints
Northwood
Wollerton
Shawbank
Whiston Cross
East Wall
Quatford
Grimpo
Loppington
Aston Rogers
Twitchen
Cleestanton
Sodylt Bank
Hortonlane
Wistanswick
Brooklands
Longnor
Ball
Porth-y-waen
Broseley
Shrewsbury
Welsh End
Ludstone
Brownheath
Oldington
Oldfield
New Invention
Brookhampton
Vron Gate
Wall Bank
Hoptonbank
Enchmarsh
Upton Cressett
Higford
Lushcott
Bucknell
Hanwood Bank
Stableford
Heath Hill
New Marton
Romsley
Hopshort
Cramer Gutter
Milson
Wrentnall
Upper Netchwood
Bourton Westwood
Llynclys
Edstaston
Pant
Wrickton
Coreley
Knowle
Rhyn
Minton
Calcott
Upper Millichope
Leaton Knolls
Long Common
Welshampton
Stretton Heath
Crumpsbrook
Pontesbury
Little Common
Dunnsheath
Chipnall
Ruewood
Tilstock
Aston Botterell
Steel Heath
Middlehope
Burley
Pentreheyling
Cornbrook
Willey
Abdon
Garmston
Forton
Bayston Hill
Baschurch
Prees Heath
Seifton
Atterley
Great Ness
Church Stretton
Ponthen
Adderley
Great Lyth
Churchbank
Derrington
Buttonbridge
Rosehill
Wollaston
Bronygarth
Heathton
Hatton
Upper Affcot
Rindleford
Whittington
Albrighton
Tasley
Priest Weston
Mickley
Besford Wood
High Heath
Lightwood
Blackmore
Kynaston
Uffington
Bishop's Moat
Stoney Stretton
Church Pulverbatch
Hadnall
Woundale
Pulley
Wagbeach
Tong Norton
Treflach
Plowden
Snittongate
Little Brampton
Cheswardine
Highley
Onneley
Tankerville
Walcot
Hope
Dudleston
Weston
Rhoswiel
Vennington
Overton
Shorthill
Lower Beobridge
Hinstock
Cressage
Ellesmere
Palms Hill
Mytton
Lower Frankton
Alberbury
Ladyoak
Lythbank
Elson
Knowlegate
Hillside
Roman Bank
Llwyn
Caynham
Shawbury
Gledrid
Bourton
Eaton Constantine
Wigwig
Lydham
Ludlow
Hartlebury
Halfpenny Green
Purslow
Turfmoor
Cheney Longville
Whatmore
Bridgnorth
Cockshutt
Middleton
Pentre-clawdd
Bilmarsh
Merrington
Street Dinas
Rhosygadfa
Lower Hopstone
Craig-llwyn
Kempton
Radmoor
Crickmery
Croesau Bach
Old Woods
Upper Battlefield
Prescott
Stowe
Etsell
Stretton Westwood
Little Wytheford
Soudley
Worthen
Newcastle
Prees Green
Bradney
Catherton
Ashford Carbonell
Colebatch
Rockgreen
Great Wytheford
Burcote
Shipton
Lyneal
Upper Cound
Hindford
Doddington
Cruckmeole
Bromley
Petton
Cleobury Mortimer
Donnington
Coed y Go
Upper Aston
Hope Bowdler
Stapleton
Farmcote
Hardwick
Rowley
Hook-a-gate
Hordley
Cruckton
Berrington
Lower Hopton
Broadoak
Pontesford
Glynmorlas
Upper Longwood
Harnage
Mose
Shelve
Yorton Heath
English Frankton
Ditton Priors
Ruyton-XI-Towns
The Coalpits and Lower Longwood
Marchamley Wood
Quatt
Longden
Creamore Bank
Tedsmore
Upper Forge
Lower Forge
Breaden Heath
Child's Ercall
Ridgway
Atcham
Church Preen
Pitchford
Stokesay
Bishop's Castle
Westhope
Hopton Wafers
Morville Heath
Appletree
Old Shorthill
Felhampton
Betton Abbots
Harmer Hill
Whitcot
Uppington
Burford
Little Stretton
Aston Munslow
Preston Gubbals
Grindley Brook
Anchor
Stanley Green
Ashford Bowdler
Rushton
Sidbury
Melverley Green
Hamperley
Betchcott
Uckington
Whitton
Lowe
Shotatton
Edgebolton
Exfords Green
Oldbury
Tenbury Wells
Corfton
Betton
Homer
Eaton upon Tern
Benthall
Wattlesborough Heath
Mill Green
Littlegain
Chirbury
Woofferton
Churchtown
Lee
Bings Heath
Cockshutford
West Felton
Pentre-cefn
Boreton
Harley
Knowbury
Woolston
Whettleton
Heathcote
Loughton
Goldstone
Argoed
Muckley
Forton Heath
Lower Allscott
Shelderton
Newbridge
Prees
Leamoor Common
Ryton
Leaton
Pant-glas
Upper College
Wall under Heywood
The Lye
Astley Abbotts
Barkers Green
Hengoed
Horsebridge
Old Woodhouses
Astley
Stanley
Strefford
Aldon
Clunbury
Alcaston
Park Hall
Hollyhurst
Iron Mills
Dovaston
Noneley
Grindle
Yorton
Sutton Maddock
Bromdon
Lower Chorley
Bridges
Nordley
Nantmawr
Booley
Wolverley
Bearstone
Alderton
Preston Brockhurst
Bagley
Boraston
Hollinwood
Birtley
Woolstaston
Lem Hill
Waterloo
Sascott
Weston Lullingfields
Asterley
Stottesdon
Pentre Hodre
Great Ryton
Marshbrook
Silvington
Onibury
Stoke on Tern
Stitt
Rudge Heath
Cardington
Yeaton
Prees Wood
Stapeley
Little Ness
Weston Rhyn
Ash Magna
Sleap
Market Drayton
Bache
Neenton
Daywall
Wigmarsh
Wotherton
Berwick Wharf
Bicton
Pulverbatch
Shifnal
High Hatton
Charlton Hill
Chatford
Stockton
Aston on Clun
Hopton Castle
Ackleton
Hemford
Wallhill
Snitton
Farden
Hampton Beech
Kemberton
Rowe
Roughton
Paddolgreen
Tref-y-Clawdd and Knighton
Stoke St Milborough
Wyke
Claverley
Shirlett
Bitterley
Picklescott
Hoptonheath
Acton
Norton in Hales
Ford Heath
Wooton
Munslow
Comley
Clun
Clive
Prees Higher Heath
Stanton Lacy
Pipe Gate
Henley
Gravelsbank
Ruckley
Lee Brockhurst
Gretton
Buttonoak
Catteralslane
Knowlesands
Myddlewood
Ticklerton
Upper Dinchope
Edgerley
Knockin
Callaughton
Coppicegate
St Martin's
Chirk Bank
Osbaston
Crosslanes
Whixall
Shakeford
Cleeton St Mary
Batchcott
Rednal
Edgton
Brandhill
Causewaywood
Chelmarsh
Lostford
Catstree
Alkington
Little Plealey
Emstrey
Westoncommon
Nox
Ashfields
Shrawardine
Stanmore
Choulton
Sutton
Lower Ledwyche
Broadstone
Hopesay
Newnes
Halfway House
Craignant
Wetmore
Cleobury North
Howle
Nant y Caws
Chadwell
Folley
Pennerley
Sheriffhales
Longden Common
Somerwood
More
Muckleton
Quina Brook
Queen's Head
Holdgate
Walkmill
Shackerley
Melverley
Besford
Bromlow
Moreton Say
Marche
Montford Bridge
Stanwardine in the Fields
Woore
Eyton
Acton Reynald
Heathbrook
Eaton Mascott
Preston
Ford
Ternhill
Yockleton
Wootton
Colemore Green
Hopton Cangeford
Heathlane
Horton
Ragdon
Acton Scott
Cotonwood
Little Mosterley
Sandford
Underton
Broomfields
Lower Netchwood
Llanyblodwel
Balmer Heath
Rockhill
Cwm Head
Chelmick
Bedstone
Longslow
Ensdon
Kinnerley
Danesford
Hanwood
Tilsop
Hope Bagot
Bouldon
Horderley
Babbinswood
Ireland's Cross
Llanymynech
Edgeley
Barrow
Broughton
Fenn Green
Duddlewick
Withington
Oswestry and Croesowallt
Rorrington
Marton
Clungunford
Eardington
Birdsgreen
Swancote
Worfield
Chetton
Cound
Coedway
Brunslow
Crossgreen
Kingslow
Neen Savage
Hayton's Bent
Burwood
Posenhall
Preston Montford
Tuckhill
Leighton
Kenstone
Trefonen
Aston Eyre
Tong
Whittingslow
Pentirvin
Rowton
Stiperstones
Binweston
Beambridge
Eaton
Woodside
Elbridge
Milford
Cefn Einion
Stanwardine in the Wood
Coundarbour

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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