Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to AB1 3JU or enter a postcode in the search box and we'll find all the nearest MOT Stations and order them by distance. In addition to a handy map of each M.O.S approved Test Centre we will also show booking telephone numbers and, where possible, opening times so you can make the best choice of MOT Test Station for you.

MOT Test Centres within 5km of AB1 3JU

We managed to find 48 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your AB1 3JU. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

G B England Garage Services
0.5km

Address:136-140 Sinclair Road, AB11 9PR
Phone:01224877699
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
0.7km

Address:2 Balnagask Road, AB11 8HX
Phone:01224872917
Classes:4



Arnold Clark Automobiles Ltd
0.7km

Address:Citroen Complex, AB11 8DU
Phone:01224238520
Classes:4



Specialist Cars
0.7km

Address:Greenwell Road, AB12 3AX
Phone:01224384138
Classes:4,7



Peter Vardy Land Rover Limited
0.7km

Address:Unit 1, Springfield Centre, AB12 3AX
Phone:01224871219
Classes:4



Airylea Motors
0.9km

Address:12 Greenbank Place, AB12 3BT
Phone:01224 872891
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik-Fit
0.9km

Address:Poynernook Road, AB11 5PT
Phone:01224586376
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
0.9km

Address:237 Market Street, AB11 5PT
Phone:01224 211682
Website:www.national.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Car Clinic
1.0km

Address:Unit 2, AB12 3HB
Phone:01224 891414
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
1.0km

Address:Hillview Road, AB12 3HL
Phone:01224 871022
Classes:4,5,7



Arnold Clark
1.0km

Address:Hillview Road, AB12 3HL
Phone:01224 891632
Classes:4



The Tyre Warehouse
1.1km

Address:Unit 3, AB11 5RP
Phone:01224572121
Classes:4



Wallace Performance Ltd
1.1km

Address:Craigshaw Road, AB12 3AR
Phone:01224708444
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
1.2km

Address:Wellington Road, AB12 3BJ
Phone:01224249777
Classes:4



John Clark (Aberdeen) Ltd
1.3km

Address:Wellington Road, AB12 3EW
Phone:01224 335577
Classes:1,2,4



Specialist Cars (Aberdeen) Limited
1.4km

Address:Craigshaw Crescent, AB12 3AW
Phone:01224384000
Classes:4



Omvr
1.4km

Address:Unit 9 Tyseal Base, AB12 3AW
Phone:01224 875555
Website:www.oldmillvehiclerepairs.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Mercedes Benz Of Aberdeen
1.5km

Address:31 Craigshaw Drive, AB12 3BE
Phone:01224 634211
Classes:4



Specialist Cars, Skoda,seat.
1.5km

Address:Craigshaw Road, AB12 3ZG
Phone:01224 402900
Classes:4



Shirlaws Ltd
1.5km

Address:92 Crown Street, AB11 6HJ
Phone:01224584855
Classes:1,2



Kenway Tyres Ltd
1.5km

Address:26 Mearns Street, AB11 5AT
Phone:01224585398
Classes:4



Specialist Cars (Aberdeen) Ltd
1.7km

Address:Abbotswell Road, AB12 3AN
Phone:01224400500
Classes:4



Bt Fleet Ltd
1.8km

Address:Unit D, AB12 3JZ
Phone:01224899467
Classes:4,7



Dod Sims Garage
1.8km

Address:29 Cotton Street, AB11 5EE
Phone:01224584138
Classes:4



Mcconechys Tyre Service Ltd
1.8km

Address:36 Willowbank Road, AB11 6FH
Phone:01224588311
Classes:4



Tyre Services Aberdeen
2.1km

Address:Units 7 - 9 Altens Lorry Park, AB12 3LE
Phone:01224 871518
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Commercial Vehicles, Aberdeen
2.1km

Address:Hareness Road, AB12 3LE
Phone:01224871234
Classes:4,5,7



Central Garage
2.1km

Address:Hareness Road, AB12 3LE
Phone:01224 896868
Classes:4,7



H & S Motorcycles
2.2km

Address:10 Jopps Lane, AB25 1BR
Phone:01224 636194
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am4:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am4:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am4:00pm
Thursday:9:00am4:00pm
Friday:9:00am4:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Carden Motor Company
2.3km

Address:80a Broomhill Road, AB10 6HU
Phone:01224585195
Classes:4



Bon Accord Motor Services
2.3km

Address:Unit 1, AB24 5AR
Phone:01224 622550
Classes:4



Kwik Fit (Gb) Limited
2.5km

Address:30 Hutcheon Street, AB25 3TD
Phone:01224 635341
Website:www.kwik-fit.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Albyn Garage Aberdeen Ltd
2.6km

Address:25 Albyn Lane, AB10 6XF
Phone:01224581164
Classes:4



Alan J Ross Motor Engineers Limited
2.6km

Address:21 Ashley Park Lane, AB10 6RZ
Phone:01224 595880
Classes:4



Bavaria Auto Werke Ltd
2.6km

Address:93 Hutcheon Street, AB25 3RS
Phone:01224 633163
Website:www.bavariaautowerke.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Ecosse Honda
2.6km

Address:72 Hutcheon Street, AB25 3TB
Phone:01224 638894
Website:www.ecossemotorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:45am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:45am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:45am5:30pm
Thursday:8:45am5:30pm
Friday:8:45am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Royal Mail Service Centre, Aberdeen
2.7km

Address:Wellington Circle, AB12 3TT
Phone:01224870293
Classes:4,7



Souterhead Garage Ltd
2.8km

Address:Souterhead Garage Ltd, AB12 3LF
Phone:01224 248772
Website:souterheadgarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



James Cooper & Son
2.8km

Address:48 Fraser Road, AB25 3UH
Phone:01224637114
Classes:4



Pittodrie Car Stadium
2.8km

Address:23 Merkland Road East, AB24 5PY
Phone:01224 626979
Website:pittodrie-carstadium.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:00pm
Thursday:8:00am7:00pm
Friday:8:00am7:00pm
Saturday:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Pitstop (Aberdeen) Ltd
3.0km

Address:26-28 Stafford Street, AB25 3UR
Phone:01224 641299
Website:www.pit-stop.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:30pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



Specialist Cars, Nissan
3.0km

Address:Barmoral Business Park, AB12 3GY
Phone:01224 402990
Classes:4



A W Autotech Ltd
3.0km

Address:67 Ardarroch Road, AB24 5QS
Phone:01224 637274
Classes:1,2,4



Unicar Auto Centre
3.3km

Address:3a Elmfield Place, AB24 3NW
Phone:01224 497855
Website:www.unicarautos.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00am
Tuesday:8:00am6:00am
Wednesday:8:00am6:00am
Thursday:8:00am6:00am
Friday:8:00am6:00am
Saturday:8:00am6:00am
Sunday:Closed



Aberdeen City Council
3.6km

Address:38 Powis Terrace, AB25 3RF
Phone:01224 489413
Website:www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:6:00am9:00pm
Tuesday:6:00am9:00pm
Wednesday:6:00am9:00pm
Thursday:6:00am9:00pm
Friday:6:00am9:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Murison Cars Rosehill
4.3km

Address:Rosehill Garage, AB24 4NL
Phone:01224276300
Classes:4



Arnold Clark Automobiles
4.9km

Address:Whytemyres Place (1), AB16 6HT
Phone:
Classes:4



Arnold Clark Automobiles
4.9km

Address:Whytemyres Place (2), AB16 6HT
Phone:01224 697772
Classes:4



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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