Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to B98 9AH 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 B98 9AH

We managed to find 36 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your B98 9AH. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Bristol Street Redditch
1.8km

Address:Battens Drive, B98 0LJ
Phone:01527 521212
Classes:4,5,7



Avon Auto Point
2.0km

Address:Unit 16 Charles Martin Business Park, B98 8NT
Phone:01527 68109
Classes:3,4



Tyre City
2.0km

Address:Oxleasow Road, B98 0RE
Phone:01527 528090
Classes:4



Tara Motors
2.0km

Address:Unit A18, B98 0RE
Phone:01527 517272
Classes:4,5,7



Lakeside Mot Service Centre Limited
2.2km

Address:Unit 9, B98 8PE
Phone:01527 66737
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:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hogan Bros Vehicle Service Centre
2.2km

Address:71 Arthur Street, B98 8LQ
Phone:01527 520665
Classes:4,5,7



Mr Tyre Ltd
2.3km

Address:Units 16 To 17 Lakeside Industrial Estate, B98 8YW
Phone:01527 510621
Classes:4



Startin Of Redditch
2.3km

Address:Far Moor Lane, B98 0SD
Phone:01527 883800
Classes:4



Johnsons Cars Ltd
2.6km

Address:Clive Road, B97 4BT
Phone:01527 69111
Classes:4



Salcomotive Services Limited
2.7km

Address:Unit 20, B97 6BY
Phone:07956 430782
Classes:4,5,7



Jgs Autos Ltd
2.7km

Address:Unit 2, B97 6RG
Phone:01527 759730
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
2.7km

Address:Redditch Ringway, B98 8DU
Phone:01527 584477
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
2.9km

Address:New Meadow Road, B98 8YP
Phone:01527 529965
Classes:4



Cms Auto Services Midlands Limited
2.9km

Address:Unit B5 The Works, B97 6AG
Phone:01527 62478
Classes:4



Hi Q Tyreservices
2.9km

Address:Unit 44 Enfield Industrial Est, B97 6AG
Phone:01527 64009
Website:www.redditchtyres.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



V V S Service Station
2.9km

Address:Alcester Road, B98 9DS
Phone:01564 743174
Classes:4,5,7



Autobody Mot Test Centre
3.0km

Address:Hewell Road, B97 6AN
Phone:01527595800
Classes:4



Arrow Garage Limited
3.0km

Address:Hewell Road, B97 6AN
Phone:01527 597517
Classes:4



Redditch Scooter Centre
3.0km

Address:Unit 2 The Old Meb Complex, B97 6DJ
Phone:01527 68877
Classes:1,2



Auto Garage
3.0km

Address:Oswald House, B98 7DN
Phone:01527 60623
Website:www.autogarageredditch.co.uk
Classes:4



Arden Bridge Services
3.0km

Address:Hill Top Garage Gorcott Hill, B98 9EP
Phone:01564 742451
Classes:4



Abacus Auto Services
3.1km

Address:Unit 4, B98 7DP
Phone:01527 60047
Website:www.abacusautoservices.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Newman Motor Engineers
3.4km

Address:Unit 5, B48 7JA
Phone:01564 824996
Classes:4



Gs Autos Ltd
3.4km

Address:Unit 7 Portway Motor Centre, B48 7JA
Phone:01564 822283
Classes:4,5,7



Smiths Of Alvechurch
3.4km

Address:Unit 1, B48 7RY
Phone:0121 445 5560
Classes:4



Pittbull Choppers
3.7km

Address:The Forge, B80 7DE
Phone:01527 853751
Classes:1,2



Mount Pleasant Garage
3.8km

Address:213 Mount Pleasant, B97 4JG
Phone:01527 63000
Website:www.redditchtyresandservice.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Stealth Motorcycles Limited
3.9km

Address:2 Howard Road, B98 7SE
Phone:01527 522200
Classes:1,2



M & S Autos
3.9km

Address:Unit 15, B98 7SE
Phone:01527 758151
Classes:4



Woodyard Garage Limited
4.1km

Address:Unit 32e, B98 0DH
Phone:01527 500455
Classes:4



Redditch Borough Council
4.3km

Address:Crossgates Depot, B98 7SN
Phone:01527 534092
Classes:4,5,7



Avancer Transport And Maintenance Limited
4.3km

Address:31 Crossgate Road, B98 7SN
Phone:01527 523456
Classes:4,5,7



Cresser
4.5km

Address:Washford Drive, B98 0HX
Phone:01527 510454
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres
4.5km

Address:Unit 8, B98 0HX
Phone:01527 527222
Classes:4



Redditch Volkswagen
4.5km

Address:Washford Drive, B98 0HX
Phone:01527 883300
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd
4.5km

Address:Pipers Road, B98 0HU
Phone:01527 502002
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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