Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to BH1 4AT 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 BH1 4AT

We managed to find 46 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your BH1 4AT. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Boscombe Manor Garage Limited
0.4km

Address:1 Chessel Avenue, BH5 1LQ
Phone:01202397142
Classes:4



Bournespeed Motorcycles Ltd
0.4km

Address:Workshop, BH1 4HW
Phone:01202304660
Classes:1,2



Targa Fiorio
0.5km

Address:473-475 Christchurch Road, BH1 4AD
Phone:
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
0.8km

Address:850 Christchurch Road, BH7 6DQ
Phone:01202 421174
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



St Clements Road Garage
0.9km

Address:29 St Clements Road, BH1 4DU
Phone:01202398535
Classes:4,5,7



Queens Park Garage
1.0km

Address:152 To 156 Ashley Road, BH1 4NF
Phone:01202302251
Classes:4



Dynomite Performance Motorcycles
1.0km

Address:179 Ashley Road, BH1 4NL
Phone:01202301201
Classes:1,2



Cleveland Motor Services
1.0km

Address:2 Cleveland Road, BH1 4QB
Phone:01202398320
Classes:3,4



Bellotte Motor Technicians
1.2km

Address:Melbourne Road, BH8 8BX
Phone:01202 303868
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
1.3km

Address:318 To 324 Holdenhurst Road, BH8 8BD
Phone:01202394991
Classes:4



Marina Garage Ltd
1.3km

Address:7 Woodside Road, BH5 2AZ
Phone:01202417177
Classes:4



Shellbridge Motor Services
1.4km

Address:59a Shelbourne Road, BH8 8QY
Phone:01202301308
Classes:4



Wentworth Avenue Motor Company
1.4km

Address:10 To 14 Portman Terrace, BH5 2HP
Phone:01202 425606
Website:wentworthmotors.co.uk
Classes:4



J Shergold Motor Vehicle Repairs
1.5km

Address:Southcote Road Garage, BH1 3SH
Phone:01202 552222
Classes:4



Hamblens Garage Ltd
1.5km

Address:51a Southcote Road, BH1 3SH
Phone:01202 299555
Website:www.hamblens.co.uk
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
1.6km

Address:285 Holdenhurst Road, BH8 8BQ
Phone:01202 394285
Classes:4



Malmesbury Park Auto Centre
1.6km

Address:142 Malmesbury Park Road, BH8 8PJ
Phone:01202399123
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
1.8km

Address:31 Hambledon Road, BH7 6PL
Phone:01202429241
Classes:4



St Pauls Garage Service Centre
1.9km

Address:Carbery Lane, BH6 3QG
Phone:01202 423243
Website:stpaulsgarage.co.uk
Classes:4



Kimberley Garage Ltd
2.0km

Address:52-54 Kimberley Road, BH6 5BX
Phone:01202 425146
Website:kimberleygarage-bournemouth.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



St Christophers Garage Ltd
2.0km

Address:1191-1201 Christchurch Road, BH7 6BW
Phone:01202424381
Classes:4



Crescent Motorcycle Company
2.3km

Address:324 To 326 Charminster Road, BH8 9RT
Phone:01202512923
Classes:1,2



Autolynx Garage Ltd
2.4km

Address:1 To 5 Maxwell Road, BH9 1DH
Phone:01202521066
Classes:4



Charminster Auto Repairs Ltd
2.5km

Address:135a Hankinson Road, BH9 1HR
Phone:01202 517349
Classes:4



Glen Fern Garage
2.5km

Address:Glen Fern Road, BH1 2LZ
Phone:01202 557293
Classes:4



Southbourne Park Garage
3.0km

Address:78 Tuckton Road, BH6 3HT
Phone:01202 428787
Website:www.southbourne-park-garage.co.uk
Classes:4



Hypermotive
3.0km

Address:82 Alma Road, BH9 1AN
Phone:01202 531077
Classes:4



Terminus Motors Limited
3.1km

Address:78 Charminster Avenue, BH9 1SE
Phone:01202 527904
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:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Motor Services
3.4km

Address:Beaulieu Road, BH23 2EA
Phone:01202 482396
Classes:4



Powersport & Classic Motorcycles
3.4km

Address:189 Barrack Road, BH23 2AR
Phone:01202485645
Classes:1,2



Forge Winton
3.4km

Address:7 Denmark Road, BH9 1PD
Phone:01202 529707
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Park Garage Winton Mot
3.5km

Address:42 Withermmor Road, BH9 2NZ
Phone:01202 538686
Classes:4



Eden Vauxhall
3.5km

Address:20 Bailey Drive, BH23 2BN
Phone:01202489000
Classes:4



Westover 4 X 4 Limited
3.5km

Address:21 Bailey Drive, BH23 2BN
Phone:01202462222
Classes:4



Park Garage Bournemouth Ltd
3.6km

Address:49 Withermoor Road, BH9 2NU
Phone:01202 528300
Classes:4



G R S
3.7km

Address:9 Jameson Road, BH9 2QD
Phone:01202 521999
Website:www.grsgarage.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:45am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:45am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:45am6:00pm
Thursday:7:45am6:00pm
Friday:7:45am6:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



West Way Motor Engineers Ltd
3.8km

Address:725 Wimborne Road, BH9 2AX
Phone:01202526434
Classes:4



J P Motors (Christchurch) Ltd
4.0km

Address:204a Fairmile Road, BH23 2LP
Phone:01202 484801
Classes:4



Malvern Road Garage
4.0km

Address:3 To 5 Malvern Road, BH9 3AE
Phone:01202528772
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik - Fit
4.0km

Address:54 - 64 Castle Lane West, BH9 3JU
Phone:01202515551
Classes:4



Priory Motor Works
4.1km

Address:Priory Motor Works, BH23 2LJ
Phone:01202 482704
Classes:4



Bournemouth Kawasaki Ltd
4.1km

Address:1002-1006 Wimborne Road, BH9 2DE
Phone:01202635140
Classes:1,2



Mill Road Motors
4.3km

Address:39 Mill Road, BH23 2JY
Phone:01202485718
Classes:4



Carstop Garage Services
4.3km

Address:11 Avon Trading Park, BH23 2BT
Phone:01202 473565
Website:christchurchmot.webnode.com
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:8:00am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Magna Motor Co Christchurch Ltd
4.3km

Address:Unit 14, BH23 2BT
Phone:01202478495
Classes:4



Stanfield Garage
4.3km

Address:7 Gorsecliff Road, BH10 4HA
Phone:01202 513497
Website:www.stanfieldgarage.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



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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