Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to BR5 1JQ 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 BR5 1JQ

We managed to find 41 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your BR5 1JQ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Old Forge Garage
1.6km

Address:6 Broomhill Road, BR6 0EW
Phone:01689823292
Classes:4



Renault Orpington
1.7km

Address:1 Crofton Road, BR6 8AB
Phone:01689 308000
Classes:4,7



Church Hill Garage Of Orpington Limited
1.9km

Address:Church Hill, BR6 0HE
Phone:01689 821836
Website:www.chgarage.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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
1.9km

Address:2-4 High Street, BR6 0JG
Phone:01689 874365
Classes:4



Lookers Honda Orpington
2.2km

Address:222 Cray Avenue, BR5 3PZ
Phone:020 8303 6363
Classes:4



Tw White And Sons Limited
2.5km

Address:Orpington Mazda, BR5 2LF
Phone:01689831637
Classes:4



Mercedes-Benz Orpington
2.7km

Address:Unit A Brook Industrial Park, BR5 3TX
Phone:01689 888400
Classes:4



Westmoreland Garage
2.7km

Address:249 Southlands Road, BR1 2EG
Phone:020 8464 1201
Website:www.westmoreland-garage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30–AM
Sunday:Closed



Mosslea Mot Limited
2.9km

Address:36 Mosslea Road, BR2 9PS
Phone:020 8460 6545
Classes:4



Aston Garages Limited
2.9km

Address:6-8 Gladstone Road, BR6 7EA
Phone:01689 602602
Classes:1,2,4



National Tyres & Autocare
2.9km

Address:151 Sevenoaks Way, BR5 3TY
Phone:01689 833335
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



Kwik Fit
3.0km

Address:157 Sevenoaks Way, BR5 3AQ
Phone:01689875785
Classes:4



Vehicle Test Centre Bromley Limited
3.2km

Address:107 Southlands Road, BR2 9QT
Phone:020 8460 6666
Classes:4



Parkside
3.3km

Address:306 Court Road, BR6 9DA
Phone:01689 878000
Classes:4



Wj King Garages Limited
3.3km

Address:93 To 101 Bromley Common, BR2 9RN
Phone:020 8464 3456
Website:www.wjking.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Mark Transport Co Limited
3.3km

Address:Oak Farm, BR6 6DA
Phone:01689 858931
Classes:4,5,7



Cray Car Care
3.4km

Address:Unit 5 Crayfield Industrial Park, BR5 3HP
Phone:01689 836506
Website:www.craycarcare.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Stephen James Bromley
3.5km

Address:Bickley Road, BR1 2NH
Phone:020 8295 8500
Website:www.stephenjames.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am7:00pm
Thursday:8:30am7:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



Prangell Garages Limited
3.5km

Address:Unit 1 & 2 Waldo Road, BR1 2QX
Phone:020 8466 9378
Classes:4



Keston Car Care Limited
3.6km

Address:69 To 71 Croydon Road, BR2 8HU
Phone:01689859016
Classes:4



Go Vauxhall Chislehurst
3.6km

Address:Perry Street, BR7 6HB
Phone:02083020911
Classes:4



S G Smith Audi
3.7km

Address:2-14 Tylney Road, BR1 2RP
Phone:020 8464 7070
Classes:4



Homesdale Motor Traders Limited
3.7km

Address:Old Homesdale Road, BR2 9LJ
Phone:020 8460 0054
Website:www.homesdalemotors.co.uk
Classes:3,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Church Motor Company Uk Limited
3.8km

Address:4 Lewes Road, BR1 2RN
Phone:020 8460 7346
Website:www.churchmotorcompany.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Amos And Rushbrook Limited
3.9km

Address:151 Masons Hill, BR2 9HW
Phone:020 8460 3745
Classes:4



Central Auto Centre
3.9km

Address:80 High Street, BR6 6BJ
Phone:01689857694
Classes:4



Bristol Street Orpington
4.1km

Address:Green Street Green, BR6 7LP
Phone:01689 888188
Classes:4,7



Chelsfield Motor Works Limited
4.2km

Address:Court Lodge Farm, BR6 6ER
Phone:01689 890689
Website:www.chelsfieldmotorworks.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am4:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Lancaster Sidcup
4.2km

Address:Edgington Way, DA14 5BN
Phone:02083023333
Classes:4



Bristol Street Bromley
4.2km

Address:93 Masons Hill, BR2 9HS
Phone:020 8249 9000
Website:www.bristolstreet.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Pta Motoring Centres
4.4km

Address:40 Letchworth Drive, BR2 9BE
Phone:020 8464 2339
Website:www.ptagarages.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



R & R Automotive Ltd
4.6km

Address:Unit 2, DA14 5HS
Phone:020 8302 1640
Website:www.randrautomotiveltd.com
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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Jemca Sidcup
4.6km

Address:146-152 Maidstone Road, DA14 5HS
Phone:0208 300 8151
Classes:4



Lockyer Motors
4.7km

Address:Chelsfield Engineering Works, BR6 7RH
Phone:01689 824567
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Ancaster Group Limited
4.7km

Address:88 Plaistow Lane, BR1 3JE
Phone:020 8290 8700
Classes:4



Eric Falce Auto Services
4.7km

Address:Nelson Road, DA14 6DY
Phone:02083095547
Classes:4



Beadles Sidcup Ltd
4.8km

Address:Beadles Sidcup Ltd, DA14 6PB
Phone:02083091100
Classes:4



Wj King Garages Ltd
4.8km

Address:129-137 Main Road, DA14 6PA
Phone:02083008311
Classes:4



Wj King Garages Ltd
4.8km

Address:214-226 Main Road, DA14 6RR
Phone:02083097788
Classes:4



Stephen James Ruxley
4.9km

Address:Maidstone Road, DA14 5BG
Phone:0208 302 6431
Classes:4



One Stop Auto Service
4.9km

Address:10a Sherman Road, BR1 3JH
Phone:020 3620 4012
Website:onestopautotech.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:9:00am5:00pm
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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