Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to BS15 9NR 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 BS15 9NR

We managed to find 110 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your BS15 9NR. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Formula One Autocentre
0.5km

Address:Unit 2, BS30 7DA
Phone:01179677272
Classes:4



Hanham Garage
0.5km

Address:189 High Street, BS15 3RD
Phone:0117 967 7641
Website:www.mothanham.co.uk
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
0.5km

Address:Unit 1, Longwell Green Trading Park, BS30 7ET
Phone:01179674424
Classes:4



J's Autofast Repairs 2 Limited
0.7km

Address:Unit 1 The Old Coach Works, BS30 6DL
Phone:01179676262
Classes:4



M C Auto Repairs Limited
0.7km

Address:Unit 4d, BS30 6DL
Phone:0117 947 7405
Website:www.mcautosbristol.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Mike Madge Motor Repairs Ltd
0.7km

Address:The Old Coach Works, BS30 6DL
Phone:01179611605
Classes:4



Beaconlea Garage
0.8km

Address:Beaconlea, BS15 8FX
Phone:01179673295
Classes:4



C A R Services (Kingswood) Ltd
1.3km

Address:Unit 1, West Point Trading Estate, BS15 8DX
Phone:01179478756
Classes:4



Central Garage (L Bury) Ltd
1.3km

Address:Unit 7 West Point Ind Est, BS15 8DX
Phone:0117 947 5085
Classes:4



C.a.s Auto Services
1.4km

Address:Unit A2, BS15 8NN
Phone:01179612566
Classes:1,2,4



Hanham Motor Company
1.5km

Address:126 Bryants Hill, BS5 8RJ
Phone:01179674949
Classes:1,2,4



Kingswood Autocare Ltd
1.5km

Address:1/13 Hanham Road, BS15 8PW
Phone:0117 907 4282
Classes:4



Bond Motor Services Ltd
1.5km

Address:50 High Street, BS15 4AJ
Phone:01179615958
Classes:4



Dan Harford
1.5km

Address:50-52 High Street, BS15 4AJ
Phone:01179 600747
Classes:4



G J B Motorcycles
1.5km

Address:Unit 6 Sbi Centre, BS15 3JY
Phone:01179677016
Classes:1,2



Chris Palmer Auto Services
1.5km

Address:Unit 3 Sbi Centre, BS15 3JY
Phone:01179499664
Classes:4



G And C Auto Services
1.6km

Address:63a Hill Street, BS15 4HA
Phone:01179476442
Classes:4,7



The Car Clinic
1.7km

Address:Blackhorse Road, BS15 8DZ
Phone:01179673675
Classes:4



Whittle Vehicle Services (Bristol) Ltd
1.7km

Address:Unit 6b, BS30 8XT
Phone:0117 9676959
Classes:4



Kingsway Garage Ltd
1.7km

Address:169 Kingsway, BS5 8NQ
Phone:01179673335
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
2.0km

Address:Downend Road, BS15 1SE
Phone:0117 961 9120
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.com
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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Autoserv Car & Bike Ltd
2.0km

Address:227 Two Mile Hill Road, BS15 1AZ
Phone:0117 9673232
Classes:4



R S Auto Services Ltd
2.2km

Address:Unit 5c, BS30 8JJ
Phone:01179670750
Classes:4



Mvs Autos Ltd
2.2km

Address:Rear Of 31 High Street, BS15 4NF
Phone:07530 716153
Classes:1,2,4



Soundwell Service & Repair Centre Ltd
2.3km

Address:Soundwell Road, BS15 1PE
Phone:0117 961 9100
Website:www.carrepairinbristol.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



New Cheltenham Workshop Ltd
2.3km

Address:Fisher Road, BS15 4RQ
Phone:01179674134
Classes:4



Greenlane Garage Bodyworks
2.6km

Address:Unit 1, BS31 2AJ
Phone:0117 9867498
Classes:4



Bridgeyate Motor Services
2.7km

Address:105 Bath Road, BS30 5NJ
Phone:01179673447
Classes:4



Euro Services Ltd
2.7km

Address:234-236 Broomhill Road, BS4 5RY
Phone:01179715745
Classes:4,5,7



Smart Price Bristol Limited
2.8km

Address:30-38 Bell Hill Road, BS5 7LJ
Phone:0117 9559040
Classes:4



Central Tyre
2.9km

Address:283 Speedwell Road, BS5 7SY
Phone:01179611131
Classes:4



Fleetcare
2.9km

Address:110 Soundwell Road, BS16 4RT
Phone:01179 569532
Classes:4



M A Engineers
3.0km

Address:5 Clothier Road, BS4 5PS
Phone:01179713401
Classes:4



Simply Saab
3.0km

Address:9 Clothier Road, BS4 5PS
Phone:0117 9406151
Classes:4



My Garage Kingswood
3.0km

Address:Station Road, BS15 4XX
Phone:01179579708
Classes:4



S J Cook And Sons
3.0km

Address:Rodway Garage, BS15 4XX
Phone:01179579700
Classes:4



Marchwey Motor Centre Ltd
3.1km

Address:12 Emery Road, BS4 5PF
Phone:0117 9724004/9724006
Classes:4,5,7



Gmb Garages
3.1km

Address:Unit 4 Heston House, BS4 5PF
Phone:0117 9719555
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



The Mot Station
3.1km

Address:6-8 Emery Road, BS4 5PF
Phone:0117 972 4000
Classes:4,7



Berkeley Road Garage
3.1km

Address:19 Berkeley Road, BS16 3LY
Phone:01179657677
Classes:4



Bikecare
3.3km

Address:55 Richmond Road, BS5 8EL
Phone:01179397750
Classes:1,2



Keynsham Service Centre
3.4km

Address:Unit 2, BS31 1ST
Phone:0117 986 9691
Classes:4



Jhs Racing Ltd
3.4km

Address:Units 3 & 4, BS31 1ST
Phone:0117 9868844
Classes:1,2



Hurleyhouse (Cars) Ltd
3.4km

Address:7-9 Speedwell Road, BS5 7SA
Phone:01179516971
Classes:4



Simonstone Bristol Ltd
3.4km

Address:803-805 Bath Road, BS4 5NL
Phone:01179711311
Classes:4,7



Riders Of Bristol
3.5km

Address:519 Stockwood Road, BS4 5LR
Phone:01179588777
Classes:1,2



East Bristol Motors
3.5km

Address:Unit 17, S & H Building, BS5 7UZ
Phone:0117 935 5500
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
3.5km

Address:830 Bath Road, BS4 5LQ
Phone:0117 971 1335
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



Motorline (Bristol South)
3.5km

Address:832 Bath Road, BS4 5LQ
Phone:0117 6012807
Classes:4



Bristol Honda
3.5km

Address:834 Bath Road, BS4 5LQ
Phone:01173110000
Classes:4



Nj Autos
3.5km

Address:Unit 1, BS5 7AZ
Phone:01179392925
Classes:4



First Choice Mechanics Ltd
3.5km

Address:Unit 1, BS5 9PJ
Phone:01179413232
Classes:4



Pro-Tech Vehicle Maintenance Ltd
3.6km

Address:Pro - Tech Vehicle Maintenance Ltd, BS5 7UF
Phone:0117 965 2794
Classes:4



T N R Motorcycles
3.6km

Address:145 Lodge Causeway, BS16 3JY
Phone:01179657072
Classes:1,2



N & C Auto Services Limited
3.6km

Address:The Square, BS4 5AD
Phone:0117 971 2880
Website:www.brislingtonmotorservices.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Brislington Mot Centre
3.6km

Address:Unit E3, BS4 5JJ
Phone:0117 972 4040
Classes:4,5,7



Crown Garage Services Bristol Limited
3.6km

Address:Unit 7, BS5 7UY
Phone:01179 650566
Classes:4,5,7



Alpha Motoring Centre
3.6km

Address:Brookleaze, BS31 2AP
Phone:01179867842
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
3.6km

Address:Ashton Way, BS31 2UF
Phone:0117 986 3464
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



Whitby Road Service Centre
3.6km

Address:Whitby Road Garage, BS4 4AR
Phone:0117 971 6748
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Staple Hill Motoring Centre Ltd
3.6km

Address:72 - 74 Broad Street, BS16 5NL
Phone:0117 956 4848
Classes:4



Gunton & Kelly
3.7km

Address:Wick Road Garage, BS4 4HF
Phone:0117 977 8167
Website:www.wickroad.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Netham Road Autos Ltd
3.7km

Address:Netham View Ind Park, BS5 9PQ
Phone:01179411665
Classes:4,5,7



B M Motoring Centre Ltd
3.7km

Address:53-55 Broad Street, BS16 5LS
Phone:0117 956 7411
Website:www.staplehilltyres.co.uk
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Mr Clutch Autocentres Ltd
3.7km

Address:Unit 1, BS16 3JP
Phone:01179 584517
Classes:4



Ridgeway Road Auto Engineering Co
3.7km

Address:202 Ridgeway Road, BS16 3EJ
Phone:0117 965 4126
Website:www.ridgewayroad.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Bitton Motor Co
3.7km

Address:73 Bath Road, BS30 6HP
Phone:0117 932 8686
Classes:3,4



Unity Road Motorcycles
3.7km

Address:Unit 20, BS31 1NH
Phone:0117 986 3267
Classes:1,2



Bristol Audi Paint & Body
3.7km

Address:Unit H, BS2 0UY
Phone:0117 9718080
Classes:4



Lexus Bristol
3.8km

Address:Pioneer Park, BS4 3QB
Phone:01179165555
Classes:4



Heritage Of Bristol
3.8km

Address:Pioneer Park, BS4 3QB
Phone:01179765000
Classes:4,7



M & D Services (Bristol) Ltd
3.8km

Address:Unit 1 Balaclava Road Ind Est, BS16 3LJ
Phone:0117 965 1900
Website:www.mdservicesltd.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Heritage Automotive
3.8km

Address:Whitby Road, BS4 3QL
Phone:01179765050
Classes:4,7



City Motors (Bristol)
3.8km

Address:Pioneer Park, BS4 3QL
Phone:01179723030
Classes:4,5,7



Parkway Automobile Engineering
3.9km

Address:Parnall Road Industrial Estate, BS16 3JQ
Phone:0117 965 6164
Website:www.parkwayautomobileengineering.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



Westbourne Motors
3.9km

Address:48-60 Lodge Causeway, BS16 3JB
Phone:01179585306
Classes:4,7



Panalex Mot's And Servicing
3.9km

Address:Chapel Lane, BS5 7EY
Phone:0117 958 5558
Website:panalex.co.uk
Classes:4



Central Garage
3.9km

Address:High Street, BS30 6HQ
Phone:0117 932 5800
Website:www.central-garage.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:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Bristol Ambulance Ems
3.9km

Address:Unit 17, BS2 0UQ
Phone:01179 729020
Classes:4,5,7



Bristol City Council Fleet Services
4.0km

Address:Sandy Park Road, BS4 3NZ
Phone:01179036319
Classes:1,2,4,4a,5,5a,7



Roadworthy (Bristol) Ltd
4.0km

Address:574 - 590 Fishponds Road, BS16 3HJ
Phone:01179654990
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
4.1km

Address:548 Fishponds Road, BS16 3DD
Phone:0117 958 5050
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



Downend Auto Engineers
4.1km

Address:50 Cassell Road, BS16 5DE
Phone:01179565618
Classes:1,2,4



Surecar Ltd
4.1km

Address:Unit 1, BS16 3AE
Phone:01179395555
Classes:4



Blade Seat & Skoda Bristol
4.2km

Address:Bristol Seat, BS2 0UB
Phone:01179 724242
Classes:4



Bristol Street Motors (Mazda)
4.2km

Address:St Philips Causeway, BS4 3BD
Phone:01173115000
Classes:4



Renatec Ltd
4.2km

Address:Kings Road, BS4 3HH
Phone:0117 9777789
Classes:4



City Motors (Bristol)
4.3km

Address:Castle Court, BS4 3AX
Phone:01179778881
Classes:4



A & D Automotive Services Ltd
4.3km

Address:Unit 16a, BS5 9RD
Phone:01179557677
Classes:4



Streetwise Automotive
4.3km

Address:Unit 10, BS5 9DF
Phone:0117 9559666
Classes:4



Westerleigh Car Centre Ltd
4.3km

Address:84 Downend Road, BS16 5UE
Phone:01179574757
Classes:4,5,7



H R M
4.3km

Address:College Road, BS16 2HN
Phone:0117 958 3038
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bath Road Motorcycles Ltd
4.3km

Address:379-385 Bath Road, BS4 3EU
Phone:0117 972 4444
Website:www.bathroadmotorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Queens Road Garage
4.3km

Address:Queens Road, BS31 2NH
Phone:01179863080
Classes:4



Protyre
4.4km

Address:27-31 Church Road, BS5 9JJ
Phone:0117 954 0123
Website:www.protyre.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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Bristol And Bath Car Services
4.4km

Address:Unit 2 Pixash Business Centre, BS31 1TP
Phone:01179 161234
Classes:4



Hinton Motor Services Ltd
4.5km

Address:5 Hinton Road, BS5 6HA
Phone:01179394469
Classes:4



Wessex Kia (Bristol)
4.5km

Address:Feeder Road, BS2 0SB
Phone:0117 916 5652
Classes:4



Gibbs Services Ltd
4.6km

Address:Gadshill Road, BS5 6LJ
Phone:0117 951 3970
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Karman Autocare
4.8km

Address:The Office, BS2 0XS
Phone:0117 971 4900
Classes:4



Mitsubishi Motors Bristol
4.8km

Address:78 Feeder Road, BS2 0PQ
Phone:0117 971 4888
Classes:4



Moto-Elite Service Centre
4.8km

Address:435 - 437 Wells Road, BS4 2QW
Phone:01179 779779
Classes:4



Charlies Motor Cycles
4.8km

Address:169 - 171 Fishponds Road, BS5 6PR
Phone:01179517609
Classes:1,2



Formula One Auto Centres
4.9km

Address:Days Road, BS2 0QS
Phone:0117 955 5577
Classes:4



Archway Autos Limited
4.9km

Address:2-3 Silverthorne Lane, BS2 0QD
Phone:01179779846
Classes:4



Epstein Auto Services Limited
4.9km

Address:Epstein Buildings, BS5 6JF
Phone:01179514043
Classes:4



Imperial Commercials Limited
4.9km

Address:Days Road, BS2 0QP
Phone:01173042800
Classes:4,5,7



Citrotech
4.9km

Address:Unit 1 Chandos Court, BS2 0UH
Phone:0117 971 6070
Website:www.chandlermotorcompany.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:9:15am12:15pm
Sunday:Closed



Stockwood Lane Garage
5.0km

Address:Stockwood Lane, BS14 8SY
Phone:01275892863
Classes:4



Autowerks
5.0km

Address:Unit 5, BS2 0UL
Phone:0117 9719009
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
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