Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to CA3 0LT 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 CA3 0LT

We managed to find 55 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your CA3 0LT. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Arnold Clark
1.7km

Address:Wakefield Road, CA3 0HE
Phone:01228517360
Classes:4,5,7



David Hayton Ltd
1.8km

Address:Grearshill Road, CA3 0EW
Phone:01228 522423
Classes:4



Lloyd Honda
2.0km

Address:Grearshill Road, CA3 0ET
Phone:01228 516216
Classes:1,2



M J Telford Garage Carlisle Ltd
2.0km

Address:Grearshill Road, CA3 0ET
Phone:01228 545486
Classes:4



Gates Tyres
2.0km

Address:Site 88, CA3 0HH
Phone:01228 529656
Classes:4,7



Autotech Carlisle Ltd
2.1km

Address:30 Parkhill Road, CA3 0EX
Phone:01228 538003
Classes:4



Border Cars Carlisle Ltd
2.1km

Address:57a Kingstown Industrial Estate, CA3 0HA
Phone:01228 882222
Classes:4



Carlisle Audi
2.1km

Address:Kingstown Broadway, CA3 0HA
Phone:01228544455
Classes:4



Lloyd Bmw
2.1km

Address:Kingstown Broadway, CA3 0HA
Phone:01228542222
Classes:4



Border Cars Carlisle Ltd
2.1km

Address:Kingstown Broadway, CA3 0HA
Phone:01228882222
Classes:4



Border Toyota
2.2km

Address:Parkhouse Road, CA3 0JR
Phone:01228 882000
Classes:4



City Taxis Carlisle Ltd
2.3km

Address:48 Westmoor Road, CA3 0HD
Phone:01228 526451
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Bristol Street Motors Carlisle
2.3km

Address:Dobies Business Park, CA3 0GW
Phone:01228 529401
Classes:4



Carlisle Gvts
2.5km

Address:Brunthill Road, CA3 0EH
Phone:03001239000
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Lloyd Motors Ltd
2.5km

Address:Chandler Way, CA3 0JY
Phone:01228515000
Classes:4



Telford
2.5km

Address:Chandler Way, CA3 0JY
Phone:01228 547722
Classes:4



Neil Rudd Auto Repairs Ltd
2.6km

Address:Unit 2, CA3 9QJ
Phone:01228 539154
Classes:4



Robert Little Garages Ltd
2.7km

Address:Harker Service Station, CA6 4DT
Phone:01228 672235
Classes:4,5,7



Bt Fleet Limited
3.1km

Address:Carlisle Garage, CA2 5RT
Phone:01228520079
Classes:4



Harding & Redgewell
3.1km

Address:Robinsons Garage, CA2 5RT
Phone:01228524750
Classes:4,5,7



Benfield Motors
3.2km

Address:Rosehill Estate, CA1 2UR
Phone:01228517500
Classes:4



Benfield Volkswagen
3.2km

Address:Auchinleck Drive, CA1 2UR
Phone:01228 511317
Classes:4



Stan Palmer Ltd
3.2km

Address:Auchinleck Drive, CA1 2UR
Phone:01228 525051
Website:www.stanpalmer.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:1:00–PM



Lloyd Motors Ltd
3.2km

Address:Montgomery Way, CA1 2RP
Phone:01228404818
Classes:4



Cecil Street Auto Repairs Ltd
3.2km

Address:47 Cecil Street, CA1 1NS
Phone:01228 599688
Website:www.csauto.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kc Superbikes
3.4km

Address:23 - 27 Church Street, CA2 5TJ
Phone:01228 525024
Classes:1,2



Armstrong And Denholm
3.4km

Address:South Henry Street, CA1 2AE
Phone:01228528835
Classes:4



Castleway Motors
3.5km

Address:37 Church Street, CA2 5TL
Phone:01228 599989
Website:www.gordonboxcarsales.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



Mercedes-Benz Carlisle
3.5km

Address:Montgomery Way, CA1 2RW
Phone:01228 541111
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited
3.5km

Address:Montgomery Way, CA1 2RW
Phone:01228 525277
Classes:4,5,7



Gate Garage Ltd
3.5km

Address:Shaddongate, CA2 5UB
Phone:01228 818525
Classes:3,4



Infirmary Street Garage
3.5km

Address:Infirmary Street, CA2 7AA
Phone:01228 538913
Classes:4



Mgm Motors
3.5km

Address:Morton Street, CA2 5UU
Phone:01228546079
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
3.6km

Address:Junction Street, CA2 5XH
Phone:01228525245
Classes:4



Appletons Of Carlisle Ltd
3.6km

Address:6 - 11 King Street, CA1 1SJ
Phone:01228515700
Classes:1,2,4



Robert Street Garage
3.6km

Address:Unit 6, CA2 5AN
Phone:01228 533823
Classes:4



Port Road Garage Limited
3.6km

Address:Port Road Garage, CA2 7AJ
Phone:01228531557
Classes:4



K M Auto Repairs
3.7km

Address:Unit 6, CA2 5XW
Phone:01228 536258
Classes:4



Chip It Performance
3.7km

Address:3 David Street, CA1 2LR
Phone:01228531794
Classes:4



The Motorcycle Centre
3.8km

Address:Currock Road, CA2 5AE
Phone:01228 590000
Classes:1,2



G W Auto Repairs
3.8km

Address:Unit 1, CA2 5AS
Phone:01228 402500
Website:gw-auto-repairs.wix.com
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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Ushers Garage
3.8km

Address:Currock Road Trade Centre, CA2 5AD
Phone:01228536062
Classes:4



David Fisher
3.8km

Address:Units 1 2 & 3, CA1 2EQ
Phone:01228 401424
Website:www.uccc.co.uk
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
3.8km

Address:Unit 1, CA1 2EA
Phone:01228 591237
Classes:4



Carlisle Auto Repairs Ltd
3.8km

Address:106a London Road, CA1 2PE
Phone:01228 537360
Website:www.carlisleautorepairs.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



Scotby Motor Services
3.9km

Address:Hedley Cross, CA4 8BJ
Phone:01228 513884
Classes:4



Park Road Garage
3.9km

Address:Park Road, CA4 8AR
Phone:01228513417
Classes:4



City Garage Ltd
4.0km

Address:Tyne Street, CA1 2NP
Phone:01228 530840
Classes:4



Carlisle City Council
4.1km

Address:Works Department, CA2 5LG
Phone:01228817518
Classes:4,7



Howats Garage
4.1km

Address:Telford Road, CA1 3NW
Phone:01228 590669
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Northwest Vehicle Services
4.1km

Address:Westmorland Street, CA2 5HJ
Phone:01228 590757
Classes:4



Thompson Accident Repair Centre
4.1km

Address:Stephenson Road, CA1 3NX
Phone:01228 546716
Classes:4,5,7



Chris Wilson Vehicle Repairs
4.1km

Address:Unit J, CA6 4RE
Phone:01228 674593
Classes:4,7



Bryan Fell Motor Engineers
4.2km

Address:Currock Road, CA2 4AX
Phone:01228542158
Classes:4



Westmorland Garage
4.2km

Address:7 Brunel Way, CA1 3NQ
Phone:01228 402256
Classes:4,5,7



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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