Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to DA1 3AF 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 DA1 3AF

We managed to find 63 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your DA1 3AF. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Mays Two Stroke Service
0.3km

Address:11 Dartford Road, DA1 3EF
Phone:01322 224904
Classes:1,2



E C Bate Limited
0.5km

Address:52 West Hill, DA1 2EU
Phone:01322220748
Classes:1,2



Mercedes Benz Dartford
0.7km

Address:Burnham Road, DA1 5BL
Phone:01322 294414
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
0.7km

Address:30 To 32 Westgate Road, DA1 2AS
Phone:01322 222737
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



Formula One Autocentres
0.9km

Address:Unit 2-3, DA1 5AJ
Phone:
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
0.9km

Address:Unit 1, DA1 5AJ
Phone:01322274732
Classes:4,7



C M Repairs
0.9km

Address:Unit 1, DA1 5BU
Phone:01322284243
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Reeves Garage
0.9km

Address:104 Hythe Street, DA1 1BW
Phone:01322223362
Classes:4



Dynes
1.0km

Address:Unit 3, DA1 4RF
Phone:01322 621430
Website:www.dynesautoservices.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



D M H Autos
1.1km

Address:A3 Riverside Industrial Estate, DA1 5BS
Phone:01322275443
Classes:4



Rs Contract Management Limited
1.1km

Address:Unit G2, DA1 5BS
Phone:01322 278800
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00pm12:00am
Tuesday:12:00am5:00pm,
Wednesday:12:00am5:00pm,
Thursday:12:00am5:00pm,
Friday:12:00am5:00pm,
Saturday:12:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



A1 Carriages Ltd
1.2km

Address:Fairfield Service Station, DA1 4AW
Phone:01322220434
Classes:4



Dartford Motors
1.3km

Address:Heath Lane (Upper), DA1 2TW
Phone:01322224242
Classes:4



Smart Garage Services
1.4km

Address:Unit M, DA1 4AL
Phone:01322352757
Classes:4,5,7



Mr Clutch Autocentres Ltd
1.4km

Address:Unit S2, DA1 4AL
Phone:01322 526075
Classes:4



Just Motor Care Ltd
1.4km

Address:Unit 2, DA1 4AL
Phone:01322 528568
Classes:4



Beadles Dartford Limited
1.5km

Address:370 Princes Road, DA1 1LN
Phone:01322222201
Classes:4



T J Automotives Ltd
1.5km

Address:74 Crayford Road, DA1 4AT
Phone:01322555953
Classes:1,2,4



Watling Tyre Service Limited
1.7km

Address:St Albans Road, DA1 1TF
Phone:01322223000
Classes:4



Wilmoths
1.9km

Address:10-22 London Rd, DA1 4BH
Phone:01322 524555
Website:www.citroencrayford.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:00pm
Thursday:8:00am7:00pm
Friday:8:00am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



M G S Autos
2.0km

Address:Progress House, DA1 1NT
Phone:01322 287998
Classes:4



Shenley Road Garage
2.0km

Address:Shenley Rd, DA1 1YF
Phone:01322229887
Classes:4



Bexley Lane Garage
2.1km

Address:33-47 Bexley Lane, DA1 4DD
Phone:01322 527279
Website:www.bexleylanegarage.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



Bt Fleet Crayford
2.1km

Address:158-160 Greyhound Commercial Centre, DA1 4HF
Phone:01322 528031
Classes:4,5,7



Hawley Road Garage
2.2km

Address:87 To 99 Hawley Rd, DA1 1PB
Phone:01322225446
Classes:4,5,7



Smc Ford
2.2km

Address:39 Thames Road, DA1 4QL
Phone:01322520220
Classes:4,7



G & M Autocentre
2.2km

Address:Unit 18 Bourne Industrial Park, DA1 4BZ
Phone:01322 838282
Classes:4,7



Orchard Garage Limited
2.3km

Address:128 Park Rd, DA1 1SZ
Phone:01322271000
Classes:1,2,4



K C Car Services
2.3km

Address:80a The Brent, DA1 1YW
Phone:
Classes:4,7



Bourne Road Garage Ltd
2.4km

Address:Bourne Rd, DA1 4BU
Phone:01322 521595
Website:www.crayford-mazda.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



W J King Garages Limited
2.5km

Address:171 The Brent, DA2 6DQ
Phone:01322222171
Classes:4



London Road Garage
2.6km

Address:London Road, DA2 6DL
Phone:01322291165
Classes:4



Vts Dartford Limited
3.0km

Address:St Johns Garage, DA2 6BH
Phone:01322292011
Classes:3,4



W J King Garages Limited
3.0km

Address:581 To 597 Princes Road, DA2 6EA
Phone:01322 227581
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



S & J Vehicle Engineers
3.0km

Address:Unit 2 North End Trading Est, DA8 3PP
Phone:01322 347404
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:5:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:5:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:5:30am6:30pm
Thursday:5:30am6:30pm
Friday:5:30am6:30pm
Saturday:5:30am2:00pm
Sunday:4:30am2:00pm



Homrad Mot Test & Service Centre
3.0km

Address:Unit 8, DA8 3PP
Phone:0208 858 2800
Classes:4,7



Motorline
3.1km

Address:555 Princes Road, DA2 6HH
Phone:01322 280025
Classes:4



Total Vehicle Care
3.2km

Address:Unit 5, DA8 2QA
Phone:01322334455
Classes:4,7



Auto Tech Limited
3.3km

Address:Unit 3, DA8 2AJ
Phone:01322351899
Classes:4,7



Citroen Centre Services
3.3km

Address:16 Maypole Cresent, DA8 2JZ
Phone:01322332223
Classes:1,2,3,4,7



Erith Mot Centre
3.3km

Address:2 Maypole Crescent, DA8 2JZ
Phone:01322347718
Classes:4,7



Claremont Motor Engineers Dartford Limited
3.5km

Address:343 Watling Street, DA2 6EP
Phone:01322220033
Classes:4



P And M Autos
3.5km

Address:Units 4 And 5 Parker Ind Estate, DA2 6EP
Phone:01322 277472
Classes:4



Bexley Garage Ltd
3.8km

Address:34 North Cray Rd, DA5 3LZ
Phone:01322 521551
Website:www.bexleygarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am4:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am4:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am4:00pm
Thursday:7:30am4:00pm
Friday:7:30am4:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Holliday And Neale
3.9km

Address:The Garage, BR8 7SQ
Phone:01322660416
Classes:4



Sas Select Automotive Services Ltd
3.9km

Address:391-395 Erith Road, DA8 3LT
Phone:01322338191
Classes:4



A Smith Motors
4.0km

Address:British Rail Car Park, DA5 1AQ
Phone:01322 559758
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:10:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:10:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:10:00am7:00pm
Thursday:10:00am7:00pm
Friday:10:00am7:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Autumn Engineering
4.1km

Address:4 To 6 Bower Road, BR8 7SE
Phone:01322662010
Classes:4



Pheasant Garage Ltd
4.2km

Address:40 Belmont Rd, DA8 1LB
Phone:01322 341049
Website:www.pheasantgarage.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Home Hill Garage Limited
4.3km

Address:Home Hill Garage, BR8 7RR
Phone:01322662231
Classes:3,4



Hayes Engineering
4.4km

Address:Unit 2a, DA8 1QL
Phone:01322440332
Classes:4,5,7



Mr Metro
4.4km

Address:Unit B1, DA8 1QX
Phone:01322431117
Classes:4,7



Kwik - Fit
4.5km

Address:73 - 79 West Street, DA8 1AG
Phone:01322 442428
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



West Street Service Centre Limited
4.5km

Address:89-101 West Street, DA8 1AG
Phone:01322442507
Classes:4



The Mini Centre
4.5km

Address:174 Broadway, DA6 7BT
Phone:02083031441
Classes:4,7



Wj King Garages Ltd
4.6km

Address:Long Lane Garage, DA7 5AQ
Phone:020 8303 2299
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



Rockar Hyundai
4.7km

Address:Unit 23, DA9 9AY
Phone:07824667100
Classes:4



Dakar Cars Limited
4.7km

Address:Stanhill Farm, DA2 7HD
Phone:01322614044
Classes:4



Apollo Autos Ltd
4.7km

Address:165 West Street, DA8 1AW
Phone:01322 441591
Website:www.apolloautos-erith.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Axminster Autos
4.8km

Address:Princes Street, DA7 4BQ
Phone:0208 304 4308
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Arts Limited
4.8km

Address:3a Sandcliff Rd, DA8 1NJ
Phone:01322434566
Classes:4



C P Autos
4.9km

Address:20 Lion Rd, DA6 8NR
Phone:02083039640
Classes:4



Sanspeed
4.9km

Address:9 Standard Rd, DA6 8DP
Phone:02083034314
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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