Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to DY1 2LW 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 DY1 2LW

We managed to find 102 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your DY1 2LW. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Sharps Repairs And Resprays Limited
0.8km

Address:Hall Church Road, DY2 0TQ
Phone:01384 78073
Classes:4



Charter Street Garage Limited
1.2km

Address:Harts Hill, DY5 1LA
Phone:01384 79174
Website:www.charterstreetgarage.co.uk
Classes:4



Merry Hill Auto Centre Limited
1.3km

Address:415 Stourbridge Road, DY5 1LB
Phone:01384 77773
Classes:4,5,7



Breakwell Diesel Testing
1.4km

Address:Unit 2b, DY5 1QA
Phone:01384 77333
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



W N Sales And Engineering Limited
1.5km

Address:Station Garage, DY5 1HR
Phone:01384 76971
Classes:4



Commonside Service Station
1.6km

Address:Commonside, DY5 4AE
Phone:01384 77821
Classes:1,2,4



Dibdale Autos Limited
1.6km

Address:Unit 1, DY1 1SN
Phone:01384 233886
Classes:4



M H Motors
1.6km

Address:Edward Street, DY1 2AE
Phone:01384235556
Classes:4,7



Kwik - Fit
1.7km

Address:102 - 109 Wolverhampton Street, DY1 3AP
Phone:01384 459333
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



Summit Garage Dudley Ltd
1.8km

Address:Himley Road, DY3 2RA
Phone:01384259555
Classes:4



Dudley Mot Centre
1.8km

Address:Shaw Road, DY2 8TS
Phone:01384 257747
Classes:1,2,4



Dudley Motorcycle Centre
1.8km

Address:73 King Street, DY2 8QB
Phone:01384 252222
Website:www.dmc-bikes.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Louise Street Garage
1.9km

Address:90 Louise Street, DY3 2UB
Phone:01384252758
Classes:3,4



Netherton Service Centre Ltd
2.0km

Address:Unit 6 Corbetts Trading Estate, DY2 9BG
Phone:01384 458704
Classes:4,7



Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
2.0km

Address:Unit 1 Hurst Business Park, DY5 1UF
Phone:01384 814540
Classes:4,5,7



T Wall Garages
2.1km

Address:High Street, DY6 8XB
Phone:01384 288333
Classes:4,7



Jennings Mot Centre
2.1km

Address:1 Simms Lane, DY2 9BL
Phone:01384 255001
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:00am6:00pm
Thursday:7:00am6:00pm
Friday:7:00am6:00pm
Saturday:7:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hi-Q
2.1km

Address:New Mill Street, DY2 8PB
Phone:01384 257761
Website:www.hiqonline.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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



R H R Services
2.2km

Address:Unit 91b, DY6 8XF
Phone:01384 291129
Website:www.rhrgarageservices.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



Brierley Hill Tyre Services Limited
2.2km

Address:Pound Lane Industrial Estate, DY5 1LH
Phone:01384 484546
Classes:4



Andys Auto And Mot Centre
2.2km

Address:Bay 2 Building 26, DY6 7NA
Phone:01384404424
Classes:4



Northway Auto Services
2.2km

Address:Unit 3 Musk Lane Trading Est, DY3 2UH
Phone:01384 241140
Website:www.northwayautos.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:45am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:45am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:45am5:30pm
Thursday:8:45am5:30pm
Friday:8:45am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Exhaust Tyres And Batteries Limited
2.2km

Address:Level Street, DY5 1UA
Phone:01384 75555
Classes:4



Motor 1
2.2km

Address:Units 3 And 4 Swallows Rise, DY5 1UA
Phone:01384 486186
Website:www.motor1.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



Compton Court Motors
2.3km

Address:Park Road, DY2 9DE
Phone:01384 254258
Classes:4



Martin And Griffiths Automobile Engineers
2.3km

Address:Building 22, DY6 7PP
Phone:01384 294808
Classes:4



J P Autos
2.5km

Address:1 Arch Hill Street, DY2 9QE
Phone:01384256664
Classes:4



Castle Service Station
2.7km

Address:Trindle Road, DY2 7AZ
Phone:01384 254142
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:12:00am11:59pm
Tuesday:12:00am11:59pm
Wednesday:12:00am11:59pm
Thursday:12:00am11:59pm
Friday:12:00am11:59pm
Saturday:12:00am11:59pm
Sunday:12:00am11:59pm



Dudley Motor Company
2.7km

Address:Trindle Road, DY2 7AY
Phone:01384 454100
Website:www.dudleymotorco.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:30pm
Thursday:8:30am6:30pm
Friday:8:30am6:30pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Rps Autos
2.7km

Address:47a Leys Industrial Estate, DY5 3UP
Phone:01384 573740
Classes:4,5,7



G B Automotive
2.7km

Address:Unit 31, DY5 3UP
Phone:01384 74510
Classes:4



The Car Lot
2.8km

Address:146 Halesowen Road, DY2 9PS
Phone:01384 241222
Classes:4



C V T Vehicle Testing Llp
2.9km

Address:Unit 6-7 Albion Works, DY5 3SZ
Phone:01384 485898
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



S Taylor Autos
3.0km

Address:Unit 11, DY2 9SA
Phone:01384 212662
Classes:4



A T Automotive
3.0km

Address:Northcott Road, DY2 9PR
Phone:01384 243004
Classes:4



W Pym And Son Limited
3.1km

Address:St Peters Road Garage, DY2 9HN
Phone:01384 257841
Classes:4,5,7



Betts Motor Services
3.2km

Address:Unit 5, DY2 9PH
Phone:01384 242505
Classes:4



Motech Garages
3.3km

Address:Unit 1, DY5 2UA
Phone:01384 75599
Website:www.motech-garages.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Cartec Garages Limited
3.3km

Address:Units 11 To 14 Mount Pleasant, DY5 2YS
Phone:01384 591215
Classes:4



Silver End Service Station
3.4km

Address:333 Brettell Lane, DY5 3JL
Phone:01384 76282
Classes:4



S C R Repairs
3.4km

Address:Unit G, DY5 3RA
Phone:01384 265676
Classes:4



Merry Hill Mot
3.5km

Address:19 Oak Street, DY5 2JG
Phone:01384 564741
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
3.5km

Address:Brettell Lane, DY5 3JP
Phone:01384 78400
Classes:4



Burnt Tree Autocentre Limited
3.5km

Address:102 104 Birmingham Road, DY1 4RF
Phone:01384 252225
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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kingswinford Auto Centre
3.5km

Address:Unit 24a, DY6 7AP
Phone:01384 402155
Website:www.ksautocentre.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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Marcella Motors
3.5km

Address:Unit 2, DY5 3LA
Phone:01384 261995
Classes:4



Dawley Brook Auto Repairs
3.6km

Address:Unit 10, DY6 7BD
Phone:01384 296820
Classes:4



R S Motors
3.6km

Address:Unit 4b Coneygre Industrial Estate, DY4 8XT
Phone:01215207685
Classes:4,5,7



Stallings Lane Motors Limited
3.7km

Address:Stallings Lane, DY6 7HU
Phone:01384 279604
Website:stallingslanemotors.co.uk
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



Q B Motorcycles Limited
3.7km

Address:89-91 High Street, DY5 2AD
Phone:01384 637168
Classes:1,2



J M Motoring Services Limited
3.7km

Address:Stream Road, DY6 9NW
Phone:01384 401598
Classes:4



S R Autocentre
3.8km

Address:Sedgley Road West, DY4 8AA
Phone:0121 520 2363
Classes:4



West Way Stourbridge
3.8km

Address:Brettell Lane, DY5 3LS
Phone:01384 574444
Classes:4



Tipton Auto Centre Limited
3.9km

Address:Unit 8, DY4 8HH
Phone:0121 520 4030
Classes:4,7



Black Country Motorcycle Training Ltd
3.9km

Address:Unit 18 Eclipse Industrial Estate, DY4 8DQ
Phone:01215202501
Classes:1,2



F W Jones Auto Engineers Limited
3.9km

Address:48 Brierley Hill Road, DY8 5SJ
Phone:01384 79499
Classes:1,2,3,4



Mot Service Centre
4.0km

Address:Hurst Lane, DY4 9AB
Phone:01215203999
Classes:4,5,7



Dave Cole Motors
4.0km

Address:25a Newtown Lane, B64 5EB
Phone:01384 569338
Classes:4



Apex Automotive Engineering Ltd
4.0km

Address:12b Gospel End Street, DY3 3LS
Phone:01902 887454
Website:www.apexautoeng.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:45am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Cradley Kawasaki
4.0km

Address:St Annes Road, B64 5BJ
Phone:01384 633455
Classes:1,2



Kingswinford Motoring Services
4.0km

Address:67 Oak Street, DY6 9LT
Phone:01384 350360
Classes:4



Sedgley Autocentre Ltd
4.0km

Address:Gospel End Road, DY3 3LT
Phone:01902665756
Classes:4



Chapelhouse Autocentre
4.0km

Address:The Clockhouse, B64 5AL
Phone:01384 569222
Classes:4



Complete Auto Repair Services Cars
4.1km

Address:Unit 1, B64 5JT
Phone:01384 566888
Classes:4



Coalbourn Car Repairs
4.2km

Address:Units 5e And 6, DY8 5SY
Phone:01384 485566
Classes:4



G & J Testing And Servicing Limited
4.2km

Address:Unit 25 Fisher Street, DY4 8XE
Phone:0121 557 1002
Classes:4



S And S Services
4.2km

Address:Coxs Lane Garage, B64 5NU
Phone:01384 562385
Classes:4,5,7



Church Garage
4.2km

Address:83 High Street, DY8 5SB
Phone:01384 273646
Classes:4



Auto Repairs
4.3km

Address:Rear Of Save Service Station, DY5 2JY
Phone:01384892194
Classes:4



Aston Street Motor Repairs
4.3km

Address:Brick Kiln Street, DY4 9BP
Phone:0121 557 6853
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
4.3km

Address:Camp Hill, DY8 4AD
Phone:01384 79156
Classes:4



Westlands Toyota
4.3km

Address:71 Brettell Lane, DY8 4BP
Phone:01384393047
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
4.3km

Address:Brettell Lane, DY8 4BP
Phone:01384 393231
Classes:4



Black Country Motorcycles Ltd
4.3km

Address:Unit 3 & 4, DY4 7SA
Phone:0121 522 2525
Classes:1,2



A T Dobson Service Garage
4.4km

Address:Highgate Street, B64 5RU
Phone:01384 566019
Classes:4,5,7



The Mot Bay
4.4km

Address:Sedgley Road East, DY4 8XA
Phone:01215205929
Classes:4,7



3rd Generation Cars
4.4km

Address:1d Woods Lane, B64 7AA
Phone:07968 054082
Classes:1,2,4



John Downes Garages Uk Limited
4.4km

Address:Stamford Road, DY5 2PT
Phone:01384 78504
Classes:4



C M Services
4.4km

Address:Netherend Lane, B63 2PA
Phone:01384566763
Classes:4



Chemix Autocentres
4.4km

Address:Camp Hill, DY8 4AF
Phone:0800 458 2116
Classes:4



Stourbridge Volkswagen
4.5km

Address:Millenium House, DY8 4AH
Phone:01384 392626/397600
Classes:4



Hallcraft
4.5km

Address:Macarthur Road, B64 7RP
Phone:01384 561122
Website:www.hallcraft.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



S P Simnett
4.5km

Address:Unit 4, B64 7BT
Phone:01384 410880
Website:www.spsimnett.co.uk
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Palmers Garage
4.5km

Address:Corngreaves Road, B64 7BT
Phone:01384 566843
Classes:4



Swops Limited
4.6km

Address:Wall Heath Service Station, DY6 0EU
Phone:01384 401955
Classes:4



Netherton Commercials Limited
4.6km

Address:Herbert Taylor House, B64 7BS
Phone:01384 560662
Classes:4,7



Stourbridge Mot And Car Repair Centre
4.6km

Address:Canalside Industrial Estate, DY8 4YJ
Phone:01384 375671
Classes:4



Avon Motors West Midlands Ltd
4.6km

Address:Unit 9, B64 7RW
Phone:01384 635533
Website:avonmotors-cradleyheath.co.uk
Classes:4



Direct Car Care
4.7km

Address:Unit 2 Cridden Works, DY9 8EA
Phone:01384 424022
Website:www.simplyalfas.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



S J Autos
4.8km

Address:123 High Street, DY8 4DA
Phone:01384 440892
Classes:4



Jay Lawley Garages Limited
4.8km

Address:Colley Lane, B63 2UD
Phone:01384569482
Classes:4



Smiths Of Lye Garages
4.8km

Address:Engine Lane, DY9 7AL
Phone:01384 422025
Classes:4



Bridge Street Service Station
4.8km

Address:Garratts Lane, B64 5RE
Phone:0121 559 5070
Classes:4



Derick King (Motors) Ltd
4.8km

Address:Britannia Street, B69 2PG
Phone:0121 557 0700
Classes:4



G And J Starkey Limited
4.8km

Address:Unit 3 Old Forge Trading Est, DY9 8EL
Phone:01384894772
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres
4.8km

Address:Dudley Road, DY9 8EL
Phone:01384 897896
Classes:4



Stourbridge Motor House
4.9km

Address:47 High Street, DY8 4DG
Phone:01384 447970
Classes:4



It Auto Centre
4.9km

Address:Unit 10a Globe Works, DY9 8QB
Phone:01384 423473
Classes:4,7



Mpk Commercial
4.9km

Address:Unit 10 Droicon Trading Estate, B65 9BY
Phone:0121 559 5639
Classes:4,5,7



L C C Midlands Limited
4.9km

Address:11-17 Dudley Road, DY9 8EX
Phone:01384 897285
Classes:4



Motorsmart Autocentre Limited
5.0km

Address:Unit 21 Hayes Industrial Estate, DY9 8RG
Phone:01384 896800
Classes:4



Car Care Services Limited
5.0km

Address:Park Lane, B63 2RA
Phone:01384 567465
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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