Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to E3 2QS 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 E3 2QS

We managed to find 130 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your E3 2QS. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

S & S Motors
0.3km

Address:Arch 14, E3 4DT
Phone:0208 980 4800
Classes:4



Bedevinos Mot
0.5km

Address:181-184 Burdett Road, E3 4JP
Phone:02089801917
Classes:4



Riverside Motorcycles
0.5km

Address:Unit 12, E3 2TB
Phone:02089834896
Classes:1,2



Kestrel
1.0km

Address:Unit 10, E3 3LT
Phone:02075158626
Classes:4



Dockland Vehicle Centre
1.0km

Address:Unit 9b, E3 3LT
Phone:0207 515 4879
Classes:4,5,7



E3 Motoring
1.1km

Address:126 Bow Common Lane, E3 4BH
Phone:
Classes:4



Mb Stratford
1.1km

Address:Unit 4, E15 2NG
Phone:0208 221 4460
Classes:4,5,7



Essential Rubber
1.2km

Address:Unit 3, E3 3JX
Phone:0207 987 5144
Classes:1,2



R A Autos
1.5km

Address:Unit 3, Queens Yard, E9 5EN
Phone:020 8525 2848
Classes:4



Universal Automobile Engineers Ltd
1.5km

Address:234 Stratford High Street, E15 2JA
Phone:02085198382/8622
Classes:4,5,7



Canning Car Care
1.7km

Address:Unit B, E16 4TG
Phone:02075112334
Classes:4,5,7



Stig Motors
1.9km

Address:398-403 Rhodeswell Road, E14 7UF
Phone:0207 537 7175
Classes:4



Vn Auto Mot Ltd
1.9km

Address:Cody Business Park, E16 4SR
Phone:020 7474 2600
Classes:4,7



Bancroft Garage
1.9km

Address:193 Bancroft Road, E1 4ET
Phone:02077906128
Classes:4



P & A Mars Motors Ltd
1.9km

Address:189 Bancroft Road, E1 4ET
Phone:020 7790 2796
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:30pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:8:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Sam Wood Mot
1.9km

Address:376-377 Blount Street, E14 7RN
Phone:020 7790 1020
Classes:4



Woodseer Autos
1.9km

Address:14 Copenhagen Place, E14 7EZ
Phone:020 7537 2447
Website:woodseerautos.co.uk
Classes:4



Docklands Tyre & Exhaust
2.0km

Address:767 Commercial Road, E14 7HG
Phone:02075159392
Classes:4



Globetown Mot Centre Ltd
2.0km

Address:2 Portman Place, E2 0LQ
Phone:02077902801
Classes:4



Bidder Street Motors
2.1km

Address:Bidder Street, E16 4SA
Phone:02074731647
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



E1 Taxis Ltd
2.1km

Address:67 Stephenson Street, E16 4SA
Phone:0207 473 5169
Classes:4



Ta Motors
2.3km

Address:104-106 Well Street, E9 7JA
Phone:020 8533 0110
Classes:4



Autocare Mot Centre
2.4km

Address:279 Poyser Street, E2 9RF
Phone:0207 729 9576
Classes:1,2



Universal Tyres
2.5km

Address:104 Plaistow Road, E15 3HL
Phone:0208 519 0680
Classes:4



H & H Motors
2.5km

Address:281 Clare Street, E2 9HD
Phone:02077393342
Classes:4



Batt Bros Mots & Servicing Ltd
2.5km

Address:293 Arch, E2 9HA
Phone:020 7739 4718
Website:www.battbrosmot.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:00pm
Thursday:7:30am6:00pm
Friday:7:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



E-Two Mot Centre
2.5km

Address:288a Clare Street, E2 9HA
Phone:0207 739 1922
Classes:4



Batmans Garage
2.5km

Address:220-222 Caroline Street, E1 0JQ
Phone:0207 790 7007
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Cyprus Taxi Care Ltd
2.5km

Address:2a Vyner Street, E2 9DG
Phone:020 8983 0679
Classes:4



London Borough Of Tower Hamlets
2.5km

Address:Transport Services Unit, E14 0JJ
Phone:0207 364 1060
Classes:4,7



Trustford Plaistow
2.6km

Address:259 Plaistow Road, E15 3EU
Phone:02085347661
Classes:4



Autogold Services Ltd
2.6km

Address:200 Barnardo Street, E1 9HD
Phone:02077900085
Classes:4



Coborn Garage Ltd
2.6km

Address:206 Three Colts Lane, E2 6JN
Phone:02077399303
Classes:1,2,4



A1 Car Care Centre Ltd
2.6km

Address:207-211 Coventry Road, E2 6JN
Phone:02077294322
Classes:4



Hackney Mot Centre
2.6km

Address:144 Homerton High Street, E9 6JA
Phone:02085333701
Classes:4



Max's Garage
2.6km

Address:164-170 Mare Street, E8 3RD
Phone:02089865661
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
2.6km

Address:387 Bethnal Green Road, E2 0AN
Phone:02077297482
Classes:4



Eastend Mots
2.7km

Address:193 Barnardo Street, E1 0LL
Phone:0207 265 9862
Classes:4



G S Garage Services & Mot Ltd
2.7km

Address:Unit 4a, E15 1JW
Phone:020 8534 5941
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am7:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Fast Mot Ltd
2.7km

Address:2-6 Lamb Lane, E8 3PL
Phone:020 8986 6040
Website:www.fastmot.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Sharif Auto Services Ltd
2.7km

Address:363 - 364 Warburton Street, E8 3RR
Phone:020 7249 3838
Website:www.sharifautos.com
Classes:4
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



Chus Garage & Mot Centre Ltd
2.8km

Address:372 Helmsley Place, E8 3SB
Phone:020 8985 0088
Website:www.chusgarage.com
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:30am6:00pm
Thursday:9:30am6:00pm
Friday:9:30am6:00pm
Saturday:10:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Jrj Auto Repair Ltd
2.8km

Address:1a & 1b Braemar Road, E13 8EH
Phone:0207 476 7080
Classes:4



Justcabs Mot
2.9km

Address:106 Dunbridge Street, E2 6JG
Phone:0207 739 1081
Classes:4



Hexagon Taxis (Stepney) Ltd
2.9km

Address:164-169 Lukin Street, E1 0BN
Phone:020 7790 6991
Website:www.hexagontaxis.co.uk
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



Xcelsus
2.9km

Address:2 Hallsville Road, E16 1EE
Phone:0207 511 4999
Classes:4,5,7



Mitchell Motors
3.0km

Address:Arch 167, E8 1HA
Phone:02089862793
Classes:4



Richmond Road Cab Centre Ltd
3.0km

Address:195 Richmond Road, E8 3NJ
Phone:0207 254 8976
Classes:4,7



Kpm Automotive Ltd
3.0km

Address:Hemming House, E1 5BL
Phone:02073772182
Classes:4



Abbey Mot Centre
3.0km

Address:1-2 Tabernacle Avenue, E13 8EG
Phone:02075115551
Classes:4,5,7



Bansal Garage
3.0km

Address:2a Millais Road, E11 4HD
Phone:020 8556 7064
Classes:4



Trg Autos
3.2km

Address:44-46 Balaam Street, E13 8AQ
Phone:02074762180
Classes:4,7



E One Mot Centre
3.2km

Address:123 Chapman Street, E1 2PH
Phone:020 7791 1977
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:30pm
Thursday:9:00am6:30pm
Friday:9:00am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am6:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Babley Autos
3.2km

Address:134 Chapman Street, E1 2PH
Phone:02077027080
Classes:4



Rosslyn Motors
3.3km

Address:Castle Works, E16 1JS
Phone:02074743630
Classes:4



Shiva Mot Centre
3.3km

Address:12c-13 Caxton Street North, E16 1JL
Phone:020 7511 4404
Website:shivamotcentre.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:30pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:8:00am2:30pm
Sunday:10:00am2:00pm



London City Garages & Tyres Ltd
3.3km

Address:Unit A-B Caxton Street North, E16 1JL
Phone:0207 473 3933
Classes:4



Gp Transport Services
3.3km

Address:R/o 27 Langthorne Road, E11 4HR
Phone:02085392004
Classes:4



Mansell Street Garage Limited
3.3km

Address:145-147 Cannon Street Road, E1 2LX
Phone:020 7480 6859
Classes:4,7



Cumberland Autos
3.4km

Address:1-5 Cumberland Road, E13 8LH
Phone:02074769111
Classes:4



Hope Garage
3.4km

Address:Arch 442, E8 1LZ
Phone:02089855776
Classes:4



R A Autos
3.5km

Address:Gem House, E16 1QJ
Phone:020 7476 6361
Classes:4



Kruuz Mot
3.6km

Address:8 Christian Street, E1 1SE
Phone:
Classes:4



One Stop Mot Centre
3.6km

Address:104a Sprowston Mews, E7 9AE
Phone:02085559609
Classes:4



R K Motors
3.6km

Address:104 Sprowston Mews, E7 9AE
Phone:0208 519 1367
Classes:4



Hattons Mot Testing Centre
3.6km

Address:R/o 538 Barking Road, E13 8QG
Phone:02084727372
Classes:4



Greengate Garage Ltd
3.6km

Address:R/o 560-562 Barking Road, E13 9JU
Phone:02084716646
Classes:1,2,4



Alan Day Volkswagen
3.6km

Address:60 The Highway, E1W 2BF
Phone:0207 954 4466
Classes:4



Etty & Tyler Limited
3.7km

Address:83 Upton Lane, E7 9PB
Phone:02084725797
Classes:1,2



V8 Motors
3.7km

Address:20 Andre Street, E8 2AA
Phone:0207 275 7474
Classes:1,2,4



Arde Garage
3.7km

Address:Arch 448 Amhurst Road, E8 2AA
Phone:02072416424
Classes:4,5,7



T C Mot
3.7km

Address:117-123 Freemasons Road, E16 3PH
Phone:02074761578
Classes:4,7



Grangewood Auto Ltd
3.7km

Address:9 Stukeley Road, E7 9QQ
Phone:020 8472 5491
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:Closed



Plashet Garage
3.8km

Address:1a Thorngrove Road, E13 0SH
Phone:02084720842
Classes:4



M Brothers Mot & Auto Services Ltd
3.8km

Address:Unit 352, E2 8BB
Phone:020 8986 6460
Classes:4



Leyton Service Centre Ltd
3.8km

Address:404-424 Leyton High Road, E10 6QE
Phone:020 8558 8787
Website:www.leytonservicecentre.com
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Allway Car Care Ltd
3.9km

Address:651 Barking Road, E13 9EX
Phone:020 8552 5000
Website:www.allwaycar.co.uk
Classes:4



S P Autos Ltd
3.9km

Address:445-451 High Road, E10 5EL
Phone:0208 556 8369
Classes:4



Bee Jay Car Care & Mot Centre
3.9km

Address:711 Barking Road, E13 9EU
Phone:02085525554
Classes:4



Woodhouse Mot Centre
3.9km

Address:96a Woodhouse Road, E11 3NA
Phone:020 8519 3444
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00pm12:00am
Sunday:12:00am6:00pm



Automek Motors Ltd
4.0km

Address:Arch 393, E7 0HD
Phone:020 8555 6196
Classes:4



Clinton Garage
4.0km

Address:2a Clinton Road, E7 0HD
Phone:0208 534 4059
Classes:4,5,7



Hackney Community College
4.0km

Address:Falkirk Street, N1 6HQ
Phone:020 7613 9135
Classes:4



Bc Autos
4.0km

Address:364 Winchelsea Road, E7 0AQ
Phone:02085192793
Classes:4



Millenium Autos
4.0km

Address:Unit 1, E10 7DA
Phone:0208 539 1300
Classes:4



E & D Motors
4.0km

Address:272-276 Grove Green Road, E11 4EN
Phone:02085583222
Classes:4



Motoden Mot
4.1km

Address:505a Kingsland Road, E8 4AU
Phone:020 7241 3333
Classes:1,2



General Motors
4.1km

Address:92-96 Harrow Road, E11 3QE
Phone:07903408238
Classes:1,2,4



Onur Prestige Motors
4.1km

Address:Unit 3, E10 7QT
Phone:020 8556 5075
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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Cain Motors
4.1km

Address:290-292 Sansom Road, E11 3HD
Phone:02085395026
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd
4.1km

Address:238 Church Road, E10 7BQ
Phone:02085395602
Classes:4



Pindi Mot Centre
4.2km

Address:Railway Arch 297-301, E11 3EU
Phone:02085569900
Classes:4



Brooke Motors
4.2km

Address:51a Kenninghall Road, E5 8BS
Phone:02089850015
Classes:4



Bentley Motors
4.2km

Address:30 Bentley Road, N1 4BY
Phone:020 7923 9091
Classes:4



Braydon Motor Co Ltd
4.2km

Address:Downs Road Service Station, E5 8QJ
Phone:02089850336
Classes:4



Md Motors
4.2km

Address:1a Gunton Road, E5 9JT
Phone:02088063193
Classes:4



D & A Autos
4.3km

Address:426-427 Arches, E7 0LB
Phone:020 8534 4778
Classes:4



Autowise M244 Ltd
4.3km

Address:9 Rigg Approach, E10 7QN
Phone:020 8556 6061
Classes:4,7



Auto Tecnix
4.3km

Address:249-250 Joseph Ray Road, E11 4RA
Phone:02085565999
Classes:4



St Stephens Garage
4.3km

Address:133 St Stephens Road, E6 1AT
Phone:02084720326
Classes:4



M R Motor Services Ltd
4.4km

Address:418 Romford Road, E7 8DF
Phone:020 8472 1234
Website:www.mr-motors.co.uk
Classes:4
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



Leytonstone Autos Ltd
4.4km

Address:4 Joseph Ray Road, E11 1AA
Phone:0208 558 2817
Classes:4



A1 Merc Centre Ltd
4.4km

Address:Unit 5, E10 7PG
Phone:020 8556 5585
Website:www.a1merccentre.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bodyworks
4.4km

Address:Bodyworks, E6 1AA
Phone:020 8552 8953
Classes:4



Tolga Technic Ltd
4.4km

Address:19-23 Crossway, N16 8LA
Phone:020 7503 4100
Website:technicautocentre.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik Fit
4.4km

Address:225-227 Lea Bridge Road, E10 7NA
Phone:02085391137
Classes:4



Scarborough Garage
4.4km

Address:2a Scarborough Road, E11 4AL
Phone:02085392662
Classes:4



Aj Motors
4.4km

Address:17 Plough Way, SE16 2LS
Phone:020 7231 8861
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:7:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:7:00am5:00pm
Thursday:7:00am5:00pm
Friday:7:00am5:00pm
Saturday:7:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Jagg Autos
4.5km

Address:4 The Sidings, E11 1HD
Phone:02085568274
Classes:4



Garage Services 4 U
4.5km

Address:169 Midland Road, E10 6JT
Phone:0208 556 4822
Classes:4



Car Care
4.5km

Address:Arch No 166, E10 6JT
Phone:0208 558 5888
Classes:4



Everest Motors London Ltd
4.6km

Address:511-513 Romford Road, E7 8AD
Phone:020 8472 1888
Website:www.everestmotorsltd.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:Closed



Dmc London Limited
4.6km

Address:110 Balls Pond Road, N1 4AG
Phone:020 7249 2360
Classes:1,2



B J S Mot And Service Centre
4.6km

Address:Unit 36, E10 7QZ
Phone:0208 539 6119
Classes:4



Lcr Motorcycles
4.6km

Address:Unit 1, SE10 0PX
Phone:02088589052
Classes:1,2



Dalston Garage
4.7km

Address:91 Barretts Grove, N16 8AR
Phone:02072413020
Classes:4,5,7



Abtech Garage Ltd
4.7km

Address:71 Manchester Road, E14 3DN
Phone:0207 987 2722
Classes:4



Zeus Customs
4.7km

Address:Unit 14, E10 7QY
Phone:020 8556 5442
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Auto Lucca Ltd
4.7km

Address:2c Prince George Road, N16 8BY
Phone:02072497961
Classes:4



Supreme Vehicle Repairs Ltd
4.7km

Address:643-649 High Road, E10 6RA
Phone:02085393751
Classes:4



F1 Auto Services
4.8km

Address:605-607 Romford Road, E7 8AE
Phone:020 8470 5555
Classes:4,5,7



Evean Recovery Limited
4.8km

Address:Unit 4, E6 5JN
Phone:02074763000
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Solargrade Ltd
4.9km

Address:547a Lea Bridge Road, E10 7EB
Phone:02085587644
Classes:4



Motorcare Centre
4.9km

Address:220 Barking Road, E6 3BB
Phone:020 8552 6200
Website:www.motorcarecentre.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:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Burwin Motorcycles Ltd
4.9km

Address:378-380 Essex Road, N1 3PF
Phone:020 7359 3050
Website:www.burwin.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Howard Powell Motorcycles Ltd
4.9km

Address:249 Barking Road, E6 1LB
Phone:020 8472 8301
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:10:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:10:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:10:00am6:00pm
Thursday:Closed
Friday:10:00am6:00pm
Saturday:10:00am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Hopfields Auto Repairs
4.9km

Address:1-8 Raymouth Road, SE16 2DB
Phone:02072372140
Classes:4



Blue Anchor Vehicle Logistics Ltd
4.9km

Address:46 Raymouth Road, SE16 2DB
Phone:0207 237 3696
Classes:4,5,7



Universal Tyre & Autocentre
5.0km

Address:87 Blackwall Lane, SE10 0AP
Phone:0208 858 2882
Classes:4



Mick's Garage
5.0km

Address:16-18 Bombay Street, SE16 3UX
Phone:0207 231 7300
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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