Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 5km of E8 3AS

We managed to find 116 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your E8 3AS. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Motoden Mot
0.5km

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



Bentley Motors
0.5km

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



Hope Garage
0.7km

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



Tolga Technic Ltd
0.7km

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



Richmond Road Cab Centre Ltd
0.8km

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



Dmc London Limited
0.9km

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



Arde Garage
0.9km

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



V8 Motors
0.9km

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



Dalston Garage
1.0km

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



Chus Garage & Mot Centre Ltd
1.0km

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



Fast Mot Ltd
1.1km

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



Mitchell Motors
1.1km

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



Sharif Auto Services Ltd
1.1km

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



Auto Lucca Ltd
1.1km

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



Max's Garage
1.1km

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



M Brothers Mot & Auto Services Ltd
1.2km

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



Burwin Motorcycles Ltd
1.2km

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



Braydon Motor Co Ltd
1.2km

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



Ta Motors
1.5km

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



Cyprus Taxi Care Ltd
1.5km

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



E-Two Mot Centre
1.7km

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



Batt Bros Mots & Servicing Ltd
1.7km

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



Hackney Community College
1.7km

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



Brooke Motors
1.7km

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



H & H Motors
1.7km

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



Hackney Mot Centre
1.8km

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



Autocare Mot Centre
1.9km

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



Air Cool Motor Services Limited
2.0km

Address:Unit 4 Frogmore Industrial Estate, N5 2PL
Phone:020 7226 7700
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
2.1km

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



Md Motors
2.2km

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



Vee Kay Auto Services
2.3km

Address:48 Belfast Road, N16 6UH
Phone:02088061965
Classes:4



N A Motors Ltd
2.4km

Address:43-45 Stamford Hill, N16 5SR
Phone:02088000979
Classes:4



N A Motors Ltd
2.4km

Address:43-45 Stamford Hill, N16 5SR
Phone:0208 800 0979
Classes:4,5,7



Justcabs Mot
2.4km

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



A1 Car Care Centre Ltd
2.4km

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



Coborn Garage Ltd
2.4km

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



Trustford Stamford Hill
2.5km

Address:51 Stamford Hill, N16 5TB
Phone:02088262200
Classes:4



Leadercray
2.6km

Address:76 Lynmouth Road, N16 6XH
Phone:020 8806 2460
Classes:1,2,4



Globetown Mot Centre Ltd
2.6km

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



Kpm Automotive Ltd
2.6km

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



P & A Mars Motors Ltd
2.6km

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



Bancroft Garage
2.6km

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



Kelvin Motor Wagons
2.7km

Address:1a Laura Terrace, N4 2SS
Phone:020 7359 8609
Website:kelvin-motorwagons.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



Dmp Autos Limited
3.1km

Address:1-3 Georges Road, N7 8HD
Phone:02077002842
Classes:4,7



Autowise M244 Ltd
3.2km

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



R A Autos
3.3km

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



Browning's Garage Limited
3.3km

Address:71 Great Percy Street, WC1X 9QU
Phone:020 7837 5450
Website:www.browningsgarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:30pm
Thursday:8:30am6:30pm
Friday:8:30am6:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Bedevinos Mot
3.3km

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



Onur Prestige Motors
3.3km

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



A1 Merc Centre Ltd
3.4km

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



Station Garage
3.5km

Address:51a Hillside Road, N15 6LU
Phone:02088000053
Classes:4



Craven Park Mot Centre
3.5km

Address:Craven Park Road, N15 6AB
Phone:0208 800 8187
Classes:4



Mansell Street Garage Limited
3.6km

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



Riverside Motorcycles
3.6km

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



Harry Motors Ii Ltd
3.6km

Address:387 Camden Road, N7 0SH
Phone:0207 607 3500
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
3.6km

Address:379 Camden Road, N7 0SH
Phone:020 7700 7810
Classes:4



B J S Mot And Service Centre
3.6km

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



J And J Autos
3.6km

Address:2 Acorn Production Centre, N7 9BN
Phone:020 7609 5655
Classes:4



Firat (London) Ltd
3.6km

Address:40 Tewksbury Road, N15 6SE
Phone:02082110702
Classes:4,7



Zeus Customs
3.7km

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



Daytona Garage
3.7km

Address:98 Vale Road, N4 1PZ
Phone:020 8800 9850
Classes:4,7



Clerkenwell Motors
3.7km

Address:Unit 6, EC1R 5HA
Phone:020 7278 6375
Website:www.clerkenwellmotors.co.uk
Classes:1,2,3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:30pm
Thursday:7:30am6:30pm
Friday:7:30am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kruuz Mot
3.7km

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



E One Mot Centre
3.8km

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
3.8km

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



Mb Stratford
3.9km

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



Hexagon Taxis (Stepney) Ltd
3.9km

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



S & S Motors
3.9km

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



Kwik Fit
3.9km

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



Speedtech Motors
3.9km

Address:Unit 1, N15 6RU
Phone:02088020082
Classes:4



Camden Transport Services
3.9km

Address:Camden Transport Services, N1 0BE
Phone:020 7974 6745/3447
Classes:4,5,7



Eastend Mots
4.0km

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



Franklyn Motors
4.0km

Address:680-692 Seven Sisters Road, N15 5NE
Phone:020 8880 1553
Website:www.franklynmotors.com
Classes:4



Alan Day Volkswagen
4.0km

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



New Auto-Tech
4.0km

Address:13 Alroy Road, N4 1ET
Phone:020 8347 8913
Classes:4



E3 Motoring
4.0km

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



Terrys Ltd
4.0km

Address:732 Seven Sisters Road, N15 5NH
Phone:02088008862
Classes:4,7



Autogold Services Ltd
4.0km

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



Batmans Garage
4.1km

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



Sam Wood Mot
4.1km

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



Ats Euromaster Ltd
4.2km

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



Stig Motors
4.2km

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



Millenium Autos
4.2km

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



The One Stop Garage
4.2km

Address:7 Constable Crescent, N15 4QZ
Phone:0208 801 0051
Classes:4



Bmw Auto Services
4.3km

Address:122 Camley Street, NW1 0PG
Phone:020 7482 2574
Classes:4,7



Mikes Coachworks Limited
4.3km

Address:Unit 9, N1C 4PG
Phone:020 7485 4664
Classes:4,5,7



Euro Motors (London) Limited
4.3km

Address:128 Camley Street, N1C 4PG
Phone:020 7485 9508
Classes:4



German Car Centre
4.3km

Address:126 Camley Street, N1C 4PG
Phone:020 7267 7800
Website:germancarcentre.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00am
Tuesday:9:00am6:00am
Wednesday:9:00am6:00am
Thursday:9:00am6:00am
Friday:9:00am6:00am
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



G & N Garages Limited
4.3km

Address:54-58 Wightman Road, N4 1RU
Phone:02083403311
Classes:4



North London Mot Centres
4.4km

Address:640 Holloway Road, N19 3NU
Phone:02072812844
Classes:4,5,7



Holloway Service Station Ltd T/a Sparsholt
4.4km

Address:Sparsholt Road, N19 4EL
Phone:02072722050
Classes:4



Marlborough Service Station
4.4km

Address:172 Marlborough Road, N19 4NP
Phone:02072811101 / 72729405
Classes:4



Rsm Motors (Tottenham)
4.4km

Address:Unit 2, N15 4QL
Phone:02083765444
Classes:4



Autodeutsche
4.5km

Address:139-147 Camden Road, NW1 9HA
Phone:020 7485 5600
Classes:4



Woodseer Autos
4.5km

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



Ats Euromaster Ltd (Camden)
4.6km

Address:60-86 Royal College Street, NW1 0TH
Phone:020 7387 1420
Classes:4,7



Cranleigh Garage
4.6km

Address:63a Cranleigh Road, N15 3AH
Phone:020 8802 1796
Classes:4



St Ann's Mot Centre
4.6km

Address:St Anns Road, N15 3JP
Phone:020 8802 0425
Classes:4



Docklands Tyre & Exhaust
4.6km

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



S P Autos Ltd
4.6km

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



Leyton Service Centre Ltd
4.6km

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



Dockland Vehicle Centre
4.7km

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



Kestrel
4.7km

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



North One Service Centre Limited
4.7km

Address:Unit 5 Bush Industrial Estate, N19 5UN
Phone:020 7837 2000
Classes:4



Buchanans Motors
4.7km

Address:128a Camden Road, NW1 9EE
Phone:020 7424 9898
Classes:4



Universal Automobile Engineers Ltd
4.7km

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



Best Motors Coachworks Ltd
4.7km

Address:247 West Green Road, N15 5ED
Phone:020 8802 6515
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:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bansal Garage
4.8km

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



London Scooters
4.8km

Address:London Scooters, SE1 3JW
Phone:020 7378 1667
Website:london-scooters.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:10:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Cresta Motors Limited
4.8km

Address:R/o 3 Patshull Road, NW5 2JX
Phone:020 7485 1613
Classes:4



Mnj Motors Limited
4.8km

Address:Unit 2, E17 7NJ
Phone:02085092004
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik-Fit
4.9km

Address:Kwik-Fit, N17 9NX
Phone:0208 3651535
Classes:4



Premier Workshop
4.9km

Address:74-75 Brunner Road, E17 7NW
Phone:0208 520 0047
Classes:4



Solargrade Ltd
4.9km

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



Hale Service Centre
4.9km

Address:Ferry Lane, N17 9NG
Phone:020 8493 9129
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:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Essential Rubber
4.9km

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



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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