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MOT Test Centres within 5km of EH3 1FL

We managed to find 87 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your EH3 1FL. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Roseburn Garage
0.2km

Address:35 Roseburn Street, EH12 5PE
Phone:01313370069
Classes:4



Clan Garage
0.2km

Address:37 Roseburn Street, EH12 5PE
Phone:0131 337 7337
Website:clangarage.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



The City Of Edinburgh Council
0.3km

Address:City Fleet Maintenance, EH11 2LP
Phone:01313372307
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Kwik - Fit
0.4km

Address:19 Corstorphine Road, EH12 6DD
Phone:0131 337 8696
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



Gbl Motors
0.5km

Address:16 Duff Street Lane, EH11 2HS
Phone:0131 337 8210
Classes:4



Tynecastle Garage Ltd
0.5km

Address:60 Gorgie Road, EH11 2NB
Phone:0131 313 2777
Website:www.tynecastlegarage.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am8:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am8:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am8:00pm
Thursday:7:30am8:00pm
Friday:7:30am8:00pm
Saturday:8:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Carnies Garage
0.7km

Address:46 Westfield Road, EH11 2QB
Phone:01313464155
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
1.0km

Address:72 Stevenson Road, EH11 2SG
Phone:01313462628
Classes:4



D & G Autocare Ltd
1.0km

Address:68 Stevenson Road, EH11 2SG
Phone:0131 346 0737
Website:www.dandgautocare.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Scott Of Dalry
1.0km

Address:15a Richmond Terrace, EH11 2BY
Phone:0131 337 6787
Website:www.scottofdarly.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am4:00pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik Fit
1.1km

Address:109 Dundee Street, EH11 1AW
Phone:0131 229 9878
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



Capital Auto's Ltd
1.1km

Address:107 Slateford Road, EH11 1QY
Phone:0131 337 1212
Website:www.capitalfm.com
Classes:4



Gb Motors (Scotland) Limited
1.4km

Address:1a Viewforth Terrace, EH10 4LH
Phone:01312296326
Classes:4



Angle Park Motor Services Ltd
1.5km

Address:22 Lower Gilmore Place, EH3 9NY
Phone:01312297878
Classes:4



Fairdeal Autos
1.6km

Address:1 Fords Road, EH11 3HP
Phone:01314436151
Classes:4



Lochrin Motors Limited
1.8km

Address:19 Lochrin Place, EH3 9QT
Phone:0131 229 8304
Website:www.lochrinautos.com
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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik-Fit
1.8km

Address:Chesser Avenue, EH14 1TB
Phone:0131 443 7592
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



Stenhouse Motor Engineers Ltd
1.8km

Address:195 Slateford Road, EH14 1QA
Phone:0131 443 3372
Website:www.stenhousemotorengineers.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
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



Saltire Suzuki
2.0km

Address:553b Gorgie Road, EH11 3XX
Phone:01314786661
Classes:1,2



Pr Motor Engineers
2.1km

Address:14 Springvalley Gardens, EH10 4QG
Phone:0131 447 1465
Website:www.prmotorengineers.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am4:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Kwik Fit
2.2km

Address:7 To 13 Falcon Road West, EH10 4AA
Phone:0131 447 8585
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



Western Mazda
2.2km

Address:5a Stenhouse Mill Lane, EH11 3LR
Phone:0131 313 0500
Classes:4



Norman Stuart Auto Services
2.3km

Address:15 Balcarres Street, EH10 5JD
Phone:01314478777
Classes:4



Farmer Autocare Ltd
2.4km

Address:34 To 40 Hillhouse Road, EH4 2AG
Phone:01313325959
Classes:4



Keith Elgin Motor Engineers
2.4km

Address:36 Canaan Lane, EH10 4SU
Phone:0131-447-1301
Classes:4



Advanced Autos Ltd
2.4km

Address:28 Inglis Green Road, EH14 2ER
Phone:01314437100
Classes:4



G W Martin Motor Engineers Ltd
2.4km

Address:11 Jordan Lane, EH10 4RA
Phone:01314476185
Classes:4



Royal Mile Service Centre Ltd
2.5km

Address:67 Inglis Green Road, EH14 2EZ
Phone:01314441777
Classes:4



Westside Motors
2.5km

Address:37 To 39 Lanark Road, EH14 1TL
Phone:01314557775
Classes:4



Farmer Autocare Ltd
2.6km

Address:19c Strathearn Road, EH9 2AA
Phone:0131 447 8676
Website:www.farmerautocare.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am8:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Blackford Motor Engineers Ltd
3.3km

Address:107 Charterhall Grove, EH9 3HT
Phone:01316675135
Classes:4



The City Of Edinburgh Council
3.3km

Address:33 Murrayburn Road, EH14 2TF
Phone:01315295800
Classes:4



Farmer Autocare Ltd
3.3km

Address:225 St Johns Road, EH12 7UU
Phone:0131 334 2525
Website:www.farmerautocare.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am8:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Mh Autos Edinburgh Ltd
3.4km

Address:Unit 9, EH12 8AJ
Phone:0131 334 8166
Website:www.mhautos.co.uk
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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Millennium Motors
3.4km

Address:9 Granton Road, EH5 3QJ
Phone:01315381381
Classes:4



Union Motor Company Ltd
3.4km

Address:21 Dumbryden Drive, EH14 2QR
Phone:0131 443 6660
Website:www.unionmotorco.co.uk
Classes:4



T C Juner
3.4km

Address:16a Royston Terrace, EH3 5QS
Phone:0131 552 3769
Website:www.tcjuner-edinburgh.co.uk
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:10:00am3:00pm
Tuesday:10:00am3:00pm
Wednesday:10:00am3:00pm
Thursday:10:00am3:00pm
Friday:10:00am3:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



National Tyres And Autocare
3.5km

Address:Ratcliffe Terrace, EH9 1SS
Phone:0131 667 2038
Website:www.national.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Hendry And Macdonald
3.5km

Address:20 Duncan Street, EH9 1SR
Phone:01316675067
Classes:4



Causewayside Garage
3.5km

Address:31 Ratcliffe Terrace, EH9 1SX
Phone:01316671400
Classes:4



J B Cleland Limited
3.5km

Address:Central Garage, EH4 5BZ
Phone:0131 336 2612
Website:jbclelandcarservicing.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:45pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:45pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:45pm
Thursday:8:00am5:45pm
Friday:8:00am5:45pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



True Test Motors Limited
3.7km

Address:3a St Albans Road, EH9 2PA
Phone:0131 667 6650
Website:www.truetestmotors.co.uk
Classes:4



Brakesafe
3.7km

Address:3 St Albans Road, EH9 2PA
Phone:01316679333
Classes:4



James Allan Mot Centre
3.7km

Address:13 Windsor Street Lane, EH7 5JZ
Phone:0131 557 0939
Website:www.jamesallanandsons.com
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
3.8km

Address:6 Mcdonald Road, EH7 4LU
Phone:0131 556 8750
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



Corstorphine Mot And Auto Centre
3.9km

Address:6b Gylemuir Road, EH12 7UF
Phone:01313342666
Classes:4



Edinburgh Harley Davidson
4.2km

Address:14 West Mains Road, EH9 3BG
Phone:01313483200
Classes:1,2



Macklin Motors Hyundai Edinburgh West
4.2km

Address:390 Calder Road, EH11 4AS
Phone:0131 442 2060
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am7:00pm
Thursday:8:30am7:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Metro Auto Centre
4.2km

Address:157 To 158 Lower Granton Road, EH5 1EY
Phone:0131 551 1655
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00–AM
Sunday:Closed



Waddell's Garage Limited
4.2km

Address:28 To 32 Spylaw Street, EH13 0JT
Phone:0131 441 1551
Classes:4



Citroen Servicing
4.3km

Address:19 - 21 Arthur Street, EH6 5DA
Phone:0131 554 4141
Website:www.citroen-service.co.uk
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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Evans Halshaw (Peugeot Edinburgh)
4.3km

Address:1 Bankhead Avenue, EH11 4HD
Phone:0131 450 5300
Classes:4



Robertsons Garage
4.3km

Address:51 Brunswick Road, EH7 5PD
Phone:01316522625
Classes:4



Ashbrook Motor Services
4.3km

Address:2 Graham Street, EH6 5QS
Phone:0131 555 6515
Website:www.ashbrookmotors.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:9:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Halfords Autocentre
4.3km

Address:Unit 15/1, EH12 9EB
Phone:01313164048
Classes:4



Gyle Service & Mot Centre (Edinburgh) Ltd
4.3km

Address:13/2 South Gyle Crescent, EH12 9EB
Phone:01313349500
Classes:4,5,7



Abbeyhill Garage
4.3km

Address:13 Cadzow Place, EH7 5SN
Phone:0131 652 2233
Website:www.abbeyhillgarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:15am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:15am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:15am5:30pm
Thursday:8:15am5:30pm
Friday:8:15am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Qwik Lube Ltd
4.4km

Address:Unit 3, EH8 8HL
Phone:0131 661 5617
Website:www.qwiklube.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Evans Halshaw
4.4km

Address:1 Bankhead Avenue, EH11 4AA
Phone:01314505300
Classes:4,7



Mcconechys Tyre Service Ltd
4.4km

Address:Bankhead Crossway North, EH11 4BP
Phone:01314421211
Classes:4



Abs Motor Company
4.4km

Address:7 Sunnyside, EH7 5RA
Phone:01316612000
Classes:4



Marshallautocare
4.4km

Address:Unit 1, EH5 1PP
Phone:01315521510
Classes:4



Lothian Cars
4.5km

Address:50 Stanley Place, EH7 5TB
Phone:0131 555 0514
Website:www.autocarcoachworks.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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bt Fleet Limited
4.5km

Address:Edinburgh Garage, EH11 4DY
Phone:01314535840
Classes:4,7



Edinburgh Car Services
4.5km

Address:Unit 7, EH11 4DY
Phone:01314533121
Classes:4



Pentland Jaguar Edinburgh
4.5km

Address:107 Glasgow Road, EH12 8LH
Phone:01313349753
Classes:4



The Albion Road Garage
4.5km

Address:34 To 36a Albion Road, EH7 5QW
Phone:0131 661 2102
Website:www.thealbionroadgarage.co.uk
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



W Mcgregor Auto Services
4.5km

Address:5 Steads Place, EH6 5DY
Phone:01315543999
Classes:4



Belmont Sighthill
4.6km

Address:22 Bankhead Drive, EH11 4DJ
Phone:01314687200
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
4.6km

Address:16 Bankhead Drive, EH11 4DJ
Phone:01314585400
Classes:4,7



Greenend Motors
4.6km

Address:20 Sunnybank Terrace, EH7 5TW
Phone:0131 661 4825
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Automak
4.7km

Address:136 Glasgow Road, EH12 8LR
Phone:01313399379
Classes:4,7



Bobs Garage Limited
4.7km

Address:9/11 Jane Street, EH6 5HE
Phone:01315550156
Classes:4,7



Harrison Motors
4.7km

Address:74 Jane Street, EH6 5HG
Phone:0131 555 4443
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:00pm
Thursday:7:30am5:00pm
Friday:7:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Logans Garage
4.7km

Address:22 Gordon Street, EH6 8NA
Phone:01315537777
Classes:4



Steins Garage
4.7km

Address:16 To 18 Gordon Street, EH6 8NA
Phone:01315543423
Classes:4



A & J Motors
4.7km

Address:18 Manderston Street, EH6 8LY
Phone:01315531012
Classes:4



The Car Doctors
4.7km

Address:22 Manderston Street, EH6 8LY
Phone:01315545942
Classes:4



Leith Garage 1994
4.8km

Address:17 Pirrie Street, EH6 5HY
Phone:0131 553 2963
Classes:4



Robert W Brownlie Motor Engineers
4.8km

Address:25b Bankhead Drive, EH11 4DN
Phone:01314532200
Classes:4,5,7



Edinburgh Audi
4.8km

Address:4 Bankhead Drive, EH11 4EJ
Phone:01316698844
Classes:4



Multi - Fleet Services Ltd
4.9km

Address:26 Cultins Road, EH11 4DG
Phone:0131 453 2927
Classes:4,5,7



Western Nissan
4.9km

Address:6 Cultins Road, EH11 4DG
Phone:01314537200
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
4.9km

Address:2 Cultins Road, EH11 4DL
Phone:0131 453 4411
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am8:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am8:00pm
Thursday:8:30am8:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



West End Garage
4.9km

Address:4 Cultins Road, EH11 4DR
Phone:01314532244
Classes:4



S And J Motors
5.0km

Address:118 Duke Street, EH6 8HR
Phone:0131 538 7388
Website:www.sandjmotors.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Peoples
5.0km

Address:Cultins Road, EH11 4DF
Phone:01314530200
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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