Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to EX4 8JA 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 EX4 8JA

We managed to find 65 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your EX4 8JA. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Top Marques
0.1km

Address:Pinhoe Trading Estate, EX4 8JN
Phone:01392464640
Classes:4



Pinbrook Garage Ltd
0.2km

Address:11 Pinbrook Units, EX4 8JH
Phone:01392469136
Classes:4



Pdq
0.3km

Address:Unit 5, EX4 8DR
Phone:01392460777
Classes:4



Pinhoe Garage
0.8km

Address:Main Road, EX4 8HR
Phone:01392 466448
Website:www.pinhoegarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am8:00pm
Tuesday:7:00am8:00pm
Wednesday:7:00am8:00pm
Thursday:7:00am8:00pm
Friday:7:00am8:00pm
Saturday:7:00am7:00pm
Sunday:8:00am6:00pm



Instant Mot Centre
1.0km

Address:58 Main Road, EX4 9EY
Phone:01392678000
Classes:4



Bt Fleet Limited
1.0km

Address:Fleet Partners, EX1 3QD
Phone:01392296281
Classes:4,7



Vospers Honiton Road
1.5km

Address:Honiton Road, EX1 3RS
Phone:01392203845
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd (Exeter)
1.6km

Address:280 Pinhoe Rd, EX4 7JQ
Phone:01392 255465
Website:www.atseuromaster.co.uk
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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Russwood
1.7km

Address:2 Goshawk Units, EX2 7JG
Phone:01392444966
Classes:4,7



Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance Services
1.8km

Address:The Chelsea Trading Centre, EX2 7LL
Phone:01392445586/36
Classes:4,7



Sowton Tyres & Mot Ltd
2.1km

Address:Unit 4, EX2 7JS
Phone:01392 365511
Classes:4



Clyst Garage
2.4km

Address:Honiton Road, EX5 2AN
Phone:01392 367235
Classes:4



Central Garage Services Exeter Ltd
2.8km

Address:31-35 Old Tiverton Road, EX4 6LG
Phone:01392 428088
Website:www.centralgarage-services.co.uk
Classes:4



Harrison Brett
2.8km

Address:7-9 Blackboy Road, EX4 6SG
Phone:01392 274786
Classes:4



Vanborn And Radford
2.9km

Address:Lions Holt Garage, EX4 6JG
Phone:01392272483
Classes:4



T J And W Howe
2.9km

Address:Car And Light Machinery Repair, EX4 0AL
Phone:01392 461427
Classes:4



City Service Station
3.0km

Address:Well Street, EX4 6QQ
Phone:01392256864
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
3.1km

Address:Summerland Street, EX1 2AT
Phone:01392411293
Classes:4



Exeter Auto Centre Ltd
3.1km

Address:Summerland Street, EX1 2AZ
Phone:01392 495320
Website:exeterautocentre.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



Rydon Motors
3.5km

Address:Sidmouth Road, EX5 1BB
Phone:01392877922
Classes:4



Howell Road Mot Centre
3.6km

Address:68 To 72 Howell Road, EX4 4LZ
Phone:01392272827
Classes:4



Eveleighs Garage Ltd
4.0km

Address:Rear Of 47 To 48 Queen Street, EX4 3SR
Phone:01392 278342
Website:websites.uk-plc.net
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



Motorsave
4.2km

Address:Unit 10, EX2 8DD
Phone:01392 274744
Classes:4



Haven Mot Centre
4.2km

Address:Unit 21, EX2 8DD
Phone:01392 436977
Website:plus.google.com
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:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



First Call Mot Centre
4.2km

Address:Unit 6, EX2 8DD
Phone:01392499866
Classes:4



Isca Motors Ltd
4.3km

Address:Water Lane, EX2 8BY
Phone:01392 278028
Classes:4



Greenslades Service Garage
4.3km

Address:St Davids Hill, EX4 4BD
Phone:01392 255432
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



Speed Superbikes Ltd
4.4km

Address:Speed Superbike Centre, EX4 4BG
Phone:01392211246
Classes:1,2



Kynaston Auto Services Limited
4.5km

Address:15-19 Marsh Green Road, EX2 8NY
Phone:01392214850
Classes:4,5,7



Lcg Services
4.5km

Address:Unit 4, EX2 8LY
Phone:01392 277556
Website:www.lcgservices.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:00pm
Thursday:7:30am5:00pm
Friday:7:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bike Worx Ltd
4.5km

Address:King Edward Street, EX4 4NY
Phone:01392 272722
Classes:1,2,3,4



Snow And Stephens
4.5km

Address:King Edward Street, EX4 4NY
Phone:01392256552
Classes:4



County Tyre Service Ltd
4.5km

Address:Alphington Street, EX2 8LR
Phone:01392 279292
Website:www.malverntyres.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:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
4.6km

Address:22 Marsh Barton Road, EX2 8NU
Phone:01392433250
Classes:4



Protyre Exeter
4.6km

Address:5 Trusham Road, EX2 8NW
Phone:01392 983146
Classes:1,2,4



Ams Tyres & Autocentre
4.6km

Address:3 Trusham Road, EX2 8NW
Phone:01392 424666
Website:www.amstyres.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Halfords Autocentre
4.6km

Address:16 Marsh Barton Road, EX2 8NX
Phone:01392491601
Classes:4



Jfe Exeter
4.6km

Address:Grace Road West, EX2 8QA
Phone:01392411440
Classes:4



Save On Tyres
4.6km

Address:Grace Road, EX2 8QA
Phone:01392255566
Classes:4,5,7



Alphington Fast Fit
4.7km

Address:20 Marsh Green Road, EX2 8PQ
Phone:01392204731
Classes:4



Mbs
4.7km

Address:29 Marsh Green Road, EX2 8PQ
Phone:01392 493222
Classes:4



Vospers Marsh Barton
4.7km

Address:9 Marsh Barton Road, EX2 8YA
Phone:01392250141
Classes:4



Hendy Truck Exeter
4.7km

Address:Grace Road, EX2 8QB
Phone:01392276561
Classes:4,5,7



Autocare Services
4.7km

Address:Unit 6 County Yard, EX2 8NJ
Phone:01392 203156
Classes:4,7



Marsh Garages Ltd
4.7km

Address:Unit 5 The Marriott Estate, EX2 8NJ
Phone:01392 477377
Classes:4



Volkscraft (Exeter) Ltd
4.7km

Address:11 Swallow Units, EX2 8QF
Phone:01392 425758
Classes:4,5,7



Tracks Of Exeter
4.7km

Address:Alphinbrook Road, EX2 8QF
Phone:01392421333
Classes:4



Bristol Street Exeter
4.8km

Address:14a Marsh Barton Road, EX2 8NT
Phone:01392423300
Classes:4



Exeter Car Supermarket
4.8km

Address:14 Marsh Barton Road, EX2 8NT
Phone:01392 499600
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
4.8km

Address:48 To 52 Alphington Road, EX2 8HS
Phone:01392 276211
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



Livery Dole Mitsubishi
4.8km

Address:18 Trusham Road, EX2 8QG
Phone:01392 215141
Website:www.liverydole.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:Closed



Sm Motors Professionals Limited
4.8km

Address:39 Buller Road, EX4 1DA
Phone:01392 273587
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



Hendy Car Supermarket
4.8km

Address:Unit 3, EX2 8QU
Phone:01392 954102
Classes:4



Jc Autos Garage & Recovery Ltd
4.8km

Address:Unit 1, EX2 8QU
Phone:01392 499555
Website:www.jcautosgarage.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am10:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am10:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am10:00pm
Thursday:8:00am10:00pm
Friday:8:00am10:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Redlands Service Station
4.9km

Address:Exmouth Road, EX5 1AR
Phone:01392873040
Classes:4



Eden Vauxhall
4.9km

Address:Vauxhall Corner, EX2 8LW
Phone:01392202800
Classes:4



Pollitts Devon Diahatsu Centre
4.9km

Address:37 Marsh Green Road, EX2 8PN
Phone:01392 496900
Website:www.pollitts.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:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Smc Garage Group
4.9km

Address:Unit 12b, EX2 8PN
Phone:01392424478
Classes:4



Snows Exeter
4.9km

Address:Hennock Road, EX2 8NP
Phone:01392434761
Classes:4



Westerly Mini
4.9km

Address:Hennock Road, EX2 8NP
Phone:01392823823
Classes:4



Yeomans
4.9km

Address:11 Hennock Road, EX2 8NP
Phone:01392848800
Classes:4



Vospers Hennock Road
5.0km

Address:20 Hennock Road, EX2 8RU
Phone:01392274700
Classes:4



Foxhayes Garage
5.0km

Address:Exwick Road, EX4 2BH
Phone:01392 258844
Website:www.foxhayescarsales.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:8:30am1:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Drivers Choice
5.0km

Address:Unit 7, EX2 8PU
Phone:01392 490706
Classes:4



Inchcape Volkswagon Exeter
5.0km

Address:2 Matford Way, EX2 8FN
Phone:01392 215151
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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