Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to IP32 7PS 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 IP32 7PS

We managed to find 42 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your IP32 7PS. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance Services
0.3km

Address:Suffolk Business Park, IP32 7YY
Phone:01284 705730
Classes:4



Bury St Edmunds Audi
0.3km

Address:Skyliner Way, IP32 7YB
Phone:01284 760000
Classes:4



John Banks Honda Centre
0.5km

Address:Moreton Hall, IP32 7AR
Phone:01284 752382
Classes:1,2,4



A C V S
0.8km

Address:Unit 5 Chamberlayne Road, IP32 7EY
Phone:01284 765649
Classes:4



Hillside Service Centre
0.8km

Address:18 Hillside Road, IP32 7EA
Phone:01284 754646
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd (Bury St Edmunds)
0.8km

Address:Units 1 & 3 Ailwin Road, IP32 7DS
Phone:01284 705610
Classes:4



Rawlinson Automotive Ltd
0.9km

Address:Easlea Road, IP32 7DF
Phone:01284727909
Classes:4,7



Marshall Ford
0.9km

Address:Easlea Road, IP32 7BY
Phone:01284702551
Classes:4



Donalds Garage (Bury) Ltd
0.9km

Address:Easlea Road, IP32 7BY
Phone:01284 723336
Classes:4



Peugeot Desira Bury St Edmunds
1.1km

Address:Bedingfield Way, IP32 7BT
Phone:01284 767344
Classes:4



More Moto Ltd
1.5km

Address:Unit 1b Barton Road, IP32 7BE
Phone:01284 701170
Classes:1,2



A J Palmer
1.5km

Address:6 Woodlands Business Park, IP30 9ND
Phone:01359271678
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Essential Fleet Services Limited
1.5km

Address:Rougham Ind Estate, IP30 9ND
Phone:01359270777
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Rougham Motor Company
1.5km

Address:Unit 8, IP30 9ND
Phone:01359 271238
Website:www.roughammotorcompany.co.uk
Classes:4



Anglian Vehicle Services
1.8km

Address:Chapel Pond Mill, IP32 7HT
Phone:01284750487
Classes:4,7



Autopark Mot & Service Centre
2.0km

Address:Unit E, IP33 1YW
Phone:01284706888
Classes:4



A P T E C Ltd
2.1km

Address:Steering Wheel Garage, IP33 1YQ
Phone:01284 700856
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Warne Motors Bury Ltd
2.1km

Address:3 Sicklesmere Road, IP33 2BN
Phone:
Classes:4



C D Friend & Sons Ltd
2.2km

Address:The Broadway, IP33 1XX
Phone:01284 753798
Classes:4,7



Drive Vauxhall
2.5km

Address:Cotton Lane, IP33 1XP
Phone:01284777222
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
2.5km

Address:Cotton Lane, IP33 1XN
Phone:01284752841
Classes:4



Ekquire Motorcycles
2.9km

Address:The Old Foundry, IP32 6AD
Phone:01284765434
Classes:1,2



Emg Motor Group
3.0km

Address:5 Fornham Road, IP32 6AL
Phone:01284775900
Classes:4



Hi -Q (Bury St Edmunds)
3.0km

Address:Out Northgate, IP32 6AQ
Phone:01284701228
Classes:4



Turners
3.0km

Address:Tayfen Road, IP33 6AA
Phone:01284764046
Classes:4



Central Tyre
3.0km

Address:Tayfen Road, IP33 1TB
Phone:01284767038
Classes:4



Bowers Motorcycles Ltd
3.0km

Address:11-13 Risbygate Street, IP33 3AA
Phone:01284705726
Classes:1,2



Bury Motor Company Ltd
3.8km

Address:Mildenhall Road, IP32 6EN
Phone:01284 753236
Classes:4



Cecil & Larter
3.8km

Address:Wentworth House, IP32 6EN
Phone:01284778899
Classes:4



Cracknells
3.9km

Address:Beyton Road, IP31 3QX
Phone:01359270256
Classes:1,2,4



David Martin Motor Vehicle Engineers
3.9km

Address:Thedwastre Place, IP31 3QU
Phone:01359 230536
Classes:4,5,7



St Edmundsbury Borough Council
4.2km

Address:Vehicle Workshop, IP33 3TA
Phone:01284757458
Classes:4,5,7



Krazy Horse Customs
4.3km

Address:Unit 3, Lark Valley Business Park, IP32 6NU
Phone:01284 749645
Classes:1,2



Marshall Nissan Of Bury St Edmunds
4.3km

Address:Enterprise House, IP32 6NU
Phone:
Classes:4



Carrs Of Bury St Edmunds
4.4km

Address:Thetford Road, IP31 3SX
Phone:01284752525
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Bury St Edmunds
4.4km

Address:Northern Way, IP32 6NH
Phone:01284 769676
Classes:4,7



Desira Group Plc
4.4km

Address:Western Way, IP33 3SP
Phone:01284756464
Classes:4



Bury St Edmunds Volkswagen
4.4km

Address:Northern Way, IP32 6NL
Phone:01284763441
Classes:4



L G Servicing Ltd
4.6km

Address:Dettingen Way, IP33 3TU
Phone:01284704285
Classes:4



Vindis Skoda
4.6km

Address:Dettingen Way, IP33 3TU
Phone:01284 732160
Classes:4



Tollgate Tyre & Exhaust Centre Limited
4.6km

Address:4 Cavendish Road, IP33 3TE
Phone:01284 725777
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik - Fit
4.8km

Address:Newmarket Road / Cavendish Road, IP33 3TF
Phone:01284 719445
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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