Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to LS6 3NP 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 LS6 3NP

We managed to find 91 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your LS6 3NP. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Burley Hill Garage Ltd
1.2km

Address:Unit 2b, LS4 2PU
Phone:01132783194
Classes:4



Beechwood Garage Leeds
1.3km

Address:Beechwood Crescent, LS4 2LL
Phone:01132752919
Classes:4



Grove Lane Garage
1.6km

Address:Grove Lane, LS6 4AQ
Phone:01132784432
Classes:4



Cardigan Motors
1.8km

Address:200 Cardigan Road, LS6 1LF
Phone:0113 278 2517
Website:www.cardiganmotors.com
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Queens Road Mot Centre Limited
1.9km

Address:57 Queens Road, LS6 1HY
Phone:0113 275 5420
Website:www.queensroadmotcentreltd.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



D And J Motors Ltd
2.0km

Address:17 Stonegate Road, LS6 4HZ
Phone:01132780086
Classes:4



P And R Cars Leeds Ltd
2.2km

Address:Burley Place, LS4 2AR
Phone:01132449100
Classes:4



Sultas Auto Specialists Limited
2.2km

Address:1 Bodley Terrace, LS4 2BE
Phone:0113 279 7992
Website:www.sultas.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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Moorland Garage
2.3km

Address:41 Moorland Avenue, LS6 1AP
Phone:01132454026
Classes:4



S Wells Leeds Ltd
2.4km

Address:Woodhouse Garage, LS6 2NU
Phone:0113 245 6314
Website:woodhousegarage-leeds.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



The Motorhouse Leeds Limited
2.4km

Address:Clayton Wood Close, LS16 6QE
Phone:0113 275 6275
Website:www.themotorhouseleeds.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:15am5:15pm
Tuesday:8:15am5:15pm
Wednesday:8:15am5:15pm
Thursday:8:15am5:15pm
Friday:8:15am5:15pm
Saturday:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Motor Marque Ltd
2.4km

Address:Clayton Wood Close, LS16 6QE
Phone:0113 2888899
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
2.6km

Address:Kirkstall Road, LS3 1JJ
Phone:01132420059
Classes:4



Benfield Ford
2.7km

Address:83-85 Kirkstall Road, LS3 1HS
Phone:01132436700
Classes:4



Local Garages
2.7km

Address:Henconner Lane, LS13 3EN
Phone:01132363720
Classes:4



Auto Safety Mot Centres Limited
2.7km

Address:58 Burley Road, LS3 1JX
Phone:0113 246 0888
Website:www.autosafetycentres.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:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Phat Bikes
2.7km

Address:Unit 3, LS12 2QN
Phone:0113 2635560
Classes:1,2



Wright And Shields Limited
2.8km

Address:Town Street, LS13 3JT
Phone:0113 256 8844
Website:www.motinbramley.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Autotech Leeds
2.8km

Address:Unit 2, LS7 2JF
Phone:
Classes:4



Meanwood Garage Limited
3.0km

Address:3 Meanwood Close, LS7 2JL
Phone:0113 262 6267
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Whingate Junction Garage
3.2km

Address:Whingate Junction Garage, LS12 3BG
Phone:01132632921
Classes:4



T & M Autocare Limited
3.2km

Address:272 Tong Road, LS12 3BG
Phone:0113 2794000
Classes:4,5,7



Tong Road Motors Ltd
3.2km

Address:117a Tong Road, LS12 1QJ
Phone:0113 263 3057
Classes:4



Grasmere Accident Repairs
3.2km

Address:Tong Road, LS12 4NQ
Phone:01132793678
Classes:4,7



Bramley Car And Mot Centre
3.3km

Address:487 Stanningley Road, LS13 4AP
Phone:01132553629
Classes:4



Town Garage
3.3km

Address:Featherbank Lane, LS18 4NW
Phone:0113 258 2756
Website:www.town-garage.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



Gordons Tyres
3.3km

Address:Elder Road, LS13 4AT
Phone:01132574005
Classes:4,7



Evans Halshaw
3.3km

Address:The Vauxhall Garage, LS18 5PX
Phone:0113 258 5577
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



Daniel Mot Centre Limited
3.4km

Address:Unit 2 Percy Street, LS12 1EL
Phone:0113 231 1377
Website:danielmotcentre.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:50pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Rsb Autos Limited
3.4km

Address:Unit 9, LS12 4HX
Phone:0113 231 0133
Website:www.rsbautos.com
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Station Garage
3.4km

Address:Station Garage, LS13 3EG
Phone:0113 257 4038
Website:www.stationgarage-bramley.co.uk
Classes:4



Marina Motors
3.5km

Address:219 Pudsey Road, LS13 4JA
Phone:0113 263 8474
Website:www.marinamotors.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Fleet Care Leeds Limited
3.5km

Address:Unit 6, LS12 4HP
Phone:01132630877
Classes:4,7



Exhaust Discounts Ltd
3.5km

Address:1a Wellington Road, LS12 1DR
Phone:01132431127
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
3.6km

Address:Scotthall Road, LS7 2DA
Phone:0113 262 3537
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



Brydens Garage
3.7km

Address:101 Wellington Road, LS12 1DX
Phone:0113 263 6841
Classes:4



Harratts Leeds
3.7km

Address:Sackville Street, LS7 2BH
Phone:0113 237 4888
Website:www.volvocarsleeds.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:9:00am5:30pm
Sunday:10:30am4:30pm



G S Mots
3.7km

Address:21 Potter Newton Lane, LS7 3LW
Phone:01132 623753
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
3.7km

Address:232 Harrogate Road, LS7 4QD
Phone:0113 266 9333
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



Race Hq
3.8km

Address:Unit 3 Park Centre, LS18 5NX
Phone:0113 258 2319
Website:www.racehq.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:15pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:15pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:15pm
Thursday:8:30am5:15pm
Friday:8:30am5:15pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Simon Green Motor Engineers
3.8km

Address:3 To 6 Park Centre, LS18 5NX
Phone:01132390008
Classes:4



Es Motors Limited
3.8km

Address:171 New Road Side, LS18 4DR
Phone:0113 258 7235
Classes:4



Viaduct Auto Repairs
3.8km

Address:Unit 8 Phase Ii, LS13 4EL
Phone:01132394594
Classes:4,7



Lex Autos
3.8km

Address:569 To 571 Stanningley Road, LS13 4EL
Phone:0113 2571881
Classes:4,7



Spencer Motors
3.8km

Address:Stanningley Road, LS13 4EL
Phone:0113 2577999
Classes:4



New Rodley Motors Ltd
3.8km

Address:Unit 3, LS13 1AA
Phone:0113 2577770
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Alan Wilsonaccident Repair Specialists Limited
3.8km

Address:Steads Yard, LS18 5PL
Phone:0113 2588930
Classes:4



Champion Auto Care
3.8km

Address:Copley Hill, LS12 1HY
Phone:01132 444464
Classes:4



Arnold Clark Automobiles
3.9km

Address:7 Whitehall Place, LS12 1AA
Phone:01133891480
Classes:4



Stratstone Bmw Leeds
3.9km

Address:Sheepscar Way, LS7 3JB
Phone:01132620641
Classes:4



Pme Autos
3.9km

Address:Unit 4, LS12 6HD
Phone:01132 102309
Classes:4



Acorn Autos Ltd
3.9km

Address:Unit 3 Butterbowl Works, LS12 5AJ
Phone:0113 279 9404
Website:www.acornautos.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Benfield Toyota
4.1km

Address:Domestic Road, LS12 6HG
Phone:01132511400
Classes:4



Prestige Mot Centre
4.2km

Address:159 Water Lane, LS11 9UD
Phone:01132429374
Classes:4



Ian Bentley Fleet Services
4.2km

Address:Unit E, LS11 9UD
Phone:01132443967
Classes:4,5,7



A4 Motors
4.2km

Address:Unit 4 Sheepscar Grove, LS7 1AH
Phone:01132446540
Classes:4,7



Ringways Garages Leeds Ltd
4.2km

Address:Service Department, LS12 4PL
Phone:01132634222
Classes:4,7



Prospect Garage
4.2km

Address:Whitehall Road, LS12 6EP
Phone:01132630158
Classes:4



Central Garage
4.3km

Address:Bristol Street, LS7 1DH
Phone:0113 245 6982
Website:www.centralgarageleeds.co.uk
Classes:4,7
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



Aireside Motor Services
4.4km

Address:Unit 2 And 3, LS11 9UH
Phone:01132457229
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
4.4km

Address:30 Regent Street, LS2 7QN
Phone:01132446854
Classes:4



M & K Autos
4.4km

Address:Unit 5 Enfield Avenue, LS7 1QN
Phone:0113 2471999
Classes:4,7



Volksworks Limited
4.4km

Address:Unit D Sharma Industrial Park, LS7 1QN
Phone:0113 245 7070
Website:www.volksworks.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Whites Garage Leeds Limited
4.4km

Address:14 Brown Lane West, LS12 6BH
Phone:0113 245 4963
Website:whitesgarage.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
4.4km

Address:147 Gelderd Road, LS12 6BR
Phone:0113 203 5949
Website:www.hiqonline.co.uk
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
4.4km

Address:Whitehall Road, LS12 4RJ
Phone:0113 387 4400
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:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



A B Autos
4.4km

Address:251 Whitehall Road, LS12 6ER
Phone:01132310060
Classes:4



Royal Autobodies
4.5km

Address:Firth Street Terrace, LS9 7NG
Phone:01132343083
Classes:4



Domestic Street Service Station
4.5km

Address:126-130 Domestic Street, LS11 9SG
Phone:0113 244 2382
Website:www.motholbeck.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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Mot City Ltd
4.5km

Address:6a Longclose Works, LS9 7TU
Phone:01132427138
Classes:4,5,7



Roopyal Auto Centre Uk Limited
4.5km

Address:Dolly Lane, LS9 7TU
Phone:01132346000
Classes:4



Jct 600 Brooklands
4.5km

Address:Ring Road, LS12 6AA
Phone:01133890700
Classes:4



Kd Bros Ltd
4.5km

Address:Hope Road, LS9 7DU
Phone:0113 246 0077
Website:www.kdbros.co.uk
Classes:4



Roseville Road Service Station
4.5km

Address:Roseville Road, LS8 5DT
Phone:01132430617
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
4.5km

Address:83a Roseville Road, LS8 5DT
Phone:01132445707
Classes:4



J And A Motors
4.6km

Address:6 Hares View, LS8 4LH
Phone:0113 262 2214
Classes:3,4



Chatfields Of Leeds
4.6km

Address:Grangefield Industrial Estate, LS28 6SD
Phone:01132571701
Classes:4,5,7



B And M Care Limited
4.6km

Address:Grangefield Industrial Estate, LS28 6SB
Phone:0113 256 6999
Website:www.bmservicing.com
Classes:4



W Sykes & Son Ltd
4.6km

Address:Ring Road, LS12 6AB
Phone:01132639388
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Leeds
4.7km

Address:155 Geldard Road, LS12 6BZ
Phone:0113 201 5200
Website:www.stratstone.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:00pm
Thursday:8:00am7:00pm
Friday:8:00am7:00pm
Saturday:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Gl Motors
4.7km

Address:Bracken Edge Garage, LS8 4DZ
Phone:0113 262 0316
Website:www.glmotors.net
Classes:4



Claytons Mot And Service Centre
4.7km

Address:Unit 1, LS28 6JY
Phone:01132362910
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
4.8km

Address:C/o Halfords, LS11 9BX
Phone:01132428797
Classes:4



Vancare Limited
4.8km

Address:Grangefield Industrial Estate, LS28 6QW
Phone:01132909099
Classes:4,7



Fastlane Tyres And Exhausts
4.9km

Address:192 Roundhay Road, LS8 5PL
Phone:01132408998
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
4.9km

Address:Roseville Road, LS8 5QP
Phone:01132800200
Classes:4



T C Motors
4.9km

Address:Unit 2a, LS12 5JB
Phone:0113 2799511
Classes:4,7



V A Autos
4.9km

Address:Unit 121c, LS12 5JB
Phone:01132 310100
Classes:4,7



Lane End Garage
4.9km

Address:Lane End, LS28 9AD
Phone:0113 257 4983
Website:www.laneendgarage.co.uk
Classes:4



J P Autos The Mot Testing Station
4.9km

Address:3 Saxton Lane, LS9 8HE
Phone:01132452281
Classes:4



Porsche Centre Leeds
5.0km

Address:The Boulevard, LS12 6SN
Phone:0113 3890600
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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