Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to LU2 9LY 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 LU2 9LY

We managed to find 41 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your LU2 9LY. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Thurlow Nunn (Jv) Ltd
1.1km

Address:Kimpton Road, LU2 0TB
Phone:01582 454666
Website:www.motorbodies.com
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Driveryte (Class 7) Mot Station
1.8km

Address:12 Burr Street, LU2 0BN
Phone:01582 722977
Classes:4,5,7



The Mot Centre
1.9km

Address:43-45 Windmill Road, LU1 3XL
Phone:01582 486700
Classes:4,7



Halfords Autocentre
1.9km

Address:Unit 4, LU1 3XJ
Phone:01582876664
Classes:4



Manor Park Motors
2.1km

Address:181 To 189 Park Street, LU1 3HQ
Phone:01582488474
Classes:4



Parkway Garage Ltd
2.2km

Address:3 Gloucester Road, LU1 3HX
Phone:01582650111
Classes:4



Drive Ryte
2.2km

Address:127-135 Park Street, LU1 3HG
Phone:01582 435119
Classes:4



Hrs (Luton) Ltd
2.3km

Address:326 Hitchin Road, LU2 7SR
Phone:01582 456333
Website:www.hrsluton.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:15pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:15pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:15pm
Thursday:8:30am5:15pm
Friday:8:30am5:15pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Luton Mot & Servicing Centre
2.3km

Address:35 Hitchin Road, LU2 0EL
Phone:01582 732222
Classes:4



Union Street Autos
2.5km

Address:43-51 Burr Street, LU2 0HN
Phone:01582 459150
Classes:4,7



Uk Mots Limited
2.5km

Address:Unit 6 (19), Flowers Industrial Estate, LU1 3XA
Phone:01582456455
Classes:4,7



Burr Street Mot Centre Ltd
2.5km

Address:12 Burr Street (Upper Yard), LU2 0HJ
Phone:01582 417766
Classes:4,5,7



Considine Motor Services
2.5km

Address:Midland Road, LU2 0HR
Phone:01582611005
Classes:4



Eaton Green Motor Co
2.6km

Address:71a Latimer Road, LU1 3XD
Phone:01582 416591
Website:www.eatongreenmotors.co.uk
Classes:3,4
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



Wigmore Motors
2.6km

Address:Ashcroft Road, LU2 9AX
Phone:01582727029
Classes:4



Harpenden Auto Services Limited
2.7km

Address:Unit F Holly Street, LU1 3XG
Phone:01582 722445
Classes:4



Dudley Mot Centre
2.8km

Address:45 Dudley Street, LU2 0NP
Phone:01582 733036
Classes:4,7



Uk Tyre Warehouse
2.8km

Address:96a Midland Road, LU2 0BL
Phone:01582 405627
Classes:4,7



Kwik - Fit
2.8km

Address:51 - 67 Chapel Street, LU1 5DA
Phone:01582 738194
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



Dave Bliss Motorcycles Ltd
2.9km

Address:123 To 135 Castle Street, LU1 3AL
Phone:01582452452
Classes:1,2



N S Automotive Ltd
2.9km

Address:3 New Street, LU1 5DE
Phone:01582722522
Classes:4



Ashburnham Road Garage
4.0km

Address:171 To 173 Ashburnham Road, LU1 1JW
Phone:01582725917
Classes:4



S M C Garage Limited
4.0km

Address:122 To 124 Leagrave Road, LU4 8HX
Phone:01582 411880
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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Jalal Auto International Ltd
4.1km

Address:Dallow Road Service Station, LU1 1SP
Phone:01582722622
Classes:4



Dallow Mot & Service Station
4.1km

Address:Unit 3, LU1 1SP
Phone:01582 455962
Classes:4



Martin Smith Commercial Motors
4.1km

Address:199 Leagrave Road, LU3 1JD
Phone:01582 572806
Classes:4



Whipperley Ring Service Station
4.3km

Address:Whipperley Ring, LU1 5QY
Phone:01582721902
Classes:4



Mansfield Mot Centre
4.4km

Address:19a Mansfield Road, LU4 8NA
Phone:01582 459962
Classes:4



Nlc Mot Express
4.4km

Address:1 Mansfield Road, LU4 8NA
Phone:01582 484828
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Drive Ryte
4.4km

Address:121 Leagrave Road, LU3 1RJ
Phone:01582593479
Classes:4



Mtc Services
4.4km

Address:101 Leagrave Road, LU3 4NJ
Phone:01582 492000
Classes:4,7



Drive Ryte
4.4km

Address:125 Leagrave Road, LU3 1RJ
Phone:01582 571591
Classes:4



Leagrave Mot Centre Ltd
4.4km

Address:Unit 17, LU3 1RJ
Phone:01582560601
Classes:4



Smc Fast Fit Centre Limited
4.4km

Address:Unit 1, 209 Leagrave Road, LU3 1RJ
Phone:01582 492244
Classes:4



Specialist Cars
4.4km

Address:243 Leagrave Road, LU3 1RJ
Phone:01582590700
Classes:4



Motorized Garage & Mot
4.4km

Address:207 Leagrave Road, LU3 1RJ
Phone:01582 582758
Classes:4



Kws Motorcycles
4.5km

Address:Unit C Kingsway Ind Est, LU1 1LP
Phone:01582414144
Classes:1,2



No 1 Mot Ltd
4.5km

Address:Unit D 1, LU1 1LP
Phone:01582 485433
Classes:4



Bismillah Garage Services Limited
4.5km

Address:2a Tudor Road, LU3 1RN
Phone:01582570000
Classes:4



Luton Borough Council
4.6km

Address:Central Depot, LU4 8AU
Phone:01582546843
Classes:1,2,4,4a,5,5a,7



Technical Brakes Ltd
4.9km

Address:261 Selbourne Road, LU4 8LX
Phone:01582572681
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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