Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to M18 8GZ 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 M18 8GZ

We managed to find 132 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your M18 8GZ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Gorton Mot Test Centre
0.3km

Address:179\181 Chapman Street, M18 8WP
Phone:01612208673
Classes:4



Froxmer Test Centre
0.6km

Address:Unit 3/4 Railway Street Industrial Estate, M18 8EF
Phone:0161 230 6755
Classes:3,4



Taw Garage
0.6km

Address:Unit 2, M18 8EF
Phone:01612236862
Classes:4,7



Lainton Coaches Limited
0.6km

Address:Unit 11, M18 8EF
Phone:0161 231 7777
Classes:4,7



Railway Street Mot Centre
0.6km

Address:41 Railway Street, M18 8FB
Phone:0161 223 5355
Classes:4



Budge Motors Limited
0.6km

Address:47 Railway Street, M18 8FB
Phone:0161 220 7551
Classes:4



Lodge Service Station Limited
0.6km

Address:Abbey Hey Lane, M18 8TD
Phone:01613703014
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
0.7km

Address:Former Hss Unit, Turton Street, M11 1ND
Phone:0161 223 8386
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.com
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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Advanced Vehicle Technicians Ltd
0.8km

Address:3 Gateway Road, M18 8EZ
Phone:01612310123
Classes:4



Manchester City Council
0.8km

Address:Central Workshops, M11 2NS
Phone:01612747239
Classes:4,5,7



Atkinson Autos Limited
0.8km

Address:Unit 1, M11 2WQ
Phone:0161 230 7144
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Belsize Garage
0.8km

Address:Cornwall Street, M11 2WQ
Phone:0161 223 0120
Classes:4



Sunny Brow Motors Limited
1.0km

Address:Unit 1 Victoria Works, M18 7AE
Phone:
Classes:4,7



Hi Q
1.1km

Address:959 Ashton Old Road, M11 2SL
Phone:01612238171
Classes:4



Bradford Garage Manchester Ltd
1.2km

Address:70 Edge Lane, M43 6BA
Phone:0161 370 5664
Website:www.bradfordgarage.com
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Bt Fleet Limited
1.2km

Address:Btmt Workshop Fleet Partners, M18 8BA
Phone:01612233538
Classes:4,7



Victoria Street Motors
1.4km

Address:138a Victoria Street, M11 2JW
Phone:0161 223 8241
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am4:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am4:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am4:00pm
Thursday:8:00am4:00pm
Friday:8:00am4:00pm
Saturday:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:8:00am4:00pm



Crescent Service Station
1.4km

Address:Thornley Lane North, M34 2FF
Phone:01612232307
Classes:4



Boundary Garage
1.5km

Address:Birtles Avenue, SK5 6PF
Phone:0161 223 0128
Classes:4



Automate
1.5km

Address:Unit One, M43 6HD
Phone:0161 371 0181
Website:www.tamesidegarage.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Noone Motors Body Limited
1.6km

Address:66 St Andrews Avenue, M43 6BP
Phone:0161 370 9911
Classes:4



C W Motors
1.7km

Address:Unit J, Victoria Mill, M43 6EQ
Phone:0161 371 9983
Classes:4



Addis Car Repair
1.8km

Address:Unit E, M12 5QJ
Phone:0161 223 2646
Classes:4



Bangla Autos
1.8km

Address:Unit 19, M12 5QJ
Phone:0161 231 2255
Classes:4



Premier Autocentre
1.8km

Address:Unit 13, M12 5QJ
Phone:0161 312 8394
Classes:4,7



Smithfield Service Centre
1.9km

Address:Unit 3, M11 2DW
Phone:0161 223 9400
Classes:4,5,7



Torvic Car Sales
1.9km

Address:731 Ashton New Road, M11 4GR
Phone:01612314425
Classes:4



Station Mot Centre
1.9km

Address:Unit 6, Station Road Industrial Estate, SK5 6ND
Phone:0161 432 3072
Classes:4



Station Service Centre
2.0km

Address:429 Gorton Road, SK5 6LR
Phone:0161 442 9388
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:Open24
Tuesday:Open24
Wednesday:Open24
Thursday:Open24
Friday:Open24
Saturday:Open24
Sunday:Open24



Auto Fit
2.2km

Address:Croft Street, M11 4RQ
Phone:0161 223 6888
Classes:4,5,7



Doman Auto Safety Centre
2.2km

Address:1 Sandfold Lane, M19 3BJ
Phone:01612242824
Classes:4



Hemmons Road Mot Station
2.2km

Address:Unit 9b Hemmons Road Industrial Estate, M12 5ST
Phone:0161 225 2810
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



One Stop Autos
2.3km

Address:Unit M, Levenshulme Trading Estate, M19 3JP
Phone:0161 224 4800
Classes:4



Mastertech Assist Limited
2.3km

Address:Unit 2, M43 7BA
Phone:0161 301 2030
Classes:4,5,7



Loyalty Motors
2.3km

Address:Unit 5, M12 5SG
Phone:0161 225 7799
Classes:4



Mbc Motor Services
2.3km

Address:612 Ashton New Road, M11 4SG
Phone:0161 223 3440
Classes:4,7



Rrg Denton
2.4km

Address:Alphagate Drive, M34 3SH
Phone:01613367667
Classes:4



The Temple Mot Centre
2.5km

Address:8 Tuley Street, M11 2DY
Phone:01612208080
Classes:4,5,7



S & R Auto Repair Centre
2.5km

Address:3 Matthews Lane, M12 4QW
Phone:0161 248 5600
Classes:4



Gb Autos (Uk) Limited
2.6km

Address:Unit 10, M12 4EY
Phone:0161 273 4203
Classes:4



Kwik Autos
2.6km

Address:Unit 6b, M12 4EY
Phone:0161 273 4437
Website:www.kwikautos.co.uk
Classes:4



Fast Autos
2.6km

Address:91 Slade Lane, M13 0GW
Phone:0161 248 6063
Classes:4



Culand Street Motors Limited
2.6km

Address:Culand Street, M12 4DD
Phone:0161 273 3423
Classes:4,5,7



Car Moor Road Garage
2.7km

Address:90 Car Moor Road, M13 0PB
Phone:01612240648
Classes:4,7



Hyde Road Wheels & Tyres Limited
2.7km

Address:270 Hyde Road, M12 5FH
Phone:0161 274 3125
Website:www.hrwheels.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am4:30pm
Sunday:10:00am1:45pm



Pugbitz Limited
2.7km

Address:264-268 Manchester Road North, M34 3RE
Phone:0161 336 0080
Website:www.pugbitz.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Car Care Centre
2.8km

Address:46-48a Birch Lane, M13 0NN
Phone:01612562367
Classes:4



Longsight Mot Centre Limited
2.8km

Address:Clarence Road, M13 0YF
Phone:0161 224 8866
Classes:4,7



Sinclair Autos
2.8km

Address:116a South Street, M12 4DT
Phone:0161 273 6910
Classes:4



Brantingham Auto Centre Limited
2.8km

Address:351 Stockport Road, M13 0LF
Phone:01612733446
Classes:4,5,7



M K Motors
2.8km

Address:58 Clarence Road, M13 0YE
Phone:0161 248 0261
Classes:4



Levenshulme Auto Repair Centre
2.9km

Address:3b Chapel Street, M19 3QB
Phone:0161 225 9855
Classes:4



Euro Engineering
2.9km

Address:Gordon House, M19 3QA
Phone:01612488888
Classes:4



Tameside Auto Centre
3.0km

Address:Unit 7.1, M34 3QS
Phone:0161 320 3156
Website:www.tamesideautocentre.com
Classes:4



Mitsiland Limited
3.0km

Address:Building 4, Unit 4, Tameside Business Park, M34 3QS
Phone:0161 320 7788
Classes:4,7



N & R Accident Repairs Limited
3.0km

Address:N & R Accident Repairs Limited, M19 3WQ
Phone:0161 224 4200
Classes:4



Clayton Bridge Garage
3.0km

Address:Mill Stream Lane, M40 1GT
Phone:0161 681 2769
Website:www.claytonbridgegarage.co.uk
Classes:4



Euro Testing Station
3.0km

Address:80a Greville Street, M13 0YG
Phone:01612486712
Classes:4,5,7



Isis Mot's
3.1km

Address:139 Ashton Old Road, M12 6LE
Phone:0161 231 7000
Classes:4,5,7



Mercedes Benz Manchester
3.1km

Address:Rowsley Street, M11 3RR
Phone:0161 230 4600
Website:www.lshauto.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:30pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Star Motors
3.2km

Address:Star Motors, M13 0XZ
Phone:01612241454
Classes:4,5,7



Carriages Auto Services Ltd
3.2km

Address:178 Moorside Street, M43 7HG
Phone:01613705884
Classes:4,5,7



786 Mot Testing Centre
3.2km

Address:Unit 2, M12 6LP
Phone:01612759399
Classes:4



Ashbury Service Station
3.2km

Address:298 Ashton Old Road, M11 3LW
Phone:01612233360
Classes:4



Trade Centre
3.3km

Address:8 Blind Lane, M12 6JT
Phone:01612731005
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Retail Used Cars Manchester
3.3km

Address:83 Ashton Old Road, M12 6BL
Phone:01612769600
Classes:4



A And G Garages Limited
3.3km

Address:Unit 4, M11 3ER
Phone:0161 231 5784
Classes:4,5,7



West Way Manchester
3.5km

Address:Chancellor Lane, M12 6JZ
Phone:0161 273 2400
Website:www.westwaynissan.co.uk
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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Mr Pigs Motorcycles
3.5km

Address:67 Temperance Street, M12 6DP
Phone:0161 272 6088
Website:www.mrpigs.com
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Guide Bridge Mot & Service Centre Ltd
3.5km

Address:Unit 5, OL7 0HU
Phone:01613395354
Classes:4



Tom Blackburn Garage Limited
3.5km

Address:74 North Western Street, M12 6DX
Phone:01612743043
Classes:4



Crown Point Mot Centre
3.6km

Address:Frederick Street, M34 3JB
Phone:0161 879 3537
Classes:4



Manchester Diagnostic Service And Mot
3.6km

Address:5 Dalberg Street, M12 6BN
Phone:01612732832
Classes:4



A6 Tyres
3.6km

Address:1212 Stockport Road, M19 2RA
Phone:0161 432 0568
Classes:4



The Car People
3.6km

Address:Alexandria Drive, OL7 0QN
Phone:.01616158989.
Classes:4



New Ardwick Body Centre
3.6km

Address:10/12 Harkness Street, M12 6BT
Phone:01612737408
Classes:4



Enza Motors Limited
3.6km

Address:Briscoe Lane, M40 2NL
Phone:0161 230 6808
Website:www.roanzamercedes-benz.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:6:00am10:00pm
Tuesday:6:00am10:00pm
Wednesday:6:00am10:00pm
Thursday:6:00am10:00pm
Friday:6:00am10:00pm
Saturday:7:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



F Dunn And Sons
3.6km

Address:22a Bradford Road, M40 7BT
Phone:0161 203 6767
Classes:4,5,7



Autocare Mot & Service Centre
3.7km

Address:87 Temperance Street, M12 6HU
Phone:0161 272 7220
Classes:4,7



Panache Motor Company
3.7km

Address:14 Hyde Road, M12 6BW
Phone:0161 273 3103
Website:www.panacheautocentre.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Mr Clutch Autocentres
3.7km

Address:Blackett Street, M12 6EJ
Phone:0161 275 9593
Classes:4



New Beech Garage
3.7km

Address:1 Weybrook Road, M19 2QD
Phone:0161 443 1265
Classes:4,7



Kwik-Fit
3.8km

Address:244a Moseley Road, M14 6PD
Phone:01612254021
Classes:4



Auto Direct Mot Limited
3.8km

Address:Belvedere Road, M14 6PD
Phone:0161 225 1515
Classes:4



North West Autocare Services Limited
3.8km

Address:12a Bradford Road, M40 7EZ
Phone:0161 205 4453
Classes:4



Mancunian Garage
3.9km

Address:Mancunian Garage, M12 6HG
Phone:01612744411
Classes:4



Crown Point Motor Company
3.9km

Address:Unit 9, M34 6PF
Phone:0161 222 6242
Website:crownpointmotor.co.uk
Classes:4



G T Autos
3.9km

Address:Unit 4, M34 6PF
Phone:0161 335 9816
Classes:4



Greg Street Mot Station
3.9km

Address:Unit 3, SK5 7BS
Phone:0161 477 1100
Classes:4



Dace Motor Company Limited
3.9km

Address:Greg Street, SK5 7BS
Phone:0161 474 7955
Classes:4,7



Lockwood & Greenwood Limited
4.0km

Address:Ryecroft Business Centre, OL7 0BS
Phone:0161 301 5000
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
4.1km

Address:Manchester Road, OL7 0DG
Phone:0161 330 0121
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4,7
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



Halfords Autocentre
4.1km

Address:22-24 Ardwick Green South, M13 9XE
Phone:0161 273 2398
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.com
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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Chas Wilson Auto Engineers
4.1km

Address:164 Wilmslow Road, M14 5LQ
Phone:0161 224 2791
Website:www.cwcarsales.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Tyrewyse Ltd
4.1km

Address:8 -10 Kale Street, M13 9XG
Phone:01612732538
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited
4.1km

Address:98 Wilmslow Road, M14 5AL
Phone:01612246296
Classes:4,7



K I D Commercials
4.2km

Address:Oxford Street East, OL7 0NE
Phone:01613399940
Classes:4



Mohammed Haji
4.2km

Address:Unit 29b, M13 9UG
Phone:0161 273 4365
Classes:4,7



Mini Max Tyres Limited
4.2km

Address:3a School Lane, SK4 5HE
Phone:0161 432 8011
Website:www.mini-max.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:45pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:45pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:45pm
Thursday:8:30am5:45pm
Friday:8:30am5:45pm
Saturday:8:45am3:45pm
Sunday:Closed



L Y Mot Centre Limited
4.3km

Address:Unit 6, M34 3DX
Phone:0161 320 0585
Classes:4



Citroen Manchester
4.3km

Address:53 57 Upper Brook Street, M13 9TD
Phone:01612743577
Classes:4



Turners Garage
4.3km

Address:Turners Garage, M35 0BR
Phone:01616811061
Classes:3,4



Craven Garage (Reddish) Limited
4.3km

Address:Hunston House, Haigh Park, SK4 1NU
Phone:0161 480 0530
Classes:4



Manchester Mot Centre
4.3km

Address:Unit 17, M40 3AG
Phone:01616847854
Classes:4,5,7



East M/c M.o.t Ltd
4.4km

Address:Unit 1, Victory Park, M35 0BY
Phone:0161 682 5406
Classes:4,5,7



Marshalls Garage (Fallowfield) Limited
4.4km

Address:65/67 Ladybarn Lane, M14 6YL
Phone:0161 225 5215
Classes:4



Stratstone
4.4km

Address:19/21 Upper Brook Street, M13 9XH
Phone:01619555555
Classes:4



Crescent Motors
4.5km

Address:Crescent Motors, M40 5AE
Phone:01612054979
Classes:4



Currie Transport & Storage Uk Limited
4.5km

Address:1 Platt Street, SK16 4QZ
Phone:0161 339 5508
Classes:4,5,7



M & G Repairs
4.5km

Address:Wilson's Park, M40 8WN
Phone:0161 203 4755
Classes:4



B&c Motorcycles
4.6km

Address:198-200 Oldham Road, M4 6BQ
Phone:01612053243
Classes:1,2



R And B Motors
4.6km

Address:St Georges Road, M14 6SX
Phone:01612249568
Classes:4



Brookside Motors
4.6km

Address:24a Egerton Road, M14 6XA
Phone:01612241114
Classes:4



Cheshire B M
4.6km

Address:Cheshire B M, SK16 4SD
Phone:0161 339 5444
Classes:4,5,7



Phoenix Mot & Servicing Centre
4.6km

Address:New Allen Street, M40 7UR
Phone:01612034176
Classes:4



Failsworth Scooters
4.7km

Address:265 Oldham Road, M35 0AS
Phone:01616812055
Classes:1,2



Royal Mail Group Plc Vehicle Services Workshop
4.7km

Address:Oldham Road, M4 5AA
Phone:01618372716
Classes:4,7



Blossom Motor Company
4.7km

Address:27 Gun Street, M4 5DN
Phone:0161 236 3002
Website:www.blossommotors.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:00am6:00pm
Thursday:7:00am6:00pm
Friday:7:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hunts Motorcycles Ltd
4.8km

Address:255 Kingsway, M19 1AN
Phone:01614321303
Classes:1,2



Greenheys Mot Station
4.8km

Address:Unit 4, M14 4LS
Phone:01612267447
Classes:4,5,7



Norton Motor Services Limited
4.8km

Address:Unit 9 -11, SK16 4SE
Phone:0161 344 5878
Classes:1,2,4



Hart Road Motor Co
4.8km

Address:112 Hart Road, M14 7BB
Phone:01612249244
Classes:4



Sandy Lane Service Station Ltd
4.8km

Address:Reddish Road, SK5 7QJ
Phone:0161 480 4117
Website:www.sandylaneservicestation.co.uk
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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Fleet Care Maintenance Limited
4.8km

Address:Unit 3a Conway Centre, SK5 7PS
Phone:0161 474 0551
Website:www.fleetcaremaintenance.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00am
Sunday:Closed



Ron Harrison
4.9km

Address:Ron Harrison Motor Engineers, OL6 7HD
Phone:01613392992
Classes:4,7



Cedric Motors
4.9km

Address:1 - 5 Greenheys Lane, M15 2AA
Phone:01612262797
Classes:4



D C Motor Engineers
4.9km

Address:44 - 45 York Street, M1 7DE
Phone:0161 273 4244
Website:www.dcmotorengineers.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



Ash Garage
5.0km

Address:Manchester Road, SK4 1NL
Phone:01614804379
Classes:4



Colin Appleyard Limited
5.0km

Address:Cavendish Street, OL6 7QL
Phone:0161 330 5148
Classes:4



Sedgley Autos Limited
5.0km

Address:10 Burlington Street, OL6 7DG
Phone:0161 344 1987
Classes:4,5,7



Berkeley Street Mot Station
5.0km

Address:Unit 4 Berkeley Street, OL6 7DT
Phone:01613394065
Classes:4



E & A Auto Services
5.0km

Address:15 Cable Street, M4 5EG
Phone:0161 835 1220
Website:www.eaautos.co.uk
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.
site index
site map