Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to M20 8HZ 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 M20 8HZ

We managed to find 108 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your M20 8HZ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

The Bridge Motor Co Withington Ltd
0.1km

Address:122 Burton Road, M20 1LP
Phone:0161 445 1380
Website:bridgemotorco.co.uk
Classes:4



Auto Repair Centre
0.9km

Address:4 Queen Street West, M20 9BQ
Phone:0161 434 4392
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00am
Tuesday:8:30am6:00am
Wednesday:8:30am6:00am
Thursday:8:30am6:00am
Friday:8:30am6:00am
Saturday:8:30am6:00am
Sunday:Closed



Wellington Garage (Withington) Limited
1.0km

Address:158 Wellington Road, M20 3FU
Phone:0161 445 7159
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



Parkway Autos
1.0km

Address:156 Barlow Moor Road, M20 2XQ
Phone:01614482224/4454584
Classes:4



Hart Road Motor Co
1.7km

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



Brookside Motors
1.7km

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



Platt Lane Garage Limited
1.9km

Address:334-336 Platt Lane, M14 7DA
Phone:0161 225 4224
Website:www.plattlanegarage.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



R And B Motors
1.9km

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



Marshalls Garage (Fallowfield) Limited
1.9km

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



Kingsway Auto Electrical Service Ltd
2.0km

Address:10 Lane End Road, M19 1WA
Phone:01619750004
Classes:4



Hunts Motorcycles Ltd
2.0km

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



Halfords Autocentre
2.4km

Address:268 - 271 Palatine Road, M22 4ET
Phone:01619982865
Classes:4



Chorlton Motoring Centre
2.4km

Address:423 Barlow Moor Road, M21 8ER
Phone:01618792341
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
2.5km

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



Auto Direct Mot Limited
2.5km

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



Euro Garage
2.6km

Address:2 Woodlands Road, SK4 3AF
Phone:0161 432 2137
Classes:4



Miller Autos
2.6km

Address:Rear Of 485 Barlow Moor Road, M21 8AG
Phone:01618818153
Classes:4



Motor Tech Chorlton Limited
2.6km

Address:Rear Of 483, M21 8AG
Phone:0161 862 9007
Website:www.motortechchorltonltd.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Chas Wilson Auto Engineers
2.7km

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



Ats Euromaster Limited
2.9km

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



Egerton Garage
2.9km

Address:72/86 Egerton Road North, M16 0BZ
Phone:01618813829
Classes:4



Rileys Mot Centre
2.9km

Address:Unit 10 - Albany Trading Estate, M21 0AZ
Phone:0161 881 1301
Classes:4



Greenheys Mot Station
3.0km

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



Star Motors
3.2km

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



A S Motor Services
3.2km

Address:Unit 11 Wearlee Works, M22 4WT
Phone:0161 902 9303
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30pm12:00am
Tuesday:12:00am5:00pm,
Wednesday:12:00am5:00pm,
Thursday:12:00am5:00pm,
Friday:12:00am5:00pm,
Saturday:12:00am5:00pm,
Sunday:12:00am1:00pm



Top Gear Motors
3.3km

Address:122 Longley Lane, M22 4SY
Phone:0161 425 8427
Classes:4



Autotechnik
3.4km

Address:45 - 49 Upper Chorlton Road, M16 7RW
Phone:0161 226 7935
Classes:4,7



Prosport Limited
3.4km

Address:Unit 18 Battersea Road, SK4 3EA
Phone:01614329999
Classes:4



Autopro Uk Limited
3.4km

Address:Fielden House, SK4 3EA
Phone:0161 442 2223
Website:www.autopro.co
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:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Vfm Autoservice Centre
3.5km

Address:Unit 4, M22 4RG
Phone:0161 945 9888
Website:www.vfmauto.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Euro Testing Station
3.5km

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



Euro Engineering
3.5km

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



Levenshulme Auto Repair Centre
3.6km

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



A6 Tyres
3.6km

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



N & R Accident Repairs Limited
3.6km

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



Fast Autos
3.6km

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



Cedric Motors
3.7km

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



Car Moor Road Garage
3.7km

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



New Beech Garage
3.7km

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



Heald Green Garage Limited
3.7km

Address:Warsall Road, M22 4RH
Phone:0161 945 5464
Website:www.healdgreengarage.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



M K Motors
3.8km

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



S & R Auto Repair Centre
3.8km

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



Car Care Centre
3.9km

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



Longsight Mot Centre Limited
3.9km

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



Car & Light Commercial Vehicle Mot Station
3.9km

Address:77 Cornbrook Street, M16 7QB
Phone:0161 226 7400
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:30am5:00am
Tuesday:9:30am5:00am
Wednesday:9:30am5:00am
Thursday:9:30am5:00am
Friday:9:30am5:00am
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Just Mercedes
3.9km

Address:71 Shenton Field Road, M22 4RW
Phone:0161 428 6666
Classes:4,7



Trafford Mot Centre Limited
4.0km

Address:222 Kings Road, M16 0JD
Phone:01618813535
Classes:4



Loyalty Motors
4.0km

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



Gb Autos (Uk) Limited
4.1km

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



Kwik Autos
4.1km

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



Brantingham Auto Centre Limited
4.1km

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



Hemmons Road Mot Station
4.1km

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



Ebi Motors
4.2km

Address:Unit C, M16 0WZ
Phone:01616377336
Classes:4,7



Sinclair Autos
4.2km

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



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



Walkers Garage (Sale) Limited
4.2km

Address:41 Skaife Road, M33 2HA
Phone:01619731015
Classes:4



P F Jones Diesel Services
4.3km

Address:Nuttal Street, M16 9JA
Phone:0161 872 4755
Website:www.pfjones.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:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Citroen Manchester
4.3km

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



St Brides Mot Station
4.4km

Address:474 476 Chester Road, M16 9HE
Phone:01618776688
Classes:1,2,4



Williams Stockport
4.4km

Address:Kings Reach, SK4 2JZ
Phone:0161 477 6000
Classes:4



One Stop Autos
4.4km

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



Halfords Autocentre
4.4km

Address:164 Stockport Road, SK8 2DP
Phone:01614284675
Classes:4



Keith Mason Transport Limited
4.5km

Address:Rear Of Dean Print, SK3 0PP
Phone:0161 491 0004
Classes:4



Stratstone
4.5km

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



Premier Autocentre
4.5km

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



Addis Car Repair
4.5km

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



Bangla Autos
4.5km

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



Trustford Stockport
4.5km

Address:Wellington Road North, SK4 2PD
Phone:01619755500
Classes:4,5,7



Inchcape Volkswagen Manchester
4.6km

Address:99 Bridgewater Way, M16 9SF
Phone:01616071313
Classes:4



Doman Auto Safety Centre
4.6km

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



Panache Motor Company
4.6km

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



Mastertech Mot Centre
4.6km

Address:Unit 2, Enterprise Centre, SK4 2PQ
Phone:01614422555
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
4.6km

Address:799 Chester Road, M32 0RP
Phone:01618868660
Classes:4



Bee-Hive (Cheadle) Mot Station
4.6km

Address:Carrs Road, SK8 2EE
Phone:01614285757
Classes:4



Culand Street Motors Limited
4.6km

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



Halfords Autocentre
4.6km

Address:Unit 1, SK4 2JR
Phone:0161 429 6968
Classes:4



Hyde Road Wheels & Tyres Limited
4.6km

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



Manchester Audi
4.6km

Address:620 Chester Road, M16 9UA
Phone:0161 876 1234
Classes:4



Mohammed Haji
4.6km

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



Manchester Diagnostic Service And Mot
4.6km

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



Trafford Mot & Tyres Limited
4.7km

Address:291 Talbot Road, M32 0YA
Phone:0161 478 2524
Classes:4



Tyrewyse Ltd
4.7km

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



Mercedes - Benz Stockport
4.7km

Address:111 Wellington Road North, SK4 2QH
Phone:0161 442 1000
Website:www.lshauto.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:30pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Gallagher Motors
4.7km

Address:355 Chester Road, M16 9FD
Phone:0161 848 0001
Website:www.gallaghermotors.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:00pm
Thursday:7:30am6:00pm
Friday:7:30am6:00pm
Saturday:7:30am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Halfords Autocentre
4.7km

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



Inchcape Volkswagen Stockport
4.7km

Address:Unit 2 (Logistics Department), SK4 2LD
Phone:01614806695
Classes:4



Chester Road Mot Centre
4.7km

Address:325 Chester Road, M15 4EZ
Phone:01618721718
Classes:4



Williams Service Centre
4.7km

Address:4 Hadfield Street, M16 9FG
Phone:01619070330
Classes:4



Vantage Hyundai Stockport
4.7km

Address:Yew Street, SK4 2HD
Phone:0161 464 6555
Classes:4



Ken Coffey (Tyre Service) Ltd
4.8km

Address:Dane Road, M33 7FY
Phone:0161 973 1221
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:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



New Ardwick Body Centre
4.8km

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



Kwik - Fit
4.8km

Address:713 Chester Road, M32 0RW
Phone:01618722596
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
4.8km

Address:660 Chester Road, M16 0GU
Phone:0161 872 2201
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



National Tyres And Autocare
4.8km

Address:200 Chester Road, M15 4LZ
Phone:0161 832 6768
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:Closed



Rrg Mazda
4.8km

Address:Rooth Street, SK4 1DJ
Phone:01614760330
Classes:4



Andrews Auto Repairs
4.8km

Address:Unit 6, M15 4LN
Phone:0161 834 5035
Classes:4



Sevenways Mot Centre Limited
4.9km

Address:6d Longford Road, M32 0HQ
Phone:01618655220
Classes:4



Ash Garage
4.9km

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



Halfords Autocentre
4.9km

Address:709 Chester Road, M32 0RR
Phone:01618726925
Classes:4



Manchester Honda
4.9km

Address:776 Chester Road, M32 0QH
Phone:01618662211
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



Craven Garage (Reddish) Limited
4.9km

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



Glenn Harrop Motors Limited
5.0km

Address:Unit 19a, M32 8NQ
Phone:0161 866 8766
Website:www.glennharropmotors.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,7



Trade Centre
5.0km

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



G T Autos
5.0km

Address:88 Hewitt Street, M15 4GB
Phone:0161 237 5081
Classes:4



Mr Pigs Motorcycles
5.0km

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



Tom Blackburn Garage Limited
5.0km

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



Charles Braddock Cars Ltd
5.0km

Address:71/73 Dane Road, M33 7BP
Phone:01619735581
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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