Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 5km of M35 7AU

We managed to find 116 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your M35 7AU. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Mastertech Assist Limited
0.3km

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



Carriages Auto Services Ltd
0.7km

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



C W Motors
0.9km

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



The Car People
1.5km

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



Noone Motors Body Limited
1.6km

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



Automate
1.6km

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



Bradford Garage Manchester Ltd
1.7km

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



Clayton Bridge Garage
1.8km

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



Guide Bridge Mot & Service Centre Ltd
1.9km

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



Evans Halshaw
2.0km

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



Lockwood & Greenwood Limited
2.0km

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



Lodge Service Station Limited
2.1km

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



Halfords Autocentre
2.2km

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



Torvic Car Sales
2.2km

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



K I D Commercials
2.4km

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



Belsize Garage
2.5km

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



Atkinson Autos Limited
2.5km

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



Victoria Street Motors
2.5km

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



Ron Harrison
2.6km

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



Hi Q
2.7km

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



Berkeley Street Mot Station
2.7km

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



Sedgley Autos Limited
2.7km

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



Railway Street Mot Centre
2.8km

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



Budge Motors Limited
2.8km

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



Gorton Mot Test Centre
2.8km

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



Manchester City Council
2.8km

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



Norton Motor Services Limited
2.9km

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



Auto Fit
2.9km

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



Cheshire B M
2.9km

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



Taw Garage
2.9km

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



Lainton Coaches Limited
2.9km

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



Froxmer Test Centre
2.9km

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



Advanced Vehicle Technicians Ltd
2.9km

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



Colin Appleyard Limited
3.0km

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



Mbc Motor Services
3.0km

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



National Tyres And Autocare
3.0km

Address:Wellington Road, OL6 6DJ
Phone:0161 330 7331
Classes:4



Timperley Motors
3.1km

Address:Langham Street Ind Est, OL7 9AX
Phone:01613302172
Classes:4



Tacko And Son Garage
3.1km

Address:Langham Street, OL7 9AX
Phone:0161 330 7868
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



L A M Motors
3.1km

Address:1 Winton Street, OL6 8NL
Phone:01613301883
Classes:4



Failsworth Scooters
3.1km

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



Ladbroke Mot Services Limited
3.1km

Address:1 Boodle Street, OL6 8NF
Phone:0161 343 3444
Classes:4,5,7



Crown Point Mot Centre
3.1km

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



Currie Transport & Storage Uk Limited
3.2km

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



East M/c M.o.t Ltd
3.2km

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



Pugbitz Limited
3.2km

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



Turners Garage
3.2km

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



Rrg Denton
3.2km

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



Hi Q
3.2km

Address:Wharf Street, SK16 4PG
Phone:0161 308 2125
Website:www.hiqonline.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik-Fit
3.3km

Address:Market Square, OL7 6DA
Phone:0161 339 2944
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



C & M Mot Centre
3.3km

Address:Unit 37/38 Phoenix Industrial Estate, M35 9DS
Phone:07779851624
Classes:4



E Jones Ashton Ltd
3.3km

Address:Old Square Garage, OL6 6XE
Phone:0161 330 1917
Website:ejonesashton.co.uk
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Autoweld Mot Station
3.3km

Address:Autoweld Mot Station, M35 9BS
Phone:0161 682 6637
Classes:4



Manchester Mot Centre
3.4km

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



A N A Tyres & Exhausts Limited
3.4km

Address:2 Duke Street, M35 9DN
Phone:0161 684 8981
Website:www.carrepairsmanchester.org.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am2:00pm



Smithfield Service Centre
3.5km

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



Crescent Service Station
3.5km

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



Sunny Brow Motors Limited
3.5km

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



Mitsiland Limited
3.5km

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



Tameside Auto Centre
3.5km

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



Bt Fleet Limited
3.5km

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



Auto Fax
3.5km

Address:994 Astley Street, SK16 4EL
Phone:01613440275
Classes:4



Boundary Garage
3.6km

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



L Y Mot Centre Limited
3.8km

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



Community Garage
3.8km

Address:Community Garage, M40 3TF
Phone:01616813315
Classes:3,4



Mark-One Auto Specialists
3.9km

Address:Ripon Street, OL6 9PQ
Phone:0161 339 0698
Classes:4



G T Autos
4.0km

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



Crown Point Motor Company
4.0km

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



Crescent Motors
4.0km

Address:Units 4-6 Wild Street, SK16 4DL
Phone:0161 330 8263
Website:www.crescentmotors.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:8:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Enza Motors Limited
4.0km

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



Howard Motors
4.0km

Address:Albert Works, SK16 4UP
Phone:01613399227
Classes:4



Station Service Centre
4.1km

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



Hartshead Service Station
4.1km

Address:St Albans Avenue, OL6 8TU
Phone:0161 330 8193
Classes:4



Station Mot Centre
4.1km

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



Trade Mot Centre Limited
4.2km

Address:Unit 3, SK16 5LX
Phone:0161 343 6386
Classes:4,7



Magnum M.o.t & Repairs Limited
4.2km

Address:Unit 1/2/3, SK16 5LX
Phone:01613431152
Classes:4,5,7



The Temple Mot Centre
4.2km

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



Mercedes Benz Manchester
4.2km

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



F Dunn And Sons
4.3km

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



Prescotts Garage Hollinwood Ltd
4.3km

Address:Clowes Street, OL9 7LY
Phone:0161 682 0747
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4,7
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



Alexander Park Limited
4.3km

Address:2 Alexander Park, OL6 6AE
Phone:01613390404
Classes:4



Premier Autocentre
4.3km

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



Bangla Autos
4.3km

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



Addis Car Repair
4.3km

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



A And G Garages Limited
4.4km

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



Drury Lane Service Station
4.4km

Address:460-466 Manchester Road, OL9 7NG
Phone:01616887882
Classes:4,5,7



A N S Motors Limited
4.4km

Address:40 Vicarage Street, OL8 4QG
Phone:0161 681 5353
Website:www.carpartsoldham.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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Apex Motors (Oldham) Limited
4.4km

Address:430 Hollins Road, OL8 4LB
Phone:01616244902
Classes:4



Sds Motorcycles
4.5km

Address:Carr Street, OL6 8ES
Phone:0161 343 8551
Website:www.oldhammotorcycles.com
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am1:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Premier Automotive Ltd
4.5km

Address:Birch Lane, SK16 5AP
Phone:01613432216
Classes:4



M & G Repairs
4.6km

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



Heaton Park Garage
4.6km

Address:396 Manchester Road, OL9 7PQ
Phone:01616208773
Classes:4



Cross Garage Motors Limited
4.6km

Address:Cross Garage, OL6 8HE
Phone:0161 330 6206
Website:www.crossgarage.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Crescent Motors
4.6km

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



Culand Street Motors Limited
4.7km

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



Isis Mot's
4.7km

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



Doman Auto Safety Centre
4.7km

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



Jhr Motoring
4.7km

Address:Ashton Road, SK14 4RH
Phone:0161 368 2681
Classes:1,2,3,4



Hyde Road Wheels & Tyres Limited
4.7km

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



Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
4.8km

Address:Tame Street Depot, SK15 1SU
Phone:01613422724
Classes:4,5,7



Hollinwood Service Centre
4.8km

Address:320 Manchester Road, OL9 7ES
Phone:0161 633 1366
Website:hollinwoodservicecentre.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:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Manchester Motor Vehicles
4.8km

Address:Unit 4, M40 9LY
Phone:01612055852
Classes:4



One Stop Autos
4.8km

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



D Young Motors Ltd
4.8km

Address:Unit 5 6 Robinson Park, SK15 1TF
Phone:0161 338 7700
Classes:4



786 Mot Testing Centre
4.8km

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



Hemmons Road Mot Station
4.8km

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



Ashbury Service Station
4.8km

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



Mercedes Benz Retail Used Cars Manchester
4.8km

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



North West Autocare Services Limited
4.8km

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



Charlestown Mot & Service Centre Limited
4.9km

Address:Raynor House, SK15 1PZ
Phone:0161 338 6635
Classes:4,7



Kwik Autos
4.9km

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



Gb Autos (Uk) Limited
4.9km

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



Loyalty Motors
4.9km

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



Byrons Of Hyde
4.9km

Address:8 Rhodes Street, SK14 2DS
Phone:0161 368 1498
Classes:4



Stalybridge Mot Test Centre
5.0km

Address:C/o Bancroft Motor Services, SK15 1PT
Phone:01613037665
Classes:1,2,4



Sinclair Autos
5.0km

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



Trade Centre
5.0km

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