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MOT Test Centres within 5km of M35 9QQ

We managed to find 105 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your M35 9QQ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Autoweld Mot Station
0.3km

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



C & M Mot Centre
0.5km

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



A N A Tyres & Exhausts Limited
0.5km

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



Failsworth Scooters
0.7km

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



Community Garage
0.7km

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



East M/c M.o.t Ltd
1.4km

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



Prescotts Garage Hollinwood Ltd
1.5km

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



Turners Garage
1.6km

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



Drury Lane Service Station
1.8km

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



Manchester Mot Centre
1.8km

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



Heaton Park Garage
2.0km

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



A N S Motors Limited
2.0km

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



Clayton Bridge Garage
2.1km

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



Miller Vehicle Services Ltd
2.2km

Address:Chain Bar Garage, M40 5RT
Phone:0161 683 4742
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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hollinwood Service Centre
2.2km

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



Apex Motors (Oldham) Limited
2.3km

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



Rrg Peugeot Oldham
2.4km

Address:Spencer Street, OL9 7JE
Phone:01616524422
Classes:4



Manchester Motor Vehicles
2.8km

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



A1 Vehicle Services
2.8km

Address:Unit 4, M24 1SE
Phone:01616536432
Classes:4,7



Carriages Auto Services Ltd
2.9km

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



Moston Mot Centre
3.2km

Address:Ivy Garage, M9 4HA
Phone:0161 202 0707
Website:www.cloughrdmot.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Swan Mill Garage
3.2km

Address:Unit 3 Swan Mill, M24 1QR
Phone:01616435739
Classes:4,7



O M C Ford Oldham
3.2km

Address:1 Manchester Road, OL8 4AU
Phone:01612874141
Classes:4,7



Mastertech Assist Limited
3.3km

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



Bromley Transport Services
3.4km

Address:Unit 2 - 3 Brookside Works, M9 4FP
Phone:01612779333
Classes:4,7



New Life Autocare Services
3.4km

Address:387 Ashton Road, OL8 2NA
Phone:01612875594
Classes:4



Melbourne Street Motors
3.4km

Address:2 Melbourne Street, M9 4EH
Phone:0161 205 8421
Classes:4



Torvic Car Sales
3.4km

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



Hathershaw Mot Station
3.4km

Address:Falcon House, OL8 1QG
Phone:01616264617
Classes:4



Noone Motors Body Limited
3.4km

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



A1 Ortos Limited
3.5km

Address:54 Middleton Road, OL9 9AD
Phone:0161 652 8409
Classes:4



Automate
3.5km

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



Motek (Nw) Limited
3.5km

Address:Unit 2, OL8 1SX
Phone:0161 626 0111
Classes:4,5,7



David Cook Motors
3.5km

Address:David Cook Motors, OL9 6HT
Phone:01616241441
Classes:3,4



D & J Autos Mot Centre Limited
3.5km

Address:D & J Autos Mot Centre Limited, OL9 7TQ
Phone:0161 678 6289
Website:www.djautos.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:10:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



S A M Mot Station
3.5km

Address:Wilson Street, OL8 1HN
Phone:0161 633 5857
Classes:4



C W Motors
3.5km

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



O.s.a. Autos
3.5km

Address:Vernon Works, OL8 1BH
Phone:0161 633 0547
Classes:4



M & G Repairs
3.6km

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



S Bolz Ltd
3.6km

Address:108 Church Lane, M9 4NJ
Phone:0161 205 1369
Website:www.sbolzltd.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



I K Mots
3.6km

Address:Cooper House, OL8 1PF
Phone:0161 652 6435
Classes:4,7



Dpf Trailer Leasing Limited
3.6km

Address:Stock Lane, OL9 9EY
Phone:0161 624 7434
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
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



Monsall Motor Services Limited
3.6km

Address:Unit 1, M40 8NQ
Phone:01612052058
Classes:4



Stockfield Garage Limited
3.7km

Address:Stockfield Garage Limited, OL9 9HD
Phone:0161 627 1554
Classes:4,5,7



Mbc Motor Services
3.7km

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



Auto Fit
3.7km

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



Enza Motors Limited
3.7km

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



Chadderton Service Centre Ltd
3.7km

Address:Uneeda Garage, OL9 9EF
Phone:01616331456
Classes:3,4



Crescent Motors
3.8km

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



Crossbank Garage
3.8km

Address:Crossbank Garage, OL8 1HE
Phone:01616651300
Classes:4,7



Bradford Garage Manchester Ltd
3.8km

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



A & S Motors
3.8km

Address:Unit 2, OL9 6HR
Phone:0161 628 5555
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik - Fit
3.8km

Address:Lansdown Road, OL9 9EG
Phone:01616528311
Classes:4



Lansdowne Motors Limited
3.8km

Address:Lansdowne Road, OL9 9EG
Phone:01616527226
Classes:4,7



Tacko And Son Garage
3.8km

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



Timperley Motors
3.8km

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



Kirkway Service Station
3.9km

Address:Kirkway, M24 1LW
Phone:01616433679
Classes:4



Springfield Service Station
3.9km

Address:Middleton Road, OL9 6JR
Phone:0161 624 8755
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30am
Tuesday:9:00am5:30am
Wednesday:9:00am5:30am
Thursday:9:00am5:30am
Friday:9:00am5:30am
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



The Car People
3.9km

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



Victoria Street Motors
4.0km

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



Mills Hill Mot Centre Limited
4.0km

Address:Unit 2, Mills Hill Trading Estate, M24 2EF
Phone:0161 643 0101
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
4.1km

Address:King Street, OL8 1EU
Phone:01616275245
Classes:4



Park Road Mot Centre
4.1km

Address:Park Road Mot Centre, OL8 1DB
Phone:0161 626 8866
Classes:4



F Dunn And Sons
4.1km

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



Hartshead Service Station
4.2km

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



Evans Halshaw
4.2km

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



Chadderton Motor Company
4.2km

Address:Chadderton Motor Company, OL9 0PA
Phone:0161 633 2503
Classes:4



Westbourne Motors
4.2km

Address:Unit 1, OL9 6AR
Phone:01616200731
Classes:4



Ron Harrison
4.2km

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



Queens Road Mot Centre
4.3km

Address:Unit 3 Winthrop Avenue, M40 7UQ
Phone:0161 203 4395
Website:plus.google.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Berkeley Street Mot Station
4.3km

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



Halfords Autocentre
4.3km

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



Sedgley Autos Limited
4.4km

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



National Tyres And Autocare
4.4km

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



Ladbroke Mot Services Limited
4.4km

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



L A M Motors
4.4km

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



Lockwood & Greenwood Limited
4.4km

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



Hi Q
4.4km

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



Atkinson Autos Limited
4.4km

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



Belsize Garage
4.4km

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



Woodlands Mot Centre
4.5km

Address:Unit 5b, Vale Park Industrial Estate, M8 0GF
Phone:01612035554
Classes:4,7



West Way Oldham
4.5km

Address:St Marys Way, OL1 1NW
Phone:0161 628 6200
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



Guide Bridge Mot & Service Centre Ltd
4.5km

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



Mercedes Benz Manchester
4.6km

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



A And G Garages Limited
4.6km

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



Lodge Service Station Limited
4.7km

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



Kwik-Fit
4.7km

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



Smithfield Service Centre
4.8km

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



Manchester City Council
4.8km

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



Phoenix Mot & Servicing Centre
4.8km

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



Autofix Mot Centre Limited
4.8km

Address:293 Featherstall Road North, OL1 2NH
Phone:01616288599
Classes:4



K I D Commercials
4.8km

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



Budge Motors Limited
4.9km

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



Railway Street Mot Centre
4.9km

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



North West Autocare Services Limited
4.9km

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



Vantage Hyundai Oldham
4.9km

Address:Rochdale Road, OL1 1NU
Phone:
Classes:4



Colin Appleyard Limited
4.9km

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



Retford Street Motors
4.9km

Address:Rear Of 84 Retford Street, OL4 1BL
Phone:0161 652 3808
Classes:4



T Auto's Limited
4.9km

Address:Bradford Street, OL1 2PY
Phone:0161 678 8009
Classes:4



Norton Motor Services Limited
4.9km

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



Advanced Vehicle Technicians Ltd
4.9km

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



Halfords Autocentre
4.9km

Address:Unit 7, M24 1QZ
Phone:0161 653 6000
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



E Jones Ashton Ltd
5.0km

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



Queens Garage
5.0km

Address:209a Queens Road, M8 7RB
Phone:01612034186
Classes:4



Old Mill Mot Station
5.0km

Address:Old Mill Service Station, OL1 2HD
Phone:0161 633 3049
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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