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MOT Test Centres within 5km of M40 5EP

We managed to find 121 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your M40 5EP. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Manchester Motor Vehicles
0.6km

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



Manchester Mot Centre
0.8km

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



Turners Garage
1.1km

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



Moston Mot Centre
1.1km

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



East M/c M.o.t Ltd
1.2km

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



S Bolz Ltd
1.2km

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



Melbourne Street Motors
1.2km

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



Bromley Transport Services
1.2km

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



Monsall Motor Services Limited
1.2km

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



M & G Repairs
1.3km

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



Crescent Motors
1.6km

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



Failsworth Scooters
1.8km

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



Queens Road Mot Centre
1.9km

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



Enza Motors Limited
2.0km

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



Miller Vehicle Services Ltd
2.0km

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



Woodlands Mot Centre
2.1km

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



F Dunn And Sons
2.3km

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



Community Garage
2.3km

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



Autoweld Mot Station
2.4km

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



Clayton Bridge Garage
2.5km

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



Queens Garage
2.6km

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



Phoenix Mot & Servicing Centre
2.7km

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



Mbc Motor Services
2.7km

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



C & M Mot Centre
2.8km

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



A N A Tyres & Exhausts Limited
2.8km

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



Auto Fit
2.9km

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



A And G Garages Limited
3.0km

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



North West Autocare Services Limited
3.0km

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



Mercedes Benz Manchester
3.0km

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



A1 Vehicle Services
3.1km

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



Torvic Car Sales
3.1km

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



A B S
3.2km

Address:A B S, M8 0PF
Phone:0161 203 6666
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



B&c Motorcycles
3.2km

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



Cheetham Mot Station
3.3km

Address:360 Cheetham Hill Road, M8 9LS
Phone:0161 795 7773
Classes:4



Kirkway Service Station
3.3km

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



North Street(Mots) Ltd
3.3km

Address:59-63 North Street, M8 8RE
Phone:01618329994
Classes:4,5,7



Royal Mail Group Plc Vehicle Services Workshop
3.3km

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



Victoria Street Motors
3.5km

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



2030 Mot Centre
3.5km

Address:Raynesway, M8 8NN
Phone:0161 465 2526
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



Noone Motors Body Limited
3.6km

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



Prescotts Garage Hollinwood Ltd
3.6km

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



Church Lane Garage
3.6km

Address:38-39 Gould Street, M4 4DZ
Phone:01618346395
Classes:4



Dtm Motors Ltd
3.6km

Address:Former City Works, M8 8TU
Phone:0161 705 0502
Classes:4



Seymour Motor Company
3.7km

Address:4 Seymour Road, M8 6BG
Phone:01617401818
Classes:4



Naz's Mot Limited
3.7km

Address:2 Sandy Bank Road (Off Bury Old Road, M8 5EN
Phone:0161 740 4488
Classes:4



Mcd Mot And Garage Services Limited
3.7km

Address:Unit 12, M8 8HF
Phone:0161 834 7330
Classes:4,5,7



Blossom Motor Company
3.7km

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



Swan Mill Garage
3.7km

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



Sandybank Garage
3.7km

Address:Sandybank Road, M8 6BW
Phone:0161 740 4045
Classes:4



E & A Auto Services
3.8km

Address:15 Cable Street, M4 5EG
Phone:0161 835 1220
Website:www.eaautos.co.uk
Classes:4



Drury Lane Service Station
3.8km

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



Smithfield Service Centre
3.8km

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



Isis Mot's
3.9km

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



K P Mot Centre
3.9km

Address:355 Victoria Avenue, M9 8WQ
Phone:0161 637 4823
Classes:4



The Temple Mot Centre
3.9km

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



Mercedes Benz Retail Used Cars Manchester
3.9km

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



Hi Q
3.9km

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



Bradford Garage Manchester Ltd
3.9km

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



Ashbury Service Station
3.9km

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



786 Mot Testing Centre
3.9km

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



Heaton Park Garage
4.0km

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



Mr Clutch Autocentres
4.0km

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



A N S Motors Limited
4.1km

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



Ats Euromaster Ltd
4.1km

Address:20 - 28 Waterloo Road, M8 8GJ
Phone:0161 832 7752
Website:www.atseuromaster.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



C W Motors
4.1km

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



Belsize Garage
4.2km

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



Atkinson Autos Limited
4.2km

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



West Way Manchester
4.2km

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



Robinsons Motors
4.2km

Address:Robinson Motors, M8 8FJ
Phone:01618348861
Classes:4,7



Hollinwood Service Centre
4.2km

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



Halfords Autocentre
4.2km

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



Autocare Mot & Service Centre
4.2km

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



Tom Blackburn Garage Limited
4.2km

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



Trade Centre
4.3km

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



Mr Pigs Motorcycles
4.3km

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



Jacksons Motors
4.3km

Address:Unit 62 Cambridge Street, M8 9TA
Phone:01618339263
Classes:4



Mancunian Garage
4.3km

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



Rrg Peugeot Oldham
4.3km

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



Youles Motorcycles Manchester
4.3km

Address:186 Bury New Road, M8 8DY
Phone:01617082620
Classes:1,2



Halfords Autocentre
4.3km

Address:184 Bury New Road, M8 8DY
Phone:0161 792 9849
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik - Fit
4.3km

Address:Bury New Road, M8 8DY
Phone:01617926092
Classes:4



Mastertech Assist Limited
4.3km

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



Halfords Autocentre
4.3km

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



Manchester City Council
4.4km

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



Carriages Auto Services Ltd
4.4km

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



Mills Hill Mot Centre Limited
4.4km

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



Ana Mot Express
4.4km

Address:55 Broughton Lane, M8 9UE
Phone:01618346000
Classes:4,7



Rrg Mazda Manchester
4.4km

Address:288/292 Bury New Road, M7 2YJ
Phone:01617088614
Classes:4



Lookers Manchester Seat/skoda
4.4km

Address:266 Bury New Road, M7 2YJ
Phone:0161 7089000
Classes:4



Lexus Manchester
4.4km

Address:270 Bury New Road, M7 2YJ
Phone:01617089944
Classes:4



Vantage Hyundai Manchester
4.5km

Address:Vantage Hyundai Manchester, M7 2YN
Phone:0161 7082160
Classes:4



New Ardwick Body Centre
4.5km

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



Advanced Vehicle Technicians Ltd
4.5km

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



Grove Street Test Centre
4.5km

Address:2 Grove Street, M7 9ZN
Phone:01617926293
Classes:4



Railway Street Mot Centre
4.5km

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



Budge Motors Limited
4.5km

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



Apex Motors (Oldham) Limited
4.6km

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



Pearl Trading Uk Limited
4.6km

Address:Stuart House Servicestation, M24 4GF
Phone:01616432846
Classes:4



Manchester Diagnostic Service And Mot
4.6km

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



Electro Mechanical Services
4.6km

Address:Great Cheetham Street West, M7 9DN
Phone:0161 792 2824
Website:plus.google.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



Lainton Coaches Limited
4.7km

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



Taw Garage
4.7km

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



Froxmer Test Centre
4.7km

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



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



Market Place Garage
4.7km

Address:Rear Of 411 Bury New Road, M7 4ED
Phone:0161 792 4352
Website:plus.google.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:10:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Culand Street Motors Limited
4.7km

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



Panache Motor Company
4.7km

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



Trinity Diesels
4.7km

Address:Units 1-2, M7 1UN
Phone:0161 832 1955
Classes:4,5,7



Renault Manchester
4.7km

Address:Trinity Way, M3 7FT
Phone:01612520000
Classes:4,7



Bm Tec Limited
4.7km

Address:43/44 Union Street, M3 7AX
Phone:0161 834 1951
Website:www.bmtec.co.uk
Classes:4



Tyrewyse Ltd
4.7km

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



Drive 2000 Ltd
4.7km

Address:Springvale, M24 1AT
Phone:01616430196
Classes:4,7



Mohammed Haji
4.8km

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



Bt Fleet Limited
4.8km

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



Gorton Mot Test Centre
4.9km

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



Lodge Service Station Limited
5.0km

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



T P Tyre & Exhaust Limited
5.0km

Address:John Lee Fold, M24 2LR
Phone:01616435277
Classes:4



Middleton Mot Centre Ltd
5.0km

Address:Unit 1, M24 2LR
Phone:0161 643 4355
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



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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