Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 5km of M8 8AN

We managed to find 121 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your M8 8AN. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Mcd Mot And Garage Services Limited
0.3km

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



Ats Euromaster Ltd
0.3km

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



Dtm Motors Ltd
0.4km

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



Robinsons Motors
0.4km

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



2030 Mot Centre
0.4km

Address:Raynesway, M8 8NN
Phone:0161 465 2526
Classes:4



Jacksons Motors
0.4km

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



Ana Mot Express
0.6km

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



Kwik - Fit
0.6km

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



Youles Motorcycles Manchester
0.6km

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



Halfords Autocentre
0.6km

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



North Street(Mots) Ltd
0.7km

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



Grove Street Test Centre
0.8km

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



Trinity Diesels
0.9km

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



Vantage Hyundai Manchester
0.9km

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



Lookers Manchester Seat/skoda
0.9km

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



Lexus Manchester
0.9km

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



Rrg Mazda Manchester
0.9km

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



Electro Mechanical Services
1.0km

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



A B S
1.1km

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



Church Lane Garage
1.2km

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



Renault Manchester
1.2km

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



Cheetham Mot Station
1.2km

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



Queens Garage
1.3km

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



Bm Tec Limited
1.4km

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



Market Place Garage
1.5km

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



E & A Auto Services
1.5km

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



Royal Mail Group Plc Vehicle Services Workshop
1.7km

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



Phoenix Mot & Servicing Centre
1.8km

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



B&c Motorcycles
1.8km

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



Blossom Motor Company
1.8km

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



Naz's Mot Limited
1.9km

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



Sandybank Garage
1.9km

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



Seymour Motor Company
2.0km

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



Queens Road Mot Centre
2.0km

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



Woodlands Mot Centre
2.1km

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



Mainline (2007) Limited
2.3km

Address:Cumberland Mot Test Centre, M6 6GG
Phone:01617888888
Classes:4



Manchester Commercials And Sons Limited
2.3km

Address:Old Coach Station, M6 6WY
Phone:0161 736 6155
Website:plus.google.com
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Duffy Motors (Manchester) Ltd
2.3km

Address:16-17 Watson Street, M3 4LP
Phone:0161 834 4168
Website:www.duffymotors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am4:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



North West Autocare Services Limited
2.5km

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



Park Street Motors Limited
2.5km

Address:Unit 6 Albion Trading Estate, M6 6LL
Phone:0161 736 6210
Classes:4,7



Redgrave Motors
2.5km

Address:Redgrave Motors, M5 4LG
Phone:0161 736 5757
Website:www.redgravemotors.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Crescent Motors
2.6km

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



Arnold Clark
2.6km

Address:Albion Way, M5 4BE
Phone:0161 925 1599
Website:www.arnoldclark.com
Classes:4



G T Autos
2.6km

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



D C Motor Engineers
2.6km

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



Monsall Motor Services Limited
2.7km

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



M & G Repairs
2.7km

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



Paynes Mot Centre
2.8km

Address:Unit 1, M6 6JF
Phone:07979080154
Classes:4,5,7



S Bolz Ltd
2.9km

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



Sedgley Garage
2.9km

Address:Unit 1 Sedgley Park Estate, M25 9WD
Phone:01617736110
Classes:4



F Dunn And Sons
2.9km

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



Rrg Salford Quays
2.9km

Address:173 Cross Lane, M5 4AP
Phone:01617457766
Classes:4



Robins & Day Manchester
3.0km

Address:Windsor Street, M5 4DG
Phone:0161 7433300
Classes:4,5,7



Mr Clutch Autocentres
3.0km

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



Mancunian Garage
3.0km

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



Andrews Auto Repairs
3.0km

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



A And G Garages Limited
3.0km

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



Enza Motors Limited
3.1km

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



Tyrewyse Ltd
3.1km

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



Mohammed Haji
3.1km

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



Autocare Mot & Service Centre
3.1km

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



Halfords Autocentre
3.2km

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



Stratstone
3.2km

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



National Tyres And Autocare
3.2km

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



Mercedes Benz Manchester
3.2km

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



West Way Manchester
3.3km

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



Melbourne Street Motors
3.3km

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



Parkhouse Garage
3.3km

Address:Parkhouse Bridge Estate, M6 6JQ
Phone:0161 743 0006
Website:www.parkhousegarage-salford.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Tom Blackburn Garage Limited
3.3km

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



Mercedes Benz Retail Used Cars Manchester
3.3km

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



Mr Pigs Motorcycles
3.3km

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



Ashbury Service Station
3.4km

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



Citroen Manchester
3.4km

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



786 Mot Testing Centre
3.4km

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



Chester Road Mot Centre
3.4km

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



Bromley Transport Services
3.4km

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



New Ardwick Body Centre
3.4km

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



Isis Mot's
3.4km

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



Gallagher Motors
3.4km

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



Panache Motor Company
3.5km

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



Trade Centre
3.5km

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



Manchester Diagnostic Service And Mot
3.5km

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



Williams Service Centre
3.5km

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



Moston Mot Centre
3.6km

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



North West Autocentre
3.6km

Address:191 Bolton Road, M6 7NU
Phone:0161 736 7769
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:8:30am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Rainsough Garage Limited
3.6km

Address:Hilton Lane, M25 9XJ
Phone:01617732510
Classes:3,4



Manchester Motor Vehicles
3.6km

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



Cedric Motors
3.8km

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



Inchcape Volkswagen Manchester
3.9km

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



Car & Light Commercial Vehicle Mot Station
4.0km

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



Langworthy Mot Centre
4.0km

Address:40 Kansas Avenue, M50 2GL
Phone:0161 872 5756
Website:www.langworthymot.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



The Temple Mot Centre
4.0km

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



St Brides Mot Station
4.0km

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



P F Jones Diesel Services
4.0km

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



Equipe Tyre & Autocare
4.1km

Address:Bolton Road, M27 2TU
Phone:01617940659
Classes:4



K P Mot Centre
4.1km

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



Victoria Motor Services
4.2km

Address:617 Liverpool Street, M5 5HQ
Phone:01617371117
Classes:4



Claremont Garage
4.2km

Address:Weaste Lane Industrial Estate, M5 5HD
Phone:01617379878
Classes:4



Mbc Motor Services
4.3km

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



Hyde Road Wheels & Tyres Limited
4.3km

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



First Step Trust
4.3km

Address:Unit 2, M5 5DQ
Phone:0161 743 0300
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Manchester Audi
4.3km

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



Culand Street Motors Limited
4.4km

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



Auto Fit
4.4km

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



Park Garage (Salford)
4.4km

Address:Swinton Park Road, M6 7WR
Phone:01617363095
Classes:4



Manchester Mot Centre
4.5km

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



Swinton Mot Centre
4.5km

Address:78 Bolton Road, M27 2XA
Phone:01617366649
Classes:4



Autotechnik
4.5km

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



Wharf Motors
4.5km

Address:Unit 1, M50 1DG
Phone:01618778321
Classes:4



Smithfield Service Centre
4.5km

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



Greenheys Mot Station
4.5km

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



Sinclair Autos
4.6km

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



Mark Loftus Motor Services Limited
4.7km

Address:The Garage, M25 3HN
Phone:01617734615
Classes:4



Brantingham Auto Centre Limited
4.7km

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



Turners Garage
4.7km

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



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



City Of Salford Vehicle Management Services
4.8km

Address:Turnpike House, M5 2SH
Phone:01619251042
Classes:4,5,7



East M/c M.o.t Ltd
4.9km

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



Kwik - Fit
4.9km

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



Lightoaks Garage Limited
4.9km

Address:Light Oaks Garage, M6 8AP
Phone:0161 789 0666
Website:www.lightoaksgarage.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:9:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ats Euromaster Limited
5.0km

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



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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