Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 5km of NE1 8BQ

We managed to find 108 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your NE1 8BQ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Formula One Engineering
0.7km

Address:Albert Street, NE2 1YW
Phone:0191 261 0383
Website:www.f1carsales.com
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:9:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



National Tyres & Autocare
0.7km

Address:Bath Lane, NE4 5RS
Phone:0191 232 9631
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:10:00am4:00pm



Armstrong Racing Developments
0.9km

Address:176 Westgate Road, NE4 6AL
Phone:01912614579
Classes:1,2



Shieldfield Service Station
0.9km

Address:Workshop Building, NE2 1AN
Phone:01912210634
Classes:4



Benfield Motors
0.9km

Address:Portland Road, NE2 1AR
Phone:01912604125
Classes:4



Redline Automotive
1.0km

Address:Coquet Street, NE1 2QE
Phone:0191 2212922
Classes:4



Lawlor Motor Company
1.0km

Address:9 Byker Bridge, NE1 2NS
Phone:0191 2302220
Classes:4



M & S Motorcycles Ltd
1.0km

Address:199 To 203 Westgate Road, NE4 6AD
Phone:01912610121
Classes:1,2



Bank Top Garage
1.0km

Address:Stepney Bank, NE1 2PY
Phone:01912610979
Classes:4



French Auto Services
1.1km

Address:93 To 95 Corporation Street, NE4 5QB
Phone:0191 232 1541
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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:8:00am5:00pm



Sandyford Autos
1.2km

Address:Unit 7, NE1 3TQ
Phone:0191 233 0222
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
1.2km

Address:George Street, NE4 7JL
Phone:0191 221 0176
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



Cityworks
1.2km

Address:Cleansing Section, NE2 1PX
Phone:01912783867
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Newcastle Autocentre (Byker) Ltd
1.4km

Address:Hannington Place, NE6 1JU
Phone:0191 265 9453
Website:newcastleautocentre.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Elliot Mot
1.4km

Address:13 Back Goldspink Lane, NE2 1NU
Phone:01912321545
Classes:4



Swingbridge Garage
1.4km

Address:Unit 3, NE8 3AE
Phone:01914785550
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
1.5km

Address:Stephen Street, NE6 1JX
Phone:0191 224 0177
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



Newcastle Motorcycles Ltd
1.5km

Address:195 To 199 Scotswood Road, NE4 7DD
Phone:01912723335
Classes:1,2



Benfield Skoda / Kia
1.5km

Address:Railway Street, NE4 7AD
Phone:0191 2564600
Classes:4



Motech
1.6km

Address:23a Shields Road West, NE6 1JN
Phone:0191 2659793
Classes:1,2



Lloyd Of Newcastle
1.6km

Address:Fenham Barracks, NE2 4LE
Phone:01912617366
Classes:4



Aaa Albion Row Mot Station
1.7km

Address:Albion Row, NE6 1PQ
Phone:0191 265 8283
Classes:4,7



Kwik - Fit
1.8km

Address:199 - 201 Jesmond Road, NE2 1LA
Phone:01912818361
Classes:4



St Michaels Test Centre
1.8km

Address:St Michaels Road, NE6 1QU
Phone:0191 276 1158
Website:www.stmichaelsmot.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Albany Motors
1.8km

Address:Saltmeadows Road, NE8 3AH
Phone:01914770501
Classes:4,5,7



Streetfleet Mot Services Ltd
1.9km

Address:1-3 Penn Street, NE4 7BG
Phone:0191 2737227
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw Chevrolet Gateshead
1.9km

Address:Shearlegs Road, NE8 3EJ
Phone:01914780500
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
1.9km

Address:Penn Street, NE4 7BW
Phone:0191 273 9161
Website:www.seat.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:45am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:45am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:45am7:00pm
Thursday:8:45am7:00pm
Friday:8:45am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Auto Repair Centre Newcastleltd
1.9km

Address:Unit 6, NE4 6QA
Phone:0191 273 7603
Website:www.mot-newcastle.co.uk
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
1.9km

Address:Scotswood Road, NE4 7BP
Phone:01912739161
Classes:4,7



Jap Cars And Parts
2.0km

Address:St Lawrence Road, NE6 1AR
Phone:0191 2652907
Classes:1,2,4



Tyne Motor Company
2.0km

Address:68 To 70 St Lawrence Road, NE6 1AR
Phone:01912762118
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw (Gateshead Vauxhall)
2.1km

Address:St James Square, NE8 3RQ
Phone:0191 477 8595
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



Gateshead Council
2.1km

Address:Local Environmental Services, NE8 3HN
Phone:01914337433
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Croxdale Fast Fit Limited
2.2km

Address:Bensham Bank, NE8 1US
Phone:01914787222
Classes:4



Newcastle Audi
2.3km

Address:Sanderson Street, NE4 7LA
Phone:0191 2721496
Classes:4



Ann Street Garage
2.3km

Address:Prince Consort Road, NE8 4DS
Phone:01914783397
Classes:4



Eric Christer Motor Vehicle Repairs
2.4km

Address:Millers Road, NE6 2XP
Phone:0191 276 3724
Classes:4



North East Mot Centre (2006) Ltd
2.4km

Address:6 Union Road, NE6 1EH
Phone:01912764122
Classes:4



Springfield Citroen
2.4km

Address:Cramer Dykes, NE8 4AP
Phone:01914779999
Classes:4



Parkside Garage
2.5km

Address:7 Welbeck Road, NE6 2DY
Phone:01912657770
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
2.5km

Address:482 Westgate Rd, NE4 9BL
Phone:0191 273 6200
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



Fenham Garage Services
2.5km

Address:37 Hadrian Road, NE4 9DZ
Phone:0191 272 2322
Website:fgsgarages.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:8:30am1:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Gateshead Mot Centre Ltd
2.6km

Address:Bensham Road, NE8 4TE
Phone:0191 420 2040
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
2.7km

Address:46 To 56 West Road, NE4 9RD
Phone:0191 273 4503
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



Kwik - Fit
2.7km

Address:Kenton Road, NE3 4NB
Phone:01912131644
Classes:4



Keldine Autos
2.8km

Address:Wellington Road, NE11 9JJ
Phone:0191 460 6024
Website:www.keldineautos.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Stobbart & Collins
2.8km

Address:Stanmore Road, NE6 5SX
Phone:01912766469
Classes:4



Robins & Day Gateshead
2.9km

Address:Lobley Hill Road, NE8 4YJ
Phone:01914933550
Classes:4



North Jesmond Garage Ltd
2.9km

Address:Lodore Rd, NE2 3NR
Phone:01912842440
Classes:4



Benfield Motors
2.9km

Address:150 The Fossway, NE6 2XJ
Phone:01912769200
Classes:4,7



Jennings Gateshead
2.9km

Address:Eslington Park, NE8 2TZ
Phone:01914607464
Classes:4,5,7



R & P Woods Motor Engineers
3.0km

Address:172a Newton Road, NE7 7HP
Phone:0191 281 0748
Classes:4



John Saint Automotive
3.0km

Address:212 Rothbury Terrace, NE6 5DE
Phone:0191 265 5674
Website:www.johnsaintautomotive.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am4:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Bristol Street Motors Fiat Newcastle
3.0km

Address:Scotswood Road, NE4 7YW
Phone:0191 2986767
Classes:4



Peartree Mot Centre Ltd
3.0km

Address:Old Sunderland Road, NE10 0AR
Phone:0191 469 7904
Website:www.peartreemotcentre.com
Classes:4
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



Ats Euromaster Limited
3.0km

Address:Newton Park Garage, NE7 7JE
Phone:0191 281 2243
Website:www.atseuromaster.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Dunston Mot Centre
3.1km

Address:Dunston Road, NE11 9EE
Phone:01914606464
Classes:4



Armstrong & Brennan
3.1km

Address:Collingwood Garage, NE11 9EE
Phone:01914604845
Classes:4



Robins & Day Newcastle
3.1km

Address:Rear Of Lexus, NE7 7DT
Phone:0191 2666361
Classes:4



Condercum Test Centre
3.2km

Address:29 To 43 Condercum Road, NE4 8XN
Phone:01912720918
Classes:4



Bristol Street Motors Newcastle
3.2km

Address:Plot 2, NE4 7DF
Phone:0191 2986400
Classes:4,7



Mercedes Benz Newcastle Upon Tyne
3.2km

Address:City West Business Park, NE4 7DF
Phone:01912267444
Classes:4



Newcastle Honda
3.2km

Address:Scotswood Road, NE4 7DF
Phone:0191 2722881
Classes:4



Lyles Of Newcastle Ltd
3.2km

Address:Milano House, NE15 6PQ
Phone:01912730700
Classes:4



Peugeot Clinic Centre
3.2km

Address:Ensign House, NE10 0QH
Phone:0191 4691000
Classes:4



Lexus Newcastle
3.3km

Address:22 Benton Road, NE7 7EG
Phone:0191 2150404
Classes:4



Springfield Suzuki
3.3km

Address:Cramer Dykes, NE8 4AF
Phone:0191 4772323
Classes:4



D Holland Motor Engineers
3.4km

Address:762 Shields Road, NE6 4QN
Phone:0191 2656664
Classes:4,5,7



Gosforth Motor Company Ltd
3.4km

Address:137 Back High Street, NE3 7TE
Phone:0191 284 4483
Classes:4



Belle Vue Motors Ltd
3.4km

Address:Unit 7, NE11 0NN
Phone:0191 487 2222
Classes:4,7



Glendale Garage Limited
3.5km

Address:2 To 4 Glendale Avenue, NE3 4RS
Phone:01912843545
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited
3.6km

Address:Earlsway, NE11 0RQ
Phone:01914910081
Classes:4



Dunston Van & Truck Centre
3.6km

Address:Halifax Place, NE11 9JZ
Phone:01914604050
Classes:4,7



Benfield Motors
3.6km

Address:Benfield Renault, NE6 5XA
Phone:01912284300
Classes:4



Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance Services
3.7km

Address:Vehicle Services Workshop, NE11 0YY
Phone:01912353576
Classes:4,7



Victoria Motors
3.7km

Address:Ede Avenue, NE11 9UJ
Phone:01914600898
Classes:4



Mill Garages Volvo North East
3.8km

Address:Scotswood Road, NE15 6BZ
Phone:01912748200
Classes:4



Causeway Garage
3.9km

Address:Sheriff Hill, NE9 5QP
Phone:01914877260
Classes:4



Abbotsford Mot Centre
3.9km

Address:Plot 2, NE10 0EX
Phone:0191 4691999
Classes:4,5,7



Wingrove Motor Co Ltd
3.9km

Address:388 West Road, NE5 2ER
Phone:01912742000
Classes:4



Irton Garage
4.0km

Address:Irton Street, NE3 1HU
Phone:0191 2851222
Classes:4,7



Deneside Service Station
4.0km

Address:Benwell Village, NE15 6NX
Phone:01912280050
Classes:4



Avenue Garage (Low Fell)
4.0km

Address:Joicey Road, NE9 5YL
Phone:01914878228
Classes:4



Lowrys Garage
4.0km

Address:Church Street, NE6 3NX
Phone:01912369300
Classes:4



Benfield Motor Group
4.0km

Address:Stoneygate Lane, NE10 0AZ
Phone:01914954444
Classes:4,7



Tyrespot Ltd
4.0km

Address:Second Avenue, NE11 0ND
Phone:0191 487 9722
Website:www.tyrespot.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bell Truck Sales Ltd
4.1km

Address:N E Fruit & Veg Market, NE11 0QY
Phone:0191 4971160
Classes:4,7



Nobles Mot Centre Ltd
4.2km

Address:Sunderland Road, NE10 2NR
Phone:01914692321
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
4.2km

Address:Sunderland Road, NE10 0NR
Phone:01914691605
Classes:4



Benfield Motors Volkswagen
4.2km

Address:Scotswood Road, NE15 6TZ
Phone:01912722200
Classes:4,7



M & S Car Sales
4.3km

Address:261a Ponteland Road, NE5 3EL
Phone:0191 286 3633
Website:www.ukcarsforsale.org.uk
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
4.4km

Address:Four Lane Ends, NE7 7UH
Phone:0191 270 1666
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



Walkerville Garage Ltd
4.4km

Address:1037 Shields Road, NE6 4SP
Phone:0191 262 3932
Classes:4



Kenton Mot Services
4.4km

Address:179 Kirkwood Drive North, NE3 3BE
Phone:0191 2462511
Classes:4,7



Halfords Autocentre
4.7km

Address:Units 5 Allison Court, NE11 9YS
Phone:0191 4882936
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
4.7km

Address:598 Durham Road, NE9 6HY
Phone:01914911294
Classes:4



Fisher Street Garage Ltd
4.7km

Address:Blueline Building, NE6 4LT
Phone:0191 2098016
Classes:4



Neptune Service Station
4.7km

Address:Fisher Street, NE6 4LT
Phone:01912628538
Classes:4



Benfield Motors Hyundai
4.7km

Address:Scotswood Bridge, NE15 6UX
Phone:01912288600
Classes:4



Quickstart Garage
4.8km

Address:Western Terrace, NE28 6BY
Phone:01912950636
Classes:4



Forster Auto Centre
4.8km

Address:High Street West, NE28 8PX
Phone:01912953335
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
4.8km

Address:689 - 691 Durham Road, NE9 5HB
Phone:0191 487 0022
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



Kwik - Fit
4.8km

Address:Denton Road, NE15 7JA
Phone:0191 274 0670
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



Stratstone ( Newcastle Upon Tyne)
4.9km

Address:244 To 246 Stamfordham Road, NE5 2LA
Phone:0191 2719115
Classes:4



Bt Fleet Ltd
5.0km

Address:M T Workshop, NE11 0PA
Phone:01914912739
Classes:4,7



T L N Car And Commercial Ltd
5.0km

Address:Unit 11, NE10 0UW
Phone:0191 447 3575
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Pelaw Mot Centre Ltd
5.0km

Address:Unit 2c, NE10 0UW
Phone:01914698308
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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