Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to NE33 3JL or enter a postcode in the search box and we'll find all the nearest MOT Stations and order them by distance. In addition to a handy map of each M.O.S approved Test Centre we will also show booking telephone numbers and, where possible, opening times so you can make the best choice of MOT Test Station for you.

MOT Test Centres within 5km of NE33 3JL

We managed to find 44 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your NE33 3JL. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Kwik - Fit
0.7km

Address:134 Laygate Lane, NE33 4JD
Phone:01914569889
Classes:4



Gary Tuck Workshops Ltd
0.7km

Address:Maxwell Street, NE33 4PU
Phone:01914552757
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd South Shields
0.8km

Address:Western Approach, NE33 5QU
Phone:0191 454 1060
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



The Clutch Centre
0.9km

Address:Unit 5, NE33 1PS
Phone:0191 4544811
Classes:4



Harkers Mot
0.9km

Address:Tudor Road, NE33 4PQ
Phone:0191 4563234
Classes:4,5,7



Leighton Motors Car Sales Ltd
1.0km

Address:14 Franklin Street, NE33 1PR
Phone:0191 4557109
Classes:3,4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
1.1km

Address:Station Road, NE33 1ED
Phone:01914271727
Classes:4



Stans Auto Services
1.1km

Address:140a Commercial Road, NE33 1RQ
Phone:0191 455 4114
Classes:4,5,7



Highfield Service Centre Ltd
1.3km

Address:99 Highfield Road, NE34 6JW
Phone:01914541860
Classes:1,2,3,4



R 'n' M Autos
1.4km

Address:Plot M, NE33 1QX
Phone:01914279190
Classes:4



Harton Garage
1.6km

Address:183 Sunderland Road, NE34 6AQ
Phone:01914277070
Classes:4



Tyne View Garage
1.6km

Address:2 Mitre Place, NE33 5TB
Phone:01914545955
Classes:4



B R G Automotive Servicing & Repair
1.6km

Address:Unit 5, NE33 5BD
Phone:0191 4544432
Classes:1,2,4



South Tyneside Council
2.1km

Address:Fleet Management, NE34 0NT
Phone:01914272028
Classes:4,5,7



Priory Coachworks
2.3km

Address:Dock Road, NE29 6EH
Phone:0191 258 3077
Classes:4



Chirton Motor Services (North Shields) Ltd
2.3km

Address:Unit 7, NE29 6TF
Phone:01912585111
Classes:4



Jennings Ford
2.4km

Address:Newcastle Road, NE34 9PQ
Phone:01914276666
Classes:4



Vic Young South Shields Ltd
2.4km

Address:Newcastle Road, NE34 9QE
Phone:0191 427 1566
Website:www.vicyoung.co.uk
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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



R & B Autos
2.4km

Address:Unit 5, NE29 6TJ
Phone:0191 2584640
Classes:4



Tyne Tyres Autocentre Ltd
2.6km

Address:Tanners Bank, NE30 1JH
Phone:0191 257 5095
Website:www.tynetyres.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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bds Motorcycles Ltd
2.7km

Address:Unit 3, NE30 1DS
Phone:0191 257 7116
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:Closed
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



D & G Motors Ltd
2.7km

Address:11 Northumberland Street, NE30 1DS
Phone:01912587168
Classes:4



North Shields Test Centre
2.8km

Address:3a Cecil Street, NE29 0DH
Phone:0191 257 3051
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Autocare Services (Ne) Ltd
2.8km

Address:129 Tynemouth Road, NE30 1ED
Phone:01912582727
Classes:4



Rockcliffe Mot Centre
2.8km

Address:137 Tynemouth Road, NE30 1ED
Phone:0191 2576218
Classes:4



Vvr Ltd
2.8km

Address:6 Waldridge Way, NE34 9PZ
Phone:0191 4541550
Classes:4,7



Kwik Fit
3.0km

Address:5-7 Tynemouth Road, NE30 4AY
Phone:0191 296 0360
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



Prestige German Cars Ltd
3.2km

Address:Unit 11, NE34 9PH
Phone:0191 4566623
Classes:4



Fast Fit Motor Centre Ltd
3.4km

Address:Unit 6, NE32 3RA
Phone:01914271000
Classes:4,7



Parks Motorcycles
3.7km

Address:10 Norham Road, NE29 7AJ
Phone:01912570753
Classes:1,2



Tyre & Auto Centre
3.8km

Address:Curlew Road, NE32 3DX
Phone:01914892295
Classes:4



Jarrow Coachworks Ltd
3.8km

Address:Curlew Road, NE32 3DX
Phone:0191 489 2715
Website:www.jarrowcoachworks.co.uk
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



Britannia Autocentres Ltd
4.0km

Address:3 Boldon Lane, SR6 7RH
Phone:0191 536 5313
Website:www.cleadontyres.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



Armstrong Mot Centre
4.1km

Address:Unit 5, NE29 7HA
Phone:0191 258 6686
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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Colebrook & Burgess Ltd
4.2km

Address:Colebrook & Burgess Ltd, NE29 7UZ
Phone:0191 2729100
Classes:4



Station Garages (East Boldon) Ltd
4.7km

Address:Station Approach, NE36 0AB
Phone:01915362517
Classes:4,7



Moto-Tec Mot Centre Ltd
4.7km

Address:4 Hutton Street, NE35 9LW
Phone:0191 5360064
Classes:1,2,4



Coast Road Garage
4.7km

Address:Mill Lane, SR6 7LZ
Phone:0191 529 3240
Classes:4



L G Mot
4.7km

Address:Unit 18, NE35 9LN
Phone:0191 5364422
Classes:1,2,4



Jarrow Mot Centre Ltd
4.8km

Address:Unit 13a, NE32 3HN
Phone:01914839696
Classes:4



Autofix (North East) Ltd
4.8km

Address:Unit 6, NE29 7BY
Phone:0191 2522355
Classes:4,5,7



Advanced W T C Ltd
4.9km

Address:3 Bewicke Road Industrial Estate, NE28 6LX
Phone:01912623885
Classes:4



Cartec @ Vroom Ltd
4.9km

Address:Unit 2, NE29 7SN
Phone:0191 2570287
Classes:4



Barkers Motorcycles
5.0km

Address:13k Back North Road, NE35 9AF
Phone:01915362671
Classes:1,2



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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