Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to NG3 3AL 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 NG3 3AL

We managed to find 110 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your NG3 3AL. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Shepherds Race Service Station
0.6km

Address:1-15 The Wells Road, NG3 3AP
Phone:01159504069
Classes:4



B And R Webster
0.6km

Address:Standard Works, NG3 3AR
Phone:01159585959
Classes:4



Carlton Service Centre
0.9km

Address:2a Cornhill Road, NG4 1GE
Phone:0115 9873155
Classes:4



Wheldons Garage Limited
1.0km

Address:301 Carlton Hill, NG4 1GP
Phone:01159871593
Classes:4



Porchester Autocentre
1.3km

Address:330 Porchester Road, NG3 6GR
Phone:0115 9603633
Classes:4



Eden Tyre Sales Limited
1.3km

Address:5 Haywood Road, NG3 6AB
Phone:0115 9692222
Classes:4



Greenwood Auto Services Limited
1.3km

Address:Unit F Thornfield Ind Estate, NG3 2NJ
Phone:01159503111
Classes:4



Woodthorpe Mot Centre
1.4km

Address:1a Woodthorpe Road, NG3 5QH
Phone:0115 9550032
Classes:4



Carlton Road Garage
1.8km

Address:53a Carlton Road, NG3 2DN
Phone:01159580614
Classes:4



M W Lever Motor Engineers
1.8km

Address:288 Alfred Street Central, NG3 4AY
Phone:0115 950 5361
Classes:4



Cavendish Autocentre
1.8km

Address:Cavendish Motors, NG4 3EE
Phone:01159404881
Classes:4



Avondale Recovery Limited
2.0km

Address:245 Oakdale Road, NG4 1AA
Phone:01159400046
Classes:4



Gedling Garage
2.0km

Address:Cavendish Avenue, NG4 4FZ
Phone:0115 987 6094
Website:www.gedlinggarage.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Robins And Day Nottingham
2.1km

Address:375-381 Mansfield Road, NG5 2DA
Phone:0115 9626467
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
2.1km

Address:240 Huntingdon Street, NG1 3NB
Phone:0115 950 4954
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



Halfords Autocentre
2.1km

Address:248-262 Huntingdon Street, NG1 3NB
Phone:0115 9504148
Classes:4



Sherwood Garage Nottingham Limited
2.2km

Address:3-5 Newstead Street, NG5 2GY
Phone:0115 960 5287
Classes:4



Colwick Road Garage Limited
2.2km

Address:Unit4, NG2 4BG
Phone:0115 947 3900
Website:www.colwickroadgarage.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:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Connoisseur Cars
2.2km

Address:Cavendish Service Station, NG2 4BG
Phone:0115 9583777
Classes:1,2,3,4



1stop Mot Centre Limited
2.2km

Address:Colwick Road, NG2 4BG
Phone:0115 9240088
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Kam Servicing
2.2km

Address:259 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EQ
Phone:01159472222
Classes:4



Bristol Street Motors Nottingham Renault
2.3km

Address:Haydn Road, NG5 1AE
Phone:01159117777
Classes:4,7



Formula One Auto Centre
2.3km

Address:Unit 1, NG1 3LP
Phone:01159414545
Classes:4



Kens Motor Company Limited
2.3km

Address:67 Westdale Lane, NG4 3JU
Phone:0115 940 4549
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



Motow Motors
2.4km

Address:43-45 Victoria Road, NG5 2NA
Phone:0115 9858756
Classes:4



Archers Of Colwick Limited
2.5km

Address:239-241 Vale Road, NG4 2EB
Phone:0115 961 5120
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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Arnold Lane Service Centre Limited
2.5km

Address:129 Arnold Lane, NG4 4HF
Phone:0115 9565656
Classes:4



Mts
2.6km

Address:Unit 4, NG2 4EW
Phone:0115 9413333
Classes:1,2



M B Centre Limited
2.6km

Address:Unit 4 White City Trading Estate, NG2 4EL
Phone:0115 9506050
Classes:4,7



Daleside Road Motors
2.6km

Address:Daleside Road, NG2 4DH
Phone:01159502193
Classes:1,2,4



Weonlymot.co.uk
2.7km

Address:57 Station Road, NG4 3AR
Phone:0115 987 7348
Website:www.weonlymot.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Trentside Garage
2.7km

Address:Unit 9 Trent South Ind Park, NG2 4EQ
Phone:01159242362
Classes:4



R S International
2.7km

Address:296 Hucknall Road, NG5 1FG
Phone:0115 9622633
Classes:4



Motorservice Limited
2.7km

Address:Park House, NG4 2DW
Phone:0115 9877452
Classes:4,7



Speedys Wheels And Tyres Nottingham Limited
2.7km

Address:117 Canal Street, NG1 7HB
Phone:0115 958 4000
Website:www.speedyswheels.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Amb Porsche Limited
2.8km

Address:Moreland Street, NG2 3GQ
Phone:01159112356
Classes:4



J W Alvey And Son
2.8km

Address:2-4 Moreland Street, NG2 3GQ
Phone:01159864470
Classes:4



In 'n' Out Centres Limited
2.8km

Address:Lady Bay Retail Park, NG2 3GZ
Phone:01159 865565
Classes:4



H And A Vehicle Services Limited
2.8km

Address:Unit 3, NG4 2FR
Phone:01159403336
Classes:4



Hillcrest Garage
2.9km

Address:326-330 Hucknall Road, NG5 1FS
Phone:0115 960 9641
Website:www.approvedgarages.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:00pm
Thursday:7:30am5:00pm
Friday:7:30am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



City Of Nottingham Neighbourhood Services
2.9km

Address:Mot Test Centre, NG2 3AH
Phone:01159152008
Classes:4,5,7



Nottingham Alignment Services Limited
3.0km

Address:Unit 7, NG2 3JJ
Phone:0115 9599144
Classes:4



Cmc Nottingham
3.0km

Address:835 Mansfield Road, NG5 3GF
Phone:01159260225
Classes:1,2



Kwik Fit
3.0km

Address:835 Mansfield Road, NG5 3GF
Phone:0115 967 0570
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



Monza 2000 Limited
3.0km

Address:Wright Street, NG4 2PG
Phone:01159877723
Classes:4



Carlton Car Centre Service Limited
3.0km

Address:136 Burton Road, NG4 3GP
Phone:0115 9615389
Classes:4



D And B Carburettor Specialists Limited
3.0km

Address:Cattle Market, NG2 3GY
Phone:01159864977
Classes:4



Paul K Smith Automobile Engineers Limited
3.0km

Address:60-62 Victoria Road, NG4 2HG
Phone:0115 987 0470
Website:www.paulksmithauto.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00am
Tuesday:8:00am5:00am
Wednesday:8:00am5:00am
Thursday:8:00am5:00am
Friday:8:00am5:00am
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Vertu Honda Nottingham
3.1km

Address:Haydn Road, NG5 1EA
Phone:0115 8454140
Classes:1,2



A And M Nottingham Limited
3.1km

Address:Unit 4b East Link Trade Centre, NG4 2JR
Phone:0115 9874759
Classes:4



Nottingham Automotive Limited
3.2km

Address:Private Road Number 7, NG4 2JW
Phone:0115 9878336
Classes:4,5,7



Nottingham Auto Services
3.2km

Address:Unit 1, NG4 2JW
Phone:01159402168
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
3.2km

Address:311 Nottingham Road, NG7 7DA
Phone:01159783041
Classes:4



Star Garage
3.2km

Address:225-231 Nottingham Road, NG7 7DA
Phone:01159785409
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited
3.3km

Address:66 Castle Boulevard, NG7 1GG
Phone:01159476678
Classes:4



Bar Lane Motor Company
3.3km

Address:Palm Street, NG7 7HS
Phone:0115 970 5719
Website:www.barlanemotors.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Lindleys Autocentres
3.3km

Address:Unit 2, NG2 1NE
Phone:01157270055
Classes:4



Ross Davison Motor Engineers Limited
3.4km

Address:Cairo Street, NG7 7GH
Phone:01159708888
Classes:4



Pentagon Vauxhall Nottingham
3.4km

Address:Sir John Robinson Way, NG5 6BN
Phone:0115 854 6600
Website:www.pentagon-group.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:00pm
Thursday:8:00am7:00pm
Friday:8:00am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Elm Tree Garage Nottingham Limited
3.4km

Address:Rawson Street, NG7 7FR
Phone:0115 978 1008
Website:www.elmtreegarage.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:7:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:7:00am5:00pm
Thursday:7:00am5:00pm
Friday:7:00am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



R E Howard And Son
3.4km

Address:29 Gertrude Road, NG2 5BZ
Phone:0115 982 2745
Website:www.rehowardandson.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



Autoplus Limited
3.4km

Address:Unit 1, NG7 3QA
Phone:0115 978 6644
Website:www.autoplusgarage.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Lindleys Auto Centres Limited
3.4km

Address:Nottingham Road, NG5 6JZ
Phone:0115 9264841
Classes:4



Sandicliffe Skoda Nottingham
3.4km

Address:75/77 Mansfield Road, NG5 6BH
Phone:0115 9202355
Classes:4



Z Cars Auto Clinic Limited
3.5km

Address:176 Northgate, NG7 7FT
Phone:0115 970 5908
Website:www.myautoclinic.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:10:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



David Drew Garages Limited
3.5km

Address:Radcliffe Road, NG2 5FX
Phone:01159814040
Classes:4



Startrite Vehicle Services
3.5km

Address:Unit 2, NG7 6GJ
Phone:01159422381
Classes:4



L And S Autos
3.5km

Address:80 Rolleston Drive, NG5 7JN
Phone:01159679999
Classes:4



Oaktree Garage Nottm Limited
3.5km

Address:Brookfield Road, NG5 7EU
Phone:0115 967 6767
Website:www.oaktreegarage.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



K And M Motors
3.5km

Address:494 Radford Road, NG7 7EA
Phone:01159783433
Classes:4



Promech
3.5km

Address:Unit 3b Eagle Close, NG5 7FJ
Phone:0115203090
Classes:4



David Pengelly Autocare Limited
3.6km

Address:David Pengelly Autocare Limited, NG7 7NQ
Phone:0115 9781117
Classes:4



Mr Clutch Autocentres Limited
3.6km

Address:Unit 13, NG2 1AH
Phone:0115 9861618
Classes:4



Geoff Bloor Garages
3.6km

Address:13-17 Radcliffe Road, NG2 5FG
Phone:0115 982 1803
Classes:1,2,3,4



Cha Cha Autos
3.7km

Address:Unit 3, NG7 3AN
Phone:0115 978 9000
Website:motworkshop.co.uk
Classes:4



Leyton Motor Services Limited
3.7km

Address:Unit 2 Hartley Court, NG7 3AN
Phone:01159790153
Classes:1,2,4,7



Truck And Bus Repairs Limited
3.8km

Address:Private Road No 5, NG4 2JU
Phone:0115 9404466
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
3.8km

Address:101 High Street, NG5 7DF
Phone:01159670225
Classes:4



Arnold Garage
3.8km

Address:Units 21d, NG5 7EJ
Phone:01159269199
Classes:4



Sandicliffe Vernon Road
3.9km

Address:Vernon Road, NG6 0AA
Phone:01158122192
Classes:4



Vertu Volkswagen
3.9km

Address:199 Mansfield Road, NG5 6GZ
Phone:0115 920 4141
Website:www.volkswagen.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:00pm
Thursday:8:00am7:00pm
Friday:8:00am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:30am4:00pm



Butt Motors
3.9km

Address:R/o 503 Alfreton Road, NG7 5NH
Phone:0115 9785252
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
3.9km

Address:84 Castle Boulevard, NG7 1FP
Phone:01159411876
Classes:4



Aries Motor Company
4.0km

Address:35-37 Loughborough Road, NG2 7LJ
Phone:0115 982 2256
Website:www.ariesmotorcompany.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Sandicliffe Trent Bridge
4.0km

Address:Sandicliffe Trent Bridge, NG2 7LJ
Phone:0115 8122185
Classes:4



Rotex Garage
4.0km

Address:Unit 1, NG5 7JD
Phone:0115 9205727
Classes:4



Lindleys Auto Centres Limited
4.1km

Address:55 Church Street, NG6 0GA
Phone:0115 979 0818
Website:www.lindleysautocentres.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Basford Mot Centre
4.1km

Address:55 Church Street, NG6 0GA
Phone:01159782261
Classes:4,7



Kam Servicing Nuthall
4.2km

Address:Fairdale House, NG8 5AB
Phone:0115 9296964
Classes:4



Nottingham Mot Centre Limited
4.2km

Address:23 St Peters Street, NG7 3EN
Phone:0115 9785272
Classes:4,5,7



Bristol Street Motors Nottingham
4.2km

Address:20 Nuthall Road, NG8 5AT
Phone:0115 9005650
Classes:4,7



M J H Mobile Auto Services
4.2km

Address:Unit 6, NG7 2AB
Phone:0115 978 4108
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:6:00am4:30pm
Tuesday:6:00am4:30pm
Wednesday:6:00am4:30pm
Thursday:6:00am4:30pm
Friday:6:00am4:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Mercedes Benz Of Nottingham
4.3km

Address:Enterprise Way, NG2 1EN
Phone:0115 9882920
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
4.3km

Address:45 Nuthall Road, NG8 5AS
Phone:0115 9293838
Classes:4



Hussain Autos
4.3km

Address:1 Miall Court, NG7 2AJ
Phone:0115 979 1775
Classes:4



Nottingham Car Care Limited
4.3km

Address:60 Arnold Road, NG6 0DZ
Phone:01159787487
Classes:4



B T Fleet Limited
4.3km

Address:Nottingham Garage, NG6 0ED
Phone:01159002930
Classes:4,7



Dpr Motors Tyre, Clutch And Service Centre
4.4km

Address:Salisbury Street, NG7 2BQ
Phone:0115 9782828
Classes:4



Fred Brown Car Repairs Limited
4.5km

Address:14a Rectory Road, NG2 6BE
Phone:0115 9825582
Classes:4



H A Fox Nottingham
4.6km

Address:406 Derby Road, NG7 2GS
Phone:0115 9780730
Classes:4



Inchcape Toyota
4.6km

Address:408 Derby Road, NG7 2GS
Phone:01159421700
Classes:4



Nottinghamshire County Council
4.6km

Address:Central Works Depot, NG2 5NE
Phone:01159148384
Classes:4,5,7



Needham Motor Cycles
4.7km

Address:26 Wollaton Road, NG8 1FD
Phone:01159289853
Classes:1,2



Basford Dyno Tune And Mot Centre
4.7km

Address:14 Northern Court, NG6 0BJ
Phone:01159271109
Classes:4



Garage Services Nottingham Limited
4.7km

Address:Unit 1, Logan Square, NG6 0BJ
Phone:01159754947
Classes:4



Nottingham Autocraft
4.8km

Address:The Cottage, NG12 2LF
Phone:01159826999
Classes:1,2



Redhill Service Centre Limited
4.8km

Address:240 Mansfield Road, NG5 8JY
Phone:01159 679595
Classes:4



Redhill Garage
4.8km

Address:262 Mansfield Road, NG5 8JY
Phone:0115 967 0335
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:7:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:7:00am5:30pm
Thursday:7:00am5:30pm
Friday:7:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Stratstone Landrover Nottingham
4.9km

Address:Riverside Park, NG2 1RT
Phone:01159578000
Classes:4



Wilford Lane Autocentre
5.0km

Address:140 Wilford Lane, NG2 7RL
Phone:01159816774
Classes: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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