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MOT Test Centres within 5km of NG7 4FQ

We managed to find 119 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your NG7 4FQ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Autoplus Limited
0.2km

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



Leyton Motor Services Limited
0.6km

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



Cha Cha Autos
0.6km

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



Nottingham Mot Centre Limited
1.0km

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



M J H Mobile Auto Services
1.0km

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



Butt Motors
1.0km

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



Kam Servicing
1.0km

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



Hussain Autos
1.0km

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



Dpr Motors Tyre, Clutch And Service Centre
1.1km

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



Halfords Autocentre
1.3km

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



Halfords Autocentre
1.4km

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



Kwik Fit
1.4km

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



Ats Euromaster Limited
1.4km

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



Needham Motor Cycles
1.4km

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



Formula One Auto Centre
1.4km

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



H A Fox Nottingham
1.5km

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



Inchcape Toyota
1.5km

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



M W Lever Motor Engineers
1.5km

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



Startrite Vehicle Services
1.5km

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



Elm Tree Garage Nottingham Limited
1.5km

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



David Pengelly Autocare Limited
1.6km

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



Bar Lane Motor Company
1.6km

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



Halfords Autocentre
1.7km

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



Bristol Street Motors Nottingham Renault
1.7km

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



Bristol Street Motors Nottingham
1.7km

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



Mr Clutch Autocentres Limited
1.7km

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



Z Cars Auto Clinic Limited
1.7km

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



Robins And Day Nottingham
1.8km

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



Kam Servicing Nuthall
1.8km

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



Lindleys Autocentres
1.8km

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



Speedys Wheels And Tyres Nottingham Limited
1.8km

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



Ross Davison Motor Engineers Limited
1.9km

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



Middleton Service Station
1.9km

Address:178 Wollaton Road, NG8 1HJ
Phone:0115 928 2328
Website:www.middletonservicestation.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



K And M Motors
1.9km

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



Mercedes Benz Of Nottingham
2.0km

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



Kwik Fit
2.0km

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



Star Garage
2.0km

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



Vertu Honda Nottingham
2.1km

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



Beechdale Motorcycles
2.2km

Address:437 Beechdale Road, NG8 3LF
Phone:01159297414
Classes:1,2



Carlton Road Garage
2.2km

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



City Of Nottingham Neighbourhood Services
2.3km

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



R S International
2.5km

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



Sandicliffe Vernon Road
2.5km

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



Basford Mot Centre
2.6km

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



Lindleys Auto Centres Limited
2.6km

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



Motow Motors
2.6km

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



Formula One Autocentres Limited
2.6km

Address:Formula One Autocentres Ltd, NG7 2NR
Phone:0115 9861234
Classes:4



Sytner Mini Nottingham
2.6km

Address:Queens Court, NG7 2NR
Phone:0115 934 1414
Classes:4



Nottingham Alignment Services Limited
2.6km

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



D And B Carburettor Specialists Limited
2.7km

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



B And R Webster
2.7km

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



Shepherds Race Service Station
2.7km

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



Stratstone Landrover Nottingham
2.7km

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



In 'n' Out Centres Limited
2.7km

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



Mgc Motor Company Limited
2.7km

Address:Unit 2, NG7 2SX
Phone:0115 9868885
Classes:4



Hillcrest Garage
2.7km

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



Giacone Motor Engineers Limited
2.8km

Address:152 Beechdale Rd, NG8 3EZ
Phone:01159299999
Classes:4,5,7



Lookers Honda
2.8km

Address:Lenton Lane, NG7 2PT
Phone:0115 986 3222
Website:www.vertuhonda.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:30am4:30pm



Greenwood Auto Services Limited
2.8km

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



Amb Porsche Limited
2.9km

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



J W Alvey And Son
2.9km

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



Sherwood Garage Nottingham Limited
2.9km

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



Evans Halshaw Vauxhall Nottingham
3.0km

Address:Redfield Road, NG7 2UJ
Phone:01159885500
Classes:4



Porsche Centre Nottingham
3.1km

Address:Electric Avenue, NG2 1RS
Phone:0115 986 0911
Website:www.porschenottingham.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:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Nottingham City Council
3.1km

Address:Building 3 South, NG8 3JP
Phone:0115 8764500/8764501
Classes:4,5,7



Sytner Nottm
3.1km

Address:Lenton Lane, NG7 2AX
Phone:0115 934 1414
Website:www.sytner.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Daleside Road Motors
3.2km

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



Jim Steel Garages
3.2km

Address:Unit 2, NG8 3JG
Phone:0115 9227805
Classes:4,5,7



Geoff Bloor Garages
3.2km

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



Sandicliffe
3.2km

Address:27 Abbeyfield Road, NG7 2SZ
Phone:01159422100
Classes:4,5,7



Nottingham Audi
3.2km

Address:Abbeyfield Road, NG7 2SW
Phone:0115 9882820
Classes:4



Nottingham Car Care Limited
3.3km

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



David Drew Garages Limited
3.4km

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



Hi Q
3.4km

Address:656 Nuthall Road, NG8 6AQ
Phone:0115 978 6010
Website:www.hiqonline.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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



B T Fleet Limited
3.4km

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



Mts
3.4km

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



Sandicliffe Trent Bridge
3.4km

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



Aries Motor Company
3.4km

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



Trentside Garage
3.4km

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



M B Centre Limited
3.6km

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



Wilford Lane Autocentre
3.6km

Address:140 Wilford Lane, NG2 7RL
Phone:01159816774
Classes:4,5,7



Woodthorpe Mot Centre
3.6km

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



Porchester Autocentre
3.7km

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



William Oakes And Sons Mots
3.7km

Address:633 Nuthall Road, NG8 6AF
Phone:01159278782
Classes:4



Basford Dyno Tune And Mot Centre
3.7km

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



Garage Services Nottingham Limited
3.7km

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



1stop Mot Centre Limited
3.7km

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



Connoisseur Cars
3.7km

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



Colwick Road Garage Limited
3.7km

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



Eden Tyre Sales Limited
3.7km

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



Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance Services
3.9km

Address:Boulevard Business Park, NG9 2RR
Phone:01159518369
Classes:4,7



Carlton Service Centre
4.0km

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



Wheldons Garage Limited
4.0km

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



R E Howard And Son
4.0km

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



Fred Brown Car Repairs Limited
4.1km

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



Kam Servicing Bulwell
4.2km

Address:116 Highbury Road, NG6 9DQ
Phone:0115 9756337
Classes:4,5,7



Imperial Commercials Limited
4.2km

Address:2 Padge Road, NG9 2JR
Phone:0115 9677077
Classes:4,5,7



Vertu Volkswagen
4.3km

Address:180 Loughborough Road, NG2 7JB
Phone:01159813813
Classes:4,7



Kwik Fit
4.3km

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



Cmc Nottingham
4.3km

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



Sheppards Wood Service Station
4.3km

Address:Bracebridge Drive, NG8 4PL
Phone:01159293454
Classes:1,2,4



Kam Servicing Beeston
4.3km

Address:122 Queens Road, NG9 2FD
Phone:0115 946087
Classes:4



Professional Vehicle Servicing Limited
4.5km

Address:Artic House, NG8 4GY
Phone:0115 928 3333
Website:www.pvsnottingham.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



Bulwell Auto Services
4.5km

Address:Unit 4 Coventry Court, NG6 8PR
Phone:0115 927 5470
Website:www.bulwellautoservices.co.uk
Classes:1,2,3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am1:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Highway Services Automotive Centre Limited
4.5km

Address:98 Lilac Grove, NG9 1PG
Phone:0115 925 9493
Website:www.highway-services.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:30am
Tuesday:7:30am5:30am
Wednesday:7:30am5:30am
Thursday:7:30am5:30am
Friday:7:30am4:00am
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Highbury Garage
4.6km

Address:Highbury Road, NG6 9AX
Phone:01159272085
Classes:4



Nottinghamshire County Council
4.6km

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



Lilac Grove Auto Centre Limited
4.7km

Address:64 Lilac Grove, NG9 1PP
Phone:0115 925 5678
Website:www.llamadesigns.co.uk
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



P J S
4.7km

Address:St Albans Road, NG6 9FT
Phone:01159770441
Classes:4



Avondale Recovery Limited
4.7km

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



Sandicliffe Skoda Nottingham
4.8km

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



K And M Autocentre Limited
4.9km

Address:17-19 Main Street, NG6 8QH
Phone:0115 9753514
Classes:4



Pentagon Vauxhall Nottingham
4.9km

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



Archers Of Colwick Limited
4.9km

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



Kevs Mot Centre
4.9km

Address:42 Nottingham South & Wilford Lane Industrial Est, NG11 7EP
Phone:0115 981 4333
Website:www.vanhirenottingham.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Steels Of Beeston
4.9km

Address:135 Station Road, NG9 2AZ
Phone:01159227805
Classes:4



Ludlow Hill Mot Centre
5.0km

Address:Unit 10, NG2 6HF
Phone:0115 923 4553
Website:www.approvedgarages.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Wilson Brothers Garage Limited
5.0km

Address:6b Ludlow Hill Road, NG2 6HF
Phone:01159235858
Classes:4



Cavendish Autocentre
5.0km

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



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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