Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to NG8 1JH 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 NG8 1JH

We managed to find 95 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your NG8 1JH. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Nottingham City Council
0.5km

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



Beechdale Motorcycles
0.6km

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



Jim Steel Garages
0.6km

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



Giacone Motor Engineers Limited
0.9km

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



Middleton Service Station
0.9km

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



Needham Motor Cycles
1.3km

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



Nottingham Mot Centre Limited
1.7km

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



Dpr Motors Tyre, Clutch And Service Centre
1.7km

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



Sheppards Wood Service Station
1.7km

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



Hussain Autos
1.8km

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



Halfords Autocentre
1.8km

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



M J H Mobile Auto Services
1.9km

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



Bristol Street Motors Nottingham
1.9km

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



Professional Vehicle Servicing Limited
1.9km

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



Butt Motors
1.9km

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



Inchcape Toyota
2.0km

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



H A Fox Nottingham
2.0km

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



Kam Servicing Nuthall
2.0km

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



Cha Cha Autos
2.2km

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



Leyton Motor Services Limited
2.2km

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



David Pengelly Autocare Limited
2.6km

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



Startrite Vehicle Services
2.6km

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



Autoplus Limited
2.6km

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



Elm Tree Garage Nottingham Limited
2.8km

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



Z Cars Auto Clinic Limited
2.8km

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



Hi Q
2.8km

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



K And M Motors
2.9km

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



Bar Lane Motor Company
2.9km

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



William Oakes And Sons Mots
2.9km

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



Trowell Mot Centre
2.9km

Address:Unit1 Balloon Woods Industrial Estate, NG9 3GJ
Phone:0115 9280233
Classes:4,7



Halfords Autocentre
2.9km

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



Lindleys Auto Centres Limited
3.0km

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
3.0km

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



Ross Davison Motor Engineers Limited
3.0km

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



Sandicliffe Vernon Road
3.1km

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



Bramcote Hills Garage 1981 Limited
3.2km

Address:57 Derby Road, NG9 3GX
Phone:01159254206
Classes:4



Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance Services
3.2km

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



Star Garage
3.3km

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



Kwik Fit
3.3km

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



Mgc Motor Company Limited
3.4km

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



Evans Halshaw Vauxhall Nottingham
3.4km

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



Mercedes Benz Of Nottingham
3.4km

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



Formula One Autocentres Limited
3.4km

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



Sytner Mini Nottingham
3.4km

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



Vertu Honda Nottingham
3.5km

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



Kam Servicing Beeston
3.5km

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



Imperial Commercials Limited
3.6km

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



Kam Servicing
3.6km

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



Ats Euromaster Limited
3.6km

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



Lookers Honda
3.6km

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



Mr Clutch Autocentres Limited
3.7km

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



Bristol Street Motors Nottingham Renault
3.7km

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



Nottingham Car Care Limited
3.7km

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



B T Fleet Limited
3.8km

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



Stratstone Landrover Nottingham
3.8km

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



Basford Dyno Tune And Mot Centre
3.9km

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



Garage Services Nottingham Limited
3.9km

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



Robins And Day Nottingham
3.9km

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



Sandicliffe
3.9km

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



Nottingham Audi
3.9km

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



Steels Of Beeston
3.9km

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



Lindleys Autocentres
4.0km

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



Sytner Nottm
4.0km

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



Highway Services Automotive Centre Limited
4.0km

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



Halfords Autocentre
4.0km

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



Kwik Fit
4.0km

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



Lilac Grove Auto Centre Limited
4.0km

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



Formula One Auto Centre
4.1km

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



R S International
4.1km

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



Kam Servicing Bulwell
4.1km

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



Bulwell Auto Services
4.1km

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



M W Lever Motor Engineers
4.1km

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



Coldi Motors
4.1km

Address:Ellis Grove, NG9 1EP
Phone:0115 925 1488
Classes:3,4



J And B Autos
4.2km

Address:6 Grove Avenue, NG9 4ED
Phone:01159221242
Classes:4



Hillcrest Garage
4.2km

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



Porsche Centre Nottingham
4.2km

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



Beeston Car Care Centre
4.2km

Address:33 - 41 High Road, NG9 4AF
Phone:0115 922 0843
Website:www.beestoncarcarecentre.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:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Dean Hopwell Test Centre
4.2km

Address:8 Factory Lane, NG9 4AA
Phone:0115 9250250
Classes:4



Speedys Wheels And Tyres Nottingham Limited
4.3km

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



Motow Motors
4.3km

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



Highbury Garage
4.3km

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



Pentagon Seat
4.4km

Address:85-95 High Road, NG9 4AJ
Phone:01159221778
Classes:4



K And M Autocentre Limited
4.4km

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



Harmac Garage
4.6km

Address:First Avenue, NG6 8NG
Phone:01159752451
Classes:4



City Of Nottingham Neighbourhood Services
4.7km

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



Sherwood Garage Nottingham Limited
4.8km

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



Market Garage Limited
4.8km

Address:27a Commercial Road, NG6 8HD
Phone:0115 975 3632
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:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



P J S
4.8km

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



Carlton Road Garage
4.8km

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



Sandicliffe Limited
4.9km

Address:152 Nottingham Road, NG9 8AU
Phone:01159395000
Classes:3,4



Sandicliffe Limited
4.9km

Address:Nottingham Road, NG9 8AU
Phone:0115 8122170
Classes:4,5,7



Sandiacre Garage
5.0km

Address:169 Pasture Road, NG9 8HZ
Phone:01159399244
Classes:4



Nottingham Alignment Services Limited
5.0km

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



Autotechz Nottingham
5.0km

Address:164 Pasture Road, NG9 8GQ
Phone:0115 939 3222
Website:www.autotechz.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



D And B Carburettor Specialists Limited
5.0km

Address:Cattle Market, NG2 3GY
Phone:01159864977
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
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