Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to NW4 4AG 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 NW4 4AG

We managed to find 101 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your NW4 4AG. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Eli Motors Limited
0.1km

Address:49 Victoria Road, NW4 2RU
Phone:02082036449
Classes:4



Jem Ltd
1.5km

Address:Unit B, NW9 6JL
Phone:020 8358 6002
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
1.5km

Address:Unit A2, NW9 6JX
Phone:020 8205 8792
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



J E M C A Plc
1.5km

Address:The Hyde, NW9 6BH
Phone:020 8203 1888
Classes:4



Das Automotive Ltd
1.6km

Address:213 West Hendon Broadway, NW9 7DG
Phone:02082020447
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
1.6km

Address:Morris House, NW11 0BB
Phone:020 8455 5699
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



Crown Motors Limited (Hendon)
1.6km

Address:Grafton House, NW9 6JZ
Phone:020 8200 4040
Website:www.crownhonda.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:11:00am4:00pm



Kwik - Fit
1.7km

Address:Stuart Avenue, NW9 7BP
Phone:020 8202 1049
Classes:4



Volvo Cars North London
1.8km

Address:The Hyde, NW9 6NW
Phone:020 8200 9797
Website:www.volvocarsnorthlondon.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:30pm
Thursday:8:30am6:30pm
Friday:8:30am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:30pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Pit Stop Mot Centre
1.8km

Address:Arch 2, NW2 1LX
Phone:020 8830 6409
Website:www.pitstopmotcentre.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Kwik - Fit
1.9km

Address:137 Great Northway, NW4 1PS
Phone:02082035292
Classes:4



Now Vauxhall Staples Corner
1.9km

Address:North Circular Road, NW2 1LY
Phone:020 8208 0022
Website:www.nowvauxhall.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am7:00pm
Thursday:8:30am7:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Mercedes Benz Temple Fortune
1.9km

Address:1089 Finchley Road, NW11 0PU
Phone:020 8731 0200
Classes:4



Car Centre Bs Limited
1.9km

Address:17-25 Portsdown Mews, NW11 7HD
Phone:020 8458 1500
Classes:4



Portsdown Mot Test Centre Ltd
1.9km

Address:2-11 Portsdown Mews, NW11 7HD
Phone:02084559498
Classes:4



Edgware Automobiles
1.9km

Address:Unit 23, NW2 1BG
Phone:02084554110
Classes:4



Halt Motor Company
1.9km

Address:Unit 1 Avion Crescent, NW9 5QY
Phone:02082007787
Classes:1,2,4



Hts Mot Centre Limited
1.9km

Address:R/o 11-17 Sheaveshill Avenue, NW9 6RS
Phone:020 8205 6633
Classes:4



West Way Nissan Mill Hill
2.1km

Address:517 Watford Way, NW7 2QR
Phone:02082038890
Classes:4



Dilman Motorcycles Limited
2.3km

Address:Unit 9b, Atlas Business Centre, NW2 7HJ
Phone:020 8208 4950
Classes:1,2



Continental Autos Ltd
2.3km

Address:Unit 5 London Group Business, NW2 7AH
Phone:02084500555
Classes:4



C B Motors
2.3km

Address:9 Hoop Lane, NW11 8JR
Phone:020 8455 3373
Classes:4



Humming Bird Motors
2.4km

Address:363 Edgware Road, NW9 6AF
Phone:020 8200 2200
Website:www.hummingbirdmotors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am7:00pm
Thursday:8:30am7:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



Robin & Day Brent Cross
2.4km

Address:393 Edgware Road, NW2 6LN
Phone:020 8208 7180
Classes:4



Trustford Edgware
2.4km

Address:319 The Hyde, NW9 6TH
Phone:02083588600
Classes:4,5,7



Melplace Ltd
2.4km

Address:6 Wellington Park Estate, NW2 7JW
Phone:02082080876
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
2.5km

Address:Kwik-Fit, NW9 5BE
Phone:020 8205 4805
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 Autocentres
2.5km

Address:284 Nether Street, N3 1RJ
Phone:020 8349 2931
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



Kwik Fix Motors & Tyre Limited
2.6km

Address:Albion Works, NW9 9PH
Phone:02082059800
Classes:4



The London Borough Of Barnet
2.6km

Address:Transport Services, NW7 1BL
Phone:02083595103
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Vale Wedding Cars Ltd
2.6km

Address:66 The Vale, NW11 8SJ
Phone:02084558735
Classes:4



Russell Automotive Centre Limited
2.7km

Address:Unit 15 Kingsbury Trading Estate, NW9 8AU
Phone:020 8200 0995
Website:www.rac-london.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Autofix London
2.7km

Address:Unit9 Barningham Way, NW9 8AU
Phone:02082050001
Classes:4



Highview Motors Ltd
2.7km

Address:Unit 5 Rose House, NW9 8UP
Phone:020 8205 2121
Website:www.highviewmotors.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Theoco Limited
2.8km

Address:498 Church Lane, NW9 8UA
Phone:02082055155
Classes:4



Mercedes-Benz Colindale
2.8km

Address:403 Edgware Road, NW9 0HX
Phone:02082051212
Classes:4,7



Northway Tyres
2.9km

Address:421 Edgeware Road, NW9 0HS
Phone:020 8205 0027
Classes:4



Citygate Colindale
2.9km

Address:78 Capitol Way, NW9 0EW
Phone:020 8511 1000
Classes:4,7



Hurricane Mot Centre Limited
2.9km

Address:Unit 8 Mill Hill Industrial Estate, NW7 2HU
Phone:020 8616 7009
Classes:4,7



Citygate Colindale
2.9km

Address:76-77 Capitol Industrial Park, NW9 0EQ
Phone:02085111000
Classes:4,7



The Automobile Centre Limited
2.9km

Address:Unit 18 Capitol Way, NW9 0EQ
Phone:020 8200 6652
Classes:4,5,7



Speedwell Autos Limited
2.9km

Address:Unit 33 Capital Industrial Estate, NW9 0EQ
Phone:020 8358 4600
Classes:4,5,7



Lexus Edgware Road
3.0km

Address:Unit 2, NW9 0HL
Phone:020 8358 2200
Classes:4



Autofix
3.0km

Address:22 Carlisle Road, NW9 0HL
Phone:02082004771
Classes:4



Lodge Garage Ltd
3.1km

Address:19 Carlisle Road, NW9 0HD
Phone:02089059851
Classes:4,5,7



Kingsbury Autocare Limited
3.1km

Address:Unit H, 2-10 Carlisle Road, NW9 0HN
Phone:020 8205 9440
Website:www.kingsburyautocare.com
Classes:4,7
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



John Mcgrath Limited
3.1km

Address:16 Wotton Road, NW2 6PX
Phone:02084524252
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
3.2km

Address:Kingsbury Road, NW9 9PE
Phone:02082041956
Classes:4



Cricklewood Lane Mot Centre
3.3km

Address:114 Cricklewood Lane, NW2 2DT
Phone:02084526671
Classes:4



Road Runner Service Centre (Finchley) Limited
3.3km

Address:11 Gruneisen Road, N3 1LS
Phone:020 8346 9777
Website:www.roadrunnerservicecentre.co.uk
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Five Star Garage
3.3km

Address:42/44 Hassop Road, NW2 6RX
Phone:02084501277
Classes:4



Mill Hill Motors Ltd
3.4km

Address:51/53 Daws Lane, NW7 4SD
Phone:02089598708/8905
Classes:4



G D K Garages Ltd
3.4km

Address:1-3 Hale Lane, NW7 3NU
Phone:020 8959 0818/ 6776
Classes:4



V P Cars Of Cricklewood Ltd
3.5km

Address:53-55 Oak Grove, NW2 3LS
Phone:02084505195
Classes:4



Oakdale Motors
3.5km

Address:57 Oak Grove, NW2 3LP
Phone:02084524294
Classes:4,7



H & B Motor Engineers Ltd
3.7km

Address:King Street, N2 8EA
Phone:020 8444 8615
Classes:4



Glebe Motor Services
3.7km

Address:Epoch Works, N3 2AX
Phone:02083431011
Classes:4



A & S Motors
3.7km

Address:Unit 4 Cavendish Works, HA8 5EQ
Phone:020 8905 6353
Classes:4



Blackbird Hill Garage
3.8km

Address:190 Barnhill Road, HA9 9DR
Phone:020 8205 5488
Website:blackbirdgarage.co.uk
Classes:4



Neasden Car Care
4.0km

Address:20 Village Way, NW10 0LH
Phone:02088305808
Classes:4



Double Drive Exclusive Limited
4.0km

Address:60 Neasden Lane, NW10 2UW
Phone:020 8450 8989
Classes:4,5,7
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



Dollis Hill Garage (Mot Centre) Limited
4.1km

Address:72/76 Burnley Road, NW10 1EJ
Phone:02084508633
Classes:4



Star Garage (Kingsbury) Limited
4.1km

Address:Unit7, NW9 9RL
Phone:020 8204 7252
Website:www.starmot.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Parfitt Automotive
4.1km

Address:187 Winchester Avenue, NW9 9TB
Phone:020 8204 0708
Classes:1,2,4



Kwik - Fit
4.2km

Address:Shoot Up Hill, NW2 3PS
Phone:020 8450 9979
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



Deansbrook Garage
4.2km

Address:130 Hale Lane, HA8 9RZ
Phone:02089598282/3/4
Classes:4



Tyre City
4.2km

Address:346 Burnt Oak Broadway, HA8 5AN
Phone:02089528088
Classes:4



Robins & Day Edgware
4.2km

Address:360/366 Burnt Oak Broadway, HA8 5AE
Phone:02087311000
Classes:4,5,7



Pars Motors
4.3km

Address:634b High Road, N12 0NL
Phone:020 8446 0618
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:30pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:8:00am6:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Willesden Green Garage
4.3km

Address:The Elf Service Station, NW2 5TG
Phone:02088302013
Classes:4



Charmrace.com Limited
4.3km

Address:29 Coleridge Road, N12 8DH
Phone:02084466319
Classes:4,5,7



Slocombes Motorcycles Ltd
4.3km

Address:46-52 Dudden Hill Lane, NW10 1DG
Phone:02088301000
Classes:1,2



Wallers Garage
4.4km

Address:27 Lambert Way, N12 9EP
Phone:020 8445 4130
Classes:4



Slocombes Service Centre
4.4km

Address:38 Dudden Hill Lane, NW10 1DH
Phone:020 8459 2586
Website:www.slocombes.org
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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



M Moss Repairs Ltd
4.4km

Address:36b Colin Road, NW10 2ED
Phone:02084598405
Classes:4,5,7



Pit Lane Autos Limited
4.4km

Address:20a Cumberland Road, HA7 1EL
Phone:02082047486
Classes:4,5,7



Car Care Willesden
4.5km

Address:Unit 4 Cygnus Business Centre, NW10 2XA
Phone:020 8459 2111
Classes:4



Scooter City (Wembley) Limited
4.5km

Address:18 Grand Parade, HA9 9JS
Phone:020 8904 1345
Classes:1,2



Hassop Mazda
4.5km

Address:291-295 Willesden Lane, NW2 5HY
Phone:020 8459 0005
Website:www.hassop.net
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:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Open24



Brent Autos Limited
4.5km

Address:Unit 5, NW10 0TG
Phone:020 3620 5222
Classes:4,7



T & T Garage Mot Limited
4.5km

Address:34 Stadium Business Centre, HA9 0AT
Phone:07821830201
Classes:4,5,7



Aga Motors Limited
4.6km

Address:Unit 7 Fourth Way, HA9 0LH
Phone:020 8903 9333
Classes:4,7



Edgware Mot & Service Centre Limited
4.6km

Address:61a High Street, HA8 7DD
Phone:020 8905 6030
Classes:4,7



Motorpoint (Hendon) Ltd
4.6km

Address:Unit 3, HA7 1QJ
Phone:02082040149
Classes:4



Barry's Garage Limited
4.6km

Address:1 Glebe Road, NW10 2JD
Phone:020 84592327
Classes:4,5,7



Garrett Motors Limited
4.7km

Address:Second Way, HA9 0YU
Phone:02089022520
Classes:4,5,7



A & B Motors
4.7km

Address:5b Watkin Road, HA9 0NL
Phone:020 8902 2292
Classes:4,5,7



J Madden (Garages)
4.7km

Address:Unit 20 Block M, HA9 0NL
Phone:02089030301
Classes:4



L & R Motor Engineers
4.7km

Address:1 Watkin Road, HA9 0NL
Phone:02089029735
Classes:4



The Garage At Kilburn Station
4.7km

Address:3-6 Exeter Parade, NW2 3UH
Phone:020 8452 0739
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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Edgware Cab & Car Company
4.7km

Address:Mead Road, HA8 6LJ
Phone:020 8951 4590
Classes:4



Southern Cross Motorcycle Engineering Limited
4.8km

Address:Unit 14, NW6 2EB
Phone:020 7328 1428
Website:www.southerncrossmotorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



National Tyres & Autocare
4.8km

Address:Unit 12, HA9 0TF
Phone:020 8900 9296
Classes:4



Edgware Auto Engineering
4.8km

Address:Units 4/5 Ballard Mews, HA8 7BZ
Phone:0208952 9268
Classes:4



M N Autos Ltd
4.9km

Address:Tower Works, NW10 2HP
Phone:020 8451 5716
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:8:30am3:30pm
Sunday:Closed



White Rose Motors
4.9km

Address:920 High Road, N12 9RW
Phone:020 8445 1050
Website:www.whiterosemotors.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:30pm
Thursday:7:30am6:30pm
Friday:7:30am6:30pm
Saturday:8:00am5:30pm
Sunday:9:00am6:00pm



Iverson Motors Limited
4.9km

Address:31 Iverson Road (Arch), NW6 2HG
Phone:02073722513
Classes:4,7



Demo Auto Centre
4.9km

Address:33 Iverson Road (Arch), NW6 2HE
Phone:020 7625 6500
Classes:4,7



Agm Auto Centre Limited
4.9km

Address:34 The Arches, NW6 2HE
Phone:02076245280
Classes:4



North Finchley Tyres Limited
4.9km

Address:944-946 High Road, N12 9RT
Phone:020 8445 2390
Website:northfinchleytyres.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:30pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:8:00am6:30pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



S & B Motors (London) Limited
5.0km

Address:186 High Street, HA8 7EX
Phone:02089529348/3560
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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