Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to PA3 1NU 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 PA3 1NU

We managed to find 48 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your PA3 1NU. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Ride 'n' Fit Ltd
0.8km

Address:90a Murray Street Business Park, PA3 1QT
Phone:0141 887 3140
Classes:1,2



Mckinnon & Forbes Ltd
0.8km

Address:48 Clark Street, PA3 1RB
Phone:01418872411
Classes:4,5,7



Autotech Motor Engineers Ltd
0.8km

Address:Unit 3, PA1 2QE
Phone:0141 887 7395
Website:autotech-ltd.co.uk
Classes:4



Paisley Vw Centre Limited
0.9km

Address:1 Mckean Street, PA3 1QP
Phone:01418871387
Classes:4



Mcconechy's Tyre Service Ltd
1.0km

Address:39 Well Street, PA1 2PB
Phone:0141 889 8881
Website:www.mcconechys.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:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Premier Mot Centres Ltd
1.0km

Address:Unit 11, PA3 2NB
Phone:0141-887-1112
Classes:4,7



Renfrewshire Council
1.0km

Address:Contract Services, Transport, PA3 1TL
Phone:01416185135
Classes:4,7



Roadside Vehicle Services Ltd
1.0km

Address:46 Underwood Road, PA3 1TL
Phone:0141 842 1440
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Phoenix Kia
1.2km

Address:Phoenix Retail Park, PA1 2AB
Phone:01418495050
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
1.2km

Address:8 Saturn Avenue, PA1 2AB
Phone:0141 842 8585
Classes:4,7



Carrolls Garage
1.3km

Address:Unit 5, PA3 1QG
Phone:0141 887 9348
Classes:4



Glencart Vehicle Services Ltd
1.4km

Address:Unit B, PA3 1TE
Phone:0141 887 8766
Website:www.glencartvehicles.co.uk
Classes:4



Reids Of Paisley Ltd
1.4km

Address:8a Underwood Road, PA3 1TD
Phone:01418891263
Classes:4,5,7



Macklin Motors
1.5km

Address:Phoenix Retail Park, PA1 2BH
Phone:01418428800
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
1.5km

Address:Vw Complex, PA1 2BH
Phone:01418475950
Classes:4,7



Arnold Clark
1.5km

Address:Vauxhall Complex, PA1 2BH
Phone:01418486666
Classes:4



Phoenix Hyundai
1.5km

Address:Phoenix Retail Park, PA1 2BH
Phone:01418495100
Classes:4,7



Arnold Clark
1.5km

Address:Vw Complex, PA1 2BH
Phone:0141 849 7892
Classes:4



Reilly's Auto Centre
1.5km

Address:38 Blythswood Drive, PA3 2ES
Phone:0141-889-5452
Classes:4



I Mac Repair Centre
1.6km

Address:5 - 7 Glen Lane, PA3 2HU
Phone:0141 887 2500
Classes:4



Greenlaw Garage Ltd
1.7km

Address:36 Back Sneddon Street, PA3 2DD
Phone:0141 887 9020
Classes:4,7



Farmer Autocare Ltd
1.8km

Address:Unit 1, PA3 2RD
Phone:01418896767
Classes:4



Hendrie Graham Motor Engineers Ltd
1.8km

Address:49/51 Canal Street, PA1 2HQ
Phone:0141 848 6909
Website:hendrie-graham-motors.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Arnold Clark
1.8km

Address:3 Pegasus Avenue, PA1 2FE
Phone:01418481717
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
2.0km

Address:Hamilton Street, PA3 4BA
Phone:0141 847 1769
Classes:4,7



Glenbar Electrical Services
2.1km

Address:2/4 Northcroft Street, PA3 4AD
Phone:01418874040
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
2.1km

Address:Renfrew Road, PA3 4AR
Phone:01418870555
Classes:4



Budget Tyre Plus Autoservice
2.1km

Address:22 Bridge Street, PA1 1XN
Phone:0141 889 9049
Website:www.tyreplus.co.uk
Classes:4



Traffic Motor Company
2.2km

Address:Unit 4 Riverpark, PA3 3DW
Phone:01505 329593
Website:www.trafficmotorcompany.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,7
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



National Tyres & Autocare
2.2km

Address:10 Incle Street, PA1 1HR
Phone:01418872131
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
2.2km

Address:9 Incle Street, PA1 1HR
Phone:0141 889 9756
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



W H Malcolm Ltd
2.3km

Address:For The Attention Of Allan Campbell, PA3 3BU
Phone:01505333301
Classes:4,7



Bremner Motors
2.5km

Address:1 Bridge Street, PA3 3HW
Phone:01505328150
Classes:4



C&d Grant Motor Engineers
2.6km

Address:Unit 1c, PA3 4HP
Phone:0141 887 7070
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:00pm
Thursday:7:30am6:00pm
Friday:7:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Rowan Garage Services Ltd
2.8km

Address:8 Rowan Street, PA2 6RH
Phone:01418892844
Classes:4



Overburn Automotive Ltd
2.9km

Address:136 - 142 Neilston Road, PA2 6QH
Phone:0141 884 2001
Classes:4



Farmer Autocare Ltd
3.0km

Address:139 Neilston Road, PA2 6QL
Phone:01418841010
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
3.1km

Address:East Lane, PA1 1QA
Phone:01418481383
Classes:4



Seedhill Service Station Limited
3.1km

Address:71 Seedhill Road, PA1 1QS
Phone:0141887 2338
Classes:4



Paisley Autocare Ltd
3.1km

Address:92 Glasgow Road, PA1 3NU
Phone:0141 848 7553
Website:paisleyautocare.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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Benston Motor Engineers
3.8km

Address:13 Laighcartside Street, PA5 8BY
Phone:01505 328344
Website:gplus.to
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:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Canal Garage
3.8km

Address:Canal Road, PA5 8LA
Phone:01505 324444
Classes:4



Strathclyde Tyre Services Ltd
4.0km

Address:6 Rankine Street, PA5 8BB
Phone:01505324891
Classes:4



Peacock Motor Engineers Ltd
4.0km

Address:Porterfield Road, PA4 8HJ
Phone:01418864009
Classes:4



Allan Orr (Garages)
4.0km

Address:18 Brown Street, PA4 8HL
Phone:01418867403
Classes:4



Central Garage
4.2km

Address:30 Church Street, PA5 8DU
Phone:01505 320492
Classes:4



Renfrew Motor Engineers
4.2km

Address:Unit 2, PA4 8HW
Phone:01418866667
Classes:4



Ian Walker Commercials
4.2km

Address:Unit 6, PA4 8HW
Phone:01418861001
Classes:4,7



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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