Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to SE18 3JX 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 SE18 3JX

We managed to find 74 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your SE18 3JX. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Wj King Garages Ltd
0.6km

Address:40-43 Artillery Place, SE18 4AE
Phone:02088548161
Classes:4



Chl Ltd
1.0km

Address:86 Herbert Road, SE18 3PP
Phone:020 8855 1234
Website:chlltd.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:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Suerose Motors Ltd
1.6km

Address:Bloomfield Service Station, SE18 7JJ
Phone:02088551526
Classes:4



J & K Rackley And Sons Auto Repairs
1.6km

Address:R/o 8/9 Tudor Parade, SE9 6SX
Phone:208 850 6243
Classes:4



Abbey Autos
2.0km

Address:1-2-3 Hillreach, SE18 4AJ
Phone:02088543890
Classes:4



Tills Motor Engineering
2.1km

Address:St James Garage, SE18 7LN
Phone:02088557111
Classes:4,7



Spray Street Autos
2.3km

Address:31a Spray Street, SE18 6AP
Phone:02083171262/02088558111
Classes:4



Mildreds Garage
2.3km

Address:2-4 Bellegrove Parade, DA16 2RE
Phone:020 8856 2544
Website:www.pandpmotservicingltd.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ancaster Group Limited
2.3km

Address:43-45 Eltham High St, SE9 1DH
Phone:020 8850 3801
Classes:4



Aye Gee Motorcycles Ltd
2.3km

Address:10-11 Bellegrove Parade, DA16 3RE
Phone:02088564273
Classes:1,2



Bridge Auto Service
2.4km

Address:189 Bellegrove Road, DA16 3RA
Phone:020 8319 8888
Classes:4



Derby Autos
2.5km

Address:2a Griffin Road, SE18 7QF
Phone:02088551636
Classes:4



Furlongs Motor Engineers Ltd
2.5km

Address:160-170 Powis Street, SE18 6NL
Phone:020 8854 3434
Website:www.furlongsmotor.co.uk
Classes:4



Rs Auto Repairs
2.6km

Address:The Forge, SE18 1AY
Phone:02088555017
Classes:4



Direct Garage Services
2.6km

Address:Reynolds Place, SE3 8SY
Phone:02088582636
Classes:4



Merlin Mot Centre Ltd
2.7km

Address:16 Lakedale Road, SE18 1PP
Phone:020 8316 1135
Website:merlinmot.com
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:8:30am7:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Plumstead Garages
2.7km

Address:Unit 1, SE18 1PP
Phone:02088554802
Classes:4,7



Plumstead Mot Centre
2.7km

Address:Unit 19, SE18 1PP
Phone:02088554802
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
2.7km

Address:Unit 2, SE28 0BJ
Phone:0208 317 9889
Classes:4



First Step Trust
2.7km

Address:Unit 9, SE18 5BX
Phone:0208 465 7848
Classes:4,5,7



J & K Rackley Autos
2.8km

Address:121 Charlton Rd, SE3 8TL
Phone:020 8858 6899
Website:www.jandkrackleyautorepairs.co.uk
Classes:4



B P Mots
2.9km

Address:29a Penhall Road, SE7 8RX
Phone:0208 858 1999
Classes:1,2,4,7



Motor Medics
2.9km

Address:Unit 5, SE7 8RX
Phone:0208 293 3999
Classes:1,2,4,7



Allfords Ltd
3.1km

Address:71 Westmoor Street, SE7 8NQ
Phone:0203 556 0824
Classes:4,7



Riverside Garage
3.1km

Address:2b Rathmore Road, SE7 7QW
Phone:02088580041
Classes:4



Anchor Mot Centre
3.2km

Address:Unit 10, SE7 7RX
Phone:0208-293-9070
Classes:4,7



Premier Autocentres Ltd
3.2km

Address:184-214 Blackfen Road, DA15 8PT
Phone:02088500066
Classes:4



Omaid Auto Centre
3.2km

Address:Unit 17, SE28 0BQ
Phone:020 8854 8382
Classes:4



Rayat Autos Ltd
3.2km

Address:Unit 4, SE28 0BQ
Phone:02088545449
Classes:4



Alcock & Vidler
3.2km

Address:Unit 7, DA16 3HQ
Phone:02088541562
Classes:4



Nicholas Motors Ltd
3.2km

Address:Nicholas Motors, DA16 3DY
Phone:020 8855 7393
Website:www.nicholasmotors.co.uk
Classes:4



City Airport Taxi Garage Ltd
3.2km

Address:3d Standard Industrial Estate, E16 2ES
Phone:0207 474 9302
Classes:4,7



Big M Motor Spares Ltd
3.2km

Address:118 Upper Wickham Lane, DA16 3DP
Phone:02088554043
Classes:4



Charlton Car Care
3.2km

Address:Unit 22 Vip Trading Estate, SE7 7TE
Phone:02088588058
Classes:4



Claremont Motor Engineers
3.3km

Address:53-55 Upper Wickham Lane, DA16 3AE
Phone:020 8854 2325
Website:www.ebeepbeep.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
3.3km

Address:Unit 1, Lombard Trading Estate, SE7 7SN
Phone:02082931944
Classes:4



Mv Motors
3.3km

Address:Thamesmead Garage, SE2 0RB
Phone:020 8312 3040
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Blackfen Mot Testing Station
3.3km

Address:243b Blackfen Road, DA15 8PR
Phone:02088507000
Classes:4,7



Morgan Richards Garage Ltd
3.4km

Address:12 Anchorage Point, SE7 7SQ
Phone:0208 854 2550
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
3.4km

Address:Unit 15, SE7 7SJ
Phone:020 8858 4240
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.com
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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Beehive Motor Works
3.4km

Address:Rear Of 369 Footscray Road, SE9 2EH
Phone:02088503514
Classes:1,2,3,4



Cabcare Centre
3.4km

Address:101 Nathan Way, SE28 0AQ
Phone:02083170003
Classes:4



Portmill Auto Engineers
3.4km

Address:109 Nathan Way, SE28 0AQ
Phone:020 8854 2644
Website:www.thamesmeadgarageservices.com
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:7:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Eltham Test Centre
3.4km

Address:1 Avery Hill Road, SE9 2BB
Phone:02088500015
Classes:4



Sondel Yamaha Ltd
3.6km

Address:19-20 Wellington Parade, DA15 9NB
Phone:02083031811
Classes:1,2



Blackfen Motorist Centre Ltd
3.6km

Address:309-315 Wellington Parade, DA15 9NG
Phone:02082987588
Classes:4,5,7



Mot Warehouse
3.7km

Address:145 Nathan Way, SE28 0AB
Phone:0208 305 9636
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Terrys Autos
3.7km

Address:2 Horn Lane, SE10 0RT
Phone:0208 305 1744
Classes:4



Trustford Eltham
3.8km

Address:701-725 Sidcup Road, SE9 3AQ
Phone:0208 860 1266
Classes:4,5,7



Fiveways Service Centre
3.8km

Address:729 Sidcup Road, SE9 3AQ
Phone:02088510272
Classes:4



Elliotts Motor Company
3.8km

Address:55 Meadowcourt Road, SE3 9DU
Phone:Phone 020-8318-7676
Classes:4



Ancaster
3.9km

Address:Ancaster, DA16 1SJ
Phone:0208 298 6300
Classes:4



Wj King Garages Ltd
4.0km

Address:70-88 Park View Road, DA16 1SF
Phone:02083031234
Classes:4



Greenwich Service Plus Ltd
4.3km

Address:Fleet Management Birchmere Depot, SE28 8BF
Phone:02089214561
Classes:4,5,7



Kickstart Motorcycles
4.3km

Address:Station Garage, SE12 0JE
Phone:02088574908
Classes:1,2



Bellamys London Ltd
4.3km

Address:Bellamys London Ltd, SE12 0HL
Phone:020 8857 0197
Website:www.citroenlee.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Palmer Brothers S E London Ltd
4.3km

Address:Palmer Brothers S E London Ltd, SE9 4SW
Phone:020 8857 3232
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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Porsche Centre East London
4.4km

Address:101 Woolwich Manor Way, E6 6EY
Phone:
Classes:4



Danson Garage
4.4km

Address:485 Blackfen Road, DA15 9NP
Phone:02083030011
Classes:4



Universal Tyre & Autocentre
4.4km

Address:87 Blackwall Lane, SE10 0AP
Phone:0208 858 2882
Classes:4



Amc Vehicle Maintenance Services
4.4km

Address:7 Baring Road, SE12 0JP
Phone:02088517245
Classes:4



Sidcup Test Centre
4.5km

Address:4-6 Halfway Street, DA16 8LL
Phone:02083089104
Classes:4



Abbeywood Village Mot Centre
4.6km

Address:23 Wilton Road, SE2 9RH
Phone:0208 312 2222
Classes:1,2,4



Dr Brakes Ltd
4.6km

Address:Unit 8 Thistlebrook Industrial Estate, SE2 9QX
Phone:07903 935073/02083113464
Classes:4,7



Bexley Audi
4.6km

Address:138 Blendon Road, DA5 1BZ
Phone:020 8301 3050
Website:www.bexley.audi.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:30pm
Thursday:9:00am6:30pm
Friday:9:00am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Lcr Motorcycles
4.6km

Address:Unit 1, SE10 0PX
Phone:02088589052
Classes:1,2



Park Row Garage Ltd
4.7km

Address:The Garage, SE10 9PB
Phone:02083050870
Classes:4



Automech South East Ltd
4.7km

Address:6 Sedgemere Road, SE2 9SW
Phone:02083106800
Classes:4



Hamilton Motors
4.8km

Address:89 Avenue Road, DA7 4EQ
Phone:02083036990
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
4.9km

Address:144 Lee High Road, SE13 5PR
Phone:020 8318 9219
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



Castlewood Garage
4.9km

Address:1a Pickford Road, DA7 4AT
Phone:02083046828
Classes:1,2



Wj King Garages Ltd
4.9km

Address:214-226 Main Road, DA14 6RR
Phone:02083097788
Classes:4



St Mildreds Garage
5.0km

Address:110 St Mildreds Road, SE12 0RG
Phone:020 8461 4624
Website:mot.center
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kirby Auto Services
5.0km

Address:19 Marischal Road, SE13 5LE
Phone:02088524214
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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