Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to SO18 2HR 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 SO18 2HR

We managed to find 85 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your SO18 2HR. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Mercedes Benz Of Southampton
0.7km

Address:George Curl Way, SO18 2RZ
Phone:02380619044
Classes:4



Hampton Park Garage
0.9km

Address:306-310 Burgess Road, SO16 3BJ
Phone:02380 584207
Classes:4



Regal Autosport International Ltd
1.5km

Address:72-82 Belgrave Road, SO17 3AN
Phone:02380 558636
Classes:4



Atr Motors
1.6km

Address:Unit 3, SO17 3EA
Phone:02380554424
Classes:4



Tyre & Auto Southampton
1.6km

Address:170-176 Burgess Road, SO16 3HH
Phone:023 8067 7468
Website:www.tyre-auto-southampton.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Hilton Motors
1.9km

Address:Bond Road Garage, SO18 1LH
Phone:023 8055 5600
Website:www.hiltonmotors.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Common Barn
2.1km

Address:Roddington Forge, SO30 3HQ
Phone:02380 471060
Classes:3,4



Len Harfield Ltd
2.1km

Address:T/a Bitterne Park Garage, SO18 1FX
Phone:023 8055 5860
Website:www.lenharfieldltd.co.uk
Classes:4



Master Tech Autos
2.5km

Address:Unit 3, SO50 5QT
Phone:02380 611161
Classes:4



Church Garage
2.7km

Address:21-35 St Denys Road, SO17 2GJ
Phone:02381290290
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
2.7km

Address:165 Bitterne Road, SO18 1BH
Phone:023 8033 1742
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



Eastleigh College Ltd
2.7km

Address:Motor Vehicle Section, SO50 5HT
Phone:02380911733
Classes:4



Partridge Of Hampshire Ltd
2.8km

Address:Chestnut Avenue, SO53 3YU
Phone:02380 689800
Classes:4



New Chapel Garage
2.9km

Address:34 High Street, SO30 3DR
Phone:023 8047 4553
Website:www.newchapelgarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



South Hants Garage Services Ltd
3.0km

Address:Unit 14, SO14 0SQ
Phone:023 8067 1306
Website:www.mot-southampton-shg.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kinleys Garage
3.0km

Address:Unit 1a Kemps Quay Ind Park, SO18 1BZ
Phone:02380 222657
Classes:4



Viking Garages Ltd
3.1km

Address:Viking House, SO30 3DS
Phone:02380 473773
Classes:4



Pete Spacagna Motor Services Ltd
3.1km

Address:281 Empress Road, SO14 0JX
Phone:02380236999
Classes:4



Taj Auto Tech Ltd
3.2km

Address:157-179 Empress Road, SO14 0JW
Phone:02380636258
Classes:4,5,7



J S Autos
3.2km

Address:38 Empress Road, SO14 0JW
Phone:02380211993
Classes:4



Hodges
3.3km

Address:Unit B Kingsbury Road, SO14 0JT
Phone:02380 230665
Classes:4



J R L Autos
3.3km

Address:30-34 Cambridge Road, SO14 6TB
Phone:023 8022 1542
Website:www.jrlautos.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hendy Group
3.3km

Address:Leigh Road, SO50 9PT
Phone:02380 271271
Classes:4,7



Kwik - Fit
3.3km

Address:115 Lodge Road, SO14 6RE
Phone:02380224488
Classes:4



Taj Mot Station
3.4km

Address:Unit 13, SO14 0SP
Phone:02380 337500
Classes:4,5,7



Taj Mot Station
3.4km

Address:Unit 4, SO14 0SP
Phone:02380 337500
Classes:1,2,4



Imperial Cars
3.4km

Address:Unit 7 Barton Park Industrial Estate, SO50 6RR
Phone:02380 624520
Classes:4



Brenhaul Commercials
3.4km

Address:Unit 4h Barton Park Industrial Estate, SO50 6RR
Phone:02380 652535
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Magna Mazda
3.4km

Address:Bursledon Road, SO19 7LW
Phone:02380 443344
Classes:4



Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service
3.4km

Address:Hfrs Hq, SO50 9SJ
Phone:02380 626750
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
3.5km

Address:Woodside Avenue, SO50 9NA
Phone:023 8062 9644
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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Best Autocentres Ltd
3.5km

Address:Unit 6, SO50 6RP
Phone:02380 620200
Classes:1,2,4



H A Fox Southampton
3.5km

Address:73 The Avenue, SO17 1BL
Phone:02380 234600
Classes:4



Hunters Land Rover
3.5km

Address:The Avenue, SO17 1BL
Phone:02380215800
Classes:4



E & J Jarvis Ltd
3.6km

Address:56 78 Onslow Road, SO14 0JN
Phone:023 8022 9297
Website:www.ejjarvis.co.uk
Classes:4



Doubletake Motorcycles Ltd
3.6km

Address:Bond Street, SO14 5QA
Phone:023 8057 7858
Website:www.doubletakemotorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Masterfit Doves Southampton
3.6km

Address:75 The Avenue, SO17 1AL
Phone:02380330066
Classes:4



Doves Southampton
3.6km

Address:75 The Avenue, SO17 1AL
Phone:08709049830
Classes:4



Hi Q (Elite Garages)
3.6km

Address:135 155 Northam Road, SO14 0QG
Phone:023 8023 4599
Website:www.elitegarages.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



We Only Do Mots Ltd
3.6km

Address:Unit 18, SO50 4NU
Phone:02380647180
Classes:4,7



Motest Eastleigh
3.6km

Address:Unit 9 & 10, SO50 4NU
Phone:02380642129
Classes:4,7



Salkelds Service Centre
3.6km

Address:29a Parham Drive, SO50 4NU
Phone:02380644877
Classes:4



William Street Services Ltd
3.7km

Address:Unit 1, SO14 5QH
Phone:023 8022 2521
Website:www.williamstreetservices.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Pitter Commercials Ltd
3.7km

Address:Botley Road, SO30 3HA
Phone:02380477125
Classes:4,5,7



Ats Euromaster Ltd
3.7km

Address:Dutton Lane, SO50 6AA
Phone:02380 613027
Classes:4,5,7



Protyre Eastleigh
3.7km

Address:46 Woodside Road, SO50 4ET
Phone:02380614566
Classes:4



Oak Motors Eastleigh Ltd
3.8km

Address:Units One & Two, SO50 4SR
Phone:02380614368
Classes:4



Radcliffe Road Garage
3.9km

Address:15 Radcliffe Road, SO14 0PH
Phone:02380221062
Classes:4



Picador Chandlers Ford
3.9km

Address:97 101 Bournmouth Road, SO53 3AQ
Phone:02380255432
Classes:4



Independent Garage Services Ltd
3.9km

Address:Unit 5, SO50 4RZ
Phone:023 8062 9606
Website:www.independentgarageservices.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Beechwood Motor Company Ltd
3.9km

Address:4-6 Malvern Road, SO16 6QA
Phone:023 8077 8200
Website:beechwoodmotorcompany.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Saleks Motors Ltd
3.9km

Address:Unit 4, SO14 0QL
Phone:023 8023 5534
Website:www.saleksmotors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:6:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:6:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:6:30am5:00pm
Thursday:6:30am5:00pm
Friday:6:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Woolston Auto Engineering Ltd
4.0km

Address:Unit V3 Willments Ind Estate, SO19 7HS
Phone:02380431184
Classes:4



Freeborn Garages Ltd
4.0km

Address:12 Rochester Street, SO14 5QW
Phone:02380331144
Classes:4



Auto Solutions
4.1km

Address:Unit 3, SO16 6PB
Phone:02380 779994
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Solent Mot Centre Ltd
4.1km

Address:3a Northbrook Industrial Estate, SO16 6PB
Phone:023 8078 3403
Website:www.solentmotcentre.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



Auto Assistance Ltd
4.2km

Address:Unit 6 Speedwell Close, SO53 4BT
Phone:02380 265262
Classes:4



Freeborn Service Centre
4.2km

Address:Stadium Motor Village, SO14 5RG
Phone:02380331144
Classes:4



Southampton Audi
4.4km

Address:50 78 Bournemouth Road, SO53 3DH
Phone:02380 460700
Classes:4



Atherley Garage Ltd
4.4km

Address:121 Malmesbury Road, SO15 5FJ
Phone:023 8063 1861
Website:www.atherley-garage.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Spitfire Garage
4.4km

Address:Spitfire Quay, SO19 7GB
Phone:02380 422716
Classes:4,5,7



Independent Car Sales And Servicing Ltd
4.4km

Address:Unit 4/1 Avenger Close, SO53 4DQ
Phone:023 8027 3333
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Pete King Mechanical Repairs
4.5km

Address:53 Salem Street, SO15 5QE
Phone:023 8077 2869
Classes:4



Hendy Truck Chandlers Ford
4.5km

Address:School Lane, SO53 4DG
Phone:02380579806
Classes:4,5,7



J T M Auto Technician
4.5km

Address:Unit 26 Monksbrook Ind Park, SO53 4RA
Phone:023 8025 5555
Website:jtmautoshampshire.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Spike Island Motorcycles Ltd
4.5km

Address:23 Monks Brook Industrial Park, SO53 4RA
Phone:02380 650680
Classes:1,2



Monksbrook Motors Ltd
4.6km

Address:Unit 8 Monksbrook Ind Park, SO53 4BY
Phone:02380268804
Classes:1,2,4



Easy Fit Auto
4.7km

Address:Banquet House, SO14 5FN
Phone:023 8063 7682
Website:www.easyfitmot.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



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
4.7km

Address:Unit 12, SO30 2JN
Phone:01489 782225
Classes:4



T G Services
4.7km

Address:Unit 26, SO19 7GA
Phone:02380 438323
Classes:4



Nichols Town Garage
4.7km

Address:Granville Street, SO14 5FQ
Phone:02380333313
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres Ltd
4.7km

Address:Hedge End Trade Park, SO30 2UH
Phone:01489796633
Classes:4



Autotune Garage Services Ltd
4.7km

Address:Unit 10c Herald Industrial Estate, SO30 2JW
Phone:01489 797676
Classes:1,2,4



Tyreshops Garage Services
4.7km

Address:Unit 8a, SO30 2JW
Phone:01489 787350
Website:www.hedgeendtyres.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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Independent Car & Van Servicing Ltd
4.7km

Address:Unit 9c, SO30 2JW
Phone:01489 798383
Classes:4,7



Foxtec Services Ltd
4.8km

Address:Unit 2-3, SO14 5GN
Phone:02380 333927
Classes:4



P J Services Soton Ltd
4.8km

Address:D C Motors, SO16 6HR
Phone:02380 778305
Classes:4



Peter Cooper Shirley Road
4.8km

Address:381 Shirley Road, SO15 3JD
Phone:023 8070 1107
Website:www.petercoopergroup.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:10:00am4:00pm



Hampshire Motorcycle Centre
4.8km

Address:222 Shirley Road, SO15 3FL
Phone:023 8022 4895
Website:adtkawasaki.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Sholing Service Station
4.8km

Address:19/21 Botany Bay Road, SO19 8LT
Phone:023 8042 2888
Website:www.nationalrail.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Westland Motors Southampton Ltd
4.8km

Address:81 Shirley Road, SO15 3FE
Phone:02380220322
Classes:4



Browdon Motor Services Ltd
4.9km

Address:2 4 Beatrice Road, SO15 3GU
Phone:02380786105
Classes:4



Express Mot
4.9km

Address:11 Endle Street, SO14 5FZ
Phone:02380 633200
Classes:4



Bcl Auto Centre
4.9km

Address:Unit 1 Endle Street, SO14 5GZ
Phone:023 8022 7766
Website:www.bclautocentre.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



Kwik-Fit
5.0km

Address:Kwik-Fit, SO16 4RJ
Phone:023 8077 4535
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



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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