Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to ST4 4NZ 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 ST4 4NZ

We managed to find 91 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your ST4 4NZ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Shelton Car Care
0.9km

Address:Unit 10, ST4 1EZ
Phone:01782 844320
Classes:4,7



Foley Motorcycles
0.9km

Address:67 69 King Street, ST4 3LZ
Phone:01782848882
Classes:1,2



Mcintosh Motor Services Limited
1.0km

Address:96 Lonsdale Street, ST4 4DP
Phone:01782 849635
Classes:4



Sos Auto Recovery Centre Ltd
1.1km

Address:Unit 3, ST4 3NJ
Phone:01782 311515
Classes:4,5,7



Lightcliffe Volkswagen (Stoke)
1.2km

Address:Stanley Matthews Way, ST4 4EG
Phone:01782337900
Classes:4



Titan Ltd
1.3km

Address:163 King Street, ST4 3ER
Phone:01782318390
Classes:4



Lexus Stoke
1.3km

Address:Gordon Banks Drive, ST4 4TW
Phone:01782 599200
Classes:4



Bristol Street Ford
1.3km

Address:George Eastham Avenue, ST4 4TU
Phone:01782 339800
Classes:4,7



G R H Motor Services
1.3km

Address:301 Bamber Street, ST4 1AH
Phone:01782744320
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
1.4km

Address:Victoria Road, ST4 2HZ
Phone:01782 744455
Classes:4



Car Care Stoke Limited
1.4km

Address:13 Leese Street, ST4 1AL
Phone:01782 744371
Classes:4



Phoenix Autos
1.4km

Address:Unit 21 Smiths Passage, ST4 3ED
Phone:01782 328000
Classes:4



Weston Motor Services Limited
1.5km

Address:Unit 6 Dewsbury Road, ST4 2TE
Phone:01782269329
Classes:4



Simon Dean Motor Services Ltd
1.5km

Address:Unit E1, ST4 2TE
Phone:01782 749888
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Pinkstones Toyota
1.5km

Address:Stanley Matthews Way, ST4 4DD
Phone:01782599111
Classes:4



Stoke Audi
1.5km

Address:Stanley Matthews Way, ST4 4DD
Phone:01782 590400
Classes:4



Jhm Motors
1.5km

Address:Cauldon Road, ST4 2DY
Phone:01782 412981
Classes:4



Cmc Motorcycles Stoke
1.6km

Address:83 Stoke Road, ST4 2QH
Phone:01782 845840
Classes:1,2



Shelton Mot Centre
1.7km

Address:Winton House, ST4 2RN
Phone:01782844140
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
1.8km

Address:Victoria Road, ST1 3JE
Phone:01782573400
Classes:4



Hoddens Ltd
1.8km

Address:Brocksford Street, ST4 3HE
Phone:01782 599333
Website:www.hoddensltd.co.uk
Classes:4



Penkhull Service Station Limited
1.9km

Address:St Thomas Place, ST4 7LB
Phone:01782 845808
Website:www.penkhullservice.co.uk
Classes:3,4



Knights North Staffordshire
1.9km

Address:Bede Road, ST4 4GU
Phone:01782 572100
Classes:4



D And H Tyre And Auto Repairs
2.1km

Address:Palmerston Street, ST1 3EU
Phone:01782286883
Classes:4



Staffs Test Centre
2.1km

Address:Staffs Test Centre, ST1 3EY
Phone:01782 205666
Classes:1,2,4



M And M Vehicle Repairs
2.3km

Address:Portland Road, ST3 1EW
Phone:01782 315242
Classes:4,5,7



Gower Street Garage Limited
2.3km

Address:Portland Road, ST3 1EW
Phone:01782 312488
Classes:4



Stratstone
2.5km

Address:Broad Street, ST1 4EG
Phone:01782219500
Classes:4



Snows Garage Hanley Ltd
2.5km

Address:706 Leek Road, ST1 3NP
Phone:01782 215544
Website:www.snowsgarage.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,7



Fenton Motor Services
2.5km

Address:Wood Street Garage, ST3 1EL
Phone:01782 598351
Classes:4



Car Craft Test Centre
2.6km

Address:88 90 Cannon Place, ST1 4QA
Phone:01782 269542
Website:www.carcrafttestcentre.co.uk
Classes: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:7:30am1:30pm
Sunday:Closed



New Road Garage
2.7km

Address:Speedwall Street, ST3 5EB
Phone:01782 324349
Website:www.newroadgarage.net
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:Closed
Thursday:Closed
Friday:Closed
Saturday:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Hanford Test Centre
2.7km

Address:Church Lane, ST4 4QB
Phone:01782 644601
Classes:4



Formula One Auto Centres
2.7km

Address:Unit 1, ST1 3AQ
Phone:01782 202010
Classes:4



Quicks Stoke
2.8km

Address:Newcastle Road, ST4 6NN
Phone:08453459701(stoke svc)
Classes:4



Neil Cliffe Vehicle Repairs
2.8km

Address:1 Bridgewood Street, ST3 1HW
Phone:01782 332383
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Holdcroft Renault
2.8km

Address:Leek Road, ST1 6AD
Phone:01782 214371
Website:www.holdcroft.com
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:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Holdcroft Renault
2.8km

Address:Leek Road, ST1 6AD
Phone:01782 214371
Website:www.holdcroft.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Apex Mot Centre
2.8km

Address:Apex Mot Centre, ST1 4BN
Phone:01782 213131
Classes:4,7



Norman And Birch Ltd
2.8km

Address:Lms Yard, ST1 4AA
Phone:01782202467
Classes:1,2



P J Automotive
2.8km

Address:Unit 1, ST1 6AH
Phone:01782 287378
Classes:4,5,7



Websters Of Stoke On Trent Limited
2.9km

Address:Clough Street, ST1 4BA
Phone:01782263725
Classes:1,2,3,4



Motor Clinic Limited
2.9km

Address:Trentham Road, ST3 4DJ
Phone:01782 332923
Website:www.motorclinicltd.co.uk
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Springfields Garage And Vehicle Repairs Limited
2.9km

Address:Clayton Lane, ST4 6PQ
Phone:01782 713372
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
2.9km

Address:Clough Street, ST1 4AS
Phone:01782202200
Classes:4



Autobrite
3.0km

Address:Shelton New Road, ST4 6EW
Phone:01782713205
Classes:4



Holdcroft Nissan
3.0km

Address:Leek Road, ST1 6AL
Phone:01782204040
Classes:4



Newman Motors Limited
3.1km

Address:9 Chelson Street, ST3 1PT
Phone:01782 370460
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4,5,7
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



Archway Autobox
3.1km

Address:Archway Garage, ST3 1PF
Phone:01782 313492
Website:www.auto-box.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:8:00am5:00pm



Adderley Green Garage Ltd
3.1km

Address:345 Anchor Road, ST3 5BL
Phone:01782312510
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Kwik Fit
3.2km

Address:109 Marsh Street, ST1 5QZ
Phone:01782 283471
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



R And B Auto Repairs
3.2km

Address:Unit 2a Hartshill Business Park, ST4 6DS
Phone:01782 616151
Classes:4



Alfred Hissey And Sons Ltd
3.2km

Address:Turbine Garage, ST4 8NJ
Phone:01782 657145
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
Classes:4,5,7
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



Trentley Garage
3.3km

Address:New Inn Lane, ST4 8EX
Phone:01782657891
Classes:4



City Of Stoke On Trent Department Of Urban Environment
3.3km

Address:Cromer Road, ST1 6QN
Phone:01782232297
Classes:4,5,7



Parkhall Commercials
3.4km

Address:Co Scraggs, ST3 5AT
Phone:01782 331974
Classes:4,5,7



Jubilee Service Station
3.4km

Address:21 Mayer Street, ST1 2JB
Phone:01782 215391
Classes:4



Stoneacre Stoke Peugeot
3.4km

Address:Cobridge Road, ST1 5LG
Phone:01782286333
Classes:4



Elliott Autos
3.4km

Address:Sutherland Road, ST3 1JB
Phone:01782 330656
Classes:4



Cokeys Service And Repair Centre
3.4km

Address:175a Chaplin Road, ST3 4NG
Phone:01782 320808
Classes:4



Vantage Tyres And Auto Services
3.4km

Address:530 Shelton New Road, ST4 6DH
Phone:01782 614128
Classes:4



Stoneacre Stoke Suzuki
3.6km

Address:Cobridge Road, ST1 5JQ
Phone:01782 272228
Classes:4



Alhambra Garage Limited
3.6km

Address:Herbert Road, ST3 4QR
Phone:01782 335523
Website:alhambragarageltd.co.uk
Classes:4



Johnsons Autos
3.6km

Address:Unit 3, ST4 3RW
Phone:01782594195
Classes:4



Johnsons Autos
3.6km

Address:248 Uttoxeter Road, ST3 5QL
Phone:01782315732
Classes:4



Ocean Group Limited
3.7km

Address:Units 8 And 9, ST5 1LB
Phone:01782 622022
Website:www.castletyres.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:8:30am2:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Newhall Road Garage
3.7km

Address:Newhall Road, ST3 1NE
Phone:01782310757
Classes:4



Conspec
3.7km

Address:Hulton Street, ST1 6AU
Phone:01782 271193
Website:conspec.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Kwik-Fit
3.8km

Address:Kwik-Fit, ST5 1HL
Phone:01782 715087
Classes:4



Oms
3.8km

Address:Melville Road, ST3 4PZ
Phone:01782 318444
Classes:4



Fred Holdcroft Ltd
3.9km

Address:95 97 Upper Normacot Road, ST3 4QG
Phone:01782 319123
Website:www.fredholdcroft.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am12:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Townsend Garage Services
3.9km

Address:Townsend Garage, ST2 8JX
Phone:01782 262940
Website:www.townsendgarage.co.uk
Classes:4



Ken Jervis Ltd
3.9km

Address:Cobridge Road, ST1 5JU
Phone:01782202782
Classes:4



It Auto Centre
3.9km

Address:2 Windermere Street, ST1 5EG
Phone:01782 264643
Classes:4,5,7



Drayton Of Stoke
4.0km

Address:Cobridge Road, ST1 5JP
Phone:01782202112
Classes:4



Royal Mail Group Plc Vehicle Services Workshop
4.1km

Address:Uttoxeter Road, ST3 5QQ
Phone:01782334536
Classes:4,7



Ats Euromaster Ltd Newcastle Under Lyme
4.2km

Address:Ats Euromaster Ltd, ST5 2RN
Phone:01782 622431
Website:www.atseuromaster.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



A C Autos
4.2km

Address:Maybank Service Station, ST5 0JA
Phone:01782 712854
Website:www.acautos.net
Classes:3,4
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



Enjoycarlife
4.3km

Address:Blackfriars Road, ST5 2TY
Phone:01782 711911
Website:www.enjoycarlife.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Holdcroft Honda
4.3km

Address:Sneyd Street, ST6 2PB
Phone:01782 261593
Website:www.holdcroft.com
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:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Rev It Hard Motorcycles
4.3km

Address:Unit 6 Brampton Industrial Estate, ST5 0SR
Phone:01782 461939
Website:www.rev-it-hard-motorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:30am5:30pm
Thursday:9:30am5:30pm
Friday:9:30am5:30pm
Saturday:9:30am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Crossways Service Station
4.4km

Address:Sneyd Street, ST6 2NP
Phone:01782215307
Classes:4



Cobridge Car Testing Centre
4.4km

Address:Elder Road, ST6 2JE
Phone:01782267994
Classes:4



Pool Street Garage
4.5km

Address:4 Pool Street, ST5 2NA
Phone:01782 610576
Website:www.poolstreetgarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:15am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:15am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:15am5:30pm
Thursday:8:15am5:30pm
Friday:8:15am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Mr Tyre Ltd
4.5km

Address:89 To 91 Liverpool Road, ST5 2AY
Phone:01782 710848
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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



National Tyres And Autocare
4.6km

Address:117a Liverpool Road, ST5 9EW
Phone:01782 617331
Website:www.national.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



B S Marson And Sons Ltd
4.6km

Address:Deansgate Garage, ST5 2HN
Phone:01782622141
Classes:4



D K Motorcycles
4.9km

Address:Swift House, ST5 9JJ
Phone:01782 867738
Classes:1,2



The Harris Motor Company Ltd
4.9km

Address:Elder Road, ST6 2BU
Phone:01782 834215
Website:www.harrismotorco.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:15pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:15pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:15pm
Thursday:8:30am5:15pm
Friday:8:30am5:15pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council
4.9km

Address:Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council, ST5 2SL
Phone:01782 620953
Classes:4,7



Castletown Garage
5.0km

Address:Liverpool Road, ST5 9HF
Phone:01782627595
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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