Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to TS18 3LX 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 TS18 3LX

We managed to find 65 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your TS18 3LX. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

A & K Garage
0.3km

Address:21 Mary Street, TS18 4AN
Phone:01642606432
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
0.3km

Address:102 Yarm Lane, TS18 1LF
Phone:01642 605172
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



Brit Bikes And Trikes Ltd
0.4km

Address:Unit 24, TS18 4AH
Phone:01642 614222
Classes:1,2



Maltech
0.5km

Address:The Workshop, TS18 1DU
Phone:01642 644487
Classes:4



Skinner Street Motors
0.6km

Address:18 To 20 Skinner Street, TS18 1DY
Phone:01642 678061
Website:www.skinnerstreetmotorsltd.co.uk
Classes:4



Morgans Tyres Ltd
0.6km

Address:Grangefield Road, TS18 4AF
Phone:01642670411
Classes:4,7



Hickson Motors
0.7km

Address:2 West Row, TS18 1BT
Phone:01642612178
Classes:4



Town Centre Testing Station
0.8km

Address:The Garage, TS18 1RW
Phone:[01642]535334
Classes:1,2,4



Rs & C Armstrong Ltd
1.0km

Address:Station Garage, TS19 0AA
Phone:01642605129
Classes:4,5,7



Hartburn Garages Ltd
1.1km

Address:26 Darlington Road, TS18 5BH
Phone:01642582102
Classes:4



D J Barugh Motor Engineers Ltd
1.2km

Address:Farrer Street, TS18 2AW
Phone:01642679278
Classes:4



Bob Alexander Ltd
1.2km

Address:Chapel Street Garage, TS17 6BB
Phone:01642 679781
Website:www.alexanderssaab.co.uk
Classes:4



Teesdale Tyre And Auto Centre
1.2km

Address:Station Street, TS17 6BB
Phone:01642 676667
Classes:4,7



Tip Top Mot Centre
1.3km

Address:54 Norton Road, TS18 2BX
Phone:01642 604695
Website:www.tiptopmotors.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:9:30am4:30pm



National Tyres And Autocare
1.4km

Address:Church Road, TS18 2ET
Phone:01642 607308
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



Simon Bailes Peugeot
1.4km

Address:Church Road, TS18 1TH
Phone:01642612621
Classes:4



Pfm
1.4km

Address:Unit 1b, TS18 3BL
Phone:01642 613161
Classes:4



Econofix
1.4km

Address:Unit 2, TS17 6AN
Phone:01642677931
Classes:4



Driven Car Care Centre Ltd
1.4km

Address:1 Middleway, TS17 6BZ
Phone:01642 601999
Website:www.drivencarsales.co.uk
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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Stephenson Street Garage
1.5km

Address:Stephenson Street, TS17 6AL
Phone:01642 678124
Classes:4



Rovetec
1.5km

Address:4a Clarence Row, TS18 2HD
Phone:01642672079
Classes:4



Ross Commercial Services Mot
1.5km

Address:Unit 3, TS18 2EU
Phone:01642676069
Classes:4,7



A Keel Motoring Services
1.5km

Address:Unit 6, TS17 8AA
Phone:01642616066
Classes:4



Barrie Miller Motor Services Ltd
1.6km

Address:Glasgow Street, TS17 7AH
Phone:01642 612208
Website:www.barriemiller.co.uk
Classes:4



Barron Motors
1.6km

Address:Glasgow Street, TS17 7AH
Phone:01642674997
Classes:4



Teesside Tyrepower Ltd
1.6km

Address:St Marys Gate Business Park, TS20 2AB
Phone:01642618395
Classes:4



Benfield Van Centre (Teesside)
1.6km

Address:Mandale Road, TS17 6AF
Phone:01642 704600
Website:www.lookers.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:00pm
Thursday:8:00am7:00pm
Friday:8:00am7:00pm
Saturday:8:00am7:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Sherwoods Of Stockton
1.6km

Address:Concorde Way, TS18 3SB
Phone:01642633333
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
1.7km

Address:Yarm Road, TS18 3RT
Phone:01642 665100
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am8:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am8:00pm
Thursday:8:30am8:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Rmb Teesside
1.7km

Address:Cygnet Drive, TS18 3DZ
Phone:01642 667788
Classes:4



Prestige Servicing Ltd
1.9km

Address:Unit 2c, TS18 3BP
Phone:01642 669100
Classes:4



Tyre Exchange
1.9km

Address:Unit 2a, TS18 3BP
Phone:01642 601600
Classes:4,5,7



Stratstone Jaguar Stockton
1.9km

Address:Jaguar House, TS18 3RW
Phone:01642 665200
Classes:4



Jennings Of Stockton
1.9km

Address:Yarm Road, TS18 3RW
Phone:01642 632200
Website:www.jenningsmotorgroup.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
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:10:30am4:00pm



Teesside Audi
2.0km

Address:Brooklime Avenue, TS18 3UR
Phone:01642 603444
Website:www.lookers.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:00pm
Thursday:8:00am7:00pm
Friday:8:00am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Stratstone
2.0km

Address:Concorde Way, TS18 3RB
Phone:01642644444
Classes:4



Cooper Teeside
2.0km

Address:Concorde Way, TS18 3RB
Phone:01642618618
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Teeside
2.0km

Address:Concorde Way, TS18 3RB
Phone:01642677877
Classes:4



Benfield Honda
2.1km

Address:Honda House, TS18 3SE
Phone:01642866660
Classes:4



Mill Garages Stockton
2.1km

Address:Avro Close, TS18 3SG
Phone:01642 673251
Website:www.volvocarsstockton.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



S Jennings
2.2km

Address:6-7 Opus Park, TS18 3SD
Phone:01642 632200
Classes:4,7



Crofton Court Motorcycles Ltd
2.3km

Address:Unit 4, TS18 2QZ
Phone:01642 601795
Website:www.croftoncourtmotorcyclesltd.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Stockton Mot Centre
2.5km

Address:Unit 7, TS18 2NH
Phone:01642 673775
Classes:4,7



Ross Road Garage Mot Ltd
2.5km

Address:Unit 1, TS18 2NH
Phone:01642602319
Classes:4



Douglas Cameron Motoring Services
2.6km

Address:The Armoury, TS17 0BA
Phone:01642769986
Classes:4



Martinet Motor Company
2.6km

Address:The Old Airfield Estate, TS17 0BQ
Phone:01642 769838
Website:www.martinetmotorcompany.com
Classes:4



Ian Kerr Motors
2.7km

Address:Appleyard Buildings, TS17 0BE
Phone:01642 767979
Classes:4



Central Car Sales
2.8km

Address:1a Norton Avenue, TS20 2JH
Phone:01642659111
Classes:4



In 'n' Out Centres Limited
2.8km

Address:Portrack Lane, TS18 2PB
Phone:01642 604500
Classes:4



Portrack Test Centre
2.8km

Address:Blue House Point Road, TS18 2PQ
Phone:01642 645311
Website:www.portrackmot.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Fairfield Stockton Garage
2.9km

Address:Bishopton Road West, TS19 7LZ
Phone:01642 582244
Classes:4



Eagle Mot Centre Ltd
3.1km

Address:506 Yarm Road, TS16 0BG
Phone:01642 786002
Classes:4,7



Halfords Autocentre
3.4km

Address:Portrack Business Park, TS18 2SP
Phone:01642 677329
Classes:4



Chatfields Tyne Tees
3.5km

Address:Teesway, TS18 2RS
Phone:01642637660
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Durham Lane Garage Ltd
3.7km

Address:Durham Lane, TS16 0PS
Phone:01642780229
Classes:4



Clarkes Motor Cycles
3.7km

Address:7 Station Road, TS16 0BU
Phone:01642784595
Classes:1,2



Longfield Service Station
3.9km

Address:Darlington Back Lane, TS21 1BE
Phone:01642581048
Classes:4



Yarm Mot And Service Centre
4.0km

Address:6 Wass Way, TS16 0RG
Phone:01642788888
Classes:1,2,4



Billingham Green Garage Ltd
4.2km

Address:Bank Top, TS23 1BS
Phone:01642552497
Classes:1,2,3,4



Acklam Road Test Centre
4.4km

Address:237 Acklam Road, TS5 7AB
Phone:01642827778
Classes:4,7



Lookers Teesside
4.6km

Address:Newport Road, TS1 5HZ
Phone:01642808900
Classes:4



Cleveland Auto Services And Hire Co Ltd
4.7km

Address:Lamport Street, TS1 5QL
Phone:01642223636
Classes:4,5,7



Ingleby Auto Services
4.7km

Address:Unit 44b, Dukesway, TS17 9LT
Phone:01642 688333
Classes:4



Village Cars
4.8km

Address:Roman Road, TS5 5AD
Phone:01642 825566
Website:www.villagecarsuk.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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Acorn Auto Services
4.8km

Address:Units 7 & 8, TS1 5QS
Phone:01642 246886
Classes:1,2,4



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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