Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to W1A 3SN 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 W1A 3SN

We managed to find 64 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your W1A 3SN. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Clerkenwell Motors
1.7km

Address:Unit 6, EC1R 5HA
Phone:020 7278 6375
Website:www.clerkenwellmotors.co.uk
Classes:1,2,3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:30pm
Thursday:7:30am6:30pm
Friday:7:30am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Handman & Collis Ltd
2.1km

Address:1-15 Portsea Mews, W2 2BN
Phone:020 7723 4207
Website:www.motlondonw2.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Browning's Garage Limited
2.1km

Address:71 Great Percy Street, WC1X 9QU
Phone:020 7837 5450
Website:www.browningsgarage.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Ats Euromaster Ltd (Camden)
2.3km

Address:60-86 Royal College Street, NW1 0TH
Phone:020 7387 1420
Classes:4,7



Camden Transport Services
2.7km

Address:Camden Transport Services, N1 0BE
Phone:020 7974 6745/3447
Classes:4,5,7



Bmw Auto Services
2.7km

Address:122 Camley Street, NW1 0PG
Phone:020 7482 2574
Classes:4,7



Euro Motors (London) Limited
2.8km

Address:128 Camley Street, N1C 4PG
Phone:020 7485 9508
Classes:4



Mikes Coachworks Limited
2.8km

Address:Unit 9, N1C 4PG
Phone:020 7485 4664
Classes:4,5,7



German Car Centre
2.8km

Address:126 Camley Street, N1C 4PG
Phone:020 7267 7800
Website:germancarcentre.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00am
Tuesday:9:00am6:00am
Wednesday:9:00am6:00am
Thursday:9:00am6:00am
Friday:9:00am6:00am
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Buchanans Motors
2.8km

Address:128a Camden Road, NW1 9EE
Phone:020 7424 9898
Classes:4



Belgravia Garage Limited
2.9km

Address:1 Eaton Mews West, SW1W 9ET
Phone:020 7235 9900
Website:www.londonaccidentrepair.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Chas Bikes Ltd
3.0km

Address:111-113 Kennington Road, SE11 6SF
Phone:02075827878
Classes:1,2



Southwark Bridge Testing Station
3.0km

Address:164 Southwark Bridge Road, SE1 0DG
Phone:02076200201
Classes:4



J And J Autos
3.1km

Address:2 Acorn Production Centre, N7 9BN
Phone:020 7609 5655
Classes:4



Autodeutsche
3.1km

Address:139-147 Camden Road, NW1 9HA
Phone:020 7485 5600
Classes:4



Metropolis Motorcycles Ltd
3.3km

Address:60/61 Albert Embankment, SE1 7TP
Phone:02077939414
Classes:1,2



Modern Motors Ltd
3.3km

Address:95 Adelaide Road, NW3 3QB
Phone:02075863580
Classes:4



Cresta Motors Limited
3.4km

Address:R/o 3 Patshull Road, NW5 2JX
Phone:020 7485 1613
Classes:4



Tr Autos
3.6km

Address:111-113 Elephant Road, SE17 1LB
Phone:02072524438
Classes:4,7



St Johns Wood Autos
3.6km

Address:Langford Court, NW8 9DN
Phone:020 7432 8926
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
3.7km

Address:120 - 128 Walworth Road, SE17 1JL
Phone:020 7703 8744
Classes:4



Spire Of Highgate
3.7km

Address:1 Browns Lane, NW5 3EX
Phone:02074856011
Classes:4



Mb Autocheck Ltd
3.8km

Address:1-3 Steedman Street, SE17 3AF
Phone:020 7703 5547
Classes:4



Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance Services
3.8km

Address:North London Rtw, NW5 3RR
Phone:02074824614
Classes:4,7



Kwik - Fit
3.8km

Address:136 / 142 New Kent Road, SE1 6TU
Phone:02077032221
Classes:4



The Car Surgery Ltd
3.8km

Address:Units 2-4, NW5 4DJ
Phone:020 7485 3469
Website:www.thecarsurgeryltd.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Dmp Autos Limited
3.9km

Address:1-3 Georges Road, N7 8HD
Phone:02077002842
Classes:4,7



Sendon Garage Services Limited
3.9km

Address:Arch 18a, SW8 1RZ
Phone:020 7622 7661
Classes:4



London Scooters
4.0km

Address:London Scooters, SE1 3JW
Phone:020 7378 1667
Website:london-scooters.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:10:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Court Service Station
4.0km

Address:160 Malden Road, NW5 4BT
Phone:020 7267 2362
Classes:4



Hackney Community College
4.1km

Address:Falkirk Street, N1 6HQ
Phone:020 7613 9135
Classes:4



Alpat Motors
4.2km

Address:Arches 206-207, SE17 3DW
Phone:02077038891
Classes:4



Maitland Racing
4.2km

Address:17 Southampton Road, NW5 4JS
Phone:02074850473
Classes:1,2



Volvo Cars Central London
4.2km

Address:Northway Parade, NW3 5EN
Phone:020 7220161
Classes:4



Bmw Nine Elms
4.2km

Address:49-59 Battersea Park Road, SW8 5AL
Phone:02078192600
Classes:4



A S F Garages Ltd
4.3km

Address:138-140 Highgate Road, NW5 1PB
Phone:02074859045
Classes:4



Darcars Ltd
4.3km

Address:132 Highgate Road, NW5 1PB
Phone:02074856120
Classes:4



Smith & Hunter Ltd
4.4km

Address:17-19 Edge Street, W8 7PN
Phone:020 7221 0441
Website:www.smithandhunter.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:10:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Harry Motors Ii Ltd
4.4km

Address:387 Camden Road, N7 0SH
Phone:0207 607 3500
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
4.4km

Address:379 Camden Road, N7 0SH
Phone:020 7700 7810
Classes:4



Barrys Mot Centre
4.4km

Address:230-234 Fielding Street, SE17 3HU
Phone:0207 252 4189
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik - Fit
4.5km

Address:6 Lissenden Gardens, NW5 1LX
Phone:020 7267 6075
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



Burwin Motorcycles Ltd
4.5km

Address:378-380 Essex Road, N1 3PF
Phone:020 7359 3050
Website:www.burwin.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Barrys Mot Centre
4.5km

Address:231- 235 Empress Street, SE17 3HJ
Phone:02072524189
Classes:4



London Mot Centre
4.5km

Address:Gloucester House, SW9 6EJ
Phone:02077939333
Classes:1,2,4



Inchcape (Battersea)
4.5km

Address:Unit 3,southside Industrial Estate, SW8 4AH
Phone:020 7498 3844
Classes:4



M Brothers Mot & Auto Services Ltd
4.5km

Address:Unit 352, E2 8BB
Phone:020 8986 6460
Classes:4



Chelsea Bridge Autocentre
4.5km

Address:16 Havelock Terrace, SW8 4AL
Phone:020 7720 3838
Website:www.chelseabridgeautocentre.co.uk
Classes: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



General Autos
4.7km

Address:171 Abbey Street, SE1 3NS
Phone:02072373444
Classes:4,7



Queenstown Motors
4.7km

Address:315 Queenstown Road, SW8 4LN
Phone:020 7627 0460
Classes:4



Air Cool Motor Services Limited
4.8km

Address:Unit 4 Frogmore Industrial Estate, N5 2PL
Phone:020 7226 7700
Classes:4



Parkgate Service Station Battersea Ltd
4.8km

Address:1-4 Elcho Street, SW11 4AU
Phone:02072231926
Classes:4



North One Service Centre Limited
4.8km

Address:Unit 5 Bush Industrial Estate, N19 5UN
Phone:020 7837 2000
Classes:4



Canterbury Garage
4.8km

Address:Canterbury Road, NW6 5ST
Phone:020-7328-2265
Classes:4



Scooterworks Uk Ltd
4.8km

Address:67-68 Enid Street, SE16 3RA
Phone:02072377223
Classes:1,2



Bmw Park Lane
4.8km

Address:102-104 Stewart Road, SW8 4UY
Phone:020 7819 2600
Website:www.bmwparklane.com
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:30pm
Thursday:7:30am6:30pm
Friday:7:30am6:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Alan Day Volkswagen
4.8km

Address:277 Finchley Road, NW3 6LT
Phone:02076447800
Classes:4



Finchley Road Audi
4.8km

Address:279 Finchley Road, NW3 6LT
Phone:020 7644 7878
Classes:4



Dmc London Limited
4.9km

Address:110 Balls Pond Road, N1 4AG
Phone:020 7249 2360
Classes:1,2



M & G Autos Ltd.
4.9km

Address:Unit 2, SW11 4AS
Phone:020 7924 1605
Website:www.mot-london.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



Kruuz Mot
4.9km

Address:8 Christian Street, E1 1SE
Phone:
Classes:4



Kpm Automotive Ltd
4.9km

Address:Hemming House, E1 5BL
Phone:02073772182
Classes:4



Motoden Mot
5.0km

Address:505a Kingsland Road, E8 4AU
Phone:020 7241 3333
Classes:1,2



Goodmans Garage
5.0km

Address:Pensbury Place, SW8 4TR
Phone:02074986478/ 7622 6444
Classes:4,5,7



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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