Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to WN3 5UW 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 WN3 5UW

We managed to find 59 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your WN3 5UW. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Ats Euromaster Ltd (Wigan)
0.5km

Address:Ats Euromaster Limited (Wigan), WN5 9AL
Phone:01942242017
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
0.7km

Address:Gower Street, WN5 9AD
Phone:01942246511
Classes:4



Park Street Garage
0.9km

Address:Poolstock, WN3 5HE
Phone:01942 245463
Website:www.parkstreetcars.co.uk
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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik Fit
1.0km

Address:Wallgate, WN5 0XT
Phone:01942 248197
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



Pier Mot Wigan Limited
1.0km

Address:Pottery Terrace, WN3 5AA
Phone:01942826070
Classes:4



Chorley Nissan Wigan
1.0km

Address:Pottery Road, WN3 5AD
Phone:01942820233
Classes:4



Seven Stars Motors
1.1km

Address:Seven Stars Road, WN3 5AT
Phone:01942239308
Classes:4



Wigan Yamaha Centre
1.1km

Address:Wigan Yamaha Centre, WN3 4AR
Phone:01942491491
Classes:1,2



Corkills Wigan
1.1km

Address:Wallgate, WN3 4AS
Phone:01942324411
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
1.2km

Address:Unit 1, WN3 4AL
Phone:01942 231362
Classes:4



Stoneacre Wigan
1.2km

Address:Miry Lane, WN3 4BT
Phone:01942 492121
Classes:4



R S Northwest Ltd
1.4km

Address:Clayton Street, WN3 4DA
Phone:01942 829976
Website:www.rsnorthwest.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



Motorstart Limited
1.4km

Address:No. 3 York Street, WN3 4BY
Phone:01942 237111
Classes:1,2,3,4,7



Claxton Motor Engineers
1.5km

Address:Queen Street, WN3 4HX
Phone:01942 245836
Classes:4



Wallgate Mot Centre
1.5km

Address:7/9/11 Great George Street, WN3 4DL
Phone:01942 496666
Classes:4,5,7



Jay-Mech
1.5km

Address:Unit 9, WN3 4DP
Phone:01942 244244
Classes:1,2,4



John Atherton Autos Limited
1.5km

Address:2 Wood Street, WN3 4HL
Phone:01942 497474
Website:www.johnathertonautos.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



G-Tech Motors Limited
1.6km

Address:G-Tech Motors Limited, WN6 7TP
Phone:01942 239488
Classes:4,5,7



Marus Bridge Mot Centre Limited
1.7km

Address:Unit B1, WN3 6XE
Phone:01942 238007
Classes:4



Marus Bridge Mot Centre Limited
1.7km

Address:Winegro House, WN3 6XE
Phone:01942213551
Classes:4,5,7



Riverway Motor Cycles
1.8km

Address:1a Westbridge Mews, WN1 1XN
Phone:01942 242392
Classes:1,2



Pb Mot Centre Limited
1.8km

Address:Unit 1 Richard Street Industrial Estate, WN3 4JN
Phone:01942 825552
Classes:1,2,3,4



S P Motors Ltd
1.9km

Address:4 - 5 Orrell Street, WN1 3AQ
Phone:01942 494923
Website:www.spmotors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am10:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am10:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am10:00pm
Thursday:8:00am10:00pm
Friday:8:00am10:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Ormeshers Garage Ltd
2.1km

Address:Major Street, WN5 8AD
Phone:01942216202
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Pemberton Mot Centre
2.3km

Address:New Street, WN5 8BY
Phone:01942206050
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
2.3km

Address:Scot Lane, WN5 0PS
Phone:01942225565
Classes:4



Acton Garage
2.4km

Address:Standishgate, WN1 1XP
Phone:01942 246086
Website:www.actongarage.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



H W Moon Ltd
2.4km

Address:Challenge Way, WN5 0LD
Phone:01942 219999
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
2.4km

Address:Challenge Way, WN5 0LD
Phone:01942 212221
Classes:4



Bristol Street Motors Wigan Ford
2.4km

Address:Challenge Way, WN5 0LD
Phone:01942210300
Classes:4,5,7



J Gordon (Wigan) Limited
2.4km

Address:Challenge Way, WN5 0LD
Phone:01942219200
Classes:4



Bryn Motor Company Limited
2.5km

Address:Unit 12, WN4 0BW
Phone:01942711112
Classes:4



Link 25 Garage Services Limited
2.7km

Address:Unit 2 Link 25 Business Park, WN4 0BY
Phone:01942 720072
Classes:4,7



Johnson's Garage
2.7km

Address:City Road, WN5 0HP
Phone:01942225394
Classes:3,4



J W Motor Repairs Ltd
2.8km

Address:Unit 14 Empress Ind Estate, WN2 2BG
Phone:01942231217
Classes:4



Rosebridge Motors
2.8km

Address:Anderton Street, WN2 2BG
Phone:01942496418
Classes:3,4



Rosebridge Motors Ltd
2.9km

Address:Warrington Road, WN3 4TA
Phone:01942865910
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Interserve Site Services
3.1km

Address:Unit 1, WN5 0LB
Phone:01942 216580
Classes:4,5,7



Paul Whittle Cars
3.1km

Address:Manchester Road Service Station, WN2 2JA
Phone:01942 247247
Classes:4,7



Ashton Mot Centre
3.4km

Address:453 Wigan Road, WN4 0DD
Phone:01942271038
Classes:1,2,4



Pj Autos (Northwest) Limited
3.4km

Address:Hacketts Garage, WN4 0JX
Phone:01942712052
Classes:4



Williams Motors
3.4km

Address:Moat House Street, WN2 2EH
Phone:01942322889
Classes:4



Leyland Mill Lane Motors Ltd
3.6km

Address:Unit 1, WN1 2SA
Phone:01942236000
Classes:4,5,7



Owd Barn Service Station Limited
3.6km

Address:50 Wigan Lower Road, WN6 8LJ
Phone:01942 245923
Classes:4



Browns Service Centre
3.7km

Address:Templeton Road, WN2 5DA
Phone:01942866566
Classes:1,2,4



Motorcycle Centre Orrell Limited
3.8km

Address:5/7 Gathurst Road, WN5 8QJ
Phone:01942218181
Classes:1,2



Rye Motors Van And Truck Limited
3.8km

Address:Redgate Road, WN4 8DT
Phone:01942712409
Classes:4,5,7



Mount Auto Repairs
3.8km

Address:The Mount, WN2 1DA
Phone:01942491764
Classes:4



Boardmans Coaches Limited
3.8km

Address:Low Hall Service Station, WN2 3TY
Phone:01942866384
Classes:4



Bickershaw Lane Garage
4.0km

Address:Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5PL
Phone:01942866418
Classes:4



Low Bank Service Station Limited
4.1km

Address:Low Bank Road, WN4 9RW
Phone:01942719197
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
4.1km

Address:122 - 138 Wigan Road, WN4 8LY
Phone:01942 408 630
Classes:4



Wigan Council
4.2km

Address:Wigan Council, WN2 2PR
Phone:
Classes:4,5,7



Dag Service Station
4.2km

Address:Unit 2b Kirklees Industrial Estate, WN2 1HF
Phone:01942 243000
Website:dagservicestationuk.com
Classes:4



M L Auto Repairs Limited
4.5km

Address:Darby Lane, WN2 3DW
Phone:01942 526993
Classes:1,2,4



Allied Vehicle Service
4.5km

Address:Darby Lane, WN2 3DW
Phone:01942255197
Classes:4



G Cross (2000) Ltd
4.6km

Address:Sandbrook Service Station, WN5 7AL
Phone:01695622837
Classes:4



Aspull Motor Vehicles Ltd
4.9km

Address:Ladies Lane, WN2 2QG
Phone:01942522850
Classes:4,7



Armoury Bank Garage
5.0km

Address:Armoury Bank, WN4 9BN
Phone:01942727900
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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