Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to AL2 3LL 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 10km of AL2 3LL

We managed to find 112 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your AL2 3LL. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Bridge Motors
2.1km

Address:51 Radlett Road, AL2 2JX
Phone:01727 872492
Website:www.bridgemotors.co.uk
Classes:4



Watling Test Centre Ltd
2.3km

Address:88 Watling Street, AL2 2LR
Phone:01727875646
Classes:4



Park Street Test Centre
2.3km

Address:Paynes Yard, AL2 2NE
Phone:01727873814
Classes:4



Frogmore Garage Ltd
2.8km

Address:Unit 8, WD7 7HU
Phone:01923855466
Classes:4,5,7



Alterstart Ltd
3.1km

Address:Meriden Service Station, WD25 9UJ
Phone:01923 661844
Website:www.alterstart.co.uk
Classes:4



Spire Bmw Watford
3.7km

Address:Unit 4, WD24 7RY
Phone:01923 478181
Classes:4



Swift Services
3.8km

Address:34 Marlin Square, WD5 0EG
Phone:01923260429
Classes:1,2,3,4



Longhouse Service Station
3.8km

Address:56 High Street, WD5 0RH
Phone:01923 267477
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik - Fit
3.9km

Address:Northway Tyres, WD24 7QT
Phone:01923 228282
Classes:4



Abbots Garage
4.0km

Address:Breakspear Road, WD5 0ER
Phone:01923260500
Classes:4



Northern Motors
4.1km

Address:329 St Albans Road, WD24 6PL
Phone:01923813010
Classes:4



Cousins Garage Ltd
4.3km

Address:9 Mowat Industrial Estate, WD24 7UY
Phone:01923 222817
Website:www.cgwatford.com
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Citygate Watford
4.3km

Address:Otterspool Way, WD25 8HL
Phone:0844 5585 858
Classes:4



Milcars Mazda
4.3km

Address:Otterspool Way, WD25 8HL
Phone:01923257777
Classes:4



Watford Audi
4.3km

Address:Otterspool Way, WD25 8HL
Phone:01923 202800
Classes:4



Drive Thru Mot Ltd
4.4km

Address:Unit 13 North Orbital Commercial Park, AL1 1XB
Phone:01727 858300
Classes:4,5,7



Imperial Auto Services Ltd
4.5km

Address:Unit 1 Blueprint Commercial Centre, WD24 4JD
Phone:01923 238830
Classes:4



Trident Bmss Ltd
4.6km

Address:504 Bushey Mill Lane, WD23 2AS
Phone:01923 220300
Classes:1,2,4



Automaster Gb Ltd
4.7km

Address:Unit P2, WD24 4YY
Phone:01923 220863
Website:www.ebeepbeep.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Fairway Tyre & Auto Services (Watford) Ltd
4.8km

Address:Unit 1, WD24 4PT
Phone:01923241045
Classes:4,7



Mottown
4.9km

Address:279 High Street, AL2 1EU
Phone:01727 824196
Website:www.mottown.com
Classes:1,2,4
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



Mac Testing Ltd
4.9km

Address:Unit 1 222 London Road, AL1 1PN
Phone:01727 868599
Website:www.mactesting.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Lawrence Auto Services
4.9km

Address:271 High Street, AL2 1HA
Phone:01727 822825
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



Reynolds Autos
5.0km

Address:Golden Lion Garage, AL2 1RG
Phone:01727822168
Classes:4



Old London Road Garage Ltd
5.0km

Address:103-105 Old London Road, AL1 1QD
Phone:01727 867214
Website:www.oldlondonroadgarage.com
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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Watford Mot Station Ltd
5.1km

Address:149a St Albans Road, WD24 5BB
Phone:01923 226775
Website:www.watfordmotstation.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:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



John Gordon Motors Ltd
5.1km

Address:Rear Of 117 London Road, AL1 1LR
Phone:01727 855096
Classes:4



Advanced Autos (Watford) Ltd
5.3km

Address:Park Avenue, WD23 2GD
Phone:01923 247262
Classes:4



Bt Fleet Ltd
5.4km

Address:Fleet Partners, WD24 4QX
Phone:01923250745
Classes:4,7



Palmers Watford
5.7km

Address:Standard House, WD17 1UN
Phone:01923 227000
Website:palmerscars.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:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



Langley Car & Commercial
5.7km

Address:Primrose Hill, WD4 8HR
Phone:01923264769
Classes:4,7



Ashford Autos
5.7km

Address:Primrose Hill Service Station, WD4 8HR
Phone:01923 268082
Website:plus.google.com
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:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
5.7km

Address:212 Hatfield Road, AL1 4HY
Phone:01727832381
Classes:4



Bushey Hall Garage Ltd
5.7km

Address:Bushey Hall Drive, WD23 2QE
Phone:01923 237135
Website:www.busheyhallgarage.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



W M Couper Ltd
5.7km

Address:20 Catherine Street, AL3 5BY
Phone:01727854342
Classes:4



Gold Crest Motors Ltd
5.8km

Address:165a Camp Road, AL1 5LZ
Phone:01727 832835
Website:www.goldcrestmotors.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



M Wilson Motor Repairs
5.8km

Address:Unit 10, AL1 5HT
Phone:01727830539
Classes:4



M Wilson Motor Repairs
5.8km

Address:Unit 9, AL1 5HT
Phone:01727830539
Classes:4



Lloyd Cooper Motor Cycles Ltd
5.8km

Address:61 Queens Road, WD17 2QN
Phone:01923221125
Classes:1,2



Japex
5.8km

Address:Unit 3 Happy Valley Inds Estate, WD4 8HD
Phone:01923 260707
Classes:4



Langley Autocraft
5.8km

Address:Unit A, F & G, WD4 8HD
Phone:01923269456
Classes:4



L E Cramer Motor Engineers Ltd
5.9km

Address:16 Bushey Hall Road, WD23 2EA
Phone:01923254318
Classes:4



Exan Autos Ltd
5.9km

Address:7 - 9 Bushey Hall Road, WD23 2EB
Phone:01923 233167
Classes:4



D P Motors
5.9km

Address:13-15 Sutton Road, AL1 5JQ
Phone:01727 836673
Website:www.dp-motors.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Guildford Road Motors
6.0km

Address:20 Guildford Road, AL1 5JY
Phone:01727 830884
Classes:4



Prestige Performance Ltd
6.0km

Address:214-218 Hatfield Road, AL1 4LW
Phone:01727836372
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
6.2km

Address:Evans Halshaw, AL1 5UG
Phone:01727811144
Classes:4,7



Evans Halshaw Ford St Albans
6.2km

Address:105 Ashley Road, AL1 5GD
Phone:01727 791300
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik Fit
6.5km

Address:Watford Arches Retail Park, WD17 2JJ
Phone:01923249892
Classes:4



Glyn Hopkin Ltd
6.5km

Address:252-272 Lower High Street, WD17 2JJ
Phone:01923215555
Classes:4



Vicarage Road Service Station Llp
6.6km

Address:58b Vicarage Road, WD18 0EN
Phone:01923231968
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Watford
6.7km

Address:Colne Bridge Retail Park, WD17 2JG
Phone:01923 691260
Classes:4



Kipling Motorist Centre
6.9km

Address:152 High Street, WD23 3DH
Phone:020 8950 8858
Website:www.protyre.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



Eds Treads
6.9km

Address:25-29 Harwoods Road, WD18 7RB
Phone:01923250300
Classes:4



Avsco Ltd
6.9km

Address:Talisman House, WD18 0FL
Phone:01923 231421
Classes:1,2



Falcon Autotech
7.1km

Address:36a Queen Marys Avenue, WD18 7JP
Phone:01923254629
Classes:4



Motstop Plus
7.2km

Address:Unit 8, WD18 7EN
Phone:01923243277
Classes:4



Nash Mills Mot
7.3km

Address:194 Belswains Lane, HP3 9XA
Phone:01442 245678
Classes:4



Tune Tech
7.3km

Address:The Garage, HP3 8AW
Phone:01442 288882
Website:www.tunetech.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



Tolpits Motors
7.4km

Address:Tolpits Garage, WD18 7QG
Phone:01923 225126
Website:www.tolpitsmotors.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ricky Road Mot Centre
7.4km

Address:85/87 Sydney Road, WD18 7XZ
Phone:01923 210229
Classes:4



Motest Hemel Hempstead
7.4km

Address:126 Bennetts End Road, HP3 8DY
Phone:01442212102
Classes:4



Wayside St Albans
7.5km

Address:Unit 11, AL4 0JJ
Phone:01727890100
Classes:4



Abbey Autos Limited
7.6km

Address:Unit 30, Soothouse Spring, AL3 6PF
Phone:07850 861 892
Classes:4,7



Formula One Autocentres
7.7km

Address:Unit 6, Acrewood Way, AL4 0FT
Phone:
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
7.7km

Address:Unit 1, AL4 0FT
Phone:01727 810431
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.com
Classes:4,7
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:Closed



Glyn Hopkin Ltd
7.7km

Address:Lyon Way, AL4 0LQ
Phone:01727 811811
Classes:4,7



Moores Hemel Hempstead Ltd
7.8km

Address:London Road, HP3 9SX
Phone:01442252601
Classes:1,2



Formula One Autocentres
7.8km

Address:Woodlane End, HP2 4SN
Phone:01442798000
Classes:4



Bushey Heath Garage Ltd
7.8km

Address:6-10 High Road, WD23 1SE
Phone:020 8420 5100
Website:www.ilovehyundai.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



St Albans Car Clinic
7.8km

Address:Units 5 & 6, The Gryphon Industrial Park, AL3 6XZ
Phone:01727 867747
Website:www.car-clinic.info
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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Crown Motors Bushey Heath (Distributors) Ltd
7.8km

Address:46-52 High Road, WD23 1GQ
Phone:020 8950 3311
Website:www.crownhonda.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



Brayley Honda
7.9km

Address:Lyon Way, AL4 0QU
Phone:01727 722000
Classes:4



Glyn Hopkin Ltd
7.9km

Address:Lyon Way, AL4 0QU
Phone:01727811811
Classes:4



Renault Watford
7.9km

Address:3 Green Hill Crescent, WD18 8JG
Phone:01923 486300
Classes:4



Kartec Uk
8.0km

Address:7 Greenhill Crescent, WD18 8QU
Phone:01923 210209
Website:www.kartecuk.co.uk
Classes:4,7



J & M Motors
8.0km

Address:Glenhaven Avenue, WD6 1BB
Phone:02089534501
Classes:4



T H Motorsport Ltd
8.0km

Address:4 Faraday Close, WD18 8SA
Phone:01923 237444
Classes:4



Mechanix Direct
8.1km

Address:Unit 12, Kents Avenue Industrial Estate, HP3 9XH
Phone:01442 241885
Classes:4



Goodmans Autos
8.1km

Address:Rear Of 16-20 Shenley Road, WD6 1DS
Phone:02089533005/ 2662
Classes:1,2,4



Northridge Cars Ltd
8.1km

Address:1 St Albans Hill, HP3 9NG
Phone:01442234456
Classes:4



Smallford Motors
8.3km

Address:79 Station Road, AL4 0HB
Phone:01727822422
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
8.4km

Address:28 Mark Road, HP2 7BW
Phone:01442245634
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
8.4km

Address:Bullhead Road, WD6 1LB
Phone:020 8207 1820
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



St Albans Recovery
8.4km

Address:610 Hatfield Road, AL4 0HP
Phone:01727 834840
Website:www.stalbansrecovery.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



Apsley Mots Ltd
8.5km

Address:233 London Road, HP3 9SE
Phone:01442256881
Classes:4



Eds Treads
8.5km

Address:Orchard Street, HP3 9DT
Phone:01442 244027
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Trailer Resources Ltd
8.5km

Address:Garton Court, HP2 7RH
Phone:01442 270700
Classes:4,7



Mr Clutch Autocentres
8.5km

Address:Unit 1, HP3 9DW
Phone:01442 236542
Website:www.mrclutch.com
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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Evans Halshaw
8.7km

Address:Manor Way, WD6 1QB
Phone:020 8731 3131
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:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Bridge Garage Services Ltd
8.7km

Address:Riversend Road, HP3 9AJ
Phone:01442 235412
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Topcar Ltd
8.8km

Address:Wood Lane, HP2 4TP
Phone:01442 270088
Classes:4



Kipling Motorist Centre
8.8km

Address:Unit 5, HP2 7EB
Phone:01442 259665
Classes:4,7



Spire Bmw Stirling Corner
8.9km

Address:Chester Road, WD6 1LT
Phone:0208 951 2600
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
8.9km

Address:Two Waters Road, HP3 9BS
Phone:01442 251212
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



Hanafan Auto Care
8.9km

Address:909 Paradise, HP2 4TF
Phone:01442 863282
Classes:4,5,7



Pluskin Ltd
8.9km

Address:New Road Service Station, WD3 3EP
Phone:01923775144
Classes:1,2,4



Ats Euromaster Ltd
9.0km

Address:Units D23 - D25, HP3 9HD
Phone:01442 254559
Classes:4,7



Johnson Motors
9.0km

Address:5 Moor Park Ind Centre, WD18 9SP
Phone:01923 233111
Website:www.garageserviceswatford.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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Mds Accident Repair Centre Ltd
9.0km

Address:10 Warwick Road, WD6 1US
Phone:0208 905 2800
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
9.1km

Address:Unit 4 Elstree Trading Estate, WD6 1GJ
Phone:
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
9.1km

Address:Unit 2, WD6 1FX
Phone:02083815661
Classes:4,7



Biggerstaffs Garage
9.2km

Address:Green End, WD3 6AR
Phone:01923 262591
Classes:4



Service Express
9.3km

Address:Redbourn Road, HP2 7AZ
Phone:01442 500016
Classes:4



Palmers Motor Bikes
9.3km

Address:Pennine Way, HP2 7AZ
Phone:01442 289033
Classes:1,2



Sky Ford
9.3km

Address:Redbourn Road, HP2 7AZ
Phone:01442220200
Classes:4



Mot Centre Wembley
9.3km

Address:Unit 6, WD18 9QP
Phone:01923777429
Classes:3,4,5,7



Tower Hill Garage
9.4km

Address:Tower Hill, WD4 9LR
Phone:01923262701
Classes:4



Anthony Betts
9.7km

Address:499 London Road, HP3 9BG
Phone:01442242841
Classes:4



P T Motors Ltd
9.8km

Address:Southern Cross Garage, AL9 7TS
Phone:01707654232
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
9.8km

Address:Kwik-Fit, HP3 9BQ
Phone:01442 257375
Classes:4



Motortek Ltd
9.9km

Address:Unit 11, WD6 2FR
Phone:020 8953 4443
Website:www.motortekltd.com
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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