Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to AL4 8RJ 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 AL4 8RJ

We managed to find 89 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your AL4 8RJ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Jessamine Motor Co Ltd
2.1km

Address:15 High Street, AL4 8BQ
Phone:01582 832212
Website:www.jessaminegarage.co.uk
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Hda Auto Services Ltd
2.6km

Address:Hda Auto Services Ltd, SG4 8HY
Phone:
Classes:4



Harpenden Mill Mot Service
3.5km

Address:Unit 3 Batford Mill, AL5 5BZ
Phone:
Classes:4,5,7



David Thomas Garages
4.2km

Address:Newtown, SG4 8UG
Phone:01438 820288
Website:www.davidthomasgarages.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30am
Tuesday:8:00am5:30am
Wednesday:8:00am5:30am
Thursday:8:00am5:30am
Friday:8:00am5:30am
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Jwj Car & Commercial
4.3km

Address:113-115 Codicote Road, AL6 9TY
Phone:01438820351
Classes:4



Pan Auto Services
4.6km

Address:22-24 Grove Road, AL5 1PX
Phone:01582764322
Classes:4



The Two Wheel Centre Ltd
4.7km

Address:50 Westfield Road, AL5 4HW
Phone:01582 768630
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:Closed
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



John Charles Auto Ltd
4.7km

Address:12-14 School Lane, AL6 9PH
Phone:01438 715076
Website:www.johncharlesauto.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Harpenden Mot Centre
4.8km

Address:Unit 3, AL5 1PW
Phone:01582 469969
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
5.1km

Address:74 - 76 High Street, AL5 2SP
Phone:01582 461626
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



Brayleys Cars Ltd
5.2km

Address:17 Luton Road, AL5 2UA
Phone:01582 464100
Classes:4



Independent Test Center
5.8km

Address:Unit 1c Nup End Business Centre, SG3 6QJ
Phone:01438829242
Classes:4,5,7



Supertyres Motorist Centre (Welwyn) Ltd
7.0km

Address:23a Broadwater Road, AL7 3BQ
Phone:01707 371111
Classes:4



St Albans Car Clinic
7.0km

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



Kwik-Fit
7.0km

Address:27 Bridge Road East, AL7 1JE
Phone:01707 395995
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



Halfords Autocentre
7.1km

Address:Unit B, AL7 1HL
Phone:01707396097
Classes:4



Welwyn Test Centre
7.1km

Address:27a Hyde Way, AL7 3UQ
Phone:01707 373622
Website:www.welwyntestcentre.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



G & D Auto Services Ltd
7.2km

Address:Unit 7, AL7 1EN
Phone:01707 321311
Classes:4



Pit-Stop Autocentres (Wgc) Ltd
7.2km

Address:Unit 4, AL7 4TB
Phone:01707 393739
Website:www.pitstopwelwyn.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:Closed



Predator Motorsport Ltd
7.3km

Address:1-3 South Mundells, AL7 1EP
Phone:01707 334050
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Sbw Motorrad
7.3km

Address:4 South Mundells, AL7 1EP
Phone:01707 324249
Classes:1,2



Hallgrove Garage Ltd
7.3km

Address:Unit 4, AL7 1AU
Phone:01707 391985
Classes:4



South Mimms Travel Ltd
7.3km

Address:29 East Burrowfield, AL7 4SS
Phone:01707 322555
Classes:4,5,7



Welwyn Tyre And Mot Centre Ltd
7.3km

Address:8 Quadrant Park, AL7 1FS
Phone:01707 322399
Classes:4,5,7



Abbey Autos Limited
7.3km

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



Malmech & Mannion
7.3km

Address:3 & 4 Southfield, AL7 4ST
Phone:01707336111
Classes:3,4



Wings Of Welwyn
7.3km

Address:5 Southfield, AL7 4ST
Phone:01707 320174
Classes:4,5,7



Welwyn Auto Centre
7.4km

Address:9 Blenheim Couirt, AL7 1AN
Phone:01707 818492
Classes:4



J N Tyres
7.5km

Address:7 Swallow End, AL7 1JA
Phone:01707 329181
Website:www.jntyres.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30am
Tuesday:8:30am5:30am
Wednesday:8:30am5:30am
Thursday:8:30am5:30am
Friday:8:30am5:30am
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



P W Gates
7.5km

Address:2 Swallow End, AL7 1JA
Phone:01707376555
Classes:4,7



M G Stickland
7.6km

Address:Unit 25, AL10 9EW
Phone:01707 265887
Classes:4



Mid Herts Car Care Centre Ltd
7.6km

Address:Unit 21, AL10 9EW
Phone:01707 265212
Classes:4,7



Marshall Of Welwyn Garden City
7.6km

Address:Swallowfields, AL7 1JD
Phone:01707 378650
Classes:4



Langley Garage (Stevenage) Ltd
7.7km

Address:London Road, SG4 7PJ
Phone:01438354218
Classes:4



Burrowfield Auto Services Ltd
7.7km

Address:2 Woodfield Road, AL7 1JQ
Phone:01707393017
Classes:4



Porsche Centre Hatfield
7.7km

Address:1 Hatfield Avenue, AL10 9UA
Phone:01707 277911.
Classes:4



Marshall Of Knebworth
7.7km

Address:53 London Road, SG3 6JB
Phone:01438818700
Classes:4



Venson Automotive Solutions Ltd
7.8km

Address:Unit 1 & 2, AL7 1AP
Phone:0208 339 1697
Classes:4,5,7



Saunders Motorcycles
8.0km

Address:17 Station Road, SG3 6AP
Phone:01438811524
Classes:1,2



Bikersrealm Ltd
8.1km

Address:Unit 23, AL7 2BH
Phone:01707 321666
Classes:1,2



Lookers Lexus Hatfield
8.2km

Address:H R Owen Park, AL9 5JN
Phone:01707252100
Classes:4



Spire Peugeot
8.2km

Address:Comet Way, AL10 9TF
Phone:01707264521
Classes:4



Redbourn Mot Centre Ltd
8.3km

Address:1 High Street, AL3 7LE
Phone:01582 794000
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Thurlow Nunn (Jv) Ltd
8.5km

Address:Kimpton Road, LU2 0TB
Phone:01582 454666
Website:www.motorbodies.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



St Albans Recovery
8.6km

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



Specialist Cars Ltd
8.7km

Address:Arlington Business Park, SG1 2BE
Phone:01438 760200
Website:www.specialistcarsbmwstevenage.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:11:00am4:00pm



Gates Of Stevenage
8.7km

Address:Arlington Business Park, SG1 2BE
Phone:01438366000
Classes:4,7



Twist & Go Motorcycles
8.7km

Address:13 Market Place, AL10 0LJ
Phone:01707274457
Classes:1,2



In 'n' Out Centres Limited
8.8km

Address:The Pod Unit, SG1 1XZ
Phone:01438 353831
Website:www.in-n-out.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Glyn Hopkin Ltd
8.8km

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



Brayley Honda
8.8km

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



Leyden Car Centre
8.8km

Address:Leyden Road, SG1 2BP
Phone:01438355679
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres
8.9km

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



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
8.9km

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



Smallford Motors
8.9km

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



Formula One Autocentre
8.9km

Address:London Road, SG1 1XF
Phone:01438 747444
Classes:4



Glyn Hopkin Ltd
8.9km

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



Mercedes Benz Of Stevenage
9.0km

Address:Gunnelswood Road, SG1 2UG
Phone:01438 737800
Classes:4,7



Stevenage Tyre & Mot Centre Ltd
9.0km

Address:Units 7-8 Access Business Park, SG1 2GR
Phone:01438 317317
Website:www.motstevenage.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Wayside St Albans
9.0km

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



Kwik-Fit
9.0km

Address:Unit 2 Stevenage Trade Park, SG1 2BH
Phone:01438759242
Classes:4



Prestige Performance Ltd
9.0km

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



Fairway Tyre & Auto Services Ltd
9.1km

Address:1 Bury Road, AL10 8BJ
Phone:01707268740
Classes:4,5,7



Sdc Performance Uk Ltd
9.1km

Address:Unit 5, SG1 2DL
Phone:01438 357777
Classes:1,2



W M Couper Ltd
9.1km

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



Norton Green Car Centre
9.2km

Address:Norton Green Road, SG1 2BA
Phone:01438 314067
Classes:4



Direct Services Coating Vehicles Ltd
9.2km

Address:Unit 5, SG1 2EQ
Phone:01438 314199
Website:www.direct-services.co.uk
Classes:4



Tjs Motors Ltd
9.2km

Address:Unit 2, SG1 2EQ
Phone:01438 356289
Classes:4,5,7



Evans Halshaw Ford St Albans
9.2km

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



Kwik - Fit
9.2km

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



Guildford Road Motors
9.3km

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



D P Motors
9.3km

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



Citroen Hatfield
9.3km

Address:1 Great North Road, AL9 5JA
Phone:01707 288550
Classes:4



A1 Bn Specialist
9.3km

Address:Cavendish Road, SG1 2ET
Phone:01438 746046
Website:www.a1merxspecialist.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



M Wilson Motor Repairs
9.3km

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



M Wilson Motor Repairs
9.3km

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



Evans Halshaw
9.4km

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



Manor Park Motors
9.4km

Address:181 To 189 Park Street, LU1 3HQ
Phone:01582488474
Classes:4



Gold Crest Motors Ltd
9.4km

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



K & K Autos
9.4km

Address:Crompton Road, SG1 2EE
Phone:01438350640
Classes:4



The Mot Centre
9.5km

Address:43-45 Windmill Road, LU1 3XL
Phone:01582 486700
Classes:4,7



Halfords Autocentre
9.5km

Address:Unit 4, LU1 3XJ
Phone:01582876664
Classes:4



Driveryte (Class 7) Mot Station
9.6km

Address:12 Burr Street, LU2 0BN
Phone:01582 722977
Classes:4,5,7



Drive Ryte
9.7km

Address:127-135 Park Street, LU1 3HG
Phone:01582 435119
Classes:4



Parkway Garage Ltd
9.7km

Address:3 Gloucester Road, LU1 3HX
Phone:01582650111
Classes:4



John Gordon Motors Ltd
9.8km

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



Old London Road Garage Ltd
9.9km

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



Uk Mots Limited
9.9km

Address:Unit 6 (19), Flowers Industrial Estate, LU1 3XA
Phone:01582456455
Classes:4,7



Eaton Green Motor Co
9.9km

Address:71a Latimer Road, LU1 3XD
Phone:01582 416591
Website:www.eatongreenmotors.co.uk
Classes:3,4
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



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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