Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to BB1 7AG 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 BB1 7AG

We managed to find 119 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your BB1 7AG. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Randal Street Garage Ltd Mot Centre
0.2km

Address:8-10 Randal Street, BB1 7EG
Phone:01254 675436
Classes:4



Regional Automotive Technology Hub Mot Centre
0.4km

Address:Blackburn College, BB2 1LH
Phone:01254 292214
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
0.4km

Address:67 King Street, BB2 2DH
Phone:01254662636
Classes:4



Budget Car Care Centre
0.5km

Address:14 St Peter Street, BB2 2HD
Phone:01254 264495
Classes:4,7



Montague Motors Engineers Ltd
0.5km

Address:99 Montague Street, BB2 1EH
Phone:078786367740
Classes:4



Weir Street Mot Centre
0.6km

Address:Weir Street, BB2 2AN
Phone:01254 693677
Classes:4



Blackburn Automotive
0.7km

Address:Unit 1, BB2 2EQ
Phone:01254 678444
Classes:4



Canterbury Mot Centre Ltd
0.7km

Address:Canterbury Street, BB2 2HP
Phone:01254680978
Classes:4,5,7



Stoneacre Blackburn
0.7km

Address:Quarry Street, BB1 5DE
Phone:0125451191
Classes:4



Globe Mot Centre Ltd
0.7km

Address:Unit 2, BB1 1HW
Phone:01254 661322
Classes:4,5,7



Blackburn Tyres & Mot Centre
0.8km

Address:Unit 1, BB2 2HT
Phone:01254 51856
Classes:4,5,7



Kalus Mot Centre
0.8km

Address:Walker Street, BB1 1BG
Phone:01254 674784
Classes:3,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:9:00am5:00pm



Marina Auto Garage
0.8km

Address:24 Snow Street, BB1 6EH
Phone:01254676468
Classes:4



Salish Autos
0.8km

Address:Unit 9, BB2 2JN
Phone:01254 682666
Classes:4,7



A-Z Diesels
0.9km

Address:Unit 2, BB2 1PQ
Phone:01254 52544
Classes:4,7



Bt Fleet Limited
0.9km

Address:Gmt Workshop, BB2 2LD
Phone:01254 694748
Website:www.btfleet.com
Classes:4



Pump Street Garage
0.9km

Address:7a Pump Street, BB2 1PG
Phone:01254 664141
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am7:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am7:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am7:30pm
Thursday:8:30am7:30pm
Friday:8:30am7:30pm
Saturday:9:00am7:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Perrys Motor Sales Ltd
0.9km

Address:New Toll Bar Garage, BB1 6JT
Phone:01254661616
Classes:4



Fast Fit Tyre & Exhaust Centre
0.9km

Address:Unit 2, BB1 5EW
Phone:01254 664588
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
1.0km

Address:Lower Audley Street, BB2 3DY
Phone:01254682689
Classes:4



Dock Street Garage
1.0km

Address:Dock Street, BB1 3AT
Phone:01254 57755
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:Closed
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bank Top Citroen
1.1km

Address:Throstle Street, BB2 1TQ
Phone:01254 661000
Classes:4



Lower Audley & Mot Repair Centre Ltd
1.1km

Address:Bennington Street, BB1 1RR
Phone:01254 427557
Classes:4



Ms Motors (Nw) Ltd
1.2km

Address:Appleby Street Garage, BB1 3BL
Phone:01254 57934
Website:www.msmotorsnwltd.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ats Euromaster Ltd
1.2km

Address:Pendle Street, BB1 3AN
Phone:0125455963
Classes:4



Mayfield St Garage
1.2km

Address:Mayfield Street, BB2 3QN
Phone:01254 581111
Website:mayfield-mot.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:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Savoy Auto Centre Limited
1.2km

Address:North Side Buildings, BB2 3QN
Phone:01254 427737
Classes:4,5,7



Sharples Street Mot Centre
1.2km

Address:Sharples Street Garage, BB2 3QT
Phone:01254 675539
Classes:4,7



Burlington Motors
1.2km

Address:Unit 2 Hollinshead Mill, BB1 8ET
Phone:01254 581709
Classes:4



Deen Car And Commercials
1.3km

Address:Unit 4a, BB1 1RN
Phone:01254 262727
Classes:4,7



Clock Garage
1.3km

Address:Maple Street, BB1 6LP
Phone:0125457217
Classes:4



Witton Car Sales
1.3km

Address:163 Wensley Road, BB2 6SS
Phone:01254 689944
Classes:4,7



Dakin Brothers Garage
1.3km

Address:Unit 3, BB2 3RH
Phone:01254261957
Classes:4



Pringle Street Garage Limited
1.4km

Address:Pringle Street Works, BB1 1SA
Phone:01254663377
Classes:4



Blackburn Motor Park
1.4km

Address:Pendle Street, BB1 1NG
Phone:01254 699898
Classes:4



Youles Motorcycles
1.4km

Address:Pendle Street, BB1 1NG
Phone:01254277120
Classes:1,2



Temple Drive Mot Centre
1.5km

Address:12 - 12a Newton Street Mill, BB1 1NE
Phone:01254 676728
Classes:4,7



Crossfield Service Centre
1.7km

Address:136 Haslingden Road, BB2 3HJ
Phone:01254670420
Classes:4



A G Marsden & Son Ltd
1.7km

Address:Witton Garage, BB2 1XD
Phone:01254 59501
Classes:4



Thorncraft Motorcycles
1.8km

Address:258a Whalley New Road, BB1 9SR
Phone:01254264230
Classes:1,2



Mill Gate Garage
1.8km

Address:Hollin Bridge Street, BB2 4BA
Phone:01254694883
Classes:4



Lockmill Service Station
2.0km

Address:Hollin Bank, BB2 4HL
Phone:0125452509
Classes:4



Sumra Auto Works
2.0km

Address:Unit 17, BB1 9SU
Phone:01254 265600
Classes:4



Hsg Garage Services Ltd
2.1km

Address:Hozier Street, BB1 3JP
Phone:01254670488
Classes:3,4



Ewood Mot Centre
2.2km

Address:Calico Street, BB2 4HX
Phone:01254 680444
Classes:4



Boss Motors And Maintenance Ltd
2.2km

Address:Unit 5, BB1 3JR
Phone:01254 696870
Classes:4,5,7



Burnley Road Mot Centre
2.3km

Address:Unit 2, BB1 3HJ
Phone:01254 680007
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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:9:00am12:00pm



C & H Motors
2.3km

Address:244a Pleckgate Road, BB1 8QW
Phone:01254 247926
Classes:1,2,3,4



Seven Acre Garage
2.4km

Address:Barker Lane, BB2 7ED
Phone:01254247337
Classes:4



Concrete Mixer Services
2.6km

Address:Unit 1, BB1 3HY
Phone:01254691691
Classes:1,2,4,7



Lookers Vw Blackburn
2.6km

Address:Unit 1, BB1 3NU
Phone:01254686686
Classes:4,7



Rocket Centre
2.6km

Address:3 Trident Park, BB1 3NU
Phone:01254 297810
Classes:1,2



Vantage Toyota Blackburn
2.6km

Address:Trident Park, BB1 3NU
Phone:01254580033
Classes:4



Bowker Blackburn
2.6km

Address:Bowker Blackburn, BB1 3NU
Phone:01254274444
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
2.7km

Address:Whitebirk Drive, BB1 3HT
Phone:01254506222
Classes:4



Blackburn Audi
2.7km

Address:Whitebirk Drive, BB1 3HT
Phone:01254668777
Classes:4



Branch Road Garage
3.1km

Address:Branch Road Garage, BB3 0PR
Phone:01254 664959
Classes:4



M & R Services
3.1km

Address:Unit 4 Branch Road, BB3 0PR
Phone:01254 261826
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Greenacre Honda
3.1km

Address:854 Whalley New Road, BB1 9BD
Phone:01254245666
Classes:4



Rockets Car Repairs
3.2km

Address:Livesey Branch Road, BB2 4RA
Phone:01254 207008
Website:www.rocketscarrepairs.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



Mk Auto Repairs & Tuning Ltd
3.6km

Address:430 Haslingden Road, BB1 2NG
Phone:01254 55569
Classes:4



Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council
3.9km

Address:Davyfield Road, BB1 2LX
Phone:01254 585075
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Bay Horse Autos Ltd
4.0km

Address:Bay Horse Autos Ltd, BB1 2QY
Phone:01254 695063
Classes:4,5,7



Ciceley Commercials Ltd
4.2km

Address:Junction 4 Intersection M65, BB3 0DB
Phone:01254 870980
Classes:4,5,7



Station Garage Feniscowles Limited
4.2km

Address:Livesey Branch Road, BB2 5DQ
Phone:01254201681
Classes:4



Anchor Mot
4.4km

Address:Blackburn Road, BB3 0AB
Phone:01254703203
Classes:4



Darwen Tyre And Exhaust Services
4.5km

Address:Birchall Avenue, BB3 0JT
Phone:01254 776672 and 701107
Classes:4,5,7



Bowker Ribble Valley Limited
4.8km

Address:Longsight Road, BB2 7HX
Phone:01254 769069
Classes:4



Woodfield Garage
4.9km

Address:Longsight Road, BB2 7JA
Phone:01254812406
Classes:4



Columbia Motors
5.2km

Address:Spring Street/brook Street, BB1 4LL
Phone:01254884128
Classes:4



Jennings Race Products
5.4km

Address:The Courtyard, BB5 3PX
Phone:01254 231818
Website:www.jenningsraceproductsltd.co.uk
Classes:1,2



Westend Mot Centre
5.4km

Address:Unit 5, Kirkhams Garage, BB5 4NZ
Phone:01254 385456
Classes:1,2,3,4,7



Equip Tyre And Autocare
5.4km

Address:18-20 Duckworth Street, BB3 1QE
Phone:01254 708333
Classes:4



Auto Tek
5.6km

Address:Unit 2, BB3 0DW
Phone:01254 702105
Classes:4,7



Auto Inspection
5.7km

Address:Industry Street, BB3 3DS
Phone:01254 777138
Classes:4,5,7



Greens Mot Testing Centre
5.7km

Address:Robin Bank, BB3 0DE
Phone:01254 761455
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



New Moss Garage
6.0km

Address:Haslingden Old Road, BB5 3RP
Phone:01254236543/231696
Classes:4



Tinker Brook Garage
6.1km

Address:Unit 5, BB5 0HP
Phone:01254 392416
Website:www.tinkerbrookgarage.co.uk
Classes:4



Hyndburn Borough Council
6.1km

Address:C V M U Depot, BB5 4JY
Phone:01254871912
Classes:4



Tanpits Mot Ltd
6.3km

Address:2 Tanpits Road, BB5 4HD
Phone:01254 399660
Classes:4,5,7



Ossy Tyres
6.4km

Address:Unit 2e Moscow Mill, BB5 0EP
Phone:01254 879700
Classes:4,5,7



Central Mot Centre (Darwen) Ltd
6.5km

Address:Unit 2, BB3 1DQ
Phone:01254 704499
Classes:4



Acorn Mot Centre Ltd
6.5km

Address:Blackburn Road, BB5 0DE
Phone:01254 399 771
Classes:4



Mill Street Mot Centre Ltd
6.6km

Address:Mill Street, BB6 7NN
Phone:01254 888000
Classes:4



K D Motorcycles
6.7km

Address:392-396 Blackburn Road, BB5 1SA
Phone:01254231221
Classes:1,2



F G T Motor Engineers Great Harwood Ltd
6.7km

Address:Albert St Garage, BB6 7BQ
Phone:01254 885998
Classes:4



Hoddlesden Garage Limited
6.7km

Address:Johnson New Road, BB3 3NN
Phone:01254701683
Classes:4



A1 Motors
6.8km

Address:2a Empress Street, BB5 1SG
Phone:01254 879288
Classes:4,7



Broadfield Garage (Nw) Ltd
6.8km

Address:Broadfield Fielding Lane, BB5 3RY
Phone:01254871354
Classes:4



Wharf Garage
6.8km

Address:Off Blackburn Road, BB5 5JH
Phone:01254381741
Classes:4



N J Auto Repairs Ltd
6.9km

Address:Rear Of Queen Street Garage, BB6 7AT
Phone:01254 888842
Classes:1,2,4



Princess Street Garage (Accrington) Ltd
6.9km

Address:Princess Street, BB5 1SP
Phone:01254 236626
Classes:4



Chester Garage
7.0km

Address:Chester Garage, BB5 0SA
Phone:01254 232349
Classes:4



Park Lane Garage Ltd
7.1km

Address:Park Road, BB6 7SG
Phone:01254 887440
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



J G Lawson Transport Services Ltd
7.1km

Address:Unit 7, BB6 7UR
Phone:01254884388
Classes:4



Great Harwood Mot Centre
7.2km

Address:Heys Lane, BB6 7UA
Phone:01254886008
Classes:4



F1 Mot Centre
7.2km

Address:Unit 1, BB5 0RT
Phone:01254 386875
Classes:4,7



Petre Garage Ltd
7.2km

Address:Langho, BB6 8AB
Phone:01254248136
Classes:4



Richmond Mot Centre
7.3km

Address:Globe Works, BB5 0SP
Phone:01254387222
Classes:4,5,7



Ridings Auto Services Ltd
7.4km

Address:Wood Street Garage, BB6 7UD
Phone:01254886489
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd
7.4km

Address:Oxford Street, BB5 1QX
Phone:01254 879807
Website:www.atseuromaster.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



Sunnybank Motors Limited
7.4km

Address:Grimshaw Street, BB3 2QJ
Phone:01254703096
Classes:4



Max Mot Centre
7.4km

Address:Ranger Street Works, BB5 0RL
Phone:01254 239685
Website:www.onestop.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Peoples Accrington
7.5km

Address:Whalley Road, BB5 5EG
Phone:01254 380717
Classes:4



Auto-Fix
7.7km

Address:Rear 35 Argyle St, BB5 1DQ
Phone:01254231333
Classes:4



Wendys Mot Shop
7.7km

Address:Watery Lane Works, BB3 2EB
Phone:01254 777901
Classes:1,2,3,4



Bee Mill Garage
7.8km

Address:Preston Road, PR3 3XJ
Phone:01254 878765
Website:www.beemill.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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
7.8km

Address:Milnshaw Lane, BB5 1AY
Phone:01254383961
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
8.0km

Address:Whalley Road, BB5 1AD
Phone:01254871921
Classes:4



Grange Lane Garage Limited
8.0km

Address:19 Grange Lane, BB5 1HX
Phone:01254 392425
Classes:4



Belgarth Garage
8.2km

Address:Belgarth Road, BB5 6AH
Phone:01254 397426
Classes:4



Barnes Street Garage Ltd
8.3km

Address:Barnes Street, BB5 6RN
Phone:01254 233565
Classes:4



Chorley Motor Company
8.3km

Address:Railway Road, PR6 8RJ
Phone:01254830465
Classes:4



Castle Mot
8.4km

Address:Washington Street, BB5 6TG
Phone:01254 231644
Classes:4



Gregson Lane Garage Limited
9.0km

Address:Gregson Lane Garage, PR5 0FD
Phone:01254 853762
Classes:4,7



A & J Ryding Ltd
9.2km

Address:A & J Ryding Ltd, PR6 8HY
Phone:01254 831004
Classes:4



Hoghton Lane Garage
9.4km

Address:Hoghton Lane, PR5 4EH
Phone:01254853239
Classes:4



Rea Racing Ltd
9.4km

Address:Unit 2, BB7 9SP
Phone:01254 825551
Classes:1,2



Whalley Motors Ltd
9.5km

Address:18 Accrington Road, BB7 9TD
Phone:01254 822226
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
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