Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 10km of BL7 0QY

We managed to find 131 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your BL7 0QY. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Regal Carriage Company
3.6km

Address:Blackburn Road, BL7 9TH
Phone:01204 301385
Classes:4



James Gradwell & Son
4.8km

Address:Recreation Street Garage, BL2 3RT
Phone:01204303507
Classes:4



Auto Rescue 1990 Ltd
5.4km

Address:Stubbins Lane Mill, BL0 0PS
Phone:01706 829919
Website:www.autorescue-1990.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Dawson Garages Limited
5.4km

Address:Station Garage, BL0 9AL
Phone:01706822364
Classes:4



Wendys Mot Shop
5.5km

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



Tottington Motor Company
5.7km

Address:Market Street, BL8 3LS
Phone:01204882211
Classes:4



Holland Street Motors
5.7km

Address:Holland Street, BL1 8NX
Phone:01204 302886
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



Village Motors
5.8km

Address:The Yard, BL1 8NS
Phone:01204 308201
Website:www.villagemotorsbolton.co.uk
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:9:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Sunnybank Motors Limited
5.8km

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



Wavel Mot Station
5.9km

Address:Wavel Mill, BB4 4NF
Phone:01706212264
Classes:4



Hoddlesden Garage Limited
6.0km

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



Garic Excavation Plant Hire
6.2km

Address:Prospect House, BL0 0ED
Phone:01706 825842
Website:garic-mot-centre.co.uk
Classes:4,7



B R West Mot Centre
6.2km

Address:Unit 3, BL1 8NB
Phone:01204532542
Classes:4



T M Bennett And Son Limited
6.4km

Address:Fletcher Bank Garage, BL0 0DD
Phone:01706826947
Classes:4,5,7



Paul Anthony Commercials Limited
6.6km

Address:Tottington Mot Centre, BL8 3DT
Phone:01204 888133
Classes:4



Fourways Motorcycles
6.7km

Address:Unit 3 Pack Horse Garage, BL0 0JF
Phone:01706 829428
Classes:1,2



Victoria Automobile Engineers
6.7km

Address:Victoria Automobile Engineers, BL2 2HN
Phone:01204525718
Classes:4



Central Mot Centre (Darwen) Ltd
6.7km

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



Edenfield Mot Station Limited
6.8km

Address:Unit 6 Bridge Mills, BL0 0RE
Phone:01706825572
Classes:4



T K Autos Limited
6.8km

Address:Unit 1 Bridge Mills, BL0 0RE
Phone:01706825600
Classes:4



Claremont Filling Station
6.9km

Address:Claremont Filling Station, BL1 3PE
Phone:01204 387228
Classes:3,4



Navada Motors Limited
6.9km

Address:94 Wordsworth Street, BL1 3JL
Phone:01204 849202
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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Helmshore Road Mot Centre
6.9km

Address:Helmshore Road, BB4 4DJ
Phone:01706222200/ 07588613213
Classes:4



Wilkinson Brothers Bolton Ltd
7.0km

Address:Adrian Road, BL1 3LG
Phone:01204842005
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
7.0km

Address:2 Howard Street, BL1 8HS
Phone:01204521314
Classes:4



Clyde Garage
7.0km

Address:Clyde Mill, BL1 3PA
Phone:01204371112
Classes:4



Bolton Tyre And Exhaust Limited
7.0km

Address:Topping Street, BL1 3UP
Phone:01204 397959
Website:www.boltontyre.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am8:00pm
Thursday:8:00am8:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:9:00am3:00pm



Brownlow Way Garage Limited
7.1km

Address:Topping Street, BL1 3UB
Phone:01204533300
Classes:4,5,7



Aardvark Automotive Limited
7.1km

Address:2c Lowercroft Business Park, BL8 3PA
Phone:0161 637 4393
Classes:1,2,4,7



Mercedes Benz Bolton
7.2km

Address:The Island, BL1 2HY
Phone:01204 545 555
Classes:4



Drive 2000
7.2km

Address:76 Tonge Moor Road, BL2 2DJ
Phone:01204365220
Classes:4



Auto Inspection
7.2km

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



The Arches Service Centre Limited
7.2km

Address:The Arches Service Centre Limited, BL1 2TT
Phone:01204 370864
Website:www.archesservicecentre.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Waterside Auto Centre
7.3km

Address:Unit 1, BB4 5EN
Phone:01706 260101
Website:www.watersideautocentre.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Greens Mot Testing Centre
7.3km

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



Cromptons Automotive Limited
7.4km

Address:10 Crompton Way, BL2 2SD
Phone:01204 527783
Classes:4



Auto Tek
7.4km

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



Bristol Street Motors Bolton Ford
7.5km

Address:54/56 Higher Bridge Street, BL1 2HQ
Phone:01204 524474
Website:www.bristolstreet.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Bury Motor Services
7.5km

Address:Stewart Street Garage, BL8 1SU
Phone:01617617655
Classes:4



Bcc Bolton
7.5km

Address:Bcc Bolton, BL2 6BD
Phone:01204 523003
Classes:4



Bensons Car And Commercials Limited
7.5km

Address:Unit 45, BL2 6BD
Phone:01204 526565
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Gordons Honda
7.5km

Address:Folds Road, BL1 2ST
Phone:01204 383318
Website:www.swanswayhondabolton.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:30pm
Thursday:9:00am6:30pm
Friday:9:00am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Westbury Auto Centre
7.5km

Address:Unit 2 & 3, BL8 1SF
Phone:0161 764 3245
Website:www.motservicesbury.co.uk
Classes:4,7



J & A Motors
7.6km

Address:J & A Motors, BL1 2ER
Phone:01204395511
Classes:4



Lexus Bolton
7.6km

Address:301 Bury Road, BL2 6BB
Phone:01204 382200
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
7.7km

Address:9 Bury New Road, BL1 1UH
Phone:01204 524424
Website:www.national.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:10:00am4:00pm



Bolton Motorcycles
7.7km

Address:Bolton Motorcycles, BL1 6DJ
Phone:01204 491511
Classes:1,2



Inchcape Volkswagen Bolton
7.7km

Address:Mill Street Bolton, BL1 1UG
Phone:01204 364835
Classes:4



Bolton Audi
7.7km

Address:Bolton Audi, BL1 1UG
Phone:01204 410000
Classes:4



Equip Tyre And Autocare
7.8km

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



Church Wharf Garage Limited
7.8km

Address:Church Wharf Garage (1971) Ltd, BL2 2BZ
Phone:01204522235
Classes:4,5,7



Brown Street Garage
7.8km

Address:Brown Street, BL1 1TZ
Phone:01204397222
Classes:4



Rrg Bolton
7.8km

Address:81 Bury New Road, BL2 2BN
Phone:01204 382234
Classes:4



Manchester Motor Mart Mot Centre
7.8km

Address:Bury Road, BL2 6PY
Phone:01204 522499/529813
Classes:4



Advantage Mot Centre
7.8km

Address:Advantage Mot Centre, BL2 2BU
Phone:01204526671
Classes:4



Heaton Mot And Services Limited
7.9km

Address:Back Of Haslam House, BL1 3AS
Phone:01204 847415
Classes:4,7



Stanley Road Garage
8.0km

Address:Stanley Road, BL1 5LA
Phone:01204 842550
Classes:4



Lowndes Street Garage
8.1km

Address:Lowndes Street, BL1 4PZ
Phone:01204491957
Classes:4



Perrys Motors Sales Limited
8.2km

Address:Crostons Road, BL8 1AJ
Phone:0161 764 2434
Classes:4,7



Smiths Service Garage (Bolton) Ltd
8.2km

Address:Breightmet Street, BL2 1BR
Phone:01204 392204
Classes:4



Whitecroft Garage
8.3km

Address:Whitecroft Garage, BL1 5PU
Phone:01204843568
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
8.4km

Address:Crostons Road, BL8 1AA
Phone:0161 764 5454
Classes:4,7



New Moss Garage
8.5km

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



Fourways Motorcycles
8.5km

Address:Woodtop Garage, BB4 6DJ
Phone:01706216128
Classes:1,2



Every Street Garage
8.5km

Address:Every Street Garage, BL9 5BE
Phone:0161 764 2002
Website:www.everystreetgarage.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4



Rrg Peugeot Bury
8.5km

Address:Wellington Street, BL8 2AX
Phone:0161 764 3399
Classes:4



M A Service Centre Limited
8.6km

Address:Central Retail Park, BL2 1HQ
Phone:
Classes:4



Bury Mot Centre Limited
8.6km

Address:Unit 1, BL9 5EF
Phone:0161 761 4774
Classes:4



Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
8.6km

Address:Technical Services Dlo, BL3 5DX
Phone:01204 336719
Classes:4,7



Nigel Langs Garage
8.6km

Address:164 Crook Street, BL3 6AS
Phone:01204 392995
Website:www.nigellangsgarage.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



J A Taylor Car Sales
8.6km

Address:Bury Road, BB4 6HL
Phone:01706217152
Classes:3,4,7



Volksmaster Limited
8.7km

Address:Volksmaster Limited, BL9 0JA
Phone:0161 761 3030
Classes:4



Bay Horse Autos Ltd
8.7km

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



Thistlethwaite Tyres & Exhausts
8.7km

Address:Burns Street, BL3 6DA
Phone:01204 524392
Website:www.protyre.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:8:30am3:30pm
Sunday:Closed



C P M Car Services
8.7km

Address:Providence Street, BL3 6AY
Phone:01204 526415
Classes:4



Jdh Motor Repairs
8.8km

Address:Unit 5 Old Towns Yard, BB4 5JH
Phone:01706 260865
Classes:1,2,4



The Service Centre Mot Station
8.8km

Address:Unit 1, BB4 5JH
Phone:01706 212654
Website:www.kensgaragehaslingden.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Castlecroft Motors Limited
8.8km

Address:Castlecroft Road, BL9 0LN
Phone:01617643607
Classes:4,7



Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council
8.8km

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



Jacksons Motor Repairs
8.8km

Address:Lever Bridge, BL3 1RS
Phone:01204 531595
Classes:4,5,7



Orlando Mot Centre
8.8km

Address:Apex House, BL3 6DP
Phone:01204 389537
Classes:4



M M M Services
8.8km

Address:Gilnow Road Service Station, BL1 4LL
Phone:01204363602
Classes:4,5,7



Ciceley Commercials Ltd
8.8km

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



Anchor Mot
8.9km

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



Perrys
8.9km

Address:Bridgeman Street, BL3 6BS
Phone:01204362747
Classes:4



H Samson (Bolton) Limited
8.9km

Address:Warwick House, BL3 6BS
Phone:01204 526370
Website:www.hsamson.com
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:30pm
Thursday:7:30am5:30pm
Friday:7:30am5:30pm
Saturday:7:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hatfield Garage
8.9km

Address:Hatfield Garage, BL3 6DE
Phone:01204 361196
Classes:4



Washington Garage
8.9km

Address:Hornby Street, BL9 5AB
Phone:01617645947
Classes:4,5,7



Equipe Tyre & Autocare
8.9km

Address:113 115 Manchester Road, BL2 1HF
Phone:01204 527201
Website:www.equipe.uk.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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
8.9km

Address:Dept Of Competitive Services, BL2 6RS
Phone:01612536623
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik-Fit
8.9km

Address:Kwik-Fit, BL2 1HE
Phone:01204 393559
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
8.9km

Address:Manchester Road, BL2 1HE
Phone:01204364725
Classes:4



Rrg Bury
8.9km

Address:Bolton St, BL9 0EY
Phone:01617977780
Classes:4



Darwen Tyre And Exhaust Services
9.0km

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



Halfords Autocentres
9.0km

Address:Unit 3, BL3 6BW
Phone:01204 399112
Classes:4



D & E Motors Limited
9.0km

Address:Unit 7a, BL9 6EX
Phone:0161 764 7777
Classes:4,5,7



Shaw Street Garage
9.0km

Address:Shaw Street Garage, BL3 6HU
Phone:01204392253
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited
9.1km

Address:John Street, BL9 0NH
Phone:01617642830
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
9.1km

Address:John Street, BL9 0NH
Phone:0161 797 1493
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



Hi Way Motors
9.1km

Address:Taylor Street, BL9 6DT
Phone:0161 764 0481
Classes:3,4



Riverside (Bolton) Mots Limited
9.1km

Address:Unit 5b, BL3 1RP
Phone:01204772282
Classes:1,2,4



Williams Bolton
9.2km

Address:1 Vincent Way (Off Raikes Lane), BL3 2NB
Phone:01204 900900
Website:www.williamsboltonbmw.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:30pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



Ace Mots
9.3km

Address:Ace Mots, BL3 2NH
Phone:01204362297
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Ciceley Commercials Limited
9.3km

Address:Weston Street, BL3 2BZ
Phone:01204 540666
Classes:4,5,7



Mk Auto Repairs & Tuning Ltd
9.3km

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



D & M Radcliffe
9.3km

Address:20 Radcliffe Moor Road, M26 3WL
Phone:0161 724 4201
Classes:4



Radcliffe Tyre Centre
9.3km

Address:Radcliffe Tyre Centre, M26 3WL
Phone:0161 724 4006
Classes:4



Central Motors
9.3km

Address:Central Motors, BL9 6BU
Phone:01617640460
Classes:4,7



Bury Vehicle Repair And Tyre Centre Limited
9.4km

Address:50 Wash Lane, BL9 6AS
Phone:0161 7977119
Classes:4



Farnell Land Rover Bury
9.4km

Address:Bell Lane, BL9 6DJ
Phone:0161 7611121
Classes:4



D And J Auto Electrical Services Ltd
9.4km

Address:1 York Street, BL9 7AH
Phone:01617977400
Classes:4



Fast Tyres
9.4km

Address:Philip Street, BL3 6LD
Phone:01204 532999
Classes:4



F1 Mot Centre
9.5km

Address:Unit 4, BL9 7AJ
Phone:0161 797 9387
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:30pm
Thursday:9:00am6:30pm
Friday:9:00am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am6:30pm
Sunday:9:00am6:30pm



A & S Car Care Centre Limited
9.5km

Address:3b Wigan Road, BL3 5PX
Phone:01204 654500
Website:ascarcarecentre.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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Parkside Garages
9.5km

Address:Peabody Street, BL3 6SW
Phone:01204 370900
Website:www.parksidegaragebolton.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:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Gibbon Street Garage
9.5km

Address:153-155 Gibbon Street, BL3 5LW
Phone:01204 520504
Classes:4



K A Services
9.5km

Address:Unit 6, BL3 6SR
Phone:01204 381216
Website:www.boltonautos-abs.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Wilson & Co
9.5km

Address:Manchester Road, BL3 2NY
Phone:01204389999
Classes:4



Jsm Mot Centre
9.5km

Address:Unit 3 Britannia Mill, BL9 7AN
Phone:01617621111
Classes:4



Renault Bolton
9.5km

Address:426-438 Manchester Road, BL3 2NU
Phone:01204 511 000
Classes:4,7



Bolton Auto Centre
9.5km

Address:Bolton Auto Centre, BL3 2NU
Phone:01204 399888
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



M A Mot Centre
9.6km

Address:Unit 2, BL9 7BL
Phone:01616371128
Classes:4,5,7



Croft Street Garage
9.7km

Address:A P Scanlon, BL9 7BG
Phone:0161 764 1516
Website:croftstreetgarage.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:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Holmefield Garage Ltd
9.7km

Address:Unit 8, BB4 8EU
Phone:
Classes:4



F1 Mot Centre
9.7km

Address:7 South Cross Street, BL9 0RS
Phone:01617971475
Classes:4



Autopoint
9.8km

Address:Fallbarn Road, BB4 7NT
Phone:01706 212900
Classes:4



Broadfield Garage (Nw) Ltd
9.8km

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



Branch Road Garage
9.8km

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



M & R Services
9.8km

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



D & M Motors Limited
9.9km

Address:Albert Street, BL3 1JH
Phone:01204 709197
Website:www.motlittlelever.co.uk
Classes:4



Auto Car Doctor
9.9km

Address:St Pauls Mill, BL3 6UQ
Phone:01204 652000
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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