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MOT Test Centres within 10km of BS36 1DY
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Winterbourne Auto Centre
0.3km
| Address: | The Old Station Yard, Hicks Common Road, BS36 1EJ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 01454 777777 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.winterbourneautocentre.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Morris Motors & Mots
1.9km
Frampton Garage (South Glos) Ltd
2.4km
My Garage
2.6km
| Address: | Farendell Road, BS16 7FF | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 970 1346 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.mygaragebristol.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Autumnbrooke Garage Ltd
2.7km
Stoke Gifford Garage
2.8km
Cleevewood Garage
3.0km
| Address: | Cleevewood Road, BS16 2SF | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 956 7144 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.allsportscars.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Downend Scooters Ltd
3.0km
Westerleigh Car Centre Ltd
3.7km
Cmt
3.7km
South Gloucestershire Bus & Coach
4.1km
Downend Auto Engineers
4.1km
Bike Smart
4.1km
E S Repairs
4.2km
| Address: | 9 Frome Valley Road, BS16 1HD | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 965 3225 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.frenchaygarages.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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B M Motoring Centre Ltd
4.3km
| Address: | 53-55 Broad Street, BS16 5LS | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 956 7411 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.staplehilltyres.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 3,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Staple Hill Motoring Centre Ltd
4.3km
Halfords Autocentre
4.4km
| Address: | Unit 3 Abbeywood Park, BS34 7JU | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 969 9500 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.halfordsautocentres.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4,7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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H R M
4.5km
| Address: | College Road, BS16 2HN | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 958 3038 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 1,2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Kwik - Fit
4.7km
Motorline (Bristol North)
4.7km
Drive Vauxhall Bristol North
4.7km
Briant Tyres & Exhausts Ltd
4.8km
Westerleigh Mot Centre
4.8km
Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance Services
4.8km
Drive Vauxhall Bristol North
4.8km
Filton Central Garage
5.0km
| Address: | Gloucester Road North, BS34 7QA | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 969 2428 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.filton-central.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Hmc Patchway
5.0km
Pearce Brothers
5.0km
S J Cook And Sons
5.1km
My Garage Kingswood
5.1km
Roadworthy (Bristol) Ltd
5.1km
Fleetcare
5.1km
Parkway Automobile Engineering
5.2km
| Address: | Parnall Road Industrial Estate, BS16 3JQ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 965 6164 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.parkwayautomobileengineering.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Surecar Ltd
5.3km
T N R Motorcycles
5.4km
Mr Clutch Autocentres Ltd
5.4km
Westbourne Motors
5.4km
Kwik - Fit
5.5km
| Address: | 548 Fishponds Road, BS16 3DD | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 958 5050 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.kwik-fit.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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G R Autoservices Ltd
5.5km
Williams Motor Repairs Limited
5.6km
M.d.t. Auto Engineers Ltd
5.5km
Trustford Cribbs Causeway
5.6km
Victoria Recovery Ltd
5.6km
M & D Services (Bristol) Ltd
5.6km
| Address: | Unit 1 Balaclava Road Ind Est, BS16 3LJ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 965 1900 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.mdservicesltd.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4,5,7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Berkeley Road Garage
5.6km
Dvs Mot Centre Ltd
5.7km
Pete Robson Motorcycles
5.7km
Tyres Direct U. K
5.7km
Ridgeway Road Auto Engineering Co
5.7km
| Address: | 202 Ridgeway Road, BS16 3EJ |
| Phone: | 0117 965 4126 |
| Website: | www.ridgewayroad.co.uk |
| Classes: | 4,5,7 |
Lockleaze Service Station
5.8km
Soundwell Service & Repair Centre Ltd
5.8km
| Address: | Soundwell Road, BS15 1PE | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 961 9100 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.carrepairinbristol.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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New Cheltenham Workshop Ltd
5.9km
Halfords Autocentre
6.1km
| Address: | Downend Road, BS15 1SE | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 961 9120 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.halfordsautocentres.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Crown Garage Services Bristol Limited
6.1km
Bt Fleet Limited
6.1km
Central Tyre
6.2km
South Gloucestershire Council
6.2km
South Gloucestershire Council
6.2km
Stanshawes Service Station Ltd
6.2km
East Bristol Motors
6.2km
Panalex Mot's And Servicing
6.3km
Pro-Tech Vehicle Maintenance Ltd
6.3km
Gibbs Services Ltd
6.4km
| Address: | Gadshill Road, BS5 6LJ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 951 3970 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | plus.google.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4,5,7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Autoserv Car & Bike Ltd
6.4km
Charlies Motor Cycles
6.5km
Bond Motor Services Ltd
6.5km
Dan Harford
6.5km
Kingswood Autocare Ltd
6.5km
Autotronic Motor Services
6.5km
| Address: | Autotronic Motor Services, BS10 5SD | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 969 7357 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.autotronic19.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Hurleyhouse (Cars) Ltd
6.5km
The Car Clinic
6.5km
Ats Euromaster Ltd (Horfield)
6.5km
G And C Auto Services
6.6km
C.a.s Auto Services
6.7km
Central Garage (L Bury) Ltd
6.8km
C A R Services (Kingswood) Ltd
6.8km
Nj Autos
6.9km
Smart Price Bristol Limited
6.9km
Mvs Autos Ltd
6.9km
Brookfield Garage
7.0km
| Address: | Ashley Down Road, BS7 9JS | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 951 2285 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Hinton Motor Services Ltd
7.0km
Autofix Services
7.0km
Kingsway Garage Ltd
7.1km
Epstein Auto Services Limited
7.1km
Stones Autos
7.1km
Bristol Audi
7.1km
| Address: | Bristol Audi, BS10 7FF | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 958 1450 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.bristol.audi.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Bristol Honda
7.1km
Elm Road Garage
7.1km
Vic Scully Motoring Centre
7.1km
| Address: | 281 Southmead Road, BS10 5EL | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 907 7550 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.vicscully.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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F.s. Auto Services
7.2km
Wellington Service Station
7.2km
In 'n' Out Centres Limited
7.2km
Robins & Day Cribbs Causeway
7.2km
Pd Cars Service Dept
7.3km
Kwik - Fit
7.3km
Mercedes Benz Of Bristol
7.4km
Beaconlea Garage
7.4km
Bikecare
7.4km
R S Auto Services Ltd
7.4km
Clark & Taylor Motors Ltd
7.5km
Church M-O-Tors
7.5km
A & M Tyre & Exhaust Centre
7.5km
| Address: | Unit 4, BS2 9XT | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 955 7766 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | ammotorservices.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4,7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Edgecombe Garage
7.6km
Streetwise Automotive
7.7km
Kellaway Motorcycles
7.7km
Whittle Vehicle Services (Bristol) Ltd
7.7km
Brunel Tyres Ltd
7.7km
D C L Motors Ltd
7.7km
Hanham Motor Company
7.7km
Netham Road Autos Ltd
7.9km
Windsor Road Garage
8.0km
Protyre
8.0km
| Address: | 27-31 Church Road, BS5 9JJ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 954 0123 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.protyre.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Wessex Garages (Bristol)
8.0km
Dick Lovett Motorrad
8.1km
Dick Lovett (Bristol) Ltd
8.1km
Dick Lovett (Bristol) Ltd
8.1km
Beaufort Motor Co Ltd
8.1km
First Choice Mechanics Ltd
8.1km
Chipping Sodbury Motor Company
8.1km
Martin Richings Motor Repairs Limited
8.1km
Jarrett Brothers
8.1km
G W Motor Centre
8.1km
Hawkins (Berkeley Vale Motors) Ltd
8.1km
Hanham Garage
8.2km
G J B Motorcycles
8.3km
Chris Palmer Auto Services
8.3km
Bridgeyate Motor Services
8.3km
Formula One Autocentre
8.4km
Green Lane Garage
8.4km
Bristol Audi Paint & Body
8.4km
Henleaze Motor Care Co
8.5km
| Address: | Cardigan Road, BS9 4DY | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 962 8283 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Tytherington Garage
8.4km
Halfords Autocentres Ltd
8.4km
Whitby Road Service Centre
8.4km
| Address: | Whitby Road Garage, BS4 4AR | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 971 6748 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Kwik Fit
8.5km
| Address: | 156/164 Cheltenham Road, BS6 5RE | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 942 7443 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.kwik-fit.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Arley Garage (Zetland Road) Ltd
8.5km
| Address: | 33 Zetland Road, BS6 7AH | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 942 7700 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.arleygarage.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Kwik Fit
8.6km
Bristol Ambulance Ems
8.6km
A & D Automotive Services Ltd
8.6km
R & D Auto Services
8.6km
Porschemode
8.6km
| Address: | 4-5 Dean Street, BS2 8SF | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 944 3117 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.porschemode.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 1,2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Cmr Mots
8.6km
St Marks Garage
8.6km
Halfords Autocentres
8.6km
Blade Seat & Skoda Bristol
8.6km
Terminus Garage
8.6km
J's Autofast Repairs 2 Ltd
8.6km
Mike Madge Motor Repairs Ltd
8.6km
M C Auto Repairs Limited
8.6km
J's Autofast Repairs 2 Limited
8.6km
Formula One Auto Centres
8.7km
Imperial Commercials Limited
8.7km
Roundway Garage Limited
8.8km
| Address: | 28-36 Wilder Street, BS2 8QS | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 944 5777 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.roundwaygarage.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 1,2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Bristol Bike Doc
8.8km
North West Auto Engineering
8.9km
| Address: | Westbury Park Garage, BS6 7NZ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 973 4981 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | northwestautoengin.wix.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Lexus Bristol
8.9km
Heritage Of Bristol
8.9km
Heritage Automotive
9.0km
City Motors (Bristol)
9.0km
Archway Autos Limited
9.0km
Luccombe Garages
9.1km
Mitsubishi Motors Bristol
9.1km
Wessex Kia (Bristol)
9.1km
Dan Cuff Motor Engineering Ltd
9.1km
V-Ten Specialist Motor Cycles Ltd
9.2km
Drive Vauxhall Bristol
9.2km
Citrotech
9.3km
| Address: | Unit 1 Chandos Court, BS2 0UH | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 971 6070 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.chandlermotorcompany.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4,5,7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Thornbury Mot Centre
9.3km
Bristol Kawasaki
9.3km
Graham Batt Ltd
9.3km
Autowerks
9.3km
Kwik - Fit
9.3km
| Address: | Mead Court, BS35 3UW | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 01454 412872 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.kwik-fit.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Karly Kars
9.3km
| Address: | Redland Auto Service Centre, BS6 6JA | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 946 6444 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.karlykars.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Interpro Automotive Ltd
9.4km
City Motors (Bristol)
9.4km
Bristol Street Motors (Mazda)
9.4km
Autotec Limited
9.5km
| Address: | 27/31 Lower Redland Road, BS6 6TB | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 973 3363 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.autotecbristol.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Bristol City Council Fleet Services
9.5km
S F Tebby & Son
9.6km
| Address: | 2-5 Highland Square, BS8 2YB | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 973 0055 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | sftebbyandson.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Thornbury Tyre Services Ltd
9.6km
Karman Autocare
9.6km
Bath Road Motorcycles Ltd
9.6km
| Address: | 379-385 Bath Road, BS4 3EU | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 972 4444 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.bathroadmotorcycles.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 1,2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Bristol Motoring Centre Ltd
9.6km
Gunton & Kelly
9.6km
| Address: | Wick Road Garage, BS4 4HF | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 977 8167 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.wickroad.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Elberton Mot Centre
9.7km
Thornbury Motors Ltd
9.7km
| Address: | Grovesend Road, BS35 2EF | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 01454 412535 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.thornburymotors.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Euro Services Ltd
9.8km
Fowlers Of Bristol Ltd
9.8km
| Address: | 2/12 Bath Road, BS4 3DR | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 977 0466 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.fowlers.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 1,2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Renatec Ltd
9.8km
Venture Tyres Ltd
9.8km
| Address: | Unit 1b/1c, BS2 0XW | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0117 977 6447 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | venturetyresltd.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4,7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Moto-Tech Fleet Servicing Ltd
9.8km
Robins & Day Bristol
9.9km
Robins & Day Bristol
9.9km
M A Engineers
9.9km
Simply Saab
9.9km
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
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.
| Class | Vehicle Type | Age before MOT (years) | Maximum Fee |
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| 1 | Motorcycle (engine size up to 200cc) | 3 | £ 29.65 |
| 1 | Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size up to 200cc) | 3 | £ 37.80 |
| 2 | Motorcycle (engine size over 200cc) | 3 | £ 29.65 |
| 2 | Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size over 200cc) | 3 | £ 37.80 |
| 3 | 3-wheeled vehicles (up to 450kg unladen weight) | 3 | £ 37.80 |
| 4 | 3-wheeled vehicles (over 450kg unladen weight) | 3 | £ 54.85 |
| 4 | Cars (up to 8 passenger seats) | 3 | £ 54.85 |
| 4 | Motor caravans | 3 | £ 54.85 |
| 4 | Quads (max unladen weight 400kg - for goods vehicles 550kg and max net power of 15kw) | 3 | £ 54.85 |
| 4 | Dual purpose vehicles | 3 | £ 54.85 |
| 4 | Private hire and public service vehicles (up to 8 seats) | 3 | £ 54.85 |
| 4 | Ambulances and taxis | 1 | £ 54.85 |
| 4 | Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (9 to 12 passenger seats) | 1 | £ 57.30 |
| 4 | Goods vehicles (up to 3,000kg design gross weight) | 3 | £ 54.85 |
| 4a | Class 4 vehicles (9 to 12 passenger seats) with a seat belt installation check | £ 64.00 | |
| 5 | Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (13 to 16 passenger seats) | 1 | £ 59.55 |
| 5 | Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (more than 16 passenger seats) | 1 | £ 80.65 |
| 5 | Playbuses | 1 | £ 80.65 |
| 5a | Class 5 vehicles (13 to 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check | £ 80.50 | |
| 5a | Class 5 vehicles (more than 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check | £ 124.50 | |
| 7 | Goods 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 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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