Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to CF83 8BT 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 CF83 8BT

We managed to find 99 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your CF83 8BT. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

South Wales Service Centre Ltd
0.4km

Address:Unit 4 - Premier Buildings, CF83 8YE
Phone:029 2088 8998
Website:southwalesservicecentre.co.uk
Classes:4



John Paul Motors Ltd
0.8km

Address:31 Newport Rd, CF83 8AA
Phone:029 2088 5205
Classes:4



Pee Gee Motorcycles
1.8km

Address:Bedwas Road, CF83 3AR
Phone:02920 863536
Classes:2



Bedwas Road Filling Station
1.8km

Address:Bedwas Road Filling Station, CF83 3AR
Phone:02920882830
Classes:4



Motoring Centre
1.8km

Address:Bedwas House Industrial Estate, CF83 8DW
Phone:029 2086 8899
Website:www.motoring.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Virginia Park Garage
2.5km

Address:Melville Tce, CF83 3HE
Phone:029 2088 3242
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
2.6km

Address:Pontygwindy Road, CF83 3HD
Phone:029 2086 6170
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



Caerphilly Mot Centre
2.8km

Address:Unit 4b, CF83 3HU
Phone:02920 865500
Classes:1,2,3,4,7



Rob's Mot & Service Station
2.8km

Address:Unit 3c,, CF83 3HU
Phone:02920888899
Classes:4,5,7



A And S Motor Repairs
2.8km

Address:Unit 16 Sir Alfred Owen Way, CF83 3HU
Phone:02920 859191
Classes:4



Trike Design Ltd
2.8km

Address:31 Sir Alfred Owen Way, CF83 3HU
Phone:02920 880885
Classes:1,2



Browns Motor Services
3.6km

Address:Unit 2, Nant Court, CF83 3RX
Phone:029 2088 5699
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:10:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ec Mots And Service Centre Limited
3.6km

Address:Wingfield Crescent, CF83 3NT
Phone:02920 852844
Classes:4



South Wales Vehicle Solutions
3.8km

Address:R/o Texaco Garage, CF83 1BW
Phone:02920 850044
Classes:4



Caerphilly Car Clinic Ltd
3.8km

Address:Nantgarw Road, CF83 1BW
Phone:02920 888834
Classes:4



Moores Motor Repairs Limited
4.0km

Address:1 Islwyn Road, NP11 7QD
Phone:01495 272780
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Wellhouse Service Station
4.2km

Address:Newport Road, NP11 7LJ
Phone:01495 200284
Classes:3,4



King David Tyres
4.3km

Address:Western Industrial Est, CF83 1BQ
Phone:02920885835
Classes:4



Western Motors 95
4.3km

Address:Units 9/10, CF83 1BQ
Phone:02920886565
Classes:4



Commercial Motors Uk Ltd
4.9km

Address:Graig Y Fedw Rd, CF83 4AS
Phone:02920830321
Classes:4



Hbh Automotive Limited
5.3km

Address:Blackbrook Garage, CF83 1NF
Phone:02920 882368
Classes:4,7



G F Williams & Sons Risca Garages Ltd
5.9km

Address:89 Cromwell Rd, NP11 7AD
Phone:01633 612412
Classes:1,2,3,4



Colin Price Cars
6.3km

Address:Maesycwmmer Service Station, CF82 7PT
Phone:01443 814262
Classes:4



Ms Motor Services
6.4km

Address:Unit 3, NP11 6NP
Phone:01633619606
Classes:1,2,4



Neil Taylor Garages Risca
6.4km

Address:Unit 23, NP11 6NP
Phone:01633 601818
Classes:4



Byron Spear Motors
6.4km

Address:Commercial St, CF82 7DY
Phone:01443812649
Classes:4,5,7



Autocentres Ltd
6.6km

Address:94 Commercial St, NP11 6EE
Phone:01633 614600
Website:autocentres-gwent.co.uk
Classes:4



Ms Motor Services
6.6km

Address:153 Commercial St, NP11 6EE
Phone:01633 601372
Classes:4



Sinclair Group Mercedes Benz Of Cardiff And Newport
6.6km

Address:Mulberry Drive, CF23 8RS
Phone:029 20542400
Classes:4



Oakfield Engineering
6.7km

Address:Baltic Yard, CF82 7AE
Phone:01443813452
Classes:4



Cardiff Audi
6.7km

Address:Malthouse Avenue, CF23 8RB
Phone:02920 547555
Classes:4



Abercarn Mot Centre
6.8km

Address:Moores Motors - Unit 1 Former Saucemaster, NP11 5AR
Phone:01495 245005
Classes:1,2,4,7



J J Motor Repairs
6.9km

Address:Commercial St, CF83 4GY
Phone:029 2083 1661
Classes:4



Dainton Bros
6.9km

Address:Brynavon Terrace, CF82 7LZ
Phone:01443 813756
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Nantgarw Garage Limited
7.0km

Address:Nantgarw Garage, CF15 7SR
Phone:0333 121 4447
Classes:4



R H Babbage & Son Ltd
7.0km

Address:19 Kimberley Terrace, CF14 5EA
Phone:02920752663
Classes:4



Yapps Garages Ltd
7.1km

Address:146 Fidlas Rd, CF14 0YW
Phone:029 20751323
Classes:4



Arrow Ford
7.2km

Address:Commercial Street, NP12 2JG
Phone:01495 223366
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
7.2km

Address:Industrial Estate Garage, CF37 5YA
Phone:01443 842376
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am8:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am8:00pm
Thursday:8:30am8:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Griffin Mill Garages Ltd
7.3km

Address:Upper Boat, CF37 5YE
Phone:01443 842216
Classes:4,7



Maesycoed Motors Limited
7.4km

Address:Heol Groes Wen, CF37 5YY
Phone:01443 843640
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Stratstone Jaguar Cardiff
7.5km

Address:Pentwyn House, CF23 8HE
Phone:02920 546700
Classes:4



Cardiff Jag & Performance Limited
7.6km

Address:Unit 3 And 4, CF23 7HB
Phone:02920 540800
Classes:4



M & M Garages
7.6km

Address:Moy Road Ind Est, CF15 7QR
Phone:02920 753359
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Monico Garage Limited
7.7km

Address:Unit 6b, CF14 5DL
Phone:029 2076 3566
Website:www.monicogarage.co.uk
Classes:4



One Stop Autos
7.8km

Address:Ford Road, CF37 5TF
Phone:01443 844855
Classes:4,5,7



Griffin Mill Garages (Skoda & Nissan)
7.8km

Address:Griffin Milll Garages (Skoda & Nissan), CF37 5YH
Phone:01443 824380
Classes:4



Llanishen Garage
7.8km

Address:83 Fidlas Rd, CF14 0LW
Phone:029 20752225
Classes:4



Speed's Halfway Garage
7.9km

Address:Halfway Garage, CF15 7PQ
Phone:029 2081 0233
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am4:30pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



John F Hutchings Ltd
8.0km

Address:The Vauxhall Centre, CF37 5SP
Phone:01443 824680
Classes:4,7



Heath Tyre Services Ltd
8.0km

Address:130 Maesycoed Rd, CF14 4HH
Phone:029 20611688
Classes:4



Chappell Mot & Service Centre Limited
8.0km

Address:Birchgrove Garage, CF14 4HE
Phone:02920 623424
Classes:4



Garth Tyre & Auto Services
8.0km

Address:Main Road, CF15 9HJ
Phone:02920 810857
Classes:4



Three Arches Services Ltd
8.0km

Address:Heathwood Rd, CF14 4HT
Phone:029 20752101
Classes:4



C M Auto Services
8.0km

Address:Unit 2 Fairfield Industrial Estate, CF15 8LA
Phone:029 2081 3236
Website:www.cmautos.co.uk
Classes:4



Cefn Hengoed Garage
8.1km

Address:37 Hengoed Avenue, CF82 7HX
Phone:01443 812224
Classes:4



Rvs Engineering 2008 Limited
8.1km

Address:Ynys Bridge, CF15 7NT
Phone:02920 811643
Classes:4,7



Airvolk Motors Ltd
8.1km

Address:Bridge St Garage, NP12 1AT
Phone:01495 221953
Classes:4



Bryn-Gwyn Garage
8.2km

Address:Bryn-Gwyn Rd, NP12 3RZ
Phone:01443831280
Classes:4



Thane And Mears Automobile Engineers
8.3km

Address:304a Caerphilly Rd, CF14 4NS
Phone:029 2069 1640
Classes:4



Newbridge Motors
8.4km

Address:High St, NP11 4GU
Phone:01495 245123
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Chris Bowen Motors
8.4km

Address:High Street, NP11 4GU
Phone:01495 243254
Classes:4



A K Motors
8.6km

Address:Tyr-Y-Berth Ind Est, CF82 8AU
Phone:01443816481
Classes:4



Glan Y Nant Garage
8.6km

Address:New Rd, CF82 8AU
Phone:01443832097
Classes:4



Caerphilly County Borough Council
8.6km

Address:Vehicle Maintenance Dept, CF82 8AU
Phone:01443863451
Classes:4,7



Carbase
8.6km

Address:Cardiff Rd, CF37 5AA
Phone:01443 843103
Classes:4



S L D Auto Repairs
8.6km

Address:Unit 4, CF82 7SW
Phone:01443 814642
Website:sldautorepairs.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:10:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



A J Stevens & Sons
8.7km

Address:High Bank Garage, NP12 3NL
Phone:01443 831703
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am8:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am8:00pm
Thursday:8:00am8:00pm
Friday:8:00am8:00pm
Saturday:9:00am8:00pm
Sunday:10:00am6:00pm



Promotive
8.8km

Address:10 Wern Trading Estate, NP10 9EX
Phone:01633 891122
Classes:4



Penallta Mots And Servicing
8.7km

Address:Unit 4 Penallta Ind Est, CF82 7QZ
Phone:01443816950
Classes:4,7



D & E Motors
8.8km

Address:5 Pentwyn Rd, NP12 1HN
Phone:01495220600
Classes:4



Pantbach Autocentre
8.8km

Address:Pantbach Road, CF14 1TW
Phone:02920 619209
Classes:4



Revs
8.8km

Address:Nyddfa Yard, NP12 3UZ
Phone:01443 832440
Classes:4,7



Mackenzies Automotive
8.8km

Address:Fairview Garage, NP12 3QX
Phone:01443 822974
Classes:4,7



James W Holt & Company
8.9km

Address:950 Newport Rd, CF3 5UA
Phone:029 2077 7301
Website:www.stmellonsgarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bt Fleet Ltd
9.0km

Address:Motor Transport Workshop, CF14 7XZ
Phone:02920619299
Classes:1,2,4,7



Alans Mot Centre
9.0km

Address:Unit A, NP12 3SW
Phone:01443 820077
Classes:4



A J Mot & Service Centre
9.0km

Address:Unit 6, NP12 3SW
Phone:01443 879305
Classes:1,2,4



John Dugdale & Son Motor Engineer Ltd
9.1km

Address:The Garage, CF14 1DG
Phone:029 20623004/616016
Classes:4



Cedric John & Sons Ltd
9.1km

Address:Wern Ind Est, NP10 9FQ
Phone:01633 893586
Classes:1,2,4



New Inn Motors
9.1km

Address:2 Hampton Road, CF14 4AH
Phone:029 2061 4082
Website:newinnmotors.weebly.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Whitchurch Mot & Service Centre Limited
9.1km

Address:19a Norman Rd, CF14 1PS
Phone:029 2062 1312
Website:www.whitchurchmot.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:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ynys Garage
9.2km

Address:Glyndwr Avenue, CF37 5PD
Phone:01443 485199
Classes:4



Sjc Motors
9.2km

Address:Mount Pleasant Avenue, CF3 5SZ
Phone:02920 791072
Classes:4



Mobile Motors
9.4km

Address:Dynevor Garage, CF46 6PD
Phone:01443451927
Classes:4



Pengam Mot & Repair Centre
9.5km

Address:Unit 1, NP12 3TB
Phone:01443834343
Classes:4,5,7



Newtons Travel Scout Service Station
9.6km

Address:North Rd, NP11 4AB
Phone:01495 248793
Classes:4,7



Radyr Garage Limited
9.6km

Address:Radyr Train Station, CF15 8AA
Phone:029 2084 4437
Website:www.radyrgarage.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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Autocare
9.6km

Address:The Square, CF82 8BT
Phone:01443 879091
Website:www.autocarehengoed.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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Paramount Mot & Repairs
9.6km

Address:Unit D Park Service Station, NP12 3HA
Phone:01443 832166
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



Britannia Tyres & Exhaust Centre Limited
9.7km

Address:Unit A5 Britannia Centre, NP12 3SP
Phone:01443821666
Classes:1,2,4



Pitstop Garage
9.7km

Address:Pengam Road, NP12 3AA
Phone:01443 835905
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Duffryn Garage Church Village Limited
9.7km

Address:Duffryn Bach Tce, CF38 1AL
Phone:01443 202438
Classes:4



Cefn Smithy Service Station
9.8km

Address:76 High Cross Rd, NP10 9AN
Phone:01633 894021
Classes:4



Williams Garage Services
9.8km

Address:Gwerthonor Place, CF81 8JS
Phone:01443 831178
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Don Skene Motorcycles
9.8km

Address:769 Newport Rd, CF3 4AJ
Phone:02920798662
Classes:1,2



R J Davies Motor Repairs
9.9km

Address:The Quarry, CF37 4BW
Phone:01443 409647
Classes:4,5,5a,7



Rumney Test & Service Centre Ltd
9.9km

Address:Unit 5 Alexandra Trading Est, CF3 8LP
Phone:02920770806
Classes:4,7



Trojan Service Station
10.0km

Address:Cilfynydd Road, CF37 4NG
Phone:01443 402389
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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