Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to CH3 8ZR 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 CH3 8ZR

We managed to find 89 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your CH3 8ZR. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance Services
0.0km

Address:Station Road, CH1 3AA
Phone:01244354346
Classes:4



J S Motors (Chester) Ltd
0.7km

Address:Grange Road, CH2 2AN
Phone:01244 390079
Website:www.ebeepbeep.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



The Foregate Garage
0.7km

Address:107a And 109a Foregate Street, CH1 1HE
Phone:01244 322149
Classes:4



Manor Garage
0.7km

Address:Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL
Phone:01244346886
Classes:4



Hi Q Chester
0.7km

Address:2a Westminster Road, CH2 3DQ
Phone:01244 321317
Website:www.hiqonline.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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bill Smith Motors Ltd
1.1km

Address:30 To 36 Tarvin Road, CH3 5DH
Phone:01244323845
Classes:1,2



Kwik Fit
1.2km

Address:17 Nicholas Street, CH1 2NX
Phone:01244 311677
Classes:4



Sandy Lane Garage
1.3km

Address:47 Sandy Lane, CH3 5UL
Phone:01244 346180
Classes:4



Autocare
1.4km

Address:7 Kitchen Street, CH1 4JH
Phone:01244 346420
Website:www.chesterautocare.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Langham Motors Ltd
1.4km

Address:4 Bridge Arch, CH1 4JH
Phone:01244311396
Classes:1,2,4



The Mot & Service Centre
1.4km

Address:New Crane Street, CH1 4JE
Phone:01244 380200
Website:www.chestermot.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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Mercedes Benz Of Chester
1.4km

Address:Countess Way, CH1 4DU
Phone:01244374473
Classes:4



Newton Garage
1.4km

Address:113 Tarvin Road, CH3 5EF
Phone:01244 400546
Classes:4,7



Duncan Alan Jones
1.6km

Address:Ben Whitehouse, CH1 4AY
Phone:01244 376595/07855125441
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
1.7km

Address:Stadium Way, CH1 4PZ
Phone:01244 389500
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4
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



Peacock Garage Services
1.7km

Address:175 Christleton Road, CH3 5TA
Phone:01244311381
Classes:1,2,4



National Tyres And Autocare
1.9km

Address:24 Vicars Cross Road, CH3 5NB
Phone:01244 341272
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



Crane Bank Garages Limited
1.9km

Address:Unit 5 Hartford Way, CH1 4NT
Phone:01244 317191
Classes:4



Bakers Mot Station
1.9km

Address:3 Hartford Way, CH1 4NT
Phone:01244 375467
Website:www.bakersmot.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Swansway Chester
2.1km

Address:Sealand Road, CH1 4LS
Phone:01244 398600
Classes:4



Bt Fleet Limited
2.1km

Address:Chester Garage, CH1 4NN
Phone:01244502385
Classes:4



Graham Walker Ltd
2.2km

Address:28 Bumpers Lane, CH1 4LT
Phone:01244 381777
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres
2.2km

Address:11 Bumpers Lane, CH1 4LT
Phone:01244 373330
Classes:4



Chester Auto Services
2.2km

Address:Unit 19 Bumpers Lane, CH1 4LT
Phone:01244377747
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited
2.2km

Address:7 Bumpers Lane, CH1 4LT
Phone:01244375154
Classes:4,5,7



Halliwell Jones (Chester) Ltd
2.3km

Address:6 Knutsford Way, CH1 4NS
Phone:01244 393600
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
2.4km

Address:Saughall Road, CH1 5EY
Phone:01244399620
Classes:4



Rybrook Jaguar
2.8km

Address:Sovereign Way, CH1 4PH
Phone:01244 393939
Classes:4



Inchcape Volkswagen Chester
2.8km

Address:Sealand Road, CH1 4LQ
Phone:01244 390033
Classes:4



Lookers Chester Renault
2.8km

Address:302 Sealand Road, CH1 4LQ
Phone:01244390009
Classes:4,7



Lookers Chester
2.8km

Address:302 Sealand Road, CH1 4LQ
Phone:01244394300
Classes:4



Hartwell Chester
2.9km

Address:Chester Road, CH3 6BS
Phone:01244 311404
Classes:4



Collins Motor Care Limited
3.2km

Address:Whitchurch Road, CH3 6AE
Phone:01244 332665
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
3.2km

Address:Border House, CH4 8SE
Phone:01244 659577
Classes:4



Abbey Taxis And Chauffeur Hire
3.4km

Address:10 Ketland Court, CH4 8SB
Phone:01244677934
Classes:4



Chester Car Services
3.9km

Address:Brymau Industrial Estate, CH4 8RF
Phone:01244680313
Classes:1,2,4



Mitchell's Garage
4.0km

Address:Unit 9l Chester Bank Business Park, CH4 8SL
Phone:01244 676216
Website:www.mitchellsgarage.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:8:00am2:00am
Sunday:Closed



Michael Alexander
4.0km

Address:6 Chesterbank Business Park, CH4 8RU
Phone:01244 682223
Classes:4



The Wheatsheaf Garage
5.5km

Address:Parkgate Road, CH1 6JS
Phone:01244 851181
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



Mw Car & Commercial Ltd
5.7km

Address:Unit 5, CH4 0BY
Phone:01244 660999
Classes:4,5,7



Bretton Motorcycles
5.7km

Address:Unit 10 Broughton Mills Road, CH4 0BY
Phone:01244 660774
Classes:1,2



Kvms
5.7km

Address:Unit 1a, CH4 0BY
Phone:01244 661296
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30pm12:00am
Tuesday:12:00am6:00pm,
Wednesday:12:00am6:00pm,
Thursday:12:00am6:00pm,
Friday:12:00am6:00pm,
Saturday:12:00am6:00pm,
Sunday:12:00am1:00pm



Evans Halshaw
5.9km

Address:The Truck Centre, CH4 0DS
Phone:01244 660681
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Cheshire Oaks Honda
6.9km

Address:3 Oakland Drive, CH65 9LG
Phone:0151 230 8444
Website:www.holdcroft.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Cheshire Oaks Audi
7.0km

Address:Longlooms Road East, CH65 9LF
Phone:0151 3578066
Classes:4



Broughton Car Services
7.3km

Address:Broughton Hall Road, CH4 0QG
Phone:01244520495
Classes:4



Mitchell Lexus Chester
7.3km

Address:Stanney Mill Lane, CH2 4RG
Phone:0151 355 5555
Website:www.lexus.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:30pm
Thursday:8:30am6:30pm
Friday:8:30am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



The Powerhouse Auto Limited
7.4km

Address:Holmwood House, CH5 2QB
Phone:01244531025
Classes:4



Hatton Heath Garage Services
7.4km

Address:Westview Garage, CH3 9AU
Phone:01829771151
Classes:4,7



Chester Harley Davidson
7.4km

Address:Harley Davidson Building, CH2 4HY
Phone:0151 3573341
Classes:1,2



Car And Commercial Autocare
7.5km

Address:Unit 1 St Ives Way, CH5 2QS
Phone:01244 528992
Classes:4



S M R Tyres Limited
7.5km

Address:Unit 5 Jackson Court, CH5 3QP
Phone:01244 535915
Website:www.wesellbrandedtyres.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Ellesmere Service Centre
7.8km

Address:179 Chester Road, CH65 6SE
Phone:0151 355 3033
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:6:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:6:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:6:30am5:00pm
Thursday:6:30am5:00pm
Friday:6:30am5:00pm
Saturday:6:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Gallagers Of Sandycroft
7.9km

Address:Chester Road, CH5 2QN
Phone:01244534347
Classes:4



Greenacre Garage (Tarvin) Limited
8.1km

Address:Church Street, CH3 8NA
Phone:01829740340
Classes:4



Cma Chester Ltd
8.1km

Address:Factory Road, CH5 2QJ
Phone:01244539500
Classes:3,4,7



Bobs Bike Tyres
8.2km

Address:Unit B14 Evans Business Park, CH5 2JZ
Phone:01244 289429
Classes:1,2



Harper Autos Limited
8.2km

Address:Unit 4 Newport Business Park, CH65 4LZ
Phone:0151 3571696
Classes:4,5,7



Town And Country Garage
8.3km

Address:Broughton Hall Road, CH4 0QR
Phone:01244538823
Classes:4



Mb Motors Of Chester Limited
8.3km

Address:Marsh Lane, CH5 2LR
Phone:01244289311
Classes:4



Smart Auto Services
8.3km

Address:Unit 63, CH5 2LR
Phone:01244 288008
Classes:4



Sandycroft Mot Centre
8.3km

Address:Adams Garage, CH5 2DH
Phone:01244530018
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Tarvin Garage Services Ltd
8.3km

Address:Unit 7 Pool Bank Business Park, CH3 8JH
Phone:01829 740700
Website:www.tarvingarage.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Pete's Auto Services
8.4km

Address:3 Capenhurst Lane, CH65 7AQ
Phone:0151 355 3466
Classes:4



Cheshire Oaks Service Station Ltd
8.5km

Address:Telford Road, CH65 5EU
Phone:0151 356 4757
Website:cheshireoaksservicestation.co.uk
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ellesmere Port Engine Shop
8.5km

Address:Unit 8 Telford Road, CH65 5EU
Phone:0151 356 5873
Classes:4



R And K Autos
8.5km

Address:15 Telford Road, CH65 5EU
Phone:01513550651
Classes:4



A-A Automotive
8.6km

Address:Unit 2d, CH5 2DQ
Phone:01244 535837
Classes:4,5,7



Lookers
8.6km

Address:Unit11, CH5 2NU
Phone:01244285996
Classes:4,7



Tates Garage
8.7km

Address:Pooltown Road, CH65 7AB
Phone:0151 356 2887
Website:www.ellesmereport-tyres.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Elton Green Services Ltd
8.9km

Address:By Pass Road, CH2 4LD
Phone:01928 725144
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:30pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Lindop Bros Queensferry
9.0km

Address:Bridgegate, CH5 2TE
Phone:01244821031
Classes:4



Queensferry Mot Testing Station
9.0km

Address:Unit 3, CH5 2TF
Phone:01244 817888
Website:www.queensferrymot.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik Fit
9.1km

Address:116 Whitby Road, CH65 0AB
Phone:01513572869
Classes:4



E Nixon And Son Limited
9.1km

Address:Brookside Works, CH65 4LB
Phone:0151 3559444
Classes:4,5,7



Road Range Limited
9.2km

Address:Zone 2, CH5 2NR
Phone:01244 838280
Classes:4,5,7



Great Sutton Garage
9.2km

Address:65 Old Chester Road, CH66 3PA
Phone:0151 339 3339
Website:www.greatsuttongarage.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hiq
9.3km

Address:Station Road, CH5 1SU
Phone:01244822669
Classes:4



Reg Lennon Motorcycles
9.4km

Address:1d Whitby Road, CH65 4AR
Phone:0151 356 4390
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Port Tyres And Autocare Ltd
9.4km

Address:93 Flatt Lane, CH65 8DW
Phone:0151 356 4565
Website:www.ebeepbeep.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ap Wright And Sons
9.5km

Address:Cross Service Station, CH5 1SA
Phone:01244 830761
Classes:1,2,4



Wirral Car And Engineering Services Ltd
9.5km

Address:Station Road, CH66 3NZ
Phone:01513392468
Classes:4



Portside Cars Limited
9.5km

Address:Unit 8 Canal Bridge Enterprise Centre, CH65 4EH
Phone:0151 3557275
Classes:4



Central Vw Audi
9.6km

Address:Central House, CH65 4EA
Phone:0151 355 1246
Website:www.centralvwaudi.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



Warpspeed Motorcycles
9.7km

Address:28-34 Station Road, CH65 4BQ
Phone:01513560654
Classes:1,2



Car Clinic Ledsham
9.9km

Address:Bank Farm, CH66 0NA
Phone:0151-339-0101
Classes:4,5,7



Carr And Griffiths
9.9km

Address:Milton Green Garage, CH3 9DS
Phone:01829 770554
Classes:4



Two Wheel Workshop
9.9km

Address:Unit 22 Westminster Industrial Park, CH65 3DU
Phone:0151 3556600
Classes:1,2



Jubilee Garage
10.0km

Address:Unit 8 Rowleys Park, CH5 1QJ
Phone:01244 819519
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



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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