Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to CM3 1DL 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 CM3 1DL

We managed to find 67 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your CM3 1DL. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Wood Automotive
1.7km

Address:Unit 1 Walthambury Farm, CM3 1AZ
Phone:01245 361180
Classes:4



Waltham Service Station
3.3km

Address:Main Road, CM3 3PA
Phone:01245362247
Classes:4



Schilward Motors Ltd
4.0km

Address:Castle Garage, CM3 1NS
Phone:01245 361383
Website:www.schilwardmotors.co.uk
Classes:4



Auto Services
5.9km

Address:Holts Lane, CM3 3BG
Phone:01245 240684
Classes:1,2,4,7



Perkins Garages Limited
7.0km

Address:Dunmow Road, CM77 6SA
Phone:01376550899
Classes:4



Silverex Engineers Limited
7.3km

Address:Unit 2a, CM7 8QT
Phone:01376551624
Classes:1,2



Chelmsford City Council
7.4km

Address:Freighter House, CM2 5PH
Phone:01245 615800
Classes:4,5,7



Glyn Hopkin Honda Chelmsford
7.6km

Address:1 White Hart Lane, CM2 5EF
Phone:01245 232000
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Chelmsford
7.6km

Address:3 White Hart Lane, CM2 5EF
Phone:01245399399
Classes:4



Lancaster Toyota Chelmsford
7.6km

Address:Hedgerows Business Park, CM2 5PF
Phone:01245 462222
Classes:4,7



Slp Autos Limited
7.7km

Address:Unit 10 Waltham Road, CM3 3AW
Phone:01245 464869
Website:www.slpautos.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:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Cooper Chelmsford Bmw
7.7km

Address:Colchester Road, CM2 5PG
Phone:01245459222
Classes:4



C.a.r.s.
7.8km

Address:Unit 4, CM1 1PD
Phone:01245266474
Classes:4,5,7



Peter Mould Workshop Limited
7.8km

Address:Unit 7 Rivermead Industrial Estate, CM1 1PD
Phone:01245 496739
Classes:4



Lookers Chelmsford Landrover
8.0km

Address:Cuton Hall Lane, CM2 6TB
Phone:01245615555
Classes:4



Lookers Ford Chelmsford
8.1km

Address:2 Argyll Road, CM2 6PY
Phone:01245 706600
Classes:4



Odds Motors Limited
8.2km

Address:Boyton Cross, CM1 4LL
Phone:01245 249343
Classes:4



Newcombe Brothers Motorcycles Ltd
8.2km

Address:New Street, CM1 1PP
Phone:01245 352635
Website:www.newcombes.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ren-O-Tec Limited
8.3km

Address:Unit 3 Oyster Place, CM2 6TX
Phone:01245 464000
Classes:4



Chelmer Motor Engineers Ltd
8.3km

Address:Unit 14 Oyster Place, CM2 6TX
Phone:01245 465601
Website:www.chelmerautorepairservices.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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



John Tinham Motor Engineer
8.3km

Address:Unit 13 Oyster Place, CM2 6TX
Phone:01245460347
Classes:4



Tyremart Services
8.4km

Address:Unit 16, CM6 1XN
Phone:01371873717
Classes:4,7



Taylors Service Centres Limited
8.6km

Address:Unit 3, CM6 1XG
Phone:01371876422
Classes:4



The Family Car Centre Uk Limited
8.6km

Address:152-156 Rayne Road, CM7 2QT
Phone:01376 553332
Classes:4



Mr Clutch
8.6km

Address:75 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS
Phone:01245357711
Classes:4



Trinity Service Station Limited
8.7km

Address:Trinity Service Station, CM2 6JP
Phone:01245 259084
Website:www.trinitymotcentre.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:00pm
Thursday:7:30am6:00pm
Friday:7:30am6:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Gates Of Dunmow
8.7km

Address:Oak Park Garage, CM6 1XX
Phone:01371877044
Classes:4



Quest Motor Group Limited
8.7km

Address:287 Rayne Road, CM7 2QN
Phone:01376 321456
Website:www.questmotorgroup.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Lookers Braintree
8.9km

Address:Rayne Road, CM7 7QS
Phone:01376321202
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
8.9km

Address:Navigation Road, CM2 6JZ
Phone:01245 350395
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.com
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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Cd Motors
8.9km

Address:Unit 12b Reeds Farm, CM1 3SB
Phone:01245421113
Classes:4,7



County Motor Works
9.0km

Address:Eastern Approach, CM2 6PT
Phone:01245 235000
Classes:4,7



Key Motor Services
9.1km

Address:Unit 1 Ford Farm Industrial, CM6 1HU
Phone:01371 876026
Classes:4



Station Road Garage
9.1km

Address:Unit 2 Station Yard Industrial Park, CM6 1EJ
Phone:01371 875377
Classes:4



C L Autos
9.1km

Address:2a Harrison Drive, CM7 1DE
Phone:01376 320590
Website:www.clpanelcraft.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



C & C Automotive
9.1km

Address:Unit 5b, CM2 6HE
Phone:01245 264040
Classes:4



Knights Motorcycles
9.2km

Address:36 Warner Drive, CM7 2YW
Phone:01376 347200
Classes:1,2



Roadstar Tyres And Exhaust Centres Limited
9.2km

Address:The Coach House, CM2 0RR
Phone:01245267716
Classes:4



Waterhouse
9.2km

Address:Chelmsford Service Centre, CM1 2QX
Phone:01245610000
Classes:4



S E Tyres
9.2km

Address:1 Driberg Way, CM7 1NB
Phone:01376 345659
Classes:4



Fenner Garages Limited
9.2km

Address:14 Driberg Way, CM7 1NB
Phone:01376 320690
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
9.2km

Address:103 New London Road, CM2 0PP
Phone:01245491688
Classes:4,7



Vehicle Lease And Service Limited Chelmsford
9.3km

Address:Unit 3 Bilton Road, CM1 2UP
Phone:0845 872 6644
Classes:4,5,7



Robins And Day Chelmsford
9.3km

Address:Waterhouse Lane, CM1 2UP
Phone:01245 262162
Classes:4



Glyn Hopkin Limited
9.3km

Address:Bilton Road, CM1 2UP
Phone:01245355550
Classes:4



Prestons Garages Ltd
9.4km

Address:2 Lordship Road, CM1 3EH
Phone:01245420262
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
9.4km

Address:124 South Street, CM7 3QQ
Phone:01376 551445
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



J W Gibbs
9.4km

Address:20 Springwood Drive, CM7 7YN
Phone:01376347658
Classes:4



Steve Mott And Co Limited
9.5km

Address:42 Springwood Drive, CM7 2YN
Phone:01376 553688
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
9.6km

Address:Unit 5 - 8 Century Drive, CM77 8YH
Phone:01376 349 786
Classes:4



Nook Service Station
9.7km

Address:17 Writtle Road, CM1 3BS
Phone:01245352691
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Chapel Hill Auto Services Ltd
9.8km

Address:Lower Chapel Hill, CM7 3QU
Phone:01376 324333
Website:www.chapelhillautoservices.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Waterhouse
9.8km

Address:Braintree Service Centre, CM7 3QU
Phone:01376329200
Classes:4



Cannon Motorcycles
9.8km

Address:5d Enterprise Court, CM7 3QS
Phone:01376 324600
Classes:1,2



Hi Q
9.8km

Address:Rodney Way, CM1 3AF
Phone:01245344688
Classes:4,7



Braintree Motor Company
9.8km

Address:Vigar House, CM7 3JQ
Phone:01376320235
Classes:3,4



John Pease
9.8km

Address:Manor Street, CM7 6JJ
Phone:01376550502
Classes:4,7



Chelmsford City Motorcycles Limited
9.9km

Address:198 To 200 Baddow Road, CM2 9QP
Phone:01245354844
Classes:1,2



Chelmsford Gvts
9.9km

Address:Hanbury Road, CM1 3DR
Phone:01245259341
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Braintree Mot Centre
9.9km

Address:8 Benfield Way, CM7 3YS
Phone:01376 349011
Website:www.braintreemot.co.uk
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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



John Pease Motor Group
9.9km

Address:46 East Street, CM7 3JL
Phone:01376 550502
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
9.9km

Address:Unit 1a, 41 Robjohns Road, CM1 3AG
Phone:01245 351908
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres Limited
9.9km

Address:Unit 3, CM1 3AG
Phone:01245353999
Classes:4



Cj Eley & Co
9.9km

Address:109 To 113 Coggeshall Road, CM7 6EP
Phone:01376322515
Classes:4,5,7



Westdrive
10.0km

Address:Galleys Corner, CM7 8GA
Phone:01376344000
Classes:4



Marshall Braintree Seat
10.0km

Address:Galleys Corner, CM7 8GA
Phone:01376 346346
Classes:4



Dovercourt Ford
10.0km

Address:30 Robjohn Road, CM1 3AQ
Phone:01245706600
Classes: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
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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