Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 10km of CR5 3TQ

We managed to find 137 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your CR5 3TQ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Harwoods Of Surrey
2.7km

Address:Brighton Road, CR5 3EA
Phone:01737552020
Classes:4



Cooper Banstead
3.1km

Address:1 Oatlands Drive, KT20 6BP
Phone:01737 271271
Classes:4



Chipstead Valley Garage Limited
3.3km

Address:180 Chipstead Valley Road, CR5 3BB
Phone:020 8763 8886
Classes:4



Trustford Banstead
3.5km

Address:Brighton Road, SM7 1BS
Phone:01737 858125
Classes:4



Auto Fix
3.6km

Address:224 Brighton Road, CR5 2NF
Phone:02087632229
Classes:4



Dtr European Sports Cars Limited
3.6km

Address:Unit 28 Breakfield, CR5 2HS
Phone:020 8645 5050
Website:www.dtrsports.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:7:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:7:00am5:30pm
Thursday:7:00am5:30pm
Friday:7:00am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Ats Euromaster Limited (Coulsdon)
3.6km

Address:51 Station Approach, CR5 2NR
Phone:020 8763 1830
Classes:4



Renault Croydon
3.6km

Address:305 Brighton Road, CR5 2NH
Phone:02082764000
Classes:4



Beadles Kia Coulsdon
3.7km

Address:Unit 6 Gateway Business Park, CR5 2AR
Phone:020 8617 3000
Classes:4



Coulsdon Audi
3.7km

Address:5 Gateway Business Park, CR5 2AR
Phone:020 8645 2200
Website:www.audi.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:10:00am4:00pm



Motorline Volkswagen
3.7km

Address:Gateway Business Park, CR5 2AR
Phone:020 8603 0100
Classes:4



Robe And Hitchens Tudor Limited
3.7km

Address:127 Marlpit Lane, CR5 2HH
Phone:01737 552327
Classes:4,7



Mount Garage
3.8km

Address:Mount Works, KT20 6SY
Phone:01737 833840
Website:www.mountgarage.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Doble Motorcycles
4.0km

Address:1 Dobles Close, CR5 2EZ
Phone:020 8668 8851
Classes:1,2



Surrey Breakdown Limited
4.0km

Address:Surrey Garage, CR5 2BQ
Phone:020 8668 2456
Classes:4



Coulsdon Service Centre
4.0km

Address:Unit 4 Leaden Hill Industrial Estate, CR5 2BQ
Phone:020 8668 8845
Classes:4



J R Service Limited
4.3km

Address:2 Shelvers Hill, KT20 5PU
Phone:01737 817988
Classes:4



Nork Motor Engineering
4.4km

Address:Nork Gardens, SM7 1NZ
Phone:01737 357636
Website:norkmotors.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
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



Service Plus Redhill Limited
5.2km

Address:30 Ormside Way, RH1 2LW
Phone:01737 780900
Classes:4



Sussex Auto Care Limited
5.2km

Address:33 Ormside Way, RH1 2LW
Phone:01737 772200
Classes:4



Drift Bridge Garage Limited
5.3km

Address:Service Department, KT17 3LR
Phone:01737360111
Classes:4



Ps Auto Service
5.4km

Address:Unit 4, RH1 2NL
Phone:01737 789400
Classes:4



Fins Motorcycles Limited
5.4km

Address:60a Holmethorpe Avenue, RH1 2NL
Phone:01737 768129
Classes:1,2



Chequers Lane Garage
5.4km

Address:3-5 Chequers Lane, KT20 7SF
Phone:01737 819700
Classes:4



The Belmont Garage Limited
5.5km

Address:36 Station Road, SM2 6BS
Phone:020 8643 5451
Classes:4



Abbey Holmethorpe Limited
5.5km

Address:7 Holmethorpe Avenue, RH1 2NB
Phone:01737 768214
Classes:4



Cars 4 You Direct
5.6km

Address:1 Coulsdon Road, CR3 5NE
Phone:01883 340400
Classes:4



Sutton And East Surrey Water Plc
5.7km

Address:Frenches Road Depot, RH1 1LJ
Phone:01737 785808
Classes:4,7



Arc Autos Lmited
5.9km

Address:Unit 2 Derby Arms Road, KT18 5LE
Phone:01372 740742
Classes:4



Elite Garages
6.1km

Address:43 To 49 High Street, CR3 5UG
Phone:01883 341775
Classes:4



Rapley Motors
6.1km

Address:1 Woodcote Green, SM6 9NN
Phone:020 8647 4150
Classes:4



Foxley Motors Limited
6.1km

Address:Rear Of 14 To 16 Godstone Road, CR8 2DB
Phone:02086604932
Classes:4



Allbikes (Surrey) Limited
6.1km

Address:2-4 Bridge Parade, CR8 2DA
Phone:020 8763 4242
Classes:1,2



National Tyres And Autocare
6.2km

Address:50 Linkfield Corner, RH1 1DP
Phone:01737 764012
Classes:4



Streat Motors
6.4km

Address:2a/4a Linkfield Corner, RH1 1BB
Phone:01737 762692
Classes:4



Jmk Morley Auto Services
6.4km

Address:Linkfield Street, RH1 1HQ
Phone:01737 761076
Classes:4



Holmesdale Garage
6.4km

Address:28 Holmesdale Road, RH2 0BQ
Phone:01737 243546
Classes:4



Regency Car Centre
6.5km

Address:132 Stanley Park Road, SM5 3JG
Phone:020 8669 1996
Classes:4



Banstead Road Garage
6.7km

Address:70 Banstead Road, SM5 3NL
Phone:020 8642 2242
Website:www.bansteadroadgarage.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Lifestyle Ford
6.7km

Address:Brighton Road, RH1 1SJ
Phone:01737 768831
Classes:4



Taylor Autos
6.7km

Address:Reading Arch Road, RH1 1HG
Phone:01737 762884
Classes:4



Roadrunners Gatwick Limited
6.7km

Address:8 Reading Arch Road, RH1 1HG
Phone:01737 760746
Classes:4



Kens Autos Godstone Road Limited
6.8km

Address:1a Godstone Road, CR3 0EG
Phone:020 8763 0102
Classes:4



Steve Taylor Cars
6.8km

Address:17 To 19 Godstone Road, CR3 0EG
Phone:020 8660 1660
Classes:4



Ivan Stubberfield Autos
6.8km

Address:Rear Of Whyteleafe Business, CR3 0ED
Phone:020 8668 7020
Classes:4



Redhill Honda
7.0km

Address:105-115 Brighton Road, RH1 6PS
Phone:01737 775900
Classes:4



Ksm Auto Clinic
7.2km

Address:Hockley Holdings, RH1 6ET
Phone:01737 768718
Classes:4



The Sutton And Cheam Car Service Limited
7.2km

Address:4 St James Road, SM1 2BA
Phone:020 8642 6567
Classes:4



Nutfield Car And Commercials Limited
7.2km

Address:Delves Yard, RH1 4JA
Phone:01737 822207
Classes:4,5,7



Auto Test & Tyres Limited
7.2km

Address:111-113 Stafford Road, SM6 9AP
Phone:02087733622
Classes:4



Wsc Buckland Limited
7.2km

Address:Building 1, RH2 9RG
Phone:01737 242766
Website:www.wsc.co.uk
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
7.3km

Address:Godstone Road, CR3 6LH
Phone:01883 346297
Classes:4



Wilsons Automobiles And Coachworks Limited
7.4km

Address:(Peugeot), KT17 1EG
Phone:01372 747444
Classes:4,7



J And T Motor Services
7.4km

Address:173 To 177 Stafford Road, SM6 9BT
Phone:020 8669 4112
Website:www.jtmotorservices-wallington.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4



Kwik Fit
7.5km

Address:453 Brighton Road, CR2 6EW
Phone:02086681159
Classes:4



Wilsons Service Centre
7.7km

Address:Unit D Western Road, KT17 1JG
Phone:01372 736016
Classes:4,7



Dees Of Croydon
7.7km

Address:2 Imperial Way, CR0 4RR
Phone:020 8686 8888
Classes:4,7



Jemca
7.7km

Address:55 To 57 Imperial Way, CR0 4RR
Phone:02086495900
Classes:4



Lamba Motorcycles Limited
7.7km

Address:118-132 High Street, SM5 3AE
Phone:020 8647 4851
Classes:1,2



Trustford Epsom
7.8km

Address:Nonsuch Industrial Estate, KT17 1EE
Phone:01372804000
Classes:4,7



Ancaster Group Limited
7.8km

Address:433-441 Brighton Road, CR2 6EU
Phone:020 865 56300
Classes:4



Robins & Day Croydon
7.8km

Address:443a Brighton Road, CR2 6EU
Phone:020 8668 5435
Classes:4



Wilsons Automobiles And Coachworks Limited
7.8km

Address:(Nissan), KT17 1DH
Phone:01372 736150
Classes:4



Epsom All Class Mot Service Centre
7.8km

Address:Unit 9 Nonsuch Industrial Estate, KT17 1DH
Phone:01372 748333
Classes:4,5,7



Byron Garage Limited
7.8km

Address:31a Byron Avenue, SM1 3RA
Phone:020 8642 8788
Classes:4



Gp Motor Repairs
7.8km

Address:13 To 15 West Street, KT18 7RL
Phone:01372 747577
Classes:4



J N Smart Repair Services Limited
7.9km

Address:Unit 12 Silverwing Industrial Estate, CR0 4RU
Phone:020 8686 3550
Classes:4



Jack Rose Limited
7.9km

Address:Unit 22, CR0 4RU
Phone:02087609995
Classes:4



Shelly Motors
8.0km

Address:Unit 3 Longmead Industrial Estate, KT19 9QG
Phone:02031306713
Classes:4



Vorne Motorsports
8.0km

Address:145 Limpsfield Road, CR2 9LG
Phone:02086515344
Classes:4



Meadvale Garage
8.0km

Address:Clarence Walk, RH1 6NF
Phone:01737 242333
Classes:3,4



Newton Honda
8.0km

Address:409 Brighton Road, CR2 6ES
Phone:02086880392
Classes:4,7



Trg Servicesmart
8.0km

Address:2 Roy Richmond Way, KT19 9BA
Phone:01372 707333
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
8.0km

Address:Unit 9, CR0 4TU
Phone:020 8686 4425
Classes:4,5,7



Epsom Car Care Centre Limited
8.0km

Address:19a Blenheim Road, KT19 9AP
Phone:01372 748374
Classes:4



Allam Motor Services Limited
8.0km

Address:12 Felstead Road, KT19 9AS
Phone:01372742020
Classes:4



Carl Rosner Automobiles Limited
8.1km

Address:Station Approach, CR2 0PL
Phone:020 8657 0121
Website:www.carlrosner.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Oakhill Garage
8.1km

Address:Erskine Road, SM1 3AS
Phone:020 8643 6175
Website:www.oakhill-garage.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:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kens Auto Sanderstead Limited
8.2km

Address:359-367 Limpsfield Road, CR2 9BY
Phone:020 8651 6516
Website:www.kensautos.co.uk
Classes: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:8:00am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Tms Motor Spares & Repairs
8.1km

Address:R/o 207 Gander Green Lane, SM1 2EZ
Phone:020 8644 2888
Classes:4



Towergold Limited
8.2km

Address:281-289 Brighton Road, CR2 6EQ
Phone:020 8686 0212
Classes:4



Goldsmith Motor Services Limited
8.1km

Address:Unit 5 Mariner Business Centre, CR0 4GE
Phone:020 8686 1234
Classes:4,5,7



National Tyres & Autocare
8.2km

Address:596 Purley Way, CR0 4RF
Phone:020 8680 9884
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



Auto Express Sutton Limited
8.2km

Address:312-314 High Street, SM1 1PR
Phone:020 8287 1234
Website:www.autoexpressltd.co.uk
Classes:4



Peter Ostling Motor Service Specialist Limited
8.3km

Address:Gem Yard, SM1 3AA
Phone:020 8644 2935
Classes:4



Threeways Motors
8.3km

Address:Gem Yard, SM1 3AA
Phone:020 8644 0012
Website:www.threewaysmotors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:00pm
Thursday:7:30am5:00pm
Friday:7:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Manor Park Garage Limited
8.4km

Address:189 Westhall Road, CR6 9HL
Phone:01883 623154
Classes:4



Plough Lane Coachworks
8.4km

Address:60 Sunningdale Road, SM1 2JS
Phone:02086449687
Classes:4



Orchard Garage
8.4km

Address:Unit 6 Chantry Court, SM5 2DG
Phone:020 8773 1658
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
8.4km

Address:268 London Road, SM6 7DJ
Phone:020 8647 5059
Classes:4



Kens Autos Warlingham Limited
8.4km

Address:66 The Green, CR6 9NA
Phone:01883 622069
Classes:4



M G Autos
8.4km

Address:3 Avon Path, CR2 6AX
Phone:8667 0226
Classes:4



Reigate And Banstead Borough Council
8.4km

Address:Streetcare Services, RH1 6PN
Phone:01737 276650/13
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Church Hill Motors
8.5km

Address:126 Abbotts Road, SM3 9SX
Phone:020 8644 3777
Classes:4



Dj Garages
8.5km

Address:46 St Andrews Road, SM5 2DY
Phone:020 8669 2344
Classes:4



2 Wheels Ahead
8.6km

Address:173 Brighton Road, CR2 6EH
Phone:020 8681 5050
Classes:1,2



Cooper Croydon
8.6km

Address:Croydon Road, CR0 4QE
Phone:020 8288 7779
Classes:4



A&b Motors
8.6km

Address:Unit 29 The Io Centre, CR0 4QE
Phone:020 8774 9878
Classes:4,7



Oakhill Garage (Ashtead) Limited
8.6km

Address:Grove Road, KT21 1BE
Phone:01372 277725
Classes:4,7



Summit Cars
8.6km

Address:Boxhill Garage, KT20 7PS
Phone:01737 844644
Classes:4
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



Sutton & Cheam Limited
8.6km

Address:Unit 2, SM3 9QE
Phone:020 8644 4140
Website:suttonandcheammotrepairs.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Doves Croydon
8.7km

Address:232 Selsdon Road, CR2 6PL
Phone:020 8688 3656
Classes:4



Hackbridge Mot And Service Centre Limited
8.8km

Address:Units 7 And 8 Restmor Way, SM6 7AH
Phone:020 8669 2277
Website:www.theteststation.co.uk
Classes: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



Kens Autos Uk Limited
8.8km

Address:85 Brighton Road, CR2 6EE
Phone:02086669498
Classes:4,5,7



Pini Autocentre Limited
8.8km

Address:40 Haling Road, CR2 6HS
Phone:02086812800
Classes:4,7



B And W Motor Company
8.9km

Address:57 Brighton Road, CR2 6ED
Phone:020 8688 8478
Website:www.bwmotorco.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:45pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:45pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:45pm
Thursday:8:00am5:45pm
Friday:8:00am5:45pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Stoppies
8.9km

Address:R/o 218 London Road, SM6 7EA
Phone:020 8773 2613
Classes:1,2



Goldsmith Motor Services Limited
8.9km

Address:Selsdon Goods Yard, CR2 0EA
Phone:02086885552
Classes:4,5,7



Three Arch Mot Centre
8.9km

Address:Three Arch Garage, RH1 5SS
Phone:01737 773665
Classes:4,5,7



Rose Hill Park Garage Limited
9.0km

Address:2a Rose Hill, SM1 3EU
Phone:020 8641 2239
Website:www.rosehillparkgarage.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:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Motorsmart Uk Limited
9.0km

Address:35 Beddington Lane, CR0 4TJ
Phone:020 8688 8154
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
9.1km

Address:Unit 1, SM3 9QN
Phone:020 8644 7868
Classes:4



Gb Autos
9.1km

Address:16a Cheam Common, KT4 8RW
Phone:020 8330 6090
Website:www.volvospecialists-gbautos.co.uk
Classes:4



Jemca
9.1km

Address:Unit 4 & 4a Mill Lane Trading Estate, CR0 4AA
Phone:020 8649 5900
Classes:4



Days Garage
9.2km

Address:Ivy Park, RH9 8NE
Phone:01883 742822
Classes:4



Sovereign Cars
9.2km

Address:96a South End, CR0 1DQ
Phone:07956372224
Classes:4



Goldhawk Service And Mot Station
9.2km

Address:86 South End, CR0 1DQ
Phone:02086863900
Classes:4



D D Services Limited
9.2km

Address:29 High Street, RH9 8LS
Phone:01883 744150
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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



The Test Station
9.2km

Address:Station Depot, SM6 7BJ
Phone:020 8669 7444
Website:www.theteststation.co.uk
Classes: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



Volkspeed Engineering
9.2km

Address:13 Craddocks Parade, KT21 1QL
Phone:01372277888
Classes:4



Pd Vehicle Services Limited
9.3km

Address:3 Soho Mills, SM6 7HN
Phone:020 8669 1454
Website:www.pdvehicleservices.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



National Tyres & Autocare
9.3km

Address:317 Purley Way, CR0 4NU
Phone:02086814980
Classes:4



Elmwood Vehicles Limited
9.3km

Address:278 Kingston Road, KT19 0SH
Phone:020 8394 2847
Classes:4,5,7



Swb Autos Limited
9.4km

Address:Rear Of 688 London Road, SM3 9BY
Phone:020 8644 0929
Classes:4



P Kingham Limited
9.4km

Address:40 Keens Road, CR0 1AH
Phone:02086804300
Classes:4



Fergussons Auto Services Limited
9.4km

Address:Unit 10 Io Centre, SM3 9BL
Phone:020 8644 4518
Classes:1,2,4



Auto Express Services Limited
9.4km

Address:Io Centre Service Mot And Repairs, SM3 9BL
Phone:02086447310
Classes:4,5,7



Mr Clutch Autocentres Limited
9.4km

Address:20a Lower Coombe Street, CR0 1AA
Phone:020 8686 6556
Classes:4



Sunray Motors
9.5km

Address:17 Cheam Common Road, KT4 8LT
Phone:020 8337 7741
Classes:4



I Auto Uk Croydon
9.5km

Address:24 Progress Way, CR0 4XD
Phone:020 3701 4321
Classes:4,7



Fleetline Coachworks Limited
9.5km

Address:16 Progress Way, CR0 4XD
Phone:020 8680 8888
Classes:4,5,7



C W K Motors Limited
9.6km

Address:Unit 4, KT21 2DB
Phone:01372276334
Classes:4



Go Vauxhall
9.6km

Address:Unit 5, CR0 4XG
Phone:020 8604 1000
Classes:4



Christian Cars Limited
9.8km

Address:12 The Crescent, CR3 7DB
Phone:01883 653277
Website:www.christiancars.co.uk
Classes:4



Fawngrove Garage Limited
9.8km

Address:400 Sutton Common Road, SM3 9PL
Phone:020 8644 6702
Classes:4



Veolia Es Cleanaway (Uk) Limited
9.9km

Address:Veolia Croydon Workshop, CR0 3RL
Phone:020 8255 2755 /2756
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Sam Motor
9.9km

Address:28 Factory Lane, CR0 3RL
Phone:020 8688 5707
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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