Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to CW4 7JA 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 CW4 7JA

We managed to find 34 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your CW4 7JA. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

S And R Motor Services Limited
0.5km

Address:Jubilee Garage, CW4 7BG
Phone:01477 537200
Classes:4



Hc Mot & Service
1.0km

Address:Unit 3a, CW4 8AF
Phone:01477 537300
Classes:4



Windyridge Garage
3.2km

Address:Knutsford Road, CW4 8HJ
Phone:01477532285
Classes:1,2,4,7



Martins Mot Test Centre
5.2km

Address:Road Beta, CW10 0JG
Phone:01606 737372
Classes:4,5,7



Elite Service Centre
5.2km

Address:Unit 1c Wheafsheaf Industrial Estate, CW10 0JG
Phone:01606 833422
Classes:4



L And S Motors
5.2km

Address:Moston Garage, CW11 3PU
Phone:01270 762603
Classes:4



Barry & Wilkinson Tyres
5.3km

Address:Brooks Lane, CW10 0JH
Phone:01606834069
Classes:4



D & D Autos Ltd
5.4km

Address:Ashfield Garage, CW10 9AX
Phone:01606833882
Classes:4



Mangoletsi (Holdings) Ltd
5.6km

Address:London Road, WA16 9NS
Phone:01565 722899
Website:www.mangoletsi.com
Classes:4



Mike Palin Autos
5.6km

Address:Station Garage, CW11 3JN
Phone:01270762900
Classes:4



Smithy Garage
5.8km

Address:Rileys Opening, CW11 1HJ
Phone:01270 766700
Classes:4



Heath Road Garage
6.2km

Address:50-52 Heath Road, CW11 2JU
Phone:01270 764214
Website:www.heathroadgarage.co.uk
Classes:4



Town Bridge Motors Ltd
6.2km

Address:Town Bridge, CW10 9HQ
Phone:01606 832218
Classes:4,5,7



Springvale Mot & Repair Centre Ltd
6.5km

Address:Unit 1 Springvale Ind Estate, CW11 3JA
Phone:01270767000
Classes:4,7



Bts (Congleton) Limited
6.6km

Address:Springvale Industrial Estate, CW11 3HT
Phone:01270 759400
Classes:4,7



Rsl Motor Services
6.6km

Address:23 Millbuck Way, CW11 3HT
Phone:01270767624
Classes:4,7



F A Donovan And Son
6.6km

Address:Elton Garage, CW11 3HL
Phone:01270762253
Classes:4



Grease Monkey Mechanics
6.8km

Address:Station Buildings, CW11 3LZ
Phone:01270 766840
Classes:4



Middlewich Mot Centre Ltd
6.9km

Address:Unit E, CW10 0LH
Phone:01606 831244
Website:www.torquervt.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am8:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am8:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am8:00pm
Thursday:9:00am8:00pm
Friday:9:00am8:00pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bowers Threeways Garage Ltd
7.3km

Address:Holmes Chapel Road, CW9 7SZ
Phone:01606 46234
Classes:4



Fastfit Tyres
7.3km

Address:Old Station, CW11 0QG
Phone:01270 768386
Website:www.fastfittyreservicesandbach.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:30pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



D.pritchard Motor Vehicle Services
7.9km

Address:Brookhouse Garage, CW11 3RX
Phone:01270 361526
Classes:1,2,4



Sp Diesels Ltd
8.7km

Address:Unit 4 Dennis Buildings, CW7 3QX
Phone:01606 861593
Classes:3,4
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



Combined Tyres & Autocare Ltd
9.0km

Address:Road 4, CW7 3QN
Phone:01606 558888
Classes:4,5,7



Winsford Motors
9.3km

Address:444 Station Road, CW7 3NE
Phone:01606 593257
Classes:4



Cliff Dickenson And Son
9.6km

Address:Station Road Garage, CW7 3DQ
Phone:01606592352
Classes:3,4



Barry And Wilkinson (Tyres) Ltd
9.7km

Address:Wharton Road, CW7 3AU
Phone:01606594925
Classes:4,7



Paul Sheard Autos Ltd
9.7km

Address:Newcastle Road, CW12 4JX
Phone:01260279797/299960
Classes:4



Jubilee Mot Centre
9.9km

Address:Newcastle Road, CW12 4SB
Phone:01260273580
Classes:4



Beardmore Motors
10.0km

Address:6 Garden Street, CW12 4ET
Phone:01260 271151
Website:www.beardmoremotors.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:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Winsford Tyre And Exhaust Car Care Centre
10.0km

Address:Unit 3, CW7 3BS
Phone:01606 553688
Classes:4



Just The Ticket M.o.t's Ltd
10.0km

Address:Unit 4 Nat Lane Industrial Estate, CW7 3BS
Phone:01606 212370
Classes:4



Jb Components And Mot Centre Ltd
10.0km

Address:Nat Lane, CW7 3BS
Phone:01606 860179
Classes:4



Deakins Road Garage
10.0km

Address:10 Deakins Road, CW7 3BL
Phone:01606 556677
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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