Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to DH4 6JE 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 DH4 6JE

We managed to find 113 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your DH4 6JE. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Fencehouses Mot Centre
0.3km

Address:Station House, DH4 6AA
Phone:0191 385 9760
Website:www.24hrroadsideassistance.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



4 Seasons
0.3km

Address:Rear Of Cooperative Terrace, DH4 6AA
Phone:0191 385999
Classes:4



The Car Safety Centre
0.5km

Address:Unit 23c Dubmire Industrial Estate, DH4 5RJ
Phone:0191 385 7755
Website:www.carsafetycentre.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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



J & B Coachworks Ltd
1.2km

Address:Woodstone Village, DH4 6DU
Phone:0191 385 2938
Website:www.jbcoachworks.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am4:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am4:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am4:30pm
Thursday:8:00am4:30pm
Friday:8:00am3:30pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Quarry Services Ltd
1.8km

Address:Quarry Row, DH4 4AU
Phone:0191 584 3197
Website:www.quarryservice.boschauto.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:6:30am9:00pm
Tuesday:6:30am9:00pm
Wednesday:6:30am9:00pm
Thursday:6:30am9:00pm
Friday:6:30am9:00pm
Saturday:7:00am8:00pm
Sunday:8:00am8:00pm



Houghton Mot Centre
1.9km

Address:Newbottle Street, DH4 4AS
Phone:01915841414
Classes:4



K B Tyres
2.0km

Address:Old Bus Depot, DH4 4ES
Phone:0191 5848244
Classes:1,2,4,7



The Mot Clinic Penshaw
2.4km

Address:Park View Shiney Row, DH4 4QR
Phone:0191 385 4818
Classes:4



Burn Garage
2.4km

Address:Herrington Burn, DH4 4JW
Phone:0191 584 2206
Website:www.burngarage.co.uk
Classes:1,2,3,4



R L Auto Services Ltd
2.5km

Address:Shiney Row Garage, DH4 7DX
Phone:01913856919
Classes:1,2,4



Derwent Service Station
2.5km

Address:Great Lumley, DH3 4QW
Phone:0191 388 5439
Website:www.essofuelfinder.co.uk
Classes:3,4



Market Place Garage
2.7km

Address:Market Place Industrial Estate, DH5 8AN
Phone:0191 584 2864
Website:www.marketplacegarage.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



North East Autocare
2.7km

Address:Unit 10, DH5 8AN
Phone:01915120099
Classes:4



Herrington Mot Centre
2.9km

Address:14 Catherine Road, DH4 7BG
Phone:0191 584 8770
Classes:3,4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:Open24
Tuesday:Open24
Wednesday:Open24
Thursday:Open24
Friday:Open24
Saturday:Open24
Sunday:Closed



Millers Automotive Ltd
3.3km

Address:Station Road, DH4 7PQ
Phone:0191 385 2666
Website:www.penshawtyres.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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Stratstone Jaguar Houghton Le Spring
3.4km

Address:Stoney Gate, DH4 4NJ
Phone:0191 5123500
Classes:4



New Penshaw Garage
3.4km

Address:Railway Terrace, DH4 7JG
Phone:01913852414
Classes:4



Penshaw Car Centre
3.5km

Address:Station Road, DH4 7PW
Phone:0191 385 2657
Website:www.penshawcarcentre.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:9:00–AM



Office Place Garage
4.3km

Address:Office Place, DH5 9JG
Phone:0191 526 8110
Classes:4



Croxdale Fast Fit Ltd
4.6km

Address:Park Road South, DH3 3LS
Phone:01913874444
Classes:4,7



M D Autoservices
4.6km

Address:189a Front Street, DH3 3AX
Phone:0191 3894331
Classes:4



20-20 Mot & Service Centre
4.7km

Address:Edward Square, DH3 3QF
Phone:0191 388 7620
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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Kwik Fit
4.8km

Address:Clarence Terrace, DH3 3DG
Phone:0191 388 4262
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



Roxbys Garage Services
4.8km

Address:Kenton House, DH5 0AX
Phone:0191 5208188
Classes:4,7



J J Transport
4.8km

Address:Unit 3, DH5 0BG
Phone:01915171000
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Halls Garage
4.9km

Address:32 Sedling Road, NE38 9BZ
Phone:0191 416 1919
Classes:4



Vigo Lane Service Station
5.3km

Address:10 Wilden Road, NE38 8QB
Phone:0191 419 3518
Website:vigolanegarage.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



Sydney Sparrow Ltd
5.5km

Address:Back Smiths Terrace, DH5 0JH
Phone:01915262170
Classes:4



Turnbull Motors
5.5km

Address:Station Road, NE38 7LW
Phone:01914177488
Classes:1,2,4



Britannia Autocentres
5.8km

Address:Spring Service Station, DH2 2LU
Phone:0191 388 2119
Website:www.britanniaautocentres.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



Danby Autos
5.9km

Address:103 Brickgarth, DH5 0LE
Phone:0191 526 2600
Classes:4



Bristol Street Motors Durham
6.2km

Address:High Street, DH1 1AU
Phone:0191 386 1155
Classes:4,5,7



Hett Hills Garage
6.2km

Address:Pelton Fell, DH2 2NG
Phone:01913702052
Classes:4



Bridge End Motors Ltd
6.2km

Address:Pelton Fell Road, DH2 2NG
Phone:0191 3880818
Classes:4



Tulips Tyre & Test Centre
6.3km

Address:Unit 15, DH2 1AG
Phone:01914100222
Classes:4



Barmston Motors
6.3km

Address:Burnhope Road, NE38 8HZ
Phone:0191 416 6125
Classes:4



Chatfields Tyne Tees
6.3km

Address:Drum Road, DH3 2AF
Phone:01914921155
Classes:4,5,7



Origin Automotive
6.4km

Address:Unit 11a, DH1 1TN
Phone:0191 3757772
Classes:4,7



Arnold Clark
6.7km

Address:Portobello Road, DH3 2SN
Phone:0191 4929222
Classes:4,7



A Hedley (Motor Engineers) Ltd
6.8km

Address:Unit 1, DH2 2RG
Phone:01913889066
Classes:4,5,7



Autobar Bosch Car Service
6.8km

Address:Unit 22, DH2 2RG
Phone:01913880110
Classes:4



Pulman
6.8km

Address:Abbey Road, DH1 5HA
Phone:01913832444
Classes:4



Felling Mot Centre
6.8km

Address:Unit K Penshaw Way, DH3 2SA
Phone:0191 4106999
Classes:4,5,7



Springfield Motor Group
6.8km

Address:3 Crowther Road, NE38 0AQ
Phone:0191 4183033
Classes:4,7



Autofix
6.9km

Address:12 Industrial Road, NE37 2SF
Phone:0191 4159975
Classes:4,5,7



Fault Finder Mot Centre
6.9km

Address:Unit 5, NE37 2SF
Phone:01914190823
Classes:1,2,3,4



G M D Car Sales
6.9km

Address:Finchale Road, DH1 5RW
Phone:01913746434
Classes:4



Elddis Motors
6.9km

Address:Finchale Road, DH1 5HE
Phone:01913847777
Classes:4



Ace Motorcycle Training (Durham) Ltd
6.9km

Address:Elddis Business Park, DH1 5HE
Phone:0191 3860787
Classes:1,2



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
6.9km

Address:Abbey Road Business Park, DH1 5JZ
Phone:0191 3830833
Classes:4,7



Washington Auto Repair Centre
7.0km

Address:1 Tower Road, NE37 2SH
Phone:0191 417 9991
Website:www.washingtonautorepair.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Darcys Garage Ltd
7.0km

Address:Pitt Lane, DH1 5HH
Phone:0191 375 7444
Website:www.darcysgarage.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:8:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bristol Street Motors Durham
7.1km

Address:Abbey Road, DH1 5DQ
Phone:01913750000
Classes:4



Durham Honda
7.1km

Address:Abbey Road, DH1 5DQ
Phone:0191 3750500
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
7.1km

Address:Wessington Way, SR5 3NZ
Phone:0191 5165300
Classes:4



Cooper Durham
7.1km

Address:Broomside Park, DH1 1HP
Phone:0191 3837560
Classes:4



S G Petch
7.1km

Address:Broomside Park, DH1 1HP
Phone:01913750062
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
7.2km

Address:Industrial Road, NE37 2SA
Phone:01914173117
Classes:4



S & M Motors
7.3km

Address:Murton Village Service Station, SR7 9RN
Phone:0191 526 6767
Classes:4



Little Bills
7.4km

Address:24 Elswick Road, NE37 1LH
Phone:01914191199
Classes:4



Powerhouse Mot Centre
7.5km

Address:Back Station Lane, DH3 1DB
Phone:01914920037
Classes:4,5,7



Evans Halshaw
7.5km

Address:Alma Place, DH1 2HN
Phone:0191 3324600
Classes:4



Tyrespot Ltd
7.5km

Address:Alma Place, DH1 2HN
Phone:0191 372 9888
Website:www.tyrespot.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Richard Hardie
7.5km

Address:Durham City Retail Park, DH1 2HN
Phone:0191 3865522
Classes:4



Jennings Of Washington
7.6km

Address:Parsons Road, NE37 1EZ
Phone:01914619140
Classes:4



South Hetton Garage Ltd
7.7km

Address:Unit 7 South Hetton Industrial Estate, DH6 2UZ
Phone:0191 5173849
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
7.7km

Address:Vermont Road, NE37 3AP
Phone:01914177683
Classes:4



Mill Garages Volvo Sunderland
7.7km

Address:2 Hylton Grange, SR5 3HR
Phone:0191 516 8778
Website:www.volvocarssunderland.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:11:00am4:00pm



Mercedes Benz Of Sunderland
7.7km

Address:Hylton Grange, SR5 3HR
Phone:01915160303
Classes:4



Gilesgate Testing Centre
7.8km

Address:Rennys Lane, DH1 2RS
Phone:01913845556
Classes:4,7



Grange Motors
7.8km

Address:Unit 5, DH1 2RS
Phone:0191 3847581
Classes:4,5,7



Browns Auto Services Ltd
7.8km

Address:Front Street, DH6 1QY
Phone:0191 3720303
Classes:4



Durham Tyre Centre
7.9km

Address:Dragonville Industrial Estate, DH1 2RQ
Phone:0191 386 0295
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



A J Automedics
8.0km

Address:Unit 20e, DH1 2XL
Phone:0191 386 6988
Website:www.aj-automedics.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



Hi Performance 2
8.1km

Address:Barnes Park Service Station, SR3 4AA
Phone:0191 5225552
Classes:4



M & D Patrick Motor Co Ltd
8.1km

Address:Newfield Garage, DH2 2SR
Phone:0191 370 3779
Website:www.mdpatrickmotors.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



Town Centre Citroen
8.1km

Address:Ferryboat Lane, SR5 3JN
Phone:01915168822
Classes:4



Lamesley Road Garage
8.2km

Address:Devon Crescent, DH3 1HS
Phone:01914102721
Classes:3,4



National Tyres & Autocare
8.2km

Address:Sherburn Road, DH1 2LJ
Phone:0191 384 2741
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



Sunderland Honda
8.3km

Address:Wessington Way, SR5 3NX
Phone:01915160099
Classes:4



Lancaster Toyota Durham
8.4km

Address:Alma Place, DH1 2TN
Phone:01913706700
Classes:4



Fleet Services
8.4km

Address:Luxembourg Road, SR4 6SJ
Phone:0191 5664366
Classes:4,7



R & J Smith Motors Ltd
8.7km

Address:Pallion Road Garage, SR4 6ND
Phone:01915141200
Classes:4



Joseph Metcalf & Sons
8.8km

Address:Moor Road Garage, SR7 9DA
Phone:0191 526 3069
Website:www.uccc.co.uk
Classes:4



Les Potts 4 Wheel Drive Ltd
8.8km

Address:Unit 21 Sanmere Road, SR2 9TP
Phone:0191 5214401
Classes:4,5,7



Green Brothers
8.8km

Address:Unit 3, SR4 6SU
Phone:07974 177189
Classes:4



Kwik Fit Euro Limited
8.9km

Address:24 Claypath, DH1 1RH
Phone:0191 386 9088
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



Castletown Mot Centre
8.9km

Address:Oswald Terrace West, SR5 3BH
Phone:0191 516 0778
Website:www.susieg.supanet.com
Classes:4



Sacriston Auto Services Ltd
9.0km

Address:Unit 1 Charlaw Lane, DH7 6AN
Phone:01913710800
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



White House Services
9.0km

Address:Unit 1, DH2 1XG
Phone:0191 4105620
Classes:4,7



Paul Oconnor
9.0km

Address:Mayfair Buildings, SR2 7PD
Phone:01915659586
Classes:4,7



Mayfair Service Station
9.0km

Address:Durham Road, SR2 7PD
Phone:0191 5676462
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw (Sunderland Nissan)
9.1km

Address:Wessington Way, SR5 3RL
Phone:01915370400
Classes:4



Maddison Autos Ltd
9.1km

Address:Victoria Terrace, DH1 4RW
Phone:01913849478
Classes:4



Clarks Coachbuilders Ltd
9.3km

Address:Unit 94, SR2 9TE
Phone:01915237975
Classes:4



Bluesky Motors Ltd
9.3km

Address:Plough Garage, DH6 2BB
Phone:0191 5266611
Classes:4



The Garage On The Green Test Centre
9.4km

Address:Ryhope Village, SR2 0QP
Phone:0191 523 8301
Website:www.thegarageonthegreen.com
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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Durham Motor Services Ltd
9.4km

Address:New Road Garage, DH9 6RS
Phone:0191 3700205
Classes:4,7



Pitstop Garage
9.4km

Address:Site 5 Unit B3, SR7 8ST
Phone:0191 5817309
Classes:1,2,3,4,7



A T Motors
9.4km

Address:Bankhead Street, SR7 0BP
Phone:0191 581 3182
Website:www.atmotors.co.uk
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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Aspect Garage Ltd
9.5km

Address:100-106 Hylton Road, SR4 7BB
Phone:0191 5656508
Classes:4



Aok Motorcycles Ltd
9.6km

Address:22 Hylton Road, SR4 7AA
Phone:0191 5657643
Classes:1,2



Forge Garage
9.6km

Address:Ryhope Road, SR2 0NH
Phone:01915210214
Classes:4



Cliffs Service Station
9.6km

Address:17 Hemming Street, SR2 9RH
Phone:0191 510 2000
Classes:4



Croxdale Fast-Fit Ltd
9.7km

Address:Ryhope Road Service Station, SR2 9SX
Phone:0191 567 8988
Website:www.croxdalefastfit.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:8:30am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Grangetown Auto Centre
9.7km

Address:Ryhope Road, SR2 0SP
Phone:01915239666
Classes:4,5,7



Evans Halshaw Nissan Prep Centre
9.8km

Address:Riverside Road, SR5 3JG
Phone:0191 5499762
Classes:4,7



Maine Road Garage
9.8km

Address:Unit 25 Southwick Industrial Estate, SR5 3JG
Phone:0191 5499580
Classes:1,2,4



Bristol Street Motors
9.8km

Address:Alexandra Avenue, SR5 2TB
Phone:01915489090
Classes:4,7



C&c Discount Motor Parts
9.9km

Address:86 Toward Road, SR2 8JF
Phone:01915109338
Classes:4,7



Thompsons Mot Centre
9.9km

Address:36 To 38 Wear Street, SR5 2BH
Phone:01915481509
Classes:4



The Garage & Mots
9.9km

Address:Unit 24, SR5 3JT
Phone:0191 5493784
Classes:1,2,4,7



Halfords Autocentre
10.0km

Address:Inkerman Street, SR5 2BN
Phone:0191 5482611
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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