Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to GL17 0QU 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 GL17 0QU

We managed to find 29 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your GL17 0QU. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Richard Read (Transport) Ltd
0.2km

Address:Monmouth Road, GL17 0QG
Phone:01452 830456
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
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:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



A & S Holford Motor Services
1.5km

Address:Mitcheldean Mot Centre, GL17 0DS
Phone:01594542826
Classes:1,2,4



Mitcheldean Garage Ltd
2.2km

Address:New Road, GL17 0BX
Phone:01594542228
Classes:4



Hall & Martin
2.8km

Address:Ross Road Garage, GL19 3EX
Phone:01452830333
Classes:4



Lea Garage
4.1km

Address:Lea, HR9 7JZ
Phone:01989 750700
Classes:4



Overbrook Garage
4.4km

Address:Drybrook Road, GL17 9JA
Phone:01594 542279
Classes:3,4



Drybrook Garage Ltd
4.4km

Address:Drybrook Road, GL17 9JA
Phone:01594542262
Classes:4



Elton Motors
4.5km

Address:Unit 10 Elton Farm Workshops, GL14 1JU
Phone:01452 760330
Website:www.eltonmotors.co.uk
Classes:4



A B & A E Shaw
4.8km

Address:Steam Mills Garage, GL14 3JD
Phone:01594822568
Classes:4



Birdwood Garage
5.0km

Address:A40 Ross Road, GL19 3EH
Phone:01452 750751
Classes:4



P & J Loveridge
5.2km

Address:157 High Street, GL14 2TF
Phone:01594 824747
Classes:4



Cinderford Mot & Service Centre Ltd
5.2km

Address:Steam Mills Road, GL14 3HY
Phone:01594 822983
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:6:00am9:00pm
Tuesday:6:00am9:00pm
Wednesday:6:00am9:00pm
Thursday:6:00am9:00pm
Friday:6:00am9:00pm
Saturday:7:00am9:00pm
Sunday:8:00am9:00pm



Haines & Co (Motorcycles) Limited
5.2km

Address:125 High Street, GL14 2TB
Phone:01594822202
Classes:1,2



Valleyoaks Garage
5.3km

Address:Unit 14 Hollywood Works, GL14 2PD
Phone:01594 822558
Classes:1,2,4,7



Overbrook Recovery Services Ltd
5.6km

Address:Hawkwell Green Garage, GL14 3JJ
Phone:01594544400
Classes:1,2,4,4a,5,5a,7



Winner Garage Ltd
5.8km

Address:Forest Vale Road, GL14 2PH
Phone:01594829800
Classes:4,7



Severn Motors Ltd
5.9km

Address:Bilson House, GL14 2NY
Phone:01594 826983
Classes:4



Ruardean Service Station
6.7km

Address:Ruardean, GL17 9US
Phone:01594 542430
Classes:4



Kilcot Garage Ltd
6.9km

Address:Kilcot Garage, GL18 1NN
Phone:01989 720343
Classes:4



Stoney Road Garage
7.9km

Address:Kilcot, GL18 1PY
Phone:01989720676
Classes:4



Newent Auto Centre
8.3km

Address:Unit 1 Town Farm, GL18 1HP
Phone:01531828001
Classes:1,2,4,7



Lydbrook Valley Garage
8.9km

Address:Lydbrook, GL17 9LG
Phone:01594 862610 / 861643
Classes:1,2,4



Direct Autos Servicing Ltd
9.0km

Address:The Garage, GL18 1EA
Phone:01531 820333
Classes:4



John Mumford Auto Services
9.6km

Address:Unit 3b Alton Road Industrial Estate, HR9 5NB
Phone:01989 763 204
Classes:4



Gkc Motors
9.6km

Address:Unit 4, HR9 5ND
Phone:01989 564356
Classes:4



Steve Bennett Garage Services
9.9km

Address:Unit 4, HR9 7BW
Phone:01989 567688
Classes:4



G B Motor Services
9.9km

Address:Unit F, HR9 7BW
Phone:01989 567172
Website:www.gbmotorservices.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Bowens Garage
9.9km

Address:Unit 8, HR9 7BW
Phone:01989 567435
Classes:4



Baylis
9.9km

Address:Ashburton Industrial Estate, HR9 7BW
Phone:01989 563555
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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