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MOT Test Centres within 10km of M33 1GQ

We managed to find 226 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your M33 1GQ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

National Tyres & Autocare
0.8km

Address:75 Washway Road, M33 1SS
Phone:0161 905 1500
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:Closed



Alan Reece Motors
1.0km

Address:153a Glebelands Road, M33 6LP
Phone:01619732320
Classes:4



Robins & Day Sale
1.0km

Address:253 Washway Road, M33 4BL
Phone:01619738224
Classes:4,5,7



Springfield Mot Centre
1.3km

Address:Springfield Road, M33 7XS
Phone:0161 976 5678
Website:www.springfield-motors.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4



Cross Street Garage
1.3km

Address:114 Cross Street, M33 7AW
Phone:01619690938
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
1.3km

Address:119 Cross Street, M33 1JN
Phone:0161 969 9655
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



Poplar Grove Garage
1.4km

Address:Poplar Grove Garage, M33 3AX
Phone:01619693469
Classes:4



Autotech Motor Engineers
1.5km

Address:12a Britania Road, M33 2AA
Phone:0161 969 7767
Classes:4



Sale Volkswagen - Audi
1.5km

Address:Unit 3, M33 7JS
Phone:0161 976 5666
Website:www.salevw.co.uk
Classes:4



Forshaws Bmw & Mini Specialist
1.5km

Address:Unit 6, M33 7JS
Phone:0161 973 5074
Classes:4



Dryden Motors
1.5km

Address:Unit 1, M33 7JS
Phone:0161 905 1627
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Bike Tyre Services Limited
1.5km

Address:Unit 5, M33 7JS
Phone:0161 973 0123
Classes:1,2



Charles Braddock Cars Ltd
1.8km

Address:71/73 Dane Road, M33 7BP
Phone:01619735581
Classes:4



Ken Coffey (Tyre Service) Ltd
2.0km

Address:Dane Road, M33 7FY
Phone:0161 973 1221
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



Sale Moor Mot Centre Ltd
2.0km

Address:Marsland Road, M33 3NW
Phone:01619699557
Classes:4



Rrg Altrincham
2.2km

Address:281-287 Manchester Road, WA14 5PW
Phone:01619737744
Classes:4



Hanover Garage Limited
2.4km

Address:Unit 1, Park Road Industrial Estate, WA14 5QH
Phone:0161 969 6988
Classes:4



Mot And Service Centre
2.4km

Address:1302 Chester Road, M32 9AU
Phone:01618659099
Classes:4



Urmston Service Station
2.5km

Address:163 Stretford Road, M41 9LZ
Phone:01617479846
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
2.5km

Address:40 Gloucester Road, M31 1AE
Phone:01617482084
Classes:4



Walkers Garage (Sale) Limited
2.6km

Address:41 Skaife Road, M33 2HA
Phone:01619731015
Classes:4



Advanced Autos (Urmston) Ltd
2.6km

Address:Glebe Road, M41 9BJ
Phone:01617470711
Classes:4



Altrincham Tyre & Exhaust Ltd
2.6km

Address:260 Manchester Road, WA14 5LZ
Phone:01619690220
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
2.6km

Address:258 Manchester Road, WA14 5LZ
Phone:01619290365
Classes:4



Glenn Harrop Motors Limited
2.6km

Address:Unit 19a, M32 8NQ
Phone:0161 866 8766
Website:www.glennharropmotors.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,7



First For Tyres
2.7km

Address:29 Higher Road, M41 9AP
Phone:0161 7481728
Classes:4



Essential Fleet Services Limited
2.7km

Address:29 Higher Road, M41 9AP
Phone:01617475795
Classes:4,5,7



Altrincham Mot Centre
2.7km

Address:Hartington Road, WA14 5LY
Phone:01619287874
Classes:4



G Bailey (Motor Bodies) Ltd
2.7km

Address:Deansgate Lane, WA14 1SJ
Phone:01619285408
Classes:4



Truck Care (Nw) Limited
2.7km

Address:Unit 2, WA14 1SJ
Phone:01619288516
Classes:4,5,7



Urmston Service & Diagnostic Centre Limited
2.9km

Address:Unit 1, M41 5AN
Phone:0161 747 6830
Website:www.urmstonmot.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
3.0km

Address:Viaduct Road, WA14 5DX
Phone:01619414024
Classes:4,7



Manor Garage (Services)
3.0km

Address:Wharf Road, WA14 1LZ
Phone:0161 929 6429
Classes:3,4



Navigation Engineering
3.2km

Address:2 Navigation Road, WA14 1NF
Phone:01619283966
Classes:1,2



J & M Autos
3.2km

Address:Hollymount Garage, WA15 6UD
Phone:0161 980 4140
Website:www.jmautos.net
Classes:4



Carrington Garages
3.3km

Address:Manchester Road, M31 4AS
Phone:01617753478
Classes:1,2,4



S Jackson & Sons Motor Eng Ltd
3.4km

Address:304 Stockport Road, WA15 7XS
Phone:0161 980 4203
Website:www.timperleyservice.co.uk
Classes:4



The Motor Corner (Stretford) Limited
3.4km

Address:72 Park Road, M32 8FD
Phone:01618668886
Classes:4



Inchcape Volkswagen Altrincham
3.4km

Address:Manchester Road, WA14 4PJ
Phone:01616058119
Classes:4



Wayne Connolly Motors
3.6km

Address:Unit 4c, WA14 5DW
Phone:01619283553
Classes:4



Davyhulme Mot Centre
3.8km

Address:14-16 Lostock Road, M41 0PS
Phone:01617470110
Classes:4



Garrity Vehicle Services
3.8km

Address:13 Lostock Road, M41 0SU
Phone:0161 748 2197
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Kdm Motortech Limited
3.9km

Address:Unit 6 Arctic House, WA14 5BN
Phone:01619283777
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Arnold Clark
3.9km

Address:16 To 20 Stockport Road, WA15 8EX
Phone:01619299019
Classes:4



Egerton Garage Limited
3.9km

Address:142 Moss Road, M32 0AX
Phone:01618659900
Classes:3,4,5,7



Kwik Fit
3.9km

Address:1 3 Church Street, WA14 4DB
Phone:01619412147
Classes:4



Sevenways Mot Centre Limited
4.0km

Address:6d Longford Road, M32 0HQ
Phone:01618655220
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
4.0km

Address:Oakfield Road, WA15 8ES
Phone:0161 928 3268
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



Trafford Mot & Tyres Limited
4.2km

Address:291 Talbot Road, M32 0YA
Phone:0161 478 2524
Classes:4



Peter Ramsey Auto Services Limited
4.3km

Address:Unit 5, M32 0ZH
Phone:0161 864 4545
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Broadway Service Station
4.4km

Address:Broadway, M41 7NW
Phone:0161 748 5849
Classes:4



Ridgeway Motors
4.5km

Address:Ridgeway Road, WA15 7HJ
Phone:061 718 1050
Classes:4



Chorlton Motoring Centre
4.5km

Address:423 Barlow Moor Road, M21 8ER
Phone:01618792341
Classes:4



Motor Tech Chorlton Limited
4.5km

Address:Rear Of 483, M21 8AG
Phone:0161 862 9007
Website:www.motortechchorltonltd.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



Miller Autos
4.5km

Address:Rear Of 485 Barlow Moor Road, M21 8AG
Phone:01618818153
Classes:4



David Herd Motors Ltd Flixton
4.5km

Address:62/64 Woodsend Road, M41 8GX
Phone:0161 747 5086
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am4:30pm
Saturday:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Baguley Mot Centre Limited
4.6km

Address:Griffin House, M23 9NX
Phone:01619460009
Classes:4



Cavalier Garages Limited
4.6km

Address:Mosley Road, M17 1JS
Phone:01618778810
Classes:4



Money Save Service Station Ltd
4.7km

Address:Money Ash Road, WA15 9QL
Phone:0161 928 5980
Website:www.money-save.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Manchester Honda
4.7km

Address:776 Chester Road, M32 0QH
Phone:01618662211
Classes:4



Rileys Mot Centre
4.8km

Address:Unit 10 - Albany Trading Estate, M21 0AZ
Phone:0161 881 1301
Classes:4



Warburton Service Station
4.8km

Address:Moss Lane, WA15 8BA
Phone:01619804463
Classes:4



Blue Bell Altrincham
4.8km

Address:Moss Lane, WA15 8BA
Phone:01619048444
Classes:4



Beaumonts Mot Centre
4.8km

Address:Unit 19, M17 1PZ
Phone:0161 877 7747
Website:www.motmanchester.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4



Trafford Mot Centre Limited
4.8km

Address:222 Kings Road, M16 0JD
Phone:01618813535
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
4.9km

Address:Mosley Road, M17 1PD
Phone:0161 872 7711
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am8:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am8:00pm
Thursday:8:30am8:00pm
Friday:8:30am8:00pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Volkswagen Van Centre Manchester
4.9km

Address:Village Way, M17 1JL
Phone:0161876 4733
Classes:4,7



Barry And Wilkinson (Tyres) Ltd
4.9km

Address:Tilson Road, M23 9GF
Phone:01619989825
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
5.0km

Address:709 Chester Road, M32 0RR
Phone:01618726925
Classes:4



Ebi Motors
5.1km

Address:Unit C, M16 0WZ
Phone:01616377336
Classes:4,7



Arnold Clark
5.1km

Address:799 Chester Road, M32 0RP
Phone:01618868660
Classes:4



Egerton Garage
5.2km

Address:72/86 Egerton Road North, M16 0BZ
Phone:01618813829
Classes:4



K & S Auto Care Centre
5.2km

Address:K & S Auto Care Centre, M17 1AN
Phone:01618778035
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
5.2km

Address:713 Chester Road, M32 0RW
Phone:01618722596
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
5.3km

Address:660 Chester Road, M16 0GU
Phone:0161 872 2201
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am8:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am8:00pm
Thursday:8:30am8:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Rye Motors Van And Truck Limited
5.4km

Address:Trafford Park Road, M17 1HG
Phone:0161 877 6059
Classes:4,7



Autobase
5.5km

Address:Boysnope Wharf, M30 7RH
Phone:01617897838
Classes:4,7



Tried & Tested
5.6km

Address:Unit 2, M17 1SX
Phone:01618737123
Classes:4,7



One Stop
5.6km

Address:1 Guinness Road, M17 1SD
Phone:01618770800
Classes:4



Mohammad Amjid Mhar
5.8km

Address:Smithy Lane, M31 4RB
Phone:01617762500
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
5.8km

Address:268 - 271 Palatine Road, M22 4ET
Phone:01619982865
Classes:4



Johnsons Motors
5.8km

Address:Unit A, Boundry Saw Mill, M44 6FL
Phone:0161 775 7301
Classes:4



M J Motors
5.8km

Address:Barton Lane, M30 0HX
Phone:0161 789 6194
Website:www.woodlands-garages.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:10:00am4:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Manchester Audi
5.9km

Address:620 Chester Road, M16 9UA
Phone:0161 876 1234
Classes:4



Airport Garage (Barton) Ltd
5.9km

Address:Liverpool Road, M30 7RX
Phone:01617891320
Classes:4



Parkway Autos
5.9km

Address:156 Barlow Moor Road, M20 2XQ
Phone:01614482224/4454584
Classes:4



A S Motor Services
6.0km

Address:Unit 11 Wearlee Works, M22 4WT
Phone:0161 902 9303
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30pm12:00am
Tuesday:12:00am5:00pm,
Wednesday:12:00am5:00pm,
Thursday:12:00am5:00pm,
Friday:12:00am5:00pm,
Saturday:12:00am5:00pm,
Sunday:12:00am1:00pm



Claybank Motor Company
6.1km

Address:Peel Green Filling Station, M30 7LW
Phone:01617880471
Classes:4



H.horwich Motor Engineers
6.1km

Address:Unit 2, Peel Green Trading Estate, M30 7HF
Phone:0161 707 9224
Classes:4



A & K Auto Repairs & Mot Centre Limited
6.1km

Address:Unit 3, M30 7HF
Phone:0161 789 4857
Classes:4



Westwood Garage
6.1km

Address:Warburton Lane, M31 4WJ
Phone:0161 775 2107
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am4:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am4:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am4:30pm
Thursday:8:30am4:30pm
Friday:8:30am4:30pm
Saturday:10:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Shakespeare Motor Company Limited
6.2km

Address:20a Barton Road, M30 7AA
Phone:01617891142
Classes:4



Lmp Truck & Trailer Repairs
6.2km

Address:641-651 Liverpool Road, M44 5XD
Phone:0161 775 7157
Classes:4,5,7



Top Gear Motors
6.2km

Address:122 Longley Lane, M22 4SY
Phone:0161 425 8427
Classes:4



Wharf Motors
6.3km

Address:Unit 1, M50 1DG
Phone:01618778321
Classes:4



St Brides Mot Station
6.3km

Address:474 476 Chester Road, M16 9HE
Phone:01618776688
Classes:1,2,4



Cadishead Autos Limited
6.3km

Address:2 Brereton Grove, M44 5XL
Phone:
Classes:4



P F Jones Diesel Services
6.3km

Address:Nuttal Street, M16 9JA
Phone:0161 872 4755
Website:www.pfjones.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:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Automech
6.3km

Address:70/80 Liverpool Road, M44 5AF
Phone:01617751851
Classes:4



Heald Green Garage Limited
6.4km

Address:Warsall Road, M22 4RH
Phone:0161 945 5464
Website:www.healdgreengarage.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Premier Tyres Cadishead Limited
6.4km

Address:101 Liverpool Road, M44 5BG
Phone:0161 776 0001
Website:www.premiertyres.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Inchcape Volkswagen Manchester
6.4km

Address:99 Bridgewater Way, M16 9SF
Phone:01616071313
Classes:4



Vfm Autoservice Centre
6.4km

Address:Unit 4, M22 4RG
Phone:0161 945 9888
Website:www.vfmauto.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Autotechnik
6.4km

Address:45 - 49 Upper Chorlton Road, M16 7RW
Phone:0161 226 7935
Classes:4,7



Clifford Street Motors
6.4km

Address:19b Clifford Street, M30 7HX
Phone:01617893563
Classes:1,2,3,4



Kwik-Fit
6.4km

Address:Liverpool Road, M30 0RL
Phone:0161 787 7838
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:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Equipe Tyre & Autocare
6.5km

Address:221 - 225 Liverpool Road, M30 0QW
Phone:01617877657
Classes:4



Hale Barns Garage
6.5km

Address:Hale Road, WA15 8SX
Phone:0161 980 4116
Website:www.halebarnsgarage.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



P O Motorcycles
6.5km

Address:P O Motorcycles, M30 0WZ
Phone:01617077171
Classes:1,2



Cadishead Motorcycles
6.6km

Address:168 Liverpool Road, M44 5DD
Phone:0161 776 2807
Website:www.cadisheadmotorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:8:00am4:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am4:00pm
Thursday:8:00am4:00pm
Friday:8:00am4:00pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Langworthy Mot Centre
6.5km

Address:40 Kansas Avenue, M50 2GL
Phone:0161 872 5756
Website:www.langworthymot.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Eccles Mot Station
6.6km

Address:Unit 1, M30 0PH
Phone:0161 707 1100
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Mather Road Garage
6.6km

Address:6a Mather Road, M30 0WQ
Phone:0161 707 7988
Classes:4



City Of Salford Vehicle Management Services
6.6km

Address:Turnpike House, M5 2SH
Phone:01619251042
Classes:4,5,7



The Bridge Motor Co Withington Ltd
6.6km

Address:122 Burton Road, M20 1LP
Phone:0161 445 1380
Website:bridgemotorco.co.uk
Classes:4



Just Mercedes
6.6km

Address:71 Shenton Field Road, M22 4RW
Phone:0161 428 6666
Classes:4,7



First Step Trust
6.6km

Address:Unit 2, M5 5DQ
Phone:0161 743 0300
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Pentagon Manchester
6.7km

Address:Albert Street, M30 0LN
Phone:0161 798 7000
Website:www.grimshaws.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Williams Service Centre
6.7km

Address:4 Hadfield Street, M16 9FG
Phone:01619070330
Classes:4



Car & Light Commercial Vehicle Mot Station
6.8km

Address:77 Cornbrook Street, M16 7QB
Phone:0161 226 7400
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:30am5:00am
Tuesday:9:30am5:00am
Wednesday:9:30am5:00am
Thursday:9:30am5:00am
Friday:9:30am5:00am
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Gallagher Motors
6.9km

Address:355 Chester Road, M16 9FD
Phone:0161 848 0001
Website:www.gallaghermotors.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:00pm
Thursday:7:30am6:00pm
Friday:7:30am6:00pm
Saturday:7:30am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Claremont Garage
6.9km

Address:Weaste Lane Industrial Estate, M5 5HD
Phone:01617379878
Classes:4



Chester Road Mot Centre
6.9km

Address:325 Chester Road, M15 4EZ
Phone:01618721718
Classes:4



Victoria Motor Services
7.0km

Address:617 Liverpool Street, M5 5HQ
Phone:01617371117
Classes:4



Monton Vehicle Services Limited
7.0km

Address:Unit G, M30 9PH
Phone:0161 788 9595
Classes:4,7



Platt Lane Garage Limited
7.1km

Address:334-336 Platt Lane, M14 7DA
Phone:0161 225 4224
Website:www.plattlanegarage.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



National Tyres And Autocare
7.1km

Address:200 Chester Road, M15 4LZ
Phone:0161 832 6768
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:Closed



Wythenshawe Mot Centre
7.2km

Address:Oatlands House, M22 1BE
Phone:0161 436 7700
Website:www.localmotcentre.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Robins & Day Manchester
7.2km

Address:Windsor Street, M5 4DG
Phone:0161 7433300
Classes:4,5,7



Andrews Auto Repairs
7.3km

Address:Unit 6, M15 4LN
Phone:0161 834 5035
Classes:4



Rrg Salford Quays
7.3km

Address:173 Cross Lane, M5 4AP
Phone:01617457766
Classes:4



Auto Repair Centre
7.5km

Address:4 Queen Street West, M20 9BQ
Phone:0161 434 4392
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00am
Tuesday:8:30am6:00am
Wednesday:8:30am6:00am
Thursday:8:30am6:00am
Friday:8:30am6:00am
Saturday:8:30am6:00am
Sunday:Closed



Wellington Garage (Withington) Limited
7.5km

Address:158 Wellington Road, M20 3FU
Phone:0161 445 7159
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



Redgrave Motors
7.6km

Address:Redgrave Motors, M5 4LG
Phone:0161 736 5757
Website:www.redgravemotors.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Arnold Clark
7.6km

Address:Albion Way, M5 4BE
Phone:0161 925 1599
Website:www.arnoldclark.com
Classes:4



Hart Road Motor Co
7.7km

Address:112 Hart Road, M14 7BB
Phone:01612249244
Classes:4



Greenheys Mot Station
7.7km

Address:Unit 4, M14 4LS
Phone:01612267447
Classes:4,5,7



Lightoaks Garage Limited
7.8km

Address:Light Oaks Garage, M6 8AP
Phone:0161 789 0666
Website:www.lightoaksgarage.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:9:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Cedric Motors
7.8km

Address:1 - 5 Greenheys Lane, M15 2AA
Phone:01612262797
Classes:4



G T Autos
8.1km

Address:88 Hewitt Street, M15 4GB
Phone:0161 237 5081
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited
8.3km

Address:98 Wilmslow Road, M14 5AL
Phone:01612246296
Classes:4,7



Duffy Motors (Manchester) Ltd
8.3km

Address:16-17 Watson Street, M3 4LP
Phone:0161 834 4168
Website:www.duffymotors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am4:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Brookside Motors
8.3km

Address:24a Egerton Road, M14 6XA
Phone:01612241114
Classes:4



Chas Wilson Auto Engineers
8.3km

Address:164 Wilmslow Road, M14 5LQ
Phone:0161 224 2791
Website:www.cwcarsales.co.uk
Classes:4,7
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



Frank Warburton And Sons Ltd
8.4km

Address:Motor Vehicle Services, WA13 0SW
Phone:01925 754904
Classes:4



North West Autocentre
8.4km

Address:191 Bolton Road, M6 7NU
Phone:0161 736 7769
Website:plus.google.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:8:30am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kingsway Auto Electrical Service Ltd
8.5km

Address:10 Lane End Road, M19 1WA
Phone:01619750004
Classes:4



Manchester Commercials And Sons Limited
8.5km

Address:Old Coach Station, M6 6WY
Phone:0161 736 6155
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Marshalls Garage (Fallowfield) Limited
8.5km

Address:65/67 Ladybarn Lane, M14 6YL
Phone:0161 225 5215
Classes:4



Park Street Motors Limited
8.5km

Address:Unit 6 Albion Trading Estate, M6 6LL
Phone:0161 736 6210
Classes:4,7



Mainline (2007) Limited
8.5km

Address:Cumberland Mot Test Centre, M6 6GG
Phone:01617888888
Classes:4



Euro Garage
8.6km

Address:2 Woodlands Road, SK4 3AF
Phone:0161 432 2137
Classes:4



R And B Motors
8.6km

Address:St Georges Road, M14 6SX
Phone:01612249568
Classes:4



D C Motor Engineers
8.6km

Address:44 - 45 York Street, M1 7DE
Phone:0161 273 4244
Website:www.dcmotorengineers.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



Park Garage (Salford)
8.7km

Address:Swinton Park Road, M6 7WR
Phone:01617363095
Classes:4



Stratstone
8.7km

Address:19/21 Upper Brook Street, M13 9XH
Phone:01619555555
Classes:4



B I Appleton Ltd
8.7km

Address:Service Garage, SK8 3UA
Phone:01614374169
Classes:4



Citroen Manchester
8.7km

Address:53 57 Upper Brook Street, M13 9TD
Phone:01612743577
Classes:4



Hunts Motorcycles Ltd
8.8km

Address:255 Kingsway, M19 1AN
Phone:01614321303
Classes:1,2



Broadoak Auto Service
8.8km

Address:359 Worsley Road, M27 0FJ
Phone:01617930088
Classes:4



Bm Tec Limited
8.9km

Address:43/44 Union Street, M3 7AX
Phone:0161 834 1951
Website:www.bmtec.co.uk
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
9.0km

Address:212 Worsley Road, M27 1SN
Phone:01617278394
Classes:4



Renault Manchester
9.0km

Address:Trinity Way, M3 7FT
Phone:01612520000
Classes:4,7



Mohammed Haji
9.0km

Address:Unit 29b, M13 9UG
Phone:0161 273 4365
Classes:4,7



Auto Direct Mot Limited
9.0km

Address:Belvedere Road, M14 6PD
Phone:0161 225 1515
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
9.0km

Address:244a Moseley Road, M14 6PD
Phone:01612254021
Classes:4



Tyrewyse Ltd
9.0km

Address:8 -10 Kale Street, M13 9XG
Phone:01612732538
Classes:4



Agden Park Motor Services
9.0km

Address:Park Garage, WA13 0UA
Phone:01925 752447
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
9.1km

Address:22-24 Ardwick Green South, M13 9XE
Phone:0161 273 2398
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



Heald Green Mot's
9.1km

Address:Station Approach, SK8 3QH
Phone:0161 498 6676
Classes:4



Bridge Works
9.2km

Address:64 Oughtrington Lane, WA13 0QT
Phone:01925 757388
Classes:4



Total Auto Services
9.2km

Address:Arthur Street, M27 0HP
Phone:01617945319
Classes:4



Autopro Uk Limited
9.2km

Address:Fielden House, SK4 3EA
Phone:0161 442 2223
Website:www.autopro.co
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:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Prosport Limited
9.2km

Address:Unit 18 Battersea Road, SK4 3EA
Phone:01614329999
Classes:4



Star Motors
9.2km

Address:Star Motors, M13 0XZ
Phone:01612241454
Classes:4,5,7



Panache Motor Company
9.3km

Address:14 Hyde Road, M12 6BW
Phone:0161 273 3103
Website:www.panacheautocentre.com
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Paynes Mot Centre
9.3km

Address:Unit 1, M6 6JF
Phone:07979080154
Classes:4,5,7



Swinton Mot Centre
9.3km

Address:78 Bolton Road, M27 2XA
Phone:01617366649
Classes:4



New Cross Mot Station
9.3km

Address:Market Service Station, M27 4TU
Phone:01617939553
Classes:4



Euro Testing Station
9.4km

Address:80a Greville Street, M13 0YG
Phone:01612486712
Classes:4,5,7



Manchester Diagnostic Service And Mot
9.4km

Address:5 Dalberg Street, M12 6BN
Phone:01612732832
Classes:4



Parkhouse Garage
9.4km

Address:Parkhouse Bridge Estate, M6 6JQ
Phone:0161 743 0006
Website:www.parkhousegarage-salford.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



New Ardwick Body Centre
9.5km

Address:10/12 Harkness Street, M12 6BT
Phone:01612737408
Classes:4



Trinity Diesels
9.5km

Address:Units 1-2, M7 1UN
Phone:0161 832 1955
Classes:4,5,7



Mancunian Garage
9.5km

Address:Mancunian Garage, M12 6HG
Phone:01612744411
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
9.5km

Address:164 Stockport Road, SK8 2DP
Phone:01614284675
Classes:4



M K Motors
9.6km

Address:58 Clarence Road, M13 0YE
Phone:0161 248 0261
Classes:4



Autocare Mot & Service Centre
9.6km

Address:87 Temperance Street, M12 6HU
Phone:0161 272 7220
Classes:4,7



Equipe Tyre & Autocare
9.6km

Address:Bolton Road, M27 2TU
Phone:01617940659
Classes:4



Longsight Mot Centre Limited
9.6km

Address:Clarence Road, M13 0YF
Phone:0161 224 8866
Classes:4,7



Car Care Centre
9.6km

Address:46-48a Birch Lane, M13 0NN
Phone:01612562367
Classes:4



Dsp Autobody Services
9.6km

Address:Bridge Street, M27 1FJ
Phone:01617936876
Classes:4



Ana Mot Express
9.6km

Address:55 Broughton Lane, M8 9UE
Phone:01618346000
Classes:4,7



Brantingham Auto Centre Limited
9.7km

Address:351 Stockport Road, M13 0LF
Phone:01612733446
Classes:4,5,7



Mr Pigs Motorcycles
9.7km

Address:67 Temperance Street, M12 6DP
Phone:0161 272 6088
Website:www.mrpigs.com
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Tom Blackburn Garage Limited
9.7km

Address:74 North Western Street, M12 6DX
Phone:01612743043
Classes:4



Jacksons Motors
9.7km

Address:Unit 62 Cambridge Street, M8 9TA
Phone:01618339263
Classes:4



Sinclair Autos
9.7km

Address:116a South Street, M12 4DT
Phone:0161 273 6910
Classes:4



Car Moor Road Garage
9.7km

Address:90 Car Moor Road, M13 0PB
Phone:01612240648
Classes:4,7



E & A Auto Services
9.7km

Address:15 Cable Street, M4 5EG
Phone:0161 835 1220
Website:www.eaautos.co.uk
Classes:4



Horners Auto Repair Centre Limited
9.7km

Address:Unit 1, M27 4AJ
Phone:0161 793 1831
Classes:4



Robinsons Motors
9.8km

Address:Robinson Motors, M8 8FJ
Phone:01618348861
Classes:4,7



Mr Clutch Autocentres
9.8km

Address:Blackett Street, M12 6EJ
Phone:0161 275 9593
Classes:4



West Way Manchester
9.8km

Address:Chancellor Lane, M12 6JZ
Phone:0161 273 2400
Website:www.westwaynissan.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am7:00pm
Thursday:8:30am7:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Blossom Motor Company
9.8km

Address:27 Gun Street, M4 5DN
Phone:0161 236 3002
Website:www.blossommotors.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:00am6:00pm
Thursday:7:00am6:00pm
Friday:7:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Brookfield Testing
9.8km

Address:Unit 9, SK8 2PN
Phone:0161 428 5060
Classes:4,5,7



Keith Mason Transport Limited
9.8km

Address:Rear Of Dean Print, SK3 0PP
Phone:0161 491 0004
Classes:4



Kwik Autos
9.8km

Address:Unit 6b, M12 4EY
Phone:0161 273 4437
Website:www.kwikautos.co.uk
Classes:4



Gb Autos (Uk) Limited
9.8km

Address:Unit 10, M12 4EY
Phone:0161 273 4203
Classes:4



Trade Centre
9.8km

Address:8 Blind Lane, M12 6JT
Phone:01612731005
Classes:4



Bucklow Garage Limited
9.8km

Address:Bucklow Hill, WA16 6RL
Phone:01565 830327
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd
9.9km

Address:20 - 28 Waterloo Road, M8 8GJ
Phone:0161 832 7752
Website:www.atseuromaster.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Fast Autos
9.9km

Address:91 Slade Lane, M13 0GW
Phone:0161 248 6063
Classes:4



Grove Street Test Centre
9.9km

Address:2 Grove Street, M7 9ZN
Phone:01617926293
Classes:4



City Walk Garage
9.9km

Address:2 City Walk, M27 8SA
Phone:0161 793 1727
Website:www.citywalk-garage.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:9:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Allens Auto Services Limited
9.9km

Address:Demmings Road, SK8 2PE
Phone:0161 428 2229
Classes:4



David Madders Limited
9.9km

Address:Unit 5, SK8 2PE
Phone:0161 428 4281
Classes:4



Hyde Road Wheels & Tyres Limited
10.0km

Address:270 Hyde Road, M12 5FH
Phone:0161 274 3125
Website:www.hrwheels.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am4:30pm
Sunday:10:00am1:45pm



Church Lane Garage
10.0km

Address:38-39 Gould Street, M4 4DZ
Phone:01618346395
Classes:4



Youles Motorcycles Manchester
10.0km

Address:186 Bury New Road, M8 8DY
Phone:01617082620
Classes:1,2



Halfords Autocentre
10.0km

Address:184 Bury New Road, M8 8DY
Phone:0161 792 9849
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik - Fit
10.0km

Address:Bury New Road, M8 8DY
Phone:01617926092
Classes:4



Bee-Hive (Cheadle) Mot Station
10.0km

Address:Carrs Road, SK8 2EE
Phone:01614285757
Classes:4



Culand Street Motors Limited
10.0km

Address:Culand Street, M12 4DD
Phone:0161 273 3423
Classes:4,5,7



Electro Mechanical Services
10.0km

Address:Great Cheetham Street West, M7 9DN
Phone:0161 792 2824
Website:plus.google.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Motorsave Limited
10.0km

Address:Barkan Way, M27 8SF
Phone:0161 794 9994
Website:www.motorsave.net
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7
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



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
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