Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to NE25 0EX 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 NE25 0EX

We managed to find 118 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your NE25 0EX. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

M & I Autos
0.5km

Address:Unit D 19, NE25 0PP
Phone:01912375444
Classes:4



J B Motors
1.2km

Address:Unit Jb1, NE23 6XW
Phone:01670735922
Classes:4,7



Tom Brechany Vehicle Repairs
1.2km

Address:Old Stone Road, NE23 6XW
Phone:01670590150
Classes:4



Henderson Motor Engineers Ltd
1.2km

Address:Pitt Lane, NE23 7DR
Phone:01912375179
Classes:4,7



Westbourne Garage Ltd
1.4km

Address:Westbourne Terrace, NE25 0BE
Phone:0191 237 0879
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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Holywell Garage
2.2km

Address:Holywell Garage, NE25 0LL
Phone:0191 237 0680
Classes:4



A F Discount Tyres And Exhausts
2.3km

Address:Unit 1 Front Street, NE23 6RF
Phone:01670 730200
Website:aftyresandexhaust.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Alex Scott Cars Ltd
2.4km

Address:Central Garage, NE23 6RB
Phone:01670 712240
Website:www.alexscottcarscramlington.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am7:00pm
Thursday:8:30am7:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Bridge Garage
3.1km

Address:Front Street, NE23 7QS
Phone:01912500091
Classes:4



Philipsons Garage
3.5km

Address:Laurel Place, NE23 1DW
Phone:01670 713828
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:15am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:15am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:15am5:00pm
Thursday:8:15am5:00pm
Friday:8:15am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Evans Halshaw (Cramlington)
3.8km

Address:Forum Way, NE23 6YD
Phone:01670591300
Classes:4



Silbury Skoda Ltd
3.9km

Address:Northumberland Business Park West, NE23 7RH
Phone:01670 733373
Classes:4



Millway Garage
4.1km

Address:Beresford Road, NE26 4DP
Phone:0191 237 1529
Classes:4



North East Garages (Shiremoor) Llp
4.3km

Address:Earsdon Road, NE27 0HH
Phone:0191 252 3323
Website:www.northeastgarages.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Newsham Motor Cycles
4.4km

Address:470 To 474 Plessey Road, NE24 4NF
Phone:01670353155
Classes:1,2



Tyred & Exhausted
4.6km

Address:Plessey Road, NE24 3LU
Phone:01670352971
Classes:4



Broadside Garage
4.6km

Address:Links Road, NE24 3PL
Phone:01670540100
Classes:4



Cramlington Mot & Service Centre Ltd
5.2km

Address:Unit 3, NE23 1WD
Phone:01670 730460
Website:cramlingtonmot.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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Redgate Lodge Service Centre
5.2km

Address:New York Road, NE27 0ER
Phone:0191 266 1081
Website:www.redgatelodge.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



North Tyneside Council
5.2km

Address:Harvey Combe, NE12 6UB
Phone:0191 6436394
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Holystone Mot Centre
5.3km

Address:Unit 24 Wesley Court, NE12 9BS
Phone:0191 2150722
Classes:4



Thompson Commercials Ltd
5.3km

Address:10a Wesley Way, NE12 9TA
Phone:0191 2702960
Classes:4,7



Evans Halshaw (Shiremoor Vauxhall)
5.4km

Address:New York Road, NE27 0TS
Phone:01912597200
Classes:4



R S Auto Centre
5.4km

Address:Unit 11, NE12 9UP
Phone:01912161963
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Box Brothers Motors
5.4km

Address:Unit 18b Wesley Drive, NE12 9UP
Phone:01912159221
Classes:4



Hms
5.5km

Address:Bassington Drive, NE23 8AD
Phone:01670 738102
Classes:4,7



Cramlington Ford
5.5km

Address:Station Road, NE23 8BH
Phone:01670737171
Classes:4



Citadel Mot Centre North East Ltd
5.5km

Address:Unit 9, NE12 6DX
Phone:01912680767
Classes:4



Test Line Mots
5.5km

Address:Sandy Lane, NE13 6PE
Phone:0191 4475510
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
5.5km

Address:Algernon Industrial Estate, NE27 0NA
Phone:01912531221
Classes:4



West Moor Mot Centre Ltd
5.5km

Address:Comet Row, NE12 6DU
Phone:0191 216 1111
Website:www.westmoormot.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



Monkseaton Garage
5.6km

Address:7 - 9 Earsdon Road, NE25 9SX
Phone:0191 251 9044
Website:www.monkseatongarage.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Outrams Garage Ltd
5.6km

Address:1 Earsdon Road, NE25 9SX
Phone:01912523717
Classes:4



B D S Motors Ltd
5.6km

Address:45 Forest Hall Road, NE12 7AY
Phone:01912682744
Classes:3,4



Shiremoor Mot Centre Ltd
5.6km

Address:Unit 4, NE27 0NB
Phone:01912510022
Classes:4,5,7



Dmc Service Centre
5.7km

Address:Great Lime Road, NE12 6RU
Phone:0191 2683659
Classes:4



Davidsons
5.7km

Address:Atlas Garage, NE12 9SR
Phone:0191 2666593
Classes:4,7



Newcastle Gvts
5.9km

Address:Sandy Lane, NE3 5HB
Phone:0300 1239000
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



D Bell & Son Limited
5.9km

Address:Unit 2k, Part Block 2, NE23 1JT
Phone:01670 731267
Classes:4,5,7



Torque Garage Ltd
6.0km

Address:Station Road North, NE12 7AR
Phone:0191 2663876
Classes:4



Wheelers Auto Centre
6.1km

Address:Bridge Street, NE13 6EN
Phone:0191 236 4244
Classes:4



Wideopen Tyres And Exhausts
6.2km

Address:Great North Road, NE13 6EQ
Phone:01912367640
Classes:4



Hi-Q Tyre Services
6.2km

Address:Hodgson Road, NE24 1DR
Phone:01670354862
Classes:4



Fergusons Motors & Cycles
6.2km

Address:16 Union Street, NE24 2DX
Phone:01670352218
Classes:1,2



Kwik Fit
6.2km

Address:Marine Ave, NE26 1LX
Phone:01912970400
Classes:4



Elite Garage Services (North East) Ltd
6.3km

Address:Great North Road, NE13 6LW
Phone:01912365904
Classes:4



Chambers Car Care Ltd
6.4km

Address:Maddison Street, NE24 1EY
Phone:01670353175
Classes:4



Bell Truck Sales Ltd
6.4km

Address:Bellway Industrial Estate, NE12 9SW
Phone:01912700787
Classes:4,7



Scarletts Mot Centre
6.4km

Address:Bellway Industrial Estate, NE12 9SW
Phone:0191 2663850
Classes:4,7



Blyth Valley Ford
6.4km

Address:Cowpen Road, NE24 5NF
Phone:01670540400
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
6.5km

Address:Cowpen Road, NE24 5TT
Phone:01670 797324
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



K Brock Goschen Street Garage
6.5km

Address:58 / 60 Goschen Street, NE24 1NL
Phone:01670 540652
Classes:4



Art Of Motorcycling
6.6km

Address:4 Elm Road, NE29 8SE
Phone:0191 2960684
Classes:1,2



Astley Garage
6.6km

Address:Unit 3 Bentley Court, NE24 4RL
Phone:01670 362288
Website:www.astleygarage.com
Classes:4



Blyth Service Station
6.6km

Address:Cowpen Road, NE24 5SU
Phone:01670352664
Classes:3,4,7



Blyth Test Centre
6.6km

Address:Regent Street, NE24 1LL
Phone:01670369965
Classes:4



Juniors Mot Center
6.6km

Address:13/14 Riverside Court, NE24 4RS
Phone:01670 356656
Website:www.juniorsmot.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Blyth Mot Centre
6.7km

Address:Unit 1, NE24 4RF
Phone:01670 544900
Classes:4



Infiniti Newcastle
6.7km

Address:Silverlink Business Park, NE28 9NZ
Phone:0191 2958686
Classes:4



Alfatech
6.7km

Address:Foxhunters Trading Estate, NE25 8UG
Phone:0191252347
Classes:4,7



Caveys Patch
6.7km

Address:Caveys Patch, NE25 8UG
Phone:0191 297 0228
Classes:4,5,7
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



Coast Motorcycles Mot
6.7km

Address:Foxhunters Road, NE25 8UG
Phone:01912527373
Classes:1,2



Redburn Mot & Service Centre
6.7km

Address:Unit 9a/b, NE24 5TF
Phone:01670 827009
Classes:4,7



Hodgson Pdi Centre
6.7km

Address:Alder Road, NE29 8SD
Phone:01912969901
Classes:4



Norham Garage
6.8km

Address:Cumberland Road, NE29 8RD
Phone:01912577255
Classes:4



Porsche Centre Newcastle
7.2km

Address:Silverlink Park, NE28 9ND
Phone:0191 2951234
Classes:4



Wingrove Motor Company Ltd
7.2km

Address:Silverlink Park, NE28 9ND
Phone:0191 2953000
Classes:4



Hodgson Newcastle Ltd
7.2km

Address:Pentagon House, NE28 9ND
Phone:01912950099
Classes:4



Stratstone (Tyneside Bmw)
7.2km

Address:The Silverlink, NE28 9ND
Phone:01912951295
Classes:4



Benfield
7.2km

Address:The Silverlink Business Park, NE28 9ND
Phone:01912950555
Classes:4



Tyneside Audi
7.2km

Address:Silverlink Park, NE28 9NT
Phone:01912896200
Classes:4



North Eastern Tyre & Autocare
7.2km

Address:Middle Engine Lane, NE28 9NT
Phone:0191 2626363
Classes:4



Joblings Of Whitley Bay Ltd
7.3km

Address:Burnside Road Garage, NE30 3LE
Phone:01912522477
Classes:4



Tyred & Exhausted
7.4km

Address:Vulcan Place, NE22 5DN
Phone:01670 829210
Website:www.bedlingtontyres.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Newcastle Garage Services Ltd
7.5km

Address:10a Brunswick Industrial Estate, NE13 7BA
Phone:0191 236 5255
Classes:4,7



Ian Bell Motor Cycles Ltd
7.5km

Address:62 Rothesay Terrace, NE22 5PT
Phone:01670822311
Classes:1,2



A Jays Autos
7.6km

Address:The Warehouse, NE22 5BL
Phone:01670 824317
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:9:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Lion Garage (Bedlington) Ltd
7.6km

Address:Front Street West, NE22 5TZ
Phone:01670 828505
Website:www.liongarages.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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik Fit
7.6km

Address:Four Lane Ends, NE7 7UH
Phone:0191 270 1666
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



Motorcare (Newcastle) Ltd
7.7km

Address:Unit 6, NE29 7TE
Phone:0191 2728094
Classes:4



Cartec @ Vroom Ltd
7.7km

Address:Unit 2, NE29 7SN
Phone:0191 2570287
Classes:4



Hms
7.7km

Address:23 Station Road, NE22 5HB
Phone:01670 843004
Classes:4



Autofix (North East) Ltd
7.8km

Address:Unit 6, NE29 7BY
Phone:0191 2522355
Classes:4,5,7



Bedlington Garage Services
8.0km

Address:70 Glebe Road, NE22 6JU
Phone:01670 531444
Classes:4



Armstrong Mot Centre
8.2km

Address:Unit 5, NE29 7HA
Phone:0191 258 6686
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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



R Binks Ltd
8.3km

Address:30 Barrington Road, NE22 7AJ
Phone:01670 530273
Website:www.bedlington-tyres.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Colebrook & Burgess Ltd
8.4km

Address:Colebrook & Burgess Ltd, NE29 7UZ
Phone:0191 2729100
Classes:4



Parks Motorcycles
8.7km

Address:10 Norham Road, NE29 7AJ
Phone:01912570753
Classes:1,2



Barrington Mot Centre
8.9km

Address:Unit 1, NE22 7DQ
Phone:01670531000
Classes:4



Lexus Newcastle
8.9km

Address:22 Benton Road, NE7 7EG
Phone:0191 2150404
Classes:4



Irton Garage
8.9km

Address:Irton Street, NE3 1HU
Phone:0191 2851222
Classes:4,7



Ats Euromaster Limited
9.0km

Address:High Street East, NE28 7LB
Phone:0191 262 8878
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



Ats Euromaster Limited
9.0km

Address:Newton Park Garage, NE7 7JE
Phone:0191 281 2243
Website:www.atseuromaster.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



North Shields Test Centre
9.0km

Address:3a Cecil Street, NE29 0DH
Phone:0191 257 3051
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Robins & Day Newcastle
9.0km

Address:Rear Of Lexus, NE7 7DT
Phone:0191 2666361
Classes:4



R & P Woods Motor Engineers
9.0km

Address:172a Newton Road, NE7 7HP
Phone:0191 281 0748
Classes:4



Benfield Motors
9.0km

Address:Benfield Renault, NE6 5XA
Phone:01912284300
Classes:4



William B Kerr & Co (Luxury Coaches) Ltd
9.1km

Address:Oak Grove, NE28 6PW
Phone:01912626431
Classes:3,4



Rockcliffe Mot Centre
9.1km

Address:137 Tynemouth Road, NE30 1ED
Phone:0191 2576218
Classes:4



Autocare Services (Ne) Ltd
9.1km

Address:129 Tynemouth Road, NE30 1ED
Phone:01912582727
Classes:4



Forster Auto Centre
9.2km

Address:High Street West, NE28 8PX
Phone:01912953335
Classes:4



Ashton Garage Ltd
9.2km

Address:The Old Bus Depot, NE28 6HH
Phone:0191 262 3440
Classes:4,5,7



Abra Mot Centre Ltd
9.2km

Address:Border Road, NE28 6RX
Phone:0191 295 5553
Website:www.abramotcentre.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



Bds Motorcycles Ltd
9.3km

Address:Unit 3, NE30 1DS
Phone:0191 257 7116
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:Closed
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



D & G Motors Ltd
9.3km

Address:11 Northumberland Street, NE30 1DS
Phone:01912587168
Classes:4



Advanced W T C Ltd
9.4km

Address:3 Bewicke Road Industrial Estate, NE28 6LX
Phone:01912623885
Classes:4



Gosforth Motor Company Ltd
9.4km

Address:137 Back High Street, NE3 7TE
Phone:0191 284 4483
Classes:4



Tyne Tyres Autocentre Ltd
9.4km

Address:Tanners Bank, NE30 1JH
Phone:0191 257 5095
Website:www.tynetyres.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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Davy Bank Test Centre Ltd
9.4km

Address:Davy Bank, NE28 6UZ
Phone:0191 263 7444
Classes:4



Walkerville Garage Ltd
9.4km

Address:1037 Shields Road, NE6 4SP
Phone:0191 262 3932
Classes:4



R & B Autos
9.4km

Address:Unit 5, NE29 6TJ
Phone:0191 2584640
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
9.4km

Address:5-7 Tynemouth Road, NE30 4AY
Phone:0191 296 0360
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



North Jesmond Garage Ltd
9.5km

Address:Lodore Rd, NE2 3NR
Phone:01912842440
Classes:4



Chirton Motor Services (North Shields) Ltd
9.5km

Address:Unit 7, NE29 6TF
Phone:01912585111
Classes:4



Priory Coachworks
9.6km

Address:Dock Road, NE29 6EH
Phone:0191 258 3077
Classes:4



Stobbart & Collins
9.6km

Address:Stanmore Road, NE6 5SX
Phone:01912766469
Classes:4



Quickstart Garage
9.9km

Address:Western Terrace, NE28 6BY
Phone:01912950636
Classes:4



John Saint Automotive
9.9km

Address:212 Rothbury Terrace, NE6 5DE
Phone:0191 265 5674
Website:www.johnsaintautomotive.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am4:00pm
Saturday:Closed
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
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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