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MOT Test Centres within 10km of NE9 7TH
We managed to find 208 MOT Test Centres
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Autocare
1.0km
Kwik - Fit
1.1km
| Address: | 689 - 691 Durham Road, NE9 5HB | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 487 0022 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.kwik-fit.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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National Tyres & Autocare
1.2km
Cic Autos
1.3km
Team Valley Motorcycles
1.7km
Halfords Autocentre
1.8km
Avenue Garage (Low Fell)
1.9km
Bt Fleet Ltd
2.1km
Bell Truck Sales Ltd
2.2km
Causeway Garage
2.2km
Lamesley Road Garage
2.2km
Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance Services
2.6km
Ats Euromaster Limited
2.8km
White House Services
2.9km
Belle Vue Motors Ltd
2.9km
Tyrespot Ltd
3.1km
| Address: | Second Avenue, NE11 0ND | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 487 9722 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.tyrespot.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Springfield Suzuki
3.1km
Powerhouse Mot Centre
3.2km
Little Bills
3.3km
Springfield Motor Group
3.4km
Springfield Citroen
3.4km
Jennings Of Washington
3.4km
Felling Mot Centre
3.5km
Robins & Day Gateshead
3.5km
Gateshead Mot Centre Ltd
3.5km
Ann Street Garage
3.6km
Arnold Clark
3.6km
Peartree Mot Centre Ltd
3.6km
| Address: | Old Sunderland Road, NE10 0AR | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 469 7904 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.peartreemotcentre.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Nobles Mot Centre Ltd
3.7km
Kwik - Fit
3.7km
Jennings Gateshead
3.8km
Croxdale Fast Fit Limited
3.9km
Benfield Motor Group
3.9km
Abbotsford Mot Centre
4.0km
Peugeot Clinic Centre
4.2km
Evans Halshaw (Gateshead Vauxhall)
4.2km
| Address: | St James Square, NE8 3RQ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 477 8595 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.evanshalshaw.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Gateshead Council
4.3km
T L N Car And Commercial Ltd
4.3km
Pelaw Mot Centre Ltd
4.3km
Evans Halshaw Chevrolet Gateshead
4.4km
Victoria Motors
4.5km
Albany Motors
4.7km
Keldine Autos
4.8km
| Address: | Wellington Road, NE11 9JJ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 460 6024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.keldineautos.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Sandyford Autos
5.0km
Halfords Autocentres Ltd
5.0km
Kwik - Fit
5.0km
Wardley Mot Centre
5.0km
Chatfields Tyne Tees
5.1km
Tyne Motor Company
5.1km
Jap Cars And Parts
5.1km
Fault Finder Mot Centre
5.1km
Autofix
5.1km
Benfield Skoda / Kia
5.1km
Swingbridge Garage
5.1km
Newcastle Motorcycles Ltd
5.1km
Streetfleet Mot Services Ltd
5.2km
Arnold Clark
5.2km
| Address: | Penn Street, NE4 7BW | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 273 9161 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.seat.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4,5,7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Dunston Mot Centre
5.2km
Armstrong & Brennan
5.2km
Arnold Clark
5.2km
Washington Auto Repair Centre
5.3km
| Address: | 1 Tower Road, NE37 2SH |
| Phone: | 0191 417 9991 |
| Website: | www.washingtonautorepair.co.uk |
| Classes: | 4,5,7 |
Tulips Tyre & Test Centre
5.3km
Halfords Autocentre
5.4km
| Address: | George Street, NE4 7JL | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 221 0176 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.halfordsautocentres.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Sunniside Garage
5.4km
| Address: | Front Street, NE16 5EE | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 488 7298 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Dunston Van & Truck Centre
5.5km
Newcastle Audi
5.5km
St Michaels Test Centre
5.5km
| Address: | St Michaels Road, NE6 1QU | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 276 1158 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.stmichaelsmot.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Halls Garage
5.5km
Aaa Albion Row Mot Station
5.6km
Barmston Motors
5.7km
Redline Automotive
5.7km
Bank Top Garage
5.7km
Parkside Garage
5.7km
Armstrong Racing Developments
5.7km
Lawlor Motor Company
5.8km
M & S Motorcycles Ltd
5.8km
Formula One Engineering
5.8km
| Address: | Albert Street, NE2 1YW | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 261 0383 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.f1carsales.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Halfords Autocentre
5.8km
| Address: | Stephen Street, NE6 1JX | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 224 0177 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.halfordsautocentres.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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National Tyres & Autocare
5.9km
| Address: | Bath Lane, NE4 5RS | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 232 9631 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.national.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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French Auto Services
5.9km
| Address: | 93 To 95 Corporation Street, NE4 5QB | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 232 1541 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Shield Motor Company
5.9km
Motech
5.9km
Shieldfield Service Station
5.9km
Newcastle Autocentre (Byker) Ltd
6.0km
| Address: | Hannington Place, NE6 1JU | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 265 9453 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | newcastleautocentre.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4,5,7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Hebburn Mot & Repair Centre Ltd
6.0km
North East Mot Centre (2006) Ltd
6.1km
Bristol Street Motors Fiat Newcastle
6.1km
Benfield Motors
6.3km
Eric Christer Motor Vehicle Repairs
6.3km
Benfield Motors
6.3km
Auto Repair Centre Newcastleltd
6.3km
Lowrys Garage
6.4km
Durham Motor Services Ltd
6.4km
Bristol Street Motors Newcastle
6.4km
Newcastle Honda
6.4km
Mercedes Benz Newcastle Upon Tyne
6.4km
Cityworks
6.4km
Turnbull Motors
6.5km
Britannia Autocentres
6.5km
| Address: | Spring Service Station, DH2 2LU | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 388 2119 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.britanniaautocentres.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Vigo Lane Service Station
6.5km
| Address: | 10 Wilden Road, NE38 8QB | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 419 3518 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | vigolanegarage.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Halfords Autocentre
6.7km
Elliot Mot
6.7km
Autobar Bosch Car Service
6.8km
A Hedley (Motor Engineers) Ltd
6.8km
M & D Patrick Motor Co Ltd
6.8km
| Address: | Newfield Garage, DH2 2SR | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 370 3779 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.mdpatrickmotors.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Evans Halshaw
6.8km
Mill Garages Volvo North East
6.9km
Kwik Fit
6.9km
| Address: | 482 Westgate Rd, NE4 9BL | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 273 6200 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.kwik-fit.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Metro Mot Ltd
7.0km
New Willow Garage
7.0km
| Address: | Glen Street Works, NE31 1NE | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 430 0455 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | plus.google.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Lloyd Of Newcastle
7.0km
D Holland Motor Engineers
7.0km
Bridge End Motors Ltd
7.0km
Hett Hills Garage
7.0km
National Tyres & Autocare
7.1km
| Address: | 46 To 56 West Road, NE4 9RD | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 273 4503 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.national.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Condercum Test Centre
7.1km
Kwik - Fit
7.1km
New Town Mot Ltd
7.1km
Fisher Street Garage Ltd
7.2km
Neptune Service Station
7.2km
John Saint Automotive
7.2km
| Address: | 212 Rothbury Terrace, NE6 5DE | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 265 5674 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.johnsaintautomotive.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Fenham Garage Services
7.2km
| Address: | 37 Hadrian Road, NE4 9DZ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 272 2322 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | fgsgarages.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Benfield Motors Volkswagen
7.2km
Penshaw Car Centre
7.3km
| Address: | Station Road, DH4 7PW | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 385 2657 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.penshawcarcentre.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 1,2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Quay Mot
7.3km
20-20 Mot & Service Centre
7.4km
| Address: | Edward Square, DH3 3QF | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 388 7620 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Lyles Of Newcastle Ltd
7.5km
Stobbart & Collins
7.5km
Hodgson Toyota Gateshead
7.5km
Quickstart Garage
7.6km
Hogg Mot Ltd
7.6km
| Address: | Unit 11, NE31 1BJ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 489 0731 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.hoggmot.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 1,2,3,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Millers Automotive Ltd
7.7km
| Address: | Station Road, DH4 7PQ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 385 2666 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.penshawtyres.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Benfield Motors Hyundai
7.7km
New Penshaw Garage
7.7km
Walkerville Garage Ltd
7.8km
Deneside Service Station
7.8km
Kwik Fit
7.8km
| Address: | Clarence Terrace, DH3 3DG | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 388 4262 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.kwik-fit.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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M D Autoservices
7.9km
C B S Autos Stanley
8.0km
Benfield Motors
8.0km
Pickering Nook Mot Station
8.1km
Forster Auto Centre
8.1km
Wingrove Motor Co Ltd
8.2km
Abra Mot Centre Ltd
8.2km
| Address: | Border Road, NE28 6RX | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 295 5553 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.abramotcentre.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Robins & Day Newcastle
8.2km
Tulips Mot Centre
8.2km
Tyrespot Ltd
8.2km
| Address: | Bridge House, NE15 6XA | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 274 5900 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.tyrespot.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4,7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Chainbridge Service & Mot Centre
8.3km
| Address: | 12 Blaydon Business Park, NE21 5SJ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 414 5005 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | chainbridgemot.wix.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 1,2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Lexus Newcastle
8.3km
Cooper Sunderland
8.4km
R & P Woods Motor Engineers
8.4km
Ats Euromaster Limited
8.4km
| Address: | Newton Park Garage, NE7 7JE | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 281 2243 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.atseuromaster.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4,7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Smc Motors Ltd
8.4km
Town Centre Citroen
8.5km
Davy Bank Test Centre Ltd
8.5km
View Lane Garage
8.5km
Alpine Automotive Ltd
8.5km
| Address: | 7 Vance Court, NE21 5NH | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 499 0090 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.alpineautomotive.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Kwik - Fit
8.5km
Croxdale Fast Fit Ltd
8.6km
P & J L Stobbs Ltd
8.6km
Mill Garages Volvo Sunderland
8.7km
| Address: | 2 Hylton Grange, SR5 3HR | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 516 8778 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.volvocarssunderland.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Mercedes Benz Of Sunderland
8.7km
R L Auto Services Ltd
8.7km
Barkers Motorcycles
8.7km
North Jesmond Garage Ltd
8.7km
Bills Motorcycles
8.7km
Ashton Garage Ltd
8.7km
The Mot Clinic Penshaw
8.8km
Blaydon Mot & Service Centre
8.8km
| Address: | Unit 2, NE21 5SE | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 499 0000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4,5,7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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William B Kerr & Co (Luxury Coaches) Ltd
8.8km
Jarrow Mot Centre Ltd
8.8km
L G Mot
8.9km
Moto-Tec Mot Centre Ltd
8.9km
R P S Mot & Service Centre
8.9km
Motorcare Mot Test Centre
9.0km
Kwik - Fit
9.0km
| Address: | Denton Road, NE15 7JA | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 274 0670 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.kwik-fit.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Beamish Street Garage
9.0km
Ats Euromaster Limited
9.0km
| Address: | High Street East, NE28 7LB | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 262 8878 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.atseuromaster.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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B C Motor Engineering Ltd
9.2km
Bells Of Blaydon Autocentre Ltd
9.2km
Burn Garage
9.2km
Gosforth Motor Company Ltd
9.2km
Glendale Garage Limited
9.2km
Sunderland Honda
9.3km
Winlaton Mot Centre
9.3km
Winlaton Garage
9.4km
J & B Coachworks Ltd
9.5km
| Address: | Woodstone Village, DH4 6DU | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 385 2938 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.jbcoachworks.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Evans Halshaw (Blaydon)
9.5km
Blaydon Bridge Garage
9.5km
Herrington Mot Centre
9.5km
| Address: | 14 Catherine Road, DH4 7BG | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 584 8770 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 3,4,7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Hobson Test Centre
9.5km
Advanced W T C Ltd
9.6km
Kwik Fit
9.6km
| Address: | Four Lane Ends, NE7 7UH | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 270 1666 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.kwik-fit.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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M & S Car Sales
9.6km
Fast Fit Motor Centre Ltd
9.6km
Castletown Mot Centre
9.7km
Hanover Service Station
9.7km
Tyre & Auto Centre
9.7km
Jarrow Coachworks Ltd
9.7km
| Address: | Curlew Road, NE32 3DX | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 489 2715 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.jarrowcoachworks.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Daleside Mot Ltd
9.7km
South Moor Mot Centre
9.7km
Stones Auto Care
9.8km
| Address: | Stella Filling Station, NE21 4JU | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 414 2807 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.stonesautocare.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Stratstone (Newcastle Land Rover)
9.8km
Glassworks Mot Centre
9.8km
| Address: | Unit 6, NE15 8SX | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 0191 267 0999 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | andyurwinmotor.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 1,2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Prestige German Cars Ltd
9.8km
Irton Garage
9.8km
Stratstone ( Newcastle Upon Tyne)
9.8km
Evans Halshaw (Sunderland Nissan)
10.0km
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
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.
| Class | Vehicle Type | Age before MOT (years) | Maximum Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle (engine size up to 200cc) | 3 | £ 29.65 |
| 1 | Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size up to 200cc) | 3 | £ 37.80 |
| 2 | Motorcycle (engine size over 200cc) | 3 | £ 29.65 |
| 2 | Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size over 200cc) | 3 | £ 37.80 |
| 3 | 3-wheeled vehicles (up to 450kg unladen weight) | 3 | £ 37.80 |
| 4 | 3-wheeled vehicles (over 450kg unladen weight) | 3 | £ 54.85 |
| 4 | Cars (up to 8 passenger seats) | 3 | £ 54.85 |
| 4 | Motor caravans | 3 | £ 54.85 |
| 4 | Quads (max unladen weight 400kg - for goods vehicles 550kg and max net power of 15kw) | 3 | £ 54.85 |
| 4 | Dual purpose vehicles | 3 | £ 54.85 |
| 4 | Private hire and public service vehicles (up to 8 seats) | 3 | £ 54.85 |
| 4 | Ambulances and taxis | 1 | £ 54.85 |
| 4 | Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (9 to 12 passenger seats) | 1 | £ 57.30 |
| 4 | Goods vehicles (up to 3,000kg design gross weight) | 3 | £ 54.85 |
| 4a | Class 4 vehicles (9 to 12 passenger seats) with a seat belt installation check | £ 64.00 | |
| 5 | Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (13 to 16 passenger seats) | 1 | £ 59.55 |
| 5 | Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (more than 16 passenger seats) | 1 | £ 80.65 |
| 5 | Playbuses | 1 | £ 80.65 |
| 5a | Class 5 vehicles (13 to 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check | £ 80.50 | |
| 5a | Class 5 vehicles (more than 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check | £ 124.50 | |
| 7 | Goods 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 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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