Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to NN8 3QH 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 NN8 3QH

We managed to find 65 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your NN8 3QH. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Progress Motors
0.8km

Address:Progress Motors, NN8 6QJ
Phone:01933 676788
Website:www.progressmotors.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Complete Autocare Limited
1.0km

Address:18 Enterprise Court, NN8 6UW
Phone:01933 228787
Classes:4



Merlin Motor Services
1.1km

Address:Unit 8, NN8 6UF
Phone:01933 677137
Website:www.merlincarservicing.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



York Ward & Rowlatt
1.4km

Address:56 Broad Green, NN8 4LQ
Phone:01933 445000
Website:www.yorkwardandrowlatt.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
1.5km

Address:37 Oxford Street, NN8 4JQ
Phone:01933 276316
Classes:4



Broad Green
1.6km

Address:St Johns Street, NN8 4LG
Phone:01933 276759
Classes:4,5,7



York Ward And Rowlatt Limited
1.6km

Address:St John Street, NN8 4LG
Phone:01933443403
Classes:4



Henry's Autos Limited
1.7km

Address:Salem Lane, NN8 4JT
Phone:01933272201
Classes:4



Summerfields Of Wellingborough
1.9km

Address:38 To 40 Alma Street, NN8 4DH
Phone:01933276173
Classes:4



Hi-Q
2.0km

Address:Northampton Road, NN8 2LB
Phone:01933276451
Classes:4



D G Motor Services
2.1km

Address:Victoria Road, NN8 1HH
Phone:01933227277
Classes:4



Master Tyres Wellingborough
2.3km

Address:56 Finedon Road, NN8 4AB
Phone:01933 442669
Classes:4



Sb Autocare
2.5km

Address:8 Trojan Centre, NN8 4RJ
Phone:01933 229630
Website:www.sbautocare.co.uk
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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Gardiner Motors Limited
2.5km

Address:16 To 18 Stewarts Road, NN8 4RJ
Phone:01933229062
Classes:4



Vehicle Testing Station
2.5km

Address:5 Bradfield Road, NN8 4HB
Phone:07922 156598
Classes:4,5,7



Orbit Tyre Co Wellingborough
2.5km

Address:8 & 9 Stanton Road, NN8 4HN
Phone:01933271550
Classes:1,2,4,7



Cgs Auto Centre Limited
2.6km

Address:Doddington Road, NN8 2LY
Phone:01933 270099
Website:cgsautocentre.co.uk
Classes:4



S & R Motoring Services
2.6km

Address:94 To 100 Elsden Road, NN8 1QE
Phone:01933 227451
Website:www.srmotoringservices.co.uk
Classes:3,4
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



Sanders Garage Limited
2.7km

Address:3 Sanders Close, NN8 4HQ
Phone:01933 222795
Website:www.sandersgarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Halfords Autocentre
3.0km

Address:27 Turnells Mill Road, NN8 2RN
Phone:01933 276192
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Long Marsh Limited
3.2km

Address:Heron House, NN8 1LD
Phone:01933222872
Classes:4,5,7



Autowerks 2010 Limited
3.2km

Address:The Embankment, NN8 1LD
Phone:01933 225416
Classes:4



Alton Motors Limited
3.4km

Address:Unit 121, NN8 1RA
Phone:01933278400
Classes:4



Rgs Motorsport
3.4km

Address:Unit 72 To 73 Leyland Trading Estate, NN8 1RT
Phone:01933 441451
Website:www.rgs-motorsport.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Wellingborough Tyres Limited
3.9km

Address:59 Leyland Trading Estate, NN8 1RF
Phone:01933 273773
Classes:4



A E S Rescue
4.2km

Address:36 Main Road, NN6 0TW
Phone:01604 812997
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Richards German Car Specialists
4.3km

Address:10a Furnace Lane, NN9 5NY
Phone:01536 723587
Classes:4



Earls Barton Auto Service
4.4km

Address:3 Titley Bawk Avenue, NN6 0LA
Phone:01604810583
Classes:4



Earls Barton Mot Co Limited
5.0km

Address:Main Road, NN6 0HL
Phone:01604 811199
Website:www.newmanandreidy.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:10:00am3:00pm



Sywell Garage
5.0km

Address:Unit 7, NN6 0BN
Phone:01604 642131
Classes:1,2,4,7



Ansells Motorcycles
5.2km

Address:99 Wellingborough Road, NN9 5LG
Phone:01933 681666
Classes:1,2



Irchester Motor Services Limited
5.7km

Address:16 To 19 Wollaston Road, NN29 7DE
Phone:01933350139
Classes:3,4



Motor Services
5.8km

Address:59 To 60 Mulso Road, NN9 5DP
Phone:01933 770252
Classes:4



Cottee Cars
5.8km

Address:28d Burton Road, NN9 5HX
Phone:01933 680336
Classes:4



Parkwell Motors Finedon
5.9km

Address:35a Irthlingborough Road, NN9 5EH
Phone:01933680473
Classes:4



Winslow Limited
6.2km

Address:Northampton Road, NN10 6AP
Phone:01933356804
Classes:4



Citycall Services Ltd
6.5km

Address:151 High Street, NN15 5RL
Phone:01536 723465
Classes:1,2,4



Kilby Motors Limited
6.8km

Address:Wellingborough Road, NN9 5RE
Phone:01933653571
Classes:4



Rushden Mot Centre Limited
6.9km

Address:Unit 3, NN10 6BP
Phone:01933 410778
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Highcross Motors
7.4km

Address:31 High Street, NN9 5TE
Phone:01933653737
Classes:4,5,7



Kettering Volkswagen
7.5km

Address:Kettering Venture Park, NN15 6XY
Phone:01536515131
Classes:4



F W Abbott Limited
7.8km

Address:Unit 8, NN15 6NL
Phone:01536518890
Classes:4,7



Hi Q Tyreservices
7.9km

Address:Washbrook Road, NN10 6UR
Phone:01933357852
Classes:4



Tiseo Motors
8.0km

Address:Unit 17, NN15 6JQ
Phone:01536 511886
Classes:4,5,7



Central Garage (Irthlingborough) Ltd
8.0km

Address:76 Station Road, NN9 5QE
Phone:01933650313
Classes:4



Price Automotive Services Limited
8.0km

Address:146 Northampton Road, NN14 1NS
Phone:01536790901
Classes:4



Higham Tyre & Mot Limited
8.1km

Address:Whites Garage, NN10 8EF
Phone:01933 411022
Classes:4



Bridge Service Station
8.2km

Address:Higham Road, NN10 6DZ
Phone:01933317812
Classes:4



Orbit Tyre Company Rushden
8.4km

Address:Skinners Hill, NN10 9YE
Phone:01933 312511
Website:www.orbittyres.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Autocentre (Rushden) Limited
8.4km

Address:Unit 1a, NN10 0AG
Phone:01933 353250
Website:www.motrushden.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4



Moulton Autocare
8.5km

Address:Unit 5 Sandy Hill Lane, NN3 7JB
Phone:01604 499565
Classes:1,2



Moulton Mot Centre
8.5km

Address:Unit 3 Sandy Hill Lane, NN3 7JB
Phone:01604 494747
Classes:4



Indy Saab
8.5km

Address:Unit 1 Rectory Road, NN10 0AD
Phone:01933 355335
Classes:4



John Lee Of Higham
8.5km

Address:8 Market Square, NN10 8BP
Phone:01933312827
Classes:1,2



A M Engineering
8.5km

Address:Unit 16 The Marrs Building, NN15 6JH
Phone:01536520549
Classes:4,7



Park Road Motors
8.7km

Address:21 Park Road, NN10 0RW
Phone:01933 353722
Classes:1,2,3,4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Emmetts Garage Limited
8.8km

Address:Chichele Street, NN10 8HT
Phone:01933353029
Classes:1,2,4



Service Mot Repairs Limited
8.9km

Address:Unit 5 Gatelodge Close, NN3 8RJ
Phone:01604 49 10 11
Classes:4



Cogenhoe Garage
9.2km

Address:Station Road, NN7 1LT
Phone:01604891000
Classes:4,7



Carshop Northampton
9.2km

Address:Ravens Way, NN3 9UD
Phone:01604 773570
Classes:4



Northern Commercials
9.4km

Address:Jackdaw Close, NN3 9ER
Phone:01604 417100
Website:www.nor-com.co.uk
Classes:4a,5,5a,7



Marquis Northants
9.4km

Address:The Causeway, NN3 9EX
Phone:01604 407999
Classes:4



Village Autos
9.4km

Address:Stocks Hill, NN3 7TB
Phone:01604 790020
Classes:4



Queensberry Road Garage
9.5km

Address:28 To 30 Queensberry Road, NN15 7HL
Phone:01536 518319
Classes:1,2,3,4



Crowhill Garage
9.7km

Address:11a Hill Farm Estate, NN14 4AS
Phone:01933 650486
Website:www.ebeepbeep.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:8:00am1:00pm
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
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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