Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to NP1 8UU 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 NP1 8UU

We managed to find 113 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your NP1 8UU. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Ms Motor Services
2.3km

Address:Unit 3, NP11 6NP
Phone:01633619606
Classes:1,2,4



Neil Taylor Garages Risca
2.3km

Address:Unit 23, NP11 6NP
Phone:01633 601818
Classes:4



Autocentres Ltd
2.6km

Address:94 Commercial St, NP11 6EE
Phone:01633 614600
Website:autocentres-gwent.co.uk
Classes:4



Ms Motor Services
2.6km

Address:153 Commercial St, NP11 6EE
Phone:01633 601372
Classes:4



G F Williams & Sons Risca Garages Ltd
3.5km

Address:89 Cromwell Rd, NP11 7AD
Phone:01633 612412
Classes:1,2,3,4



Moores Motor Repairs Limited
3.9km

Address:1 Islwyn Road, NP11 7QD
Phone:01495 272780
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Promotive
4.2km

Address:10 Wern Trading Estate, NP10 9EX
Phone:01633 891122
Classes:4



Cedric John & Sons Ltd
4.4km

Address:Wern Ind Est, NP10 9FQ
Phone:01633 893586
Classes:1,2,4



South Wales Service Centre Ltd
5.1km

Address:Unit 4 - Premier Buildings, CF83 8YE
Phone:029 2088 8998
Website:southwalesservicecentre.co.uk
Classes:4



Cefn Smithy Service Station
5.1km

Address:76 High Cross Rd, NP10 9AN
Phone:01633 894021
Classes:4



Sinclair Group Mercedes Benz Of Cardiff And Newport
5.2km

Address:Mulberry Drive, CF23 8RS
Phone:029 20542400
Classes:4



Cardiff Audi
5.3km

Address:Malthouse Avenue, CF23 8RB
Phone:02920 547555
Classes:4



John Paul Motors Ltd
5.5km

Address:31 Newport Rd, CF83 8AA
Phone:029 2088 5205
Classes:4



Stratstone Jaguar Cardiff
6.2km

Address:Pentwyn House, CF23 8HE
Phone:02920 546700
Classes:4



Bedwas Road Filling Station
6.3km

Address:Bedwas Road Filling Station, CF83 3AR
Phone:02920882830
Classes:4



Pee Gee Motorcycles
6.3km

Address:Bedwas Road, CF83 3AR
Phone:02920 863536
Classes:2



Motoring Centre
6.5km

Address:Bedwas House Industrial Estate, CF83 8DW
Phone:029 2086 8899
Website:www.motoring.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
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



Cardiff Jag & Performance Limited
6.6km

Address:Unit 3 And 4, CF23 7HB
Phone:02920 540800
Classes:4



Abercarn Mot Centre
6.6km

Address:Moores Motors - Unit 1 Former Saucemaster, NP11 5AR
Phone:01495 245005
Classes:1,2,4,7



James W Holt & Company
6.7km

Address:950 Newport Rd, CF3 5UA
Phone:029 2077 7301
Website:www.stmellonsgarage.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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Wellhouse Service Station
6.8km

Address:Newport Road, NP11 7LJ
Phone:01495 200284
Classes:3,4



Virginia Park Garage
7.0km

Address:Melville Tce, CF83 3HE
Phone:029 2088 3242
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
7.1km

Address:Pontygwindy Road, CF83 3HD
Phone:029 2086 6170
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



Sjc Motors
7.4km

Address:Mount Pleasant Avenue, CF3 5SZ
Phone:02920 791072
Classes:4



Rob's Mot & Service Station
7.5km

Address:Unit 3c,, CF83 3HU
Phone:02920888899
Classes:4,5,7



Trike Design Ltd
7.5km

Address:31 Sir Alfred Owen Way, CF83 3HU
Phone:02920 880885
Classes:1,2



A And S Motor Repairs
7.5km

Address:Unit 16 Sir Alfred Owen Way, CF83 3HU
Phone:02920 859191
Classes:4



Caerphilly Mot Centre
7.5km

Address:Unit 4b, CF83 3HU
Phone:02920 865500
Classes:1,2,3,4,7



Yapps Garages Ltd
7.8km

Address:146 Fidlas Rd, CF14 0YW
Phone:029 20751323
Classes:4



Cyril Rogers & Sons
8.0km

Address:Kimberley Park Garage, NP20 5PP
Phone:01633855594
Classes:4,5,7



Motorline
8.0km

Address:Toyota House, NP20 2NN
Phone:01633 221120
Classes:4



Browns Motor Services
8.1km

Address:Unit 2, Nant Court, CF83 3RX
Phone:029 2088 5699
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:10:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



R H Babbage & Son Ltd
8.1km

Address:19 Kimberley Terrace, CF14 5EA
Phone:02920752663
Classes:4



Ec Mots And Service Centre Limited
8.1km

Address:Wingfield Crescent, CF83 3NT
Phone:02920 852844
Classes:4



South Wales Vehicle Solutions
8.1km

Address:R/o Texaco Garage, CF83 1BW
Phone:02920 850044
Classes:4



Caerphilly Car Clinic Ltd
8.1km

Address:Nantgarw Road, CF83 1BW
Phone:02920 888834
Classes:4



Autocentres Ltd
8.2km

Address:Queens Hill, NP20 5HJ
Phone:01633244474
Classes:1,2,4



Brooklyn Motors
8.2km

Address:29a Pant Rd, NP20 5PR
Phone:01633852345
Classes:4



Thomas & Beard Ltd
8.3km

Address:2b Redland St, NP20 5NA
Phone:01633 821714
Website:www.ebeepbeep.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Llanishen Garage
8.4km

Address:83 Fidlas Rd, CF14 0LW
Phone:029 20752225
Classes:4



King David Tyres
8.5km

Address:Western Industrial Est, CF83 1BQ
Phone:02920885835
Classes:4



Western Motors 95
8.5km

Address:Units 9/10, CF83 1BQ
Phone:02920886565
Classes:4



Three Arches Services Ltd
8.6km

Address:Heathwood Rd, CF14 4HT
Phone:029 20752101
Classes:4



Don Skene Motorcycles
8.6km

Address:769 Newport Rd, CF3 4AJ
Phone:02920798662
Classes:1,2



Mardy Motors
8.6km

Address:Unit 6, CF3 3JE
Phone:02920 795959
Classes:4



County Motor Services Ltd
8.7km

Address:Alderney St, NP20 5NH
Phone:01633853813
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
8.7km

Address:32 Ebenezer Terrace, NP20 1ET
Phone:01633 259766
Classes:4



Rumney Test & Service Centre Ltd
8.7km

Address:Unit 5 Alexandra Trading Est, CF3 8LP
Phone:02920770806
Classes:4,7



Kwik Fit
8.7km

Address:41/60 Clarence Place, NP19 7AB
Phone:01633 254936
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



Two Locks Garage
8.8km

Address:39 Two Locks Rd, NP44 7HQ
Phone:01633 482304
Classes:4



Centre Car Services
8.8km

Address:Cross Lane, NP20 1ES
Phone:01633 215725
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



Sytner Newport
8.8km

Address:Usk Way, NP20 2DS
Phone:01633 241500
Classes:4



Thunder Road Motorcycles Ltd
8.8km

Address:Llantarnam Business Park, NP44 3AX
Phone:01633 868888
Classes:1,2



Unit 4 Vehicle Repairs
8.9km

Address:Granville St, NP20 2AE
Phone:01633 244991
Classes:1,2,3,4



Motazone
8.9km

Address:Unit 5, NP44 7EZ
Phone:01633 860606
Website:www.motazone.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



A & K Autokare
8.9km

Address:1 Capel Crescent, NP20 2QF
Phone:01633 266880/264256
Classes:4



Cam Motors Limited
8.9km

Address:Unit 7b, CF3 1EY
Phone:029 20779922
Classes:4



Autocentres Limited
8.9km

Address:Autocentres House, NP44 7HD
Phone:01633 872001
Website:www.autocentresltd.com
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



A1 Motorcare Ltd
8.9km

Address:23 The Grove, CF3 3HG
Phone:02920 793431
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
8.9km

Address:10 Granville Square, NP20 2AB
Phone:01633 221561
Classes:4



Monico Garage Limited
8.9km

Address:Unit 6b, CF14 5DL
Phone:029 2076 3566
Website:www.monicogarage.co.uk
Classes:4



Exhaust Tyres & Batteries
9.0km

Address:Frederick Street, NP20 2XJ
Phone:01633 266435
Website:www.etbtyres.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:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Danny's Auto Centre
9.0km

Address:Unit 3, NP20 2JP
Phone:01633 254412
Classes:4



Trew & Reece Motors
9.0km

Address:Coomassie St, NP20 2JP
Phone:01633254999
Classes:4



Heath Tyre Services Ltd
9.0km

Address:130 Maesycoed Rd, CF14 4HH
Phone:029 20611688
Classes:4



Rumney Automotive Centre Limited
9.0km

Address:Unit 5, Wentloog Buildings, CF3 1TH
Phone:02920 792477
Classes:4,7



Beckett's Auto Services
9.1km

Address:Waterloo Garage, NP44 3DP
Phone:01633 868424
Classes:4



Manic Mechanics
9.1km

Address:Frederick Street, NP20 2DR
Phone:01633 213713
Classes:4,5,7



Cam Auto Services
9.1km

Address:Unit 1, NP19 7AY
Phone:01633 214777
Classes:4



Scotts Mot Centre
9.1km

Address:134 Corporation Rd, NP19 0BH
Phone:01633842922
Classes:4



Carrington Motors
9.1km

Address:45a Caerleon Rd, NP19 7BW
Phone:01633 252588
Classes:1,2,3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:15pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:15pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:15pm
Thursday:8:30am5:15pm
Friday:8:30am5:15pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Chris Bowen Motors
9.1km

Address:High Street, NP11 4GU
Phone:01495 243254
Classes:4



Newbridge Motors
9.1km

Address:High St, NP11 4GU
Phone:01495 245123
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



Chappell Mot & Service Centre Limited
9.1km

Address:Birchgrove Garage, CF14 4HE
Phone:02920 623424
Classes:4



Welsh Coast Customs Ltd
9.1km

Address:Mill Parade, NP20 2JQ
Phone:01633 841484
Classes:4,7



Rugby Road Garage
9.1km

Address:32/32a Rugby Rd, NP19 0BS
Phone:01633841079
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd
9.1km

Address:101 Corporation Rd, NP19 0BG
Phone:01633 221133
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



Orchard Motors
9.2km

Address:Unit 5 Latches Wharf, NP20 2JR
Phone:01633 216775
Classes:4



Nercuk Motors
9.2km

Address:Unit 6, NP20 2JR
Phone:07856842596
Classes:4



City Testing Centre Ltd
9.2km

Address:Unit 1, NP20 2JR
Phone:01633 212120
Classes:4,5,7



Arrow Ford
9.2km

Address:Commercial Street, NP12 2JG
Phone:01495 223366
Classes:4



Rmg Performance Bikes
9.3km

Address:13a Kelvedon Street, NP19 0DN
Phone:01633 215216
Classes:1,2



Newport Transport Ltd
9.3km

Address:160 Corporation Rd, NP19 0WF
Phone:01633 261888
Website:www.nt-mot.co.uk
Classes:3,4,4a,5,5a,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



Hbh Automotive Limited
9.3km

Address:Blackbrook Garage, CF83 1NF
Phone:02920 882368
Classes:4,7



Advance Autocare
9.3km

Address:Unit 3, NP19 7DR
Phone:01633 252552
Classes:4



M And M Motor Services
9.4km

Address:10a Junction Rd, NP19 7EZ
Phone:01633 760760
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Lamby Mot
9.4km

Address:J B Business Park, CF3 2EQ
Phone:02920369000
Classes:3,4,5,7



A Class Mot Service Station
9.4km

Address:Unit 1,, CF3 2EQ
Phone:029 2036 3662
Website:www.aclassmot.co.uk
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:11:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



A1 Mot Rumney
9.4km

Address:Old Ely Transport Yard, CF3 2EQ
Phone:07863297491
Classes:4,7



Hopkins Car Repairs
9.4km

Address:50a London St, NP19 8DG
Phone:01633840085
Classes:4



Forge Motors Mechanical Limited
9.4km

Address:Oldbury Rd, NP44 3JU
Phone:01633 862000
Classes:4,7



Autofix
9.5km

Address:Old Town Dock, NP20 2BW
Phone:01633 258222
Classes:4



Auto Re-Finishing
9.5km

Address:Portland St, NP20 2BW
Phone:01633 256737
Classes:4,5a,7



Thane And Mears Automobile Engineers
9.6km

Address:304a Caerphilly Rd, CF14 4NS
Phone:029 2069 1640
Classes:4



Exhaust Tyres & Batteries Worcester Ltd
9.6km

Address:Autopia, NP44 3BB
Phone:01633 866316
Website:www.etbtyres.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:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Court Road Mot's
9.6km

Address:Unit 11, NP44 3AS
Phone:01633 872711
Classes:4



Springvale Mot & Service Centre
9.6km

Address:97 Springvale Industrial Estate, NP44 5BH
Phone:01633 872563
Classes:4,5,7



Commercial Motors Uk Ltd
9.7km

Address:Graig Y Fedw Rd, CF83 4AS
Phone:02920830321
Classes:4



Forge Motors Limited
9.7km

Address:22 Springvale Industrial Park, NP44 5BA
Phone:01633 867610
Classes:1,2,4,5,5a,7



Rodericks Mot Centre
9.8km

Address:4a Newquay Road, NP19 4PL
Phone:01633 282737
Classes:4,7



G T Toms Discount Mots
9.8km

Address:Grange Works, NP44 8HQ
Phone:01633 664036
Classes:4



Colin Price Cars
9.8km

Address:Maesycwmmer Service Station, CF82 7PT
Phone:01443 814262
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd
9.8km

Address:Ipswich Rd, CF23 9AQ
Phone:02920496500
Classes:4



1st Call Mot & Service Centre
9.8km

Address:Unit 2, CF23 9AQ
Phone:029 20455500
Classes:4



Cardiff Mot & Service Centre
9.8km

Address:Unit 13a, CF23 9AQ
Phone:02920 483666
Classes:4,5,7



Celtic Mot Ltd
9.8km

Address:Ipswich Rd, CF23 9AQ
Phone:02920482949
Classes:4,5,7



Ultimate Mot & Garage Services Limited
9.8km

Address:Unit B, CF23 9AQ
Phone:02920 461208
Classes:4



Cardiff Trade Centre Ltd
9.8km

Address:Unit 4, Senlan Industrial Estate, CF23 9AF
Phone:02921 322400
Classes:4,7



King David Tyres Ltd T/a Discount Tyres
9.8km

Address:Unit 2, CF23 9AF
Phone:02920 494452
Classes:4



Newtons Travel Scout Service Station
9.8km

Address:North Rd, NP11 4AB
Phone:01495 248793
Classes:4,7



A J Auto Repairs Limited
9.9km

Address:2a Gaskell Street, NP19 0GH
Phone:01633 250513
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
9.9km

Address:505 Newport Rd, CF23 9UE
Phone:029 2049 0511
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4,7
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



Cwmbran Tuning & Service Centre
9.9km

Address:Unit 19 Forgehammer Ind Est, NP44 3AA
Phone:01633 866020
Classes:1,2,4



When to get an MOT

The MOT test is designed to check that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards defined by the Department for Transport.

The rules that determine when you need to MOT your vehicle depend on the type of vehicle you have and what you use it for. These rules are grouped into Classes which currently include 1, 2, 3, 4, 4a, 5, 5a and 7. Broardly speaking you need to MOT your vehicle on;

  • the third anniversary of its registration
  • the anniversary of its last MOT, if it's over 3 years old
The exception to this is vehicles that are categorised as Class 4, 5 and 5a which need to be MOT tested every 12 months.

Driving a vehicle without an MOT can attract a fine of up to £1,000

Expired MOT certificate

It is not acceptable to drive a vehicle if its MOT has certificate expired. Doing so can result in a prosecution. Exceptions to this rule are;

  • to or from somewhere to be repaired,
  • to a pre-arranged MOT test1.

1A pre-arranged MOT test is one that has been arranged in advance. If you are stopped on the way to a drop in MOT test centre without an appointment you may not qualify for an exemption.

MOT renewal

An MOT lasts for a calendar year. The MOT expiration date is printed on the MOT pass certificate.

It is important to ensure your vehicle's MOT test certificate is renewed before the MOT test due date. This is can be done as early as a month minus 1 day before the expiration of the current certificate or anniversary of the registration of the vehicle. It is acceptable to get a new MOT test certificate at any time, however, the start date of the certificate will change if the renewal date is more than a month minus a day before the expiration of the current certificate.

MOT Test Fees and Class Descriptions

The Department for Transport has specified maximum fees that MOT test centres can charge. These are broken down by the Class of the vehicle as this roughly equates to the amount of effort required by the MOT Test Centre to carry out the test. The following table explains the Classes and associated costs.

ClassVehicle TypeAge before
MOT (years)
Maximum
Fee
1Motorcycle (engine size up to 200cc)3£ 29.65
1Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size up to 200cc)3£ 37.80
2Motorcycle (engine size over 200cc)3£ 29.65
2Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size over 200cc)3£ 37.80
33-wheeled vehicles (up to 450kg unladen weight)3£ 37.80
43-wheeled vehicles (over 450kg unladen weight)3£ 54.85
4Cars (up to 8 passenger seats)3£ 54.85
4Motor caravans3£ 54.85
4Quads (max unladen weight 400kg - for goods vehicles 550kg and max net power of 15kw)3£ 54.85
4Dual purpose vehicles3£ 54.85
4Private hire and public service vehicles (up to 8 seats)3£ 54.85
4Ambulances and taxis1£ 54.85
4Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (9 to 12 passenger seats)1£ 57.30
4Goods vehicles (up to 3,000kg design gross weight)3£ 54.85
4aClass 4 vehicles (9 to 12 passenger seats) with a seat belt installation check£ 64.00
5Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (13 to 16 passenger seats)1£ 59.55
5Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (more than 16 passenger seats)1£ 80.65
5Playbuses1£ 80.65
5aClass 5 vehicles (13 to 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check£ 80.50
5aClass 5 vehicles (more than 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check£ 124.50
7Goods vehicles (over 3,000kg up to 3,500kg design gross weight)3£ 58.60

Test Failures and Retests

If your vehicle has failed its MOT Test you may qualify for a free or reduced retest.

If the MOT Test Centre carries out the repair then ordinarily they would retest the vehicle at a reduced cost or no cost at all, depending on the nature of the work and the time between the two MOT tests.

If you decide to take your vehicle away for repair you will need to ensure that your vehicle's current certificate is still valid. If your certificate is no longer valid then you will only be able to take your vehicle to a repair agent to get the defects corrected and to an MOT Test Centre with a pre-arranged MOT test appointment. You will not be able to take your vehicle to any other location.

If you have taken your vehicle away for repair and manage to return it to the same test centre before the end of the next working day for a retest, the MOT Test Centre will not charge for the partial retest, assuming the repair is one or more of the following items;

  • access panels
  • battery
  • bonnet
  • bootlid
  • brake pedal antislip
  • break glass hammer (class 5 vehicles only)
  • doors (including hinges, catches and pillars)
  • door open warning device (class 5 vehicles only)
  • dropsides
  • electrical wiring
  • emergency exits and signs (class 5 vehicles only)
  • entrance door remote control (class 5 vehicles only)
  • entrance/exit steps (class 5 vehicles only)
  • fuel filler cap
  • headlamp cleaning or levelling devices (that doesn’t need a headlamp aim check)
  • horn
  • lamps (excluding headlamp aim)
  • loading door
  • main beam 'tell-tale'
  • mirrors
  • rear reflectors
  • registration plates
  • seatbelts (but not anchorages), seatbelt load limiter and seatbelt pre-tensioner
  • seats
  • sharp edges or projections
  • stairs (class 5 vehicles only)
  • steering wheel
  • tailboard
  • tailgate
  • trailer electrical sockets
  • towbars (excluding body around anchorage points)
  • tyre pressure monitoring system
  • vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • windscreen glass, wipers and washers
  • wheels and tyres (excluding motorcycles and motorcycles with sidecar)
If the repair is for another fault or you do not get your vehicle back within the time period then you are eligible for a charge.

If you return your vehicle, after a repair, within 10 working days of the original test then the MOT Test Centre can complete a partial test which may be free or at a reduce charge. If it is not within this period then the MOT Text Centre will need to carry out a full test for which a full charge can be made.

Booking an MOT

MOT Test Centres offer a variety of methods for booking your vehicle in for a test. The primary means of booking is by phone. Our website offers a handy click to call facility if you are using a compatible device saving the need to save or write the number down. It is also worth noting that many sites now have online booking capabilities making it quick and easy for you to book your car in for a test.

MOT Test Centre maximum fees are controlled. Familiarise yourself with the Class of your vehicle and ensure that the MOT Test Centre does not charge you more than the maximum fee specified.

How does the MOT Test work?

An MOT test is an annual check of qualifying vehicles by an approved agent of items the Department of Transport has deemed essential for the safe operation of the vehicle on the public highway. Checks vary by vehicle category but all include essential items like headlights, seatbelt and tyres.

The MOT Test is designed to ensure the vehicle meets road safety and emission standards as defined by the Department for Transport. The test ensures your vehicle is in appropriate condition for use on the road. The MOT Test focuses on elements of the vehicle that ensure the safety of the driver, passengers and other road users. The Test does not concern itself with the condition of the vehicle's engine or gearbox, for example, but does focus on items such as seat belts, breaks and lights. For a full guide please read the MOT Inspection Manual.

Whilst the MOT Test is being performed you are allowed to view the Test from the MOT Public viewing area. You are not, however, allowed to interact with the Tester during the course of their duties.

MOT Test Completion

When the MOT Tester has completed the inspection you will be issued with a certificate. This can be an MOT Certificate, if the vehicle has passed, or a refusal of an MOT Test Certificate. In either case the outcome, along with the vehicles odometer reading will be recorded in the MOT test database, which is a national register.

If the vehicle has passed the MOT Test the MOT Certificate will be issued with, amoungst other things, the epiration date of the Certificate. You will need to repeat this process again before this date.

If the vehicle has NOT passed the MOT Test the refusal of an MOT Test Certificate will be issued which contains the reasons why the vehicle failed the test. If you decide to take the vehicle away for repair then please ensure you have familiarised yourself with the rules related to retesting your vehicle, especially if your MOT Test Certificate has expired.

If you feel you vehicle has been incorrectly failed then you may lodge an appeal with the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) by calling them on 0300 123 9000 week days between 7:30am to 6pm. You should also contact them if you think your MOT Test Certificate is not geniune or if you think your vehicle has passed when it shouldn't have.

Driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition can attract a fine of up to £2,000, a driving ban and 3 penalty points
Information on this site is correct at time of publication. We assume no responsibility for any incorrect data, ommissions or errors.
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