Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to NR10 3BD 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 NR10 3BD

We managed to find 103 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your NR10 3BD. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

The Crown Garage
1.1km

Address:172 Manor Road, NR10 3LG
Phone:01603898253
Classes:4



Frettenham Service Station
1.8km

Address:Buxton Rd, NR12 7NH
Phone:01603 898257
Website:www.frettenhamservicestation.co.uk
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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Spixworth Mot Bay
1.9km

Address:111 Buxton Road, NR10 3PW
Phone:01603891551
Classes:4



M R C Garage Services
2.0km

Address:The Garage, NR10 3JF
Phone:01603898444
Classes:4



Airport Mot Centre
2.8km

Address:61 Hurricane Way, NR6 6JB
Phone:01603 404401
Classes:4,5,7



Autotest
3.0km

Address:Unit 4, NR6 6HG
Phone:01603410834
Classes:4



Mot Shop (Norfolk) Ltd
3.0km

Address:12 Meteor Close, NR6 6HG
Phone:01603 402660
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Mots610.com
3.1km

Address:17 Javelin Road, NR6 6HP
Phone:01603780991
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Holt Road Garage
3.4km

Address:86-92 Holt Rd, NR10 3DE
Phone:01603898216
Classes:1,2,3,4



Bennett & Ives Mot Centre
3.6km

Address:Unit 6, NR10 3SS
Phone:01603890077
Classes:4



Dingles Toyota Norwich
3.7km

Address:Delft Way, NR6 6BB
Phone:01603480000
Classes:4



Norse Transport
3.7km

Address:280 Fifers Lane, NR6 6EQ
Phone:01603 894346
Classes:4,5,7



Chris Baker Auto Services
3.9km

Address:Unit 8, NR6 6AY
Phone:01603 411666
Website:www.mottestnorwich.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



A & F Motors
4.1km

Address:Middletons Lane, NR6 5NQ
Phone:01603424784/887
Classes:4



Vulcan Garage
4.1km

Address:Vulcan Garage, NR6 6AQ
Phone:01603 427098
Classes:4



Desira Group
4.1km

Address:Vulcan Road North, NR6 6AQ
Phone:01603 481801
Classes:4



Stewart Bradley Motor Repairs
4.1km

Address:171 North Walsham Rd, NR6 7QN
Phone:01603408108
Classes:4



Southolm Motors
4.2km

Address:329 Reepham Rd, NR6 5AD
Phone:01603427465
Classes:1,2



Rickarl Motors
4.3km

Address:Unit 6, Auster Close, NR6 6BD
Phone:01603486878
Classes:4,5,7



Yamel Limited T/as Delmonte Garage
4.3km

Address:Unit 35 Concorde Road, NR6 6BN
Phone:01603 426746
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Delmonte Garage
4.3km

Address:Unit 26, NR6 6BN
Phone:01603426746
Classes:4,7



Norfolk Motor Company Ltd
4.4km

Address:Concorde Road, NR6 6BE
Phone:01603488041
Classes:4



Autotech Car Service
4.4km

Address:Unit 4 Vulcan Road South, NR6 6AG
Phone:01603 920105
Classes:4



Duff Morgan Seat
4.4km

Address:Jupiter Road, NR6 6SU
Phone:01603480200
Classes:4



Mr Clutch Autocentres Ltd
4.5km

Address:88 Mile Cross Lane, NR6 6SH
Phone:01603406465
Classes:4



Hunters Land Rover
4.6km

Address:Land Rover House, NR6 6NA
Phone:01603 788887
Classes:4



Norfolk Motor Company Ltd
4.6km

Address:79 Mile Cross Lane, NR6 6TX
Phone:01603775100
Classes:4



Thurlow Nunn
4.6km

Address:Norwich North, NR6 6TX
Phone:01603 480679
Classes:4



H A Fox
4.7km

Address:Jaguar House, NR6 6NB
Phone:01603 414641
Classes:4



Bracken Brae Garage
4.7km

Address:Shortthorn Road, NR10 5NU
Phone:01603754245
Classes:4



Norfolk Truck And Van Ltd
4.9km

Address:School Lane, NR7 8TL
Phone:01603 253395
Classes:4,5,7



High Level Service Station
4.9km

Address:Hamond Rd, NR6 5RR
Phone:01603408180
Classes:4



Horstead Garage Ltd
5.0km

Address:Norwich Road, NR12 7EE
Phone:01603737190
Classes:4,5,7



Central Garage Coltishall
5.4km

Address:8 High Street, NR12 7DH
Phone:01603 738585
Website:www.centralgaragecoltishall.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Busseys Ltd
5.4km

Address:95 Whiffler Road, NR3 2EU
Phone:01603 424022
Website:www.busseys.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Constitution Motors Ltd
5.5km

Address:142 Constitution Hill, NR3 4BB
Phone:01603 788800
Website:www.constitutionmotors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Duff Morgan & Vermont Ltd
5.5km

Address:Duff Morgan, NR3 2AN
Phone:01603425055
Classes:4



1st Aid Mot & Service Centre Limited
5.5km

Address:5 Aylsham Way, NR3 2RF
Phone:01603 787202
Classes:1,2,3,4,7



Ats Euromaster Limited (Norwich)
5.5km

Address:Aylsham Way, NR3 2RF
Phone:01603426316
Classes:4,5,7



Carshop Norwich
5.5km

Address:49 Whiffler Road, NR3 2AW
Phone:01603 256215
Classes:4



Morgans Vehicle Repair Depot
5.6km

Address:54 Fakenham Rd, NR8 6PT
Phone:01603 867292
Classes:4



Drayton Service Centre
5.7km

Address:Unit 17 Drayton Industrial Estate, NR8 6RL
Phone:01603 861010
Classes:1,2



Drayton Service Centre
5.7km

Address:Unit 13, NR8 6RL
Phone:01603861010
Classes:4



R W D Garage
5.8km

Address:Unit 9, Wendover Road, NR13 6LH
Phone:01603 720300
Classes:4



Dave Barkshire Motorcycles
5.8km

Address:1 Chestnut Court, NR13 6LH
Phone:01603722800
Classes:1,2



Premier Cars
5.8km

Address:Wendover Road, NR13 6LH
Phone:01603 722088
Classes:4,7



Wattos
5.8km

Address:Beechtree Way, NR13 6LH
Phone:01603720091
Classes:4,5,7



Salhouse Road Mot Centre
5.9km

Address:Salhouse Fastfit Centre Ltd, NR7 9AP
Phone:01603700128
Classes:4



Nigel Farrow Cars Limited
6.1km

Address:101 Salhouse Road, NR7 9AW
Phone:01603 705050
Website:www.nigelfarrowcars.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:30pm
Thursday:7:30am5:30pm
Friday:7:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



C J Ball & Son
6.1km

Address:Woodlands, NR7 9AB
Phone:01603 307500
Website:www.cjball.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Pottergate Motors
6.1km

Address:85 Drayton Road, NR3 2DN
Phone:01603 418460
Classes:4



Kirbys Auto Centre Limited
6.1km

Address:175b Aylsham Road, NR3 2HF
Phone:01603404166
Classes:4



The Reliance Garage Norwich Ltd
6.2km

Address:11 Frensham Road, NR3 2BT
Phone:01603 283944
Classes:4



P J Kerley Motor Engineer Ltd
6.2km

Address:Unit 6, NR3 2BS
Phone:01603 486668
Classes:4



Dolphin Autos Norwich Ltd
6.4km

Address:Swanton Road, NR2 4LR
Phone:01603 400400
Classes:3,4



Kevin Webb Motor Engineers
6.5km

Address:Starling Road, NR3 3EB
Phone:01603 219933
Classes:4



School Garage
6.5km

Address:The Street, NR10 4DG
Phone:01603 754272
Website:www.schoolgarage.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
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



Holden Eastern Limited
6.5km

Address:132 Barker Street, NR2 4TN
Phone:01603283969
Classes:4



R R Motors
6.6km

Address:238 Fakenham Road, NR8 6QW
Phone:01603867946
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Norwich
6.6km

Address:43-47 Barker Street, NR2 4UR
Phone:01603 751000
Website:www.mercedes-benzofnorwich.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:30pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



Danny D's
6.6km

Address:11 Paddock Street, NR2 4TW
Phone:01603 623355
Website:www.motorcycle-mot-norwich.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Howards Motor Company
6.6km

Address:7 Paddock Street, NR2 4TW
Phone:01603628982
Classes:4



Belvoir 2 Garage
6.7km

Address:Halfmoon Way, NR2 4EB
Phone:01603 611719
Classes:4



Tinklers Motorcycles Ltd
6.7km

Address:182-190 Northumberland St, NR2 4EE
Phone:01603 627786
Website:www.tinklersmotorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:Closed
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Robinsons Autoservices Ltd
6.8km

Address:Heigham Causeway, NR2 4LX
Phone:01603 612111
Website:www.robinsonsmotorgroup.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



Halfords Autocentre
6.8km

Address:Barker Street, NR2 4TQ
Phone:01603760107
Classes:4



Robinsons Autoservices Ltd (Skoda)
6.8km

Address:120-126 Barker Street, NR2 4TQ
Phone:01603751050
Classes:4



Inner Link Motor Co
6.8km

Address:128 Barrack Street, NR3 1TL
Phone:01603 614194
Website:www.innerlinkmotorsnorwich.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:00pm
Thursday:7:30am6:00pm
Friday:7:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Howes Motor Engineers
6.9km

Address:37 Salhouse Road, NR13 6PD
Phone:01603721881
Classes:4



Moonraker Motorcycles Ltd
6.9km

Address:125-129 Oak Street, NR3 3BP
Phone:01603623601
Classes:1,2



Desira Norwich
6.9km

Address:129 Heigham Street, NR2 4TG
Phone:01603633222
Classes:4



Holden
6.9km

Address:22 Heigham St, NR2 4TF
Phone:01603628911
Classes:4,7



Number One Motor Company
7.0km

Address:1 Heartsease Lane, NR7 9NP
Phone:01603 439922
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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Philip G Basey & Sons
7.0km

Address:Castle Garage, NR12 8AB
Phone:01603 782068
Classes:1,2,4



Busseys Ltd
7.0km

Address:95 Whiffler Road, NR3 1RU
Phone:01603424022
Classes:4,5,7



Thunder Lane Garage Ltd
7.1km

Address:Thunder Lane, NR7 9NQ
Phone:01603 433848
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres Ltd
7.1km

Address:81 Barn Road, NR2 4UB
Phone:01603 305600
Website:www.f1autocentres.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



D Utting & Son Ltd
7.2km

Address:Goldsmith Street, NR2 4QE
Phone:01603 623764
Classes:3,4



Kwik - Fit
7.3km

Address:372 Dereham Road, NR5 8QE
Phone:01603 766499
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



Thorpe End Garage
7.3km

Address:77 Plumstead Road, NR13 5AJ
Phone:01603700148
Classes:4



Mot610.com
7.4km

Address:8-10 Douro Place, NR2 4BG
Phone:01603 216400
Website:www.citymotnorwich.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Belvoir Garage
7.5km

Address:1 Belvoir St, NR2 3AY
Phone:01603622008
Classes:4



S & S Autos Ltd
7.5km

Address:Oval Garage, NR5 8TD
Phone:01603 744790
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



C C Motors
7.5km

Address:Unit 5, NR5 8PF
Phone:01603305151
Classes:4



P & H Motorcycles
7.6km

Address:32-36 Harvey Lane, NR7 0DD
Phone:01603433065
Classes:1,2



Kwik - Fit
7.6km

Address:Prince Of Wales Road, NR1 1NN
Phone:01603630833
Classes:4



Brampton Mot Centre
7.8km

Address:2 Riverview Cottages, NR10 5HN
Phone:01603 279628
Classes:1,2,3,4



Richard Nash Cars Ltd
7.9km

Address:Normans Buildings, NR1 1QZ
Phone:01603498000
Classes:4



Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance Services
8.0km

Address:13-17 Thorpe Rd, NR1 1AA
Phone:01603220478
Classes:4



Bussey & Sabberton Bros Ltd
8.1km

Address:Thorpe Rd, NR1 1UH
Phone:01603627787
Classes:4



M L Garage Ltd
8.1km

Address:Abbey Lane, NR1 1QJ
Phone:01603627789
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
8.1km

Address:8 Garden St, NR1 1QU
Phone:01603 632955
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Autohouse
8.2km

Address:Unit 3 , Horison Works, NR5 0SE
Phone:01603 749000
Classes:4



Abc Motorcycles
8.2km

Address:Unit 5 Horizon Works, NR5 0SE
Phone:01603 740072
Classes:1,2



Norwich Harley-Davidson
8.3km

Address:120 Ber Street, NR1 3ES
Phone:01603 622655
Classes:1,2



Sts Tyre Pros
8.4km

Address:Broadsman Close, NR1 1WY
Phone:01603 610039
Website:www.tyrepros.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:9:00am3:00pm



Wfc Service Centre Limited
8.5km

Address:Unit 6, 12 Robberds Way, NR5 9JF
Phone:01603 271929
Website:www.wfcservicecentreltd.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



Martin Powley Motor Services
8.8km

Address:Stalham Road Industrial Estate, NR12 8DZ
Phone:01603784312
Classes:4



British Telecommunications Plc
9.0km

Address:Fleet Partners, NR7 0WJ
Phone:01603725704
Classes:4,7



Melrose Garage
9.1km

Address:5 Melrose Rd, NR4 7PN
Phone:01603 452534
Website:www.melrosegaragenorwich.co.uk
Classes:4



Cooper Norwich
9.5km

Address:Forest Way, NR5 0JH
Phone:01603 726222
Classes:4



Cooper Norwich Bmw
9.5km

Address:Forest Way, NR5 0JH
Phone:01603 726222
Classes:4



Norwich Audi
9.5km

Address:17 Meridian Way, NR7 0TA
Phone:01603 709200
Classes: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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