Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to NR5 0JT 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 NR5 0JT

We managed to find 104 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your NR5 0JT. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Cooper Norwich Bmw
0.3km

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



Cooper Norwich
0.3km

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



Abc Motorcycles
2.2km

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



Autohouse
2.2km

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



Wfc Service Centre Limited
2.4km

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



Ben Kemp Ltd
3.4km

Address:Villa Farm, NR9 3LQ
Phone:01603 810200
Classes:4,5,7



Drayton Service Centre
3.6km

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



Drayton Service Centre
3.6km

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



R R Motors
3.8km

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



Morgans Vehicle Repair Depot
3.8km

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



S & S Autos Ltd
3.9km

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



High Level Service Station
4.9km

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



Anglia Auto Centre
5.3km

Address:Norwich Road, NR9 4BD
Phone:01603759501
Classes:4



Southolm Motors
5.4km

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



Kwik - Fit
5.5km

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



The Reliance Garage Norwich Ltd
5.6km

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



C C Motors
5.6km

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



P J Kerley Motor Engineer Ltd
5.7km

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



Carshop Norwich
5.8km

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



Busseys Ltd
5.8km

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



Duff Morgan & Vermont Ltd
5.8km

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



Church Farm Garage Ltd
5.9km

Address:Church Farm, NR9 3AS
Phone:01603811715
Classes:4



A & F Motors
6.0km

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



Bennett & Ives Mot Centre
6.2km

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



Belvoir 2 Garage
6.4km

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



Hunters Land Rover
6.5km

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



H A Fox
6.5km

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



Dolphin Autos Norwich Ltd
6.5km

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



Tinklers Motorcycles Ltd
6.5km

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



Holt Road Garage
6.5km

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



Dingles Toyota Norwich
6.6km

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



Norse Transport
6.9km

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



Desira Group
6.9km

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



Vulcan Garage
6.9km

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



1st Aid Mot & Service Centre Limited
6.9km

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



Ats Euromaster Limited (Norwich)
6.9km

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



School Garage
6.9km

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



Duff Morgan Seat
6.9km

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



Danny D's
7.0km

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
7.0km

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



Pottergate Motors
7.0km

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



Belvoir Garage
7.0km

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



Autotech Car Service
7.0km

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



Robinsons Autoservices Ltd
7.1km

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



D Utting & Son Ltd
7.1km

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



Chris Baker Auto Services
7.1km

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



Mercedes Benz Norwich
7.1km

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



Holden Eastern Limited
7.1km

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



Mr Clutch Autocentres Ltd
7.2km

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



Rickarl Motors
7.2km

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



Norfolk Motor Company Ltd
7.2km

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



Desira Norwich
7.2km

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



Melrose Garage
7.2km

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



Delmonte Garage
7.2km

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



Yamel Limited T/as Delmonte Garage
7.2km

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



Mot610.com
7.2km

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



Thurlow Nunn
7.3km

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



Norfolk Motor Company Ltd
7.3km

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



Kirbys Auto Centre Limited
7.3km

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



Halfords Autocentre
7.3km

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



Robinsons Autoservices Ltd (Skoda)
7.3km

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



Holden
7.3km

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



South Norfolk Council
7.3km

Address:Ketteringham Depot, NR9 3AZ
Phone:01603 810441 01603 81999
Classes:4,5,7



M R C Garage Services
7.4km

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



Formula One Autocentres Ltd
7.5km

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



Mots610.com
7.5km

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



Moonraker Motorcycles Ltd
7.6km

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



Mot Shop (Norfolk) Ltd
7.7km

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



Autotest
7.7km

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



Kevin Webb Motor Engineers
7.8km

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



Airport Mot Centre
7.8km

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



Freds World Limited
8.0km

Address:Unit 1b, NR20 3TQ
Phone:01362 695499
Classes:4



Constitution Motors Ltd
8.1km

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



John Kemp Service Ltd
8.2km

Address:8-10 Norwich Common, NR18 0SP
Phone:01953601440
Classes:4



Hockering Motor Services
8.2km

Address:The Street, NR20 3HJ
Phone:01603 880408
Website:www.hockeringmotorservices.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:7:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:7:00am5:30pm
Thursday:7:00am5:30pm
Friday:7:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am2:00pm
Sunday:9:00am12:00pm



Busseys Ltd
8.4km

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



Richard Nash Cars Ltd
8.6km

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



Inner Link Motor Co
8.6km

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



A & M Motors (Norfolk) Limited
8.6km

Address:Unit 14 Shepherds Business Park, NR9 5SH
Phone:01603 879500
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
8.6km

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



Norwich Harley-Davidson
8.7km

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



Norfolk Truck And Van Ltd
8.7km

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



Kwik - Fit
8.7km

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



The Crown Garage
8.8km

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



M L Garage Ltd
8.9km

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



Thurlow Nunn
8.9km

Address:591 Hall Road, NR4 6AJ
Phone:01603203040
Classes:4



Johnsons Garage Lenwade
9.0km

Address:5-11 Fakenham Road, NR9 5SE
Phone:01603873162
Classes:4



Busseys
9.0km

Address:Hall Road, NR4 6ET
Phone:01603219951
Classes:4,5,7



Auto Devotion Norwich
9.0km

Address:481-489 Hall Road, NR4 6ET
Phone:01603 230060
Website:www.robinsonsmotorgroup.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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



Stewart Bradley Motor Repairs
9.1km

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



M G Laws Motor Engineer
9.1km

Address:Unit 8, NR4 6DQ
Phone:01603765650
Classes:4



M G Laws Motor Engineers
9.1km

Address:Unit 2, NR4 6DQ
Phone:01603765650
Classes:4



Concorde Auto Centre Norwich
9.1km

Address:Hall Road, NR4 6DG
Phone:01603513220
Classes:4



Stuart Wright Transport Ltd
9.2km

Address:27 Penfold Drive, NR18 0WZ
Phone:01953 604710
Classes:1,2,3,4



Stuart Wright Transport Limited
9.2km

Address:35 Penfold Drive, NR18 0WZ
Phone:01953 604710
Classes:4



East Anglian Vehicle Services
9.2km

Address:Livestock Market, NR4 6DW
Phone:01603451407
Classes:4



Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance Services
9.2km

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



Bussey & Sabberton Bros Ltd
9.4km

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



D C Gaskins Ltd
9.4km

Address:South Green Works, NR20 3LJ
Phone:01362850028
Classes:4



Bracken Brae Garage
9.4km

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



Sts Tyre Pros
9.5km

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



Abbeygate
9.6km

Address:91-93 Norwich Rd, NR18 0SH
Phone:01953601602
Classes:4,7



Highfield Garage
9.8km

Address:Highfield Garage, NR14 8DW
Phone:01508570342
Classes:4



Spixworth Mot Bay
9.9km

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