Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to PR1 6EH 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 PR1 6EH

We managed to find 129 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your PR1 6EH. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Deepdale Service Station Ltd
0.5km

Address:Sir Tom Finney Way, PR2 8AN
Phone:01772 700721
Website:www.deepdaleservicestation.co.uk
Classes:4



Abs Mot Centre Ltd
0.5km

Address:Unit 1, PR1 6RX
Phone:01772 703034
Classes:4



Castleton Road Garage Limited
0.7km

Address:Unit Two, PR1 6QH
Phone:01772 252088
Classes:4



J Seed Motor Engineers Limited
0.7km

Address:Unit 3, PR1 5HT
Phone:01772 701433
Classes:4



Perrys Motor Sales Ltd
0.8km

Address:Blackpool Road, PR2 6BX
Phone:01772793054
Classes:4



Preston Volkswagen
0.8km

Address:Blackpool Road, PR2 6BX
Phone:01772702288
Classes:4



S & J Motors Ltd
0.8km

Address:291 Ribbleton Lane, PR1 5ED
Phone:01772795888
Classes:4



Bt Fleet Limited
0.8km

Address:Unit B, PR1 5HE
Phone:01772798510
Classes:4,7



Fleet Service Ltd
0.9km

Address:Unit 2, PR1 5EB
Phone:01772704130
Classes:4,5,7



Ycc Service Centre Ltd
0.9km

Address:256-280 Ribbleton Lane, PR1 5EB
Phone:01772 704704
Website:www.yourcarcredit.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



Discount Auto Spares Ltd
0.9km

Address:50 Longworth Street, PR1 5EJ
Phone:01772 796066
Classes:4



Preston Bus Limited
0.9km

Address:221 Deepdale Road, PR1 6NY
Phone:01772550628
Classes:4



Swan Street Garage
1.2km

Address:Swan Street, PR1 5NA
Phone:01772 701144
Classes:4



Preston Mot Centre
1.3km

Address:Deepdale Street, PR1 5BD
Phone:01772 378717
Classes:4



Abs Mot Centre
1.3km

Address:90 St Pauls Road, PR1 1UH
Phone:01772 257111
Classes:4,5,7



Dal Auto Dynamics Limited
1.3km

Address:Unit D, PR1 1UH
Phone:01772254224
Classes:4



Deepdale Tyres & Auto Centre Ltd
1.3km

Address:93-95 Campbell Street, PR1 5LX
Phone:01772797726
Classes:4



Car Clinic
1.4km

Address:Unit 3, PR1 1TJ
Phone:01772 251771
Classes:4



Ribble Valley Service Centre Limited
1.4km

Address:Kent Street Garage, PR1 1PJ
Phone:01772 556027
Website:www.uccc.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Frank Street Garage Ltd
1.4km

Address:Frank Street, PR1 1PB
Phone:01772 251200
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 E Burke & Sons
1.4km

Address:77a Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA
Phone:01772717559
Classes:4



Devonshire Garage Limited
1.7km

Address:Devonshire Place, PR1 4UE
Phone:01772 651642
Website:www.devonshiregarage.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ribbleton Service Station Ltd
1.8km

Address:1 Longridge Road, PR2 6RE
Phone:01772792472
Classes:4



Hampsons Garage Ltd
1.9km

Address:Unit 6, PR1 7JD
Phone:01772 257979
Website:www.hampsonsgarage.co.uk
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
1.9km

Address:Market Street West, PR1 2HP
Phone:01772 253002
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



Oak Street Garage Ltd
2.0km

Address:Unit 2, PR1 3XD
Phone:01772 827799
Classes:4,7



Automatic Transmissions (Preston) Ltd
2.1km

Address:Emmanuel Street, PR1 7NS
Phone:01772259068
Classes:3,4



Clock Garage Preston Ltd
2.1km

Address:71 Longridge Road, PR2 6RH
Phone:01772 652223
Website:www.ebeepbeep.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Preston Repair Centre Ltd
2.2km

Address:271 Brook Street, PR1 7NH
Phone:01772 563746
Classes:4



Jewel Tyres & Autocare Limited
2.2km

Address:Greenbank Street, PR1 7JR
Phone:01772 204544
Classes:4



John Handley Motors
2.2km

Address:Boundary Road Garage, PR2 3DS
Phone:01772 717422
Website:www.johnhandleymotors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



J S B Motors Ltd
2.3km

Address:Unit 10, PR1 7JN
Phone:01772880810
Classes:4



Jps Autocare
2.3km

Address:Harland Street Garage, PR2 3QB
Phone:01772 715917
Website:www.jpsautocare.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Avenham Park Garage
2.4km

Address:7-11 Great Avenham Street, PR1 3TD
Phone:01772252901
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd Preston
2.4km

Address:296 - 298, PR1 7JP
Phone:01772 257688
Classes:4,5,7



National Tyres & Autocare
2.4km

Address:178 Fylde Road, PR2 2NJ
Phone:01772821351
Classes:4



Dutton Forshaw Motor Company
2.4km

Address:274 Fylde Road, PR2 2NJ
Phone:01772 768222
Classes:4,7



Eldon Street Garage (Preston) Ltd
2.4km

Address:174-178 Eldon Street, PR2 2AY
Phone:01772729255
Classes:4



Ribblesdale Auto Electrics 1992 Ltd
2.5km

Address:Marsh Lane, PR1 8YN
Phone:01772555011
Classes:1,2,4,7



Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance Services
2.5km

Address:Road Transport Workshop, PR2 9GG
Phone:01772663362
Classes:4,7



National Tyres And Autocare
2.6km

Address:144 Marsh Lane, PR1 8RR
Phone:01772 880699
Website:www.national.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



Robins & Day Preston
2.6km

Address:382 Blackpool Road, PR2 2DS
Phone:01772735811
Classes:4,7



Ashton Mot & Service Centre Ltd
2.6km

Address:20 Shelley Road, PR2 2DB
Phone:01772 203232
Classes:4



R Dewhurst Motor Engineer
2.7km

Address:32 Christian Road, PR1 8NB
Phone:01772251501
Classes:4



Vine Street Garage
2.7km

Address:Wellfield Road, PR1 8SN
Phone:01772 253908
Classes:4



Preston Transmissions
2.7km

Address:Wellfield Road Garage, PR1 8SN
Phone:01772824894
Classes:4



Pye Commercials (Preston) Ltd
2.7km

Address:Unit C23, PR2 5NN
Phone:01772 651268
Classes:4,7



Car Doctor
2.8km

Address:188 Marsh Lane, PR1 8RT
Phone:01772 200777
Classes:4



Carford Garage Ltd
2.8km

Address:Pechell Street, PR2 2RN
Phone:01772724347
Classes:4



Preston Harley Davidson
2.9km

Address:West Strand Park, PR1 8UY
Phone:01772 551800
Classes:1,2



Volkswagen Van Centre ( Lancashire)
2.9km

Address:Millennium City Park, PR2 5PY
Phone:01772 655000
Classes:4,7



Ord Road Garage
2.9km

Address:2-4 Ord Road, PR2 2EE
Phone:01772 728833
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
2.9km

Address:Hartington House, PR1 8PQ
Phone:01772258862
Classes:4



Kjm Superbike Limited
3.0km

Address:40-48 Waterloo Road, PR2 1BQ
Phone:01772727213
Classes:1,2



Kramer Motors
3.0km

Address:40 Waterloo Road, PR2 1BQ
Phone:01772729704
Classes:4



Fred Coupe Preston Limited
3.1km

Address:Chorley Road, PR5 4JB
Phone:01772272200
Classes:4



Chorley Nissan Preston
3.1km

Address:Strand Road, PR1 8DT
Phone:01772270270
Classes:4



Bowker Preston Limited
3.1km

Address:Channel Way, PR2 2YA
Phone:01772769976
Classes:4



The Mini Centre
3.2km

Address:Riverside, PR1 8JR
Phone:01772 251189
Website:www.mini-centre.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Evans Halshaw
3.3km

Address:Port Way, PR2 2YQ
Phone:01772204000
Classes:4,5,7



Preston Motor Park
3.3km

Address:Port Way, PR2 2YQ
Phone:01772555800
Classes:4



H A Fox Preston
3.3km

Address:Portway, PR2 2DF
Phone:01772723456
Classes:4



Thornleys Limited
3.3km

Address:Fort Garage, PR5 4JN
Phone:01772 886759
Classes:4



Crystal Mot
3.3km

Address:Crystal Clean, PR5 4JN
Phone:01772 633844
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
3.6km

Address:Riversway Retail Park, PR2 2YN
Phone:01772726465
Classes:4



Tag Lane Mot Station
3.6km

Address:235 Tag Lane, PR2 3TY
Phone:01772 930743
Classes:4



Shorrock Motorcycles Ltd
3.7km

Address:84/86 Leyland Road, PR1 9XS
Phone:01772744392/463575
Classes:1,2



Penwortham Autotech
3.8km

Address:Unit 4, PR1 9QD
Phone:01772 751117
Classes:4



Sherwood Recovery Limited
3.9km

Address:Todd Lane North, PR5 5UN
Phone:01772323688
Classes:4



J & K Heron Ltd
4.0km

Address:Unit 2, PR1 9TD
Phone:01772 746133
Classes:4



Hardings Garage
4.0km

Address:Mayfield Garage, PR1 9HY
Phone:01772 744438
Website:hardingsgarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:30pm
Thursday:7:30am5:30pm
Friday:7:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



North West Ambulance Service Nhs Trust
4.2km

Address:449- 451 Garstang Road, PR3 5LN
Phone:01772862666
Classes:4,5,7



Bennetts Mot & Car Repair Centre
4.2km

Address:38 Liverpool Road, PR1 0DQ
Phone:01772745422
Classes:4



Penwortham Service Station
4.3km

Address:47 Liverpool Road, PR1 9XD
Phone:01772744394
Classes:4



School Lane Service Station
4.5km

Address:School Lane, PR5 6QD
Phone:01772336938
Classes:1,2,3,4



Motor Masters
4.6km

Address:Unit 2 The Old Mill, PR5 6SY
Phone:01772313221
Classes:4



North West Autocare
4.6km

Address:Unit 17 The Old Mill, PR5 6SY
Phone:01772314873
Classes:4



Dave Helm Motorcycles
4.7km

Address:Unit 8 Enterprise Workshops, PR2 2YL
Phone:01772 732007
Classes:1,2



Cop Lane Garage Limited
4.7km

Address:Cop Lane, PR1 0US
Phone:01772743966
Classes:4



Browns Of Grimsargh Ltd
4.7km

Address:181 - 183 Preston Road, PR2 5JP
Phone:01772652323
Classes:4



Three Ways Garage
4.9km

Address:Ambleside, PR3 5DD
Phone:01772861126
Classes:4



Kinders Service Station Iron Park Limited
5.0km

Address:506-508 Garstang Road, PR3 5HE
Phone:01772863922
Classes:4



Preston Audi
5.2km

Address:Riversway Motor Park, PR2 2JZ
Phone:01772730000
Classes:4



Hoghton Lane Garage
5.3km

Address:Hoghton Lane, PR5 4EH
Phone:01254853239
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
5.4km

Address:Riversway Motor Park, PR2 2JW
Phone:01772 333030
Website:www.arnoldclark.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:30pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



Vantage Toyota Preston
5.4km

Address:Admiral Way, PR2 2TY
Phone:01772 905000
Classes:4,7



Arnold Clark
5.4km

Address:Riversway Motor Park, PR2 2TY
Phone:01772329900
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Preston
5.4km

Address:Riversway Motor Park, PR2 2TY
Phone:01772 326666
Classes:4



Simpsons Skoda Preston
5.4km

Address:Admiral Way, PR2 2TY
Phone:01772 722200
Classes:4



Holmes Motor Engineering Ltd.
5.5km

Address:Unit 14, PR5 5JD
Phone:01772 323557
Classes:4



Lancashire County Council Vehicle Maintenance Unit
5.6km

Address:Lostock Lane, PR5 6BB
Phone:01772 311507
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Autosave (Bamber Bridge) Limited
5.8km

Address:321a Station Road, PR5 6EE
Phone:01772336503
Classes:4



A S P Motors (Bamber Bridge) Ltd
5.9km

Address:361 Station Road, PR5 6EJ
Phone:01772314225
Classes:4



Gregson Lane Garage Limited
6.3km

Address:Gregson Lane Garage, PR5 0FD
Phone:01254 853762
Classes:4,7



Whitestake Garage Limited
6.6km

Address:Whitestake Garage Limited, PR4 4JT
Phone:01772 612268
Website:www.ebeepbeep.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Anchor Mot Station Hutton Ltd
6.6km

Address:82 Liverpool Road, PR4 5SP
Phone:01772612482
Classes:4



Walton Summit Mot Centre
6.8km

Address:458 Carr Place, PR5 8AY
Phone:01772 698754
Classes:3,4,5,7



D Melling & Sons Ltd
7.2km

Address:Westcot Garage, PR26 6PN
Phone:01772432415
Classes:4,7



Ribble Valley Tyre And Auto Services Ltd
7.7km

Address:Stonebridge Mill, PR3 2AD
Phone:01772784000
Classes:4



K Motors Limited
7.8km

Address:K Motors Limited, PR25 3UQ
Phone:01772 299811
Classes:4,7



Garage Services (Gsl) Limited
7.8km

Address:Unit 11, PR25 4GU
Phone:01772622500
Classes:4



Leyland Garage Service Centre
7.8km

Address:Leyland Garage Service Centre, PR25 4SN
Phone:01772433774
Classes:4,5,7



Bonds Of Longridge Limited
7.9km

Address:Stone Bridge Garage, PR3 3AE
Phone:01772 783298
Website:www.shell.co.uk
Classes:4



Warwick Street Motors Limited
8.2km

Address:Warwick Street, PR3 3EB
Phone:01772 783282
Website:www.warwickstreetmotors.com
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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



One Call 4 Car Care Limited
8.2km

Address:Unit 16, PR25 2DY
Phone:01772433333
Classes:1,2,4



Chapel Lane Garage
8.3km

Address:Chapel Lane, PR4 5EB
Phone:01772612124
Classes:4



Perrys Motor Sales Ltd
8.3km

Address:Preston Road, PR25 4NT
Phone:01772459995
Classes:4



Belmont Garage & Sons Ltd
8.3km

Address:Belmont Garage, PR3 2DB
Phone:01772 785598
Website:www.belmontgaragelongridge.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:7:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Irelands Garage Limited
8.4km

Address:Irelands Garage, PR3 2NA
Phone:01772785553
Classes:3,4



Nigel Holden Motor Engineer
8.4km

Address:124 Longmeanygate, PR26 6TE
Phone:01772 451133
Classes:4



Oakwell Auto Electricaltd
8.4km

Address:Hastings Rd, PR25 2WP
Phone:01772453836
Classes:4,7



Lfd Garage Services
8.5km

Address:Unit 2 Lynton House, PR25 3NN
Phone:01772 457739
Classes:1,2,4,7



Braconash Garage Ltd
8.5km

Address:Braconash Road, PR25 3ZE
Phone:01772 422581
Classes:4



Longton Commercials Limited
8.5km

Address:Copside, PR4 4SD
Phone:01772 616157
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



J B Motors
8.5km

Address:Drumacre Lane East, PR4 4SD
Phone:01772 612447
Classes:1,2,3,4



Naylors Garage
8.5km

Address:28b Marathon Place, PR26 7QN
Phone:01772 421773
Classes:4,5,7



Naylors Garage
8.5km

Address:Unit 2 Boxer Place, PR26 7QL
Phone:01772421773
Classes:4



Meanygate Garage Ltd
8.6km

Address:Unit 2, PR25 2ZJ
Phone:01772 422944
Website:www.meanygategarage.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Barry & Wilkinson Tyres
8.6km

Address:Longmeanygate, PR25 3RA
Phone:01772 423725
Website:www.protyre.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Arnold Clark
8.6km

Address:Farington Business Park, PR25 2YE
Phone:01772422222
Classes:4



Golden Hill Garage
8.6km

Address:Golden Hill Lane, PR25 2YE
Phone:01772423416
Classes:4



Taylors Garage Clifton Limited
8.8km

Address:The Garage, PR4 0YB
Phone:01772682789
Classes:4,7



Swansey Mot Centre Ltd
9.1km

Address:350 Preston Road, PR6 7JE
Phone:01257 262461
Classes:4



Leyland Autocare Ltd
9.1km

Address:Units 1 2 3 & 4, PR25 5UA
Phone:01772 621251
Website:www.leylandautocare.co.uk
Classes:4



Millers Of Longton Ltd
9.2km

Address:Gill Lane, PR4 4SR
Phone:01772 613195
Classes:4,5,7



Signature Auto Care Ltd
9.6km

Address:Unit 11clifton Business Park, PR4 0XQ
Phone:01772 634488
Classes:4



Bowker Ribble Valley Limited
9.6km

Address:Longsight Road, BB2 7HX
Phone:01254 769069
Classes:4



Dunkirk Garage Limited
9.7km

Address:Dunkirk Lane, PR26 7SN
Phone:01772455045
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Junction Garage
9.8km

Address:Liverpool Road, PR4 5QD
Phone:01772616152
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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