Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to PR3 0QR 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 PR3 0QR

We managed to find 44 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your PR3 0QR. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Hunters Land Rover Preston
0.8km

Address:Garstang Road, PR3 0RB
Phone:01995640888
Classes:4



Hornbys Garage Limited
1.6km

Address:Lydiate Lane, PR3 0QL
Phone:01995 640229
Classes:4



J B Garages Ltd
1.9km

Address:Garstang Road, PR3 0GA
Phone:01995 643279
Classes:4



John Carr & Son Motorcycles Ltd
2.7km

Address:Stubbins Lane, PR3 0QH
Phone:01995640197
Classes:1,2



Cornalls Kenlis Road Garage
3.9km

Address:Kenlis Road, PR3 1GB
Phone:01995604043
Classes:4



Kinders Service Station Iron Park Limited
4.9km

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



Three Ways Garage
4.9km

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



St Michaels Garage
5.1km

Address:Garstang Road, PR3 0TJ
Phone:01995679606
Classes:4



North West Ambulance Service Nhs Trust
5.7km

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



Lbt Motors Limited
5.8km

Address:High Street, PR3 1EB
Phone:01995 603338
Classes:4



R J & I Wells Ltd
6.3km

Address:New Hollins Garage, PR3 0XE
Phone:01995670343
Classes:4,5,7



Green Lane Garage
6.6km

Address:Green Lane West, PR3 1NJ
Phone:01995 606040
Classes:4,7



Garstang Motors
6.6km

Address:9a Leachfield Industrial Estate, PR3 1PR
Phone:01995605649
Classes:4,7



Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance Services
7.5km

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



Tag Lane Mot Station
8.3km

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



Belmont Garage & Sons Ltd
8.6km

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



Jps Autocare
8.7km

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



John Handley Motors
8.8km

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



C E Burke & Sons
8.8km

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



Ord Road Garage
9.0km

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



Browns Of Grimsargh Ltd
9.2km

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



Robins & Day Preston
9.2km

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



Ribble Valley Tyre And Auto Services Ltd
9.2km

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



Irelands Garage Limited
9.2km

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



Automatic Transmissions (Preston) Ltd
9.2km

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



Deepdale Service Station Ltd
9.3km

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



Preston Repair Centre Ltd
9.3km

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



Mitchell Brothers
9.4km

Address:Smithy Garage, PR3 0JU
Phone:01995602233
Classes:4



Warwick Street Motors Limited
9.4km

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



Eldon Street Garage (Preston) Ltd
9.4km

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



Bonds Of Longridge Limited
9.5km

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



Jewel Tyres & Autocare Limited
9.6km

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



Volkswagen Van Centre ( Lancashire)
9.6km

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



Kjm Superbike Limited
9.6km

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



Kramer Motors
9.6km

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



Treales Garage
9.7km

Address:Treales Road, PR4 3SR
Phone:01772684594
Classes:3,4



Cabus Autos
9.7km

Address:Lancaster New Road, PR3 1AD
Phone:01524793794
Classes:4



Hampsons Garage Ltd
9.8km

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



Ashton Mot & Service Centre Ltd
9.8km

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



J S B Motors Ltd
9.8km

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



Ats Euromaster Ltd Preston
9.8km

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



Clock Garage Preston Ltd
9.9km

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



Ribbleton Service Station Ltd
9.9km

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



Carford Garage Ltd
9.9km

Address:Pechell Street, PR2 2RN
Phone:01772724347
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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