Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to PR6 8SJ 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 PR6 8SJ

We managed to find 120 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your PR6 8SJ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Chorley Motor Company
0.5km

Address:Railway Road, PR6 8RJ
Phone:01254830465
Classes:4



A & J Ryding Ltd
1.7km

Address:A & J Ryding Ltd, PR6 8HY
Phone:01254 831004
Classes:4



Wheelton Car Repairs
2.8km

Address:213 Blackburn Road, PR6 8EY
Phone:01254 830119
Website:www.uccc.co.uk
Classes:4



Wheelton Garage
2.8km

Address:Unit 2, PR6 8EY
Phone:01254832008
Classes:1,2



Station Garage Feniscowles Limited
4.1km

Address:Livesey Branch Road, BB2 5DQ
Phone:01254201681
Classes:4



Swansey Mot Centre Ltd
4.8km

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



Motoron Service Centre Limited
4.8km

Address:Botany Brow Works, PR6 0JW
Phone:01257265360
Classes:4



Rockets Car Repairs
5.1km

Address:Livesey Branch Road, BB2 4RA
Phone:01254 207008
Website:www.rocketscarrepairs.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Gregson Lane Garage Limited
5.5km

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



Darwen Tyre And Exhaust Services
5.6km

Address:Birchall Avenue, BB3 0JT
Phone:01254 776672 and 701107
Classes:4,5,7



Walkdens Of Chorley Ltd
5.6km

Address:Moss Cottage Garage, PR6 0TB
Phone:01257269066
Classes:1,2,4



Autofit
5.9km

Address:46/50 Bengal Street, PR7 1SA
Phone:01257264404
Classes:4



Car Commercial (Chorley) Ltd
5.9km

Address:Unit 1 Anglezarke Buildings, PR6 0UJ
Phone:01257 277709
Classes:1,2,4,7



Walton Summit Mot Centre
5.9km

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



Anchor Mot
5.9km

Address:Blackburn Road, BB3 0AB
Phone:01254703203
Classes:4



Autocentre Ltd
5.9km

Address:Friday Street, PR6 0AA
Phone:01257269298
Classes:4



Equip Tyre And Autocare
6.0km

Address:18-20 Duckworth Street, BB3 1QE
Phone:01254 708333
Classes:4



Alwyns Autocare Chorley Ltd
6.1km

Address:Phoenix Works, PR6 0RJ
Phone:01257 233211
Classes:1,2,4



Chorley Autocare Limited
6.1km

Address:Houghton Street, PR6 0RG
Phone:01257264517
Classes:4,7



Porters Garage
6.3km

Address:Railway Street, PR7 2UA
Phone:01257 262493
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
6.3km

Address:Castle Street, PR7 3BU
Phone:01257 262781
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



Ciceley Commercials Ltd
6.3km

Address:Junction 4 Intersection M65, BB3 0DB
Phone:01254 870980
Classes:4,5,7



George Street Motor Repairs Ltd
6.4km

Address:George Street Garage, PR7 2BE
Phone:01257272404
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
6.4km

Address:Lyons Lane, PR7 3BA
Phone:01257 269521
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



Ewood Mot Centre
6.5km

Address:Calico Street, BB2 4HX
Phone:01254 680444
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
6.5km

Address:Bolton St, PR7 3AL
Phone:01257 266221
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4
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



Wilson & Co
6.5km

Address:Standish Street, PR7 3AH
Phone:01257 262255
Website:www.wilsonandco.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:00pm
Thursday:8:00am7:00pm
Friday:8:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



A6 Towing Brackets Ltd
6.5km

Address:1-3 Burlington Street, PR7 3AE
Phone:01257 263343
Website:www.a6towingbracketsltd.co.uk
Classes:4



M & R Services
6.5km

Address:Unit 4 Branch Road, BB3 0PR
Phone:01254 261826
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Branch Road Garage
6.5km

Address:Branch Road Garage, BB3 0PR
Phone:01254 664959
Classes:4



Greens Mot Testing Centre
6.5km

Address:Robin Bank, BB3 0DE
Phone:01254 761455
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Auto Tek
6.5km

Address:Unit 2, BB3 0DW
Phone:01254 702105
Classes:4,7



Hoghton Lane Garage
6.5km

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



Central Mot Centre (Darwen) Ltd
6.6km

Address:Unit 2, BB3 1DQ
Phone:01254 704499
Classes:4



Lockmill Service Station
6.6km

Address:Hollin Bank, BB2 4HL
Phone:0125452509
Classes:4



A G Marsden & Son Ltd
6.6km

Address:Witton Garage, BB2 1XD
Phone:01254 59501
Classes:4



Mill Gate Garage
6.7km

Address:Hollin Bridge Street, BB2 4BA
Phone:01254694883
Classes:4



Auto Inspection
6.8km

Address:Industry Street, BB3 3DS
Phone:01254 777138
Classes:4,5,7



Yarrow Bridge Garage
6.9km

Address:Yarrow Bridge Garage, PR7 4AB
Phone:01257 263186
Website:www.yarrowbridgegarage.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Sunnybank Motors Limited
7.0km

Address:Grimshaw Street, BB3 2QJ
Phone:01254703096
Classes:4



A S P Motors (Bamber Bridge) Ltd
7.1km

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



Witton Car Sales
7.1km

Address:163 Wensley Road, BB2 6SS
Phone:01254 689944
Classes:4,7



Autosave (Bamber Bridge) Limited
7.1km

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



Bank Top Citroen
7.2km

Address:Throstle Street, BB2 1TQ
Phone:01254 661000
Classes:4



Leyland Autocare Ltd
7.2km

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



Dakin Brothers Garage
7.2km

Address:Unit 3, BB2 3RH
Phone:01254261957
Classes:4



Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council
7.2km

Address:Davyfield Road, BB1 2LX
Phone:01254 585075
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Weldbank Garage T Waring & Sons
7.3km

Address:Saville Street, PR7 3JB
Phone:01257263993
Classes:4



Sharples Street Mot Centre
7.3km

Address:Sharples Street Garage, BB2 3QT
Phone:01254 675539
Classes:4,7



Wendys Mot Shop
7.3km

Address:Watery Lane Works, BB3 2EB
Phone:01254 777901
Classes:1,2,3,4



Pump Street Garage
7.3km

Address:7a Pump Street, BB2 1PG
Phone:01254 664141
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am7:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am7:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am7:30pm
Thursday:8:30am7:30pm
Friday:8:30am7:30pm
Saturday:9:00am7:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Mayfield St Garage
7.4km

Address:Mayfield Street, BB2 3QN
Phone:01254 581111
Website:mayfield-mot.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:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Savoy Auto Centre Limited
7.4km

Address:North Side Buildings, BB2 3QN
Phone:01254 427737
Classes:4,5,7



A-Z Diesels
7.4km

Address:Unit 2, BB2 1PQ
Phone:01254 52544
Classes:4,7



Bay Horse Autos Ltd
7.4km

Address:Bay Horse Autos Ltd, BB1 2QY
Phone:01254 695063
Classes:4,5,7



Salish Autos
7.4km

Address:Unit 9, BB2 2JN
Phone:01254 682666
Classes:4,7



Clayton Brook Garage Ltd
7.5km

Address:Common Bank Lane, PR7 1NR
Phone:01257 262966
Classes:4



Michael Theobald Garage Limited
7.5km

Address:Wigan Road, PR25 5DA
Phone:01772622900
Classes:4



Bt Fleet Limited
7.5km

Address:Gmt Workshop, BB2 2LD
Phone:01254 694748
Website:www.btfleet.com
Classes:4



Blackburn Tyres & Mot Centre
7.5km

Address:Unit 1, BB2 2HT
Phone:01254 51856
Classes:4,5,7



Blackburn Automotive
7.6km

Address:Unit 1, BB2 2EQ
Phone:01254 678444
Classes:4



Motor Masters
7.6km

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



North West Autocare
7.6km

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



Feltons Service Station
7.7km

Address:57 Wigan Road, PR7 6JU
Phone:01257263518
Classes:4



Canterbury Mot Centre Ltd
7.7km

Address:Canterbury Street, BB2 2HP
Phone:01254680978
Classes:4,5,7



Lancashire County Council Vehicle Maintenance Unit
7.8km

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



Weir Street Mot Centre
7.8km

Address:Weir Street, BB2 2AN
Phone:01254 693677
Classes:4



School Lane Service Station
7.8km

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



National Tyres & Autocare
7.9km

Address:67 King Street, BB2 2DH
Phone:01254662636
Classes:4



Regional Automotive Technology Hub Mot Centre
7.9km

Address:Blackburn College, BB2 1LH
Phone:01254 292214
Classes:4



Montague Motors Engineers Ltd
7.9km

Address:99 Montague Street, BB2 1EH
Phone:078786367740
Classes:4



Budget Car Care Centre
7.9km

Address:14 St Peter Street, BB2 2HD
Phone:01254 264495
Classes:4,7



Halfords Autocentre
7.9km

Address:Lower Audley Street, BB2 3DY
Phone:01254682689
Classes:4



Perrys Motor Sales Ltd
8.0km

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



Crossfield Service Centre
8.0km

Address:136 Haslingden Road, BB2 3HJ
Phone:01254670420
Classes:4



Kalus Mot Centre
8.0km

Address:Walker Street, BB1 1BG
Phone:01254 674784
Classes:3,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:9:00am5:00pm



James Hart (Chorley) Ltd
8.0km

Address:Clover Road, PR7 2NL
Phone:01257 279414
Classes:4,5,7



Lfd Garage Services
8.1km

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



Garage Services (Gsl) Limited
8.1km

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



Leyland Garage Service Centre
8.2km

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



Lower Audley & Mot Repair Centre Ltd
8.2km

Address:Bennington Street, BB1 1RR
Phone:01254 427557
Classes:4



Oakwell Auto Electricaltd
8.2km

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



Westlea Garage And Mot Centre
8.2km

Address:254 Wigan Road, PR7 6JD
Phone:01257 263632
Classes:4,5,7



Pringle Street Garage Limited
8.2km

Address:Pringle Street Works, BB1 1SA
Phone:01254663377
Classes:4



Deen Car And Commercials
8.4km

Address:Unit 4a, BB1 1RN
Phone:01254 262727
Classes:4,7



K Motors Limited
8.4km

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



Randal Street Garage Ltd Mot Centre
8.4km

Address:8-10 Randal Street, BB1 7EG
Phone:01254 675436
Classes:4



Globe Mot Centre Ltd
8.5km

Address:Unit 2, BB1 1HW
Phone:01254 661322
Classes:4,5,7



Stoneacre Blackburn
8.7km

Address:Quarry Street, BB1 5DE
Phone:0125451191
Classes:4



Mk Auto Repairs & Tuning Ltd
8.8km

Address:430 Haslingden Road, BB1 2NG
Phone:01254 55569
Classes:4



Hoddlesden Garage Limited
8.9km

Address:Johnson New Road, BB3 3NN
Phone:01254701683
Classes:4



Dock Street Garage
8.9km

Address:Dock Street, BB1 3AT
Phone:01254 57755
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:Closed
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ats Euromaster Ltd
8.9km

Address:Pendle Street, BB1 3AN
Phone:0125455963
Classes:4



Fast Fit Tyre & Exhaust Centre
9.0km

Address:Unit 2, BB1 5EW
Phone:01254 664588
Classes:4



Temple Drive Mot Centre
9.0km

Address:12 - 12a Newton Street Mill, BB1 1NE
Phone:01254 676728
Classes:4,7



Youles Motorcycles
9.1km

Address:Pendle Street, BB1 1NG
Phone:01254277120
Classes:1,2



Blackburn Motor Park
9.1km

Address:Pendle Street, BB1 1NG
Phone:01254 699898
Classes:4



Crystal Mot
9.1km

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



Thornleys Limited
9.1km

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



Marina Auto Garage
9.1km

Address:24 Snow Street, BB1 6EH
Phone:01254676468
Classes:4



One Call 4 Car Care Limited
9.1km

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



Ms Motors (Nw) Ltd
9.1km

Address:Appleby Street Garage, BB1 3BL
Phone:01254 57934
Website:www.msmotorsnwltd.co.uk
Classes:4,7
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



Perrys Motor Sales Ltd
9.1km

Address:New Toll Bar Garage, BB1 6JT
Phone:01254661616
Classes:4



Sherwood Recovery Limited
9.2km

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



Arnold Clark
9.2km

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



Golden Hill Garage
9.2km

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



Fred Coupe Preston Limited
9.2km

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



Holmes Motor Engineering Ltd.
9.3km

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



Braconash Garage Ltd
9.3km

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



Burlington Motors
9.3km

Address:Unit 2 Hollinshead Mill, BB1 8ET
Phone:01254 581709
Classes:4



Seven Acre Garage
9.5km

Address:Barker Lane, BB2 7ED
Phone:01254247337
Classes:4



Clock Garage
9.6km

Address:Maple Street, BB1 6LP
Phone:0125457217
Classes:4



Meanygate Garage Ltd
9.6km

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



Hsg Garage Services Ltd
9.6km

Address:Hozier Street, BB1 3JP
Phone:01254670488
Classes:3,4



D Melling & Sons Ltd
9.6km

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



A & A Autocare Limited
9.7km

Address:78 Market Street, PR7 4HF
Phone:01257480168
Classes:1,2,4



Boss Motors And Maintenance Ltd
9.7km

Address:Unit 5, BB1 3JR
Phone:01254 696870
Classes:4,5,7



Bowker Ribble Valley Limited
9.8km

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



Barry & Wilkinson Tyres
9.9km

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



Thorncraft Motorcycles
10.0km

Address:258a Whalley New Road, BB1 9SR
Phone:01254264230
Classes:1,2



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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