Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to RG18 4DY 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 RG18 4DY

We managed to find 54 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your RG18 4DY. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Thatcham Mot Centre
1.3km

Address:Unit 2, RG18 3BE
Phone:01635 860011
Classes:4



Halfway Garage (Thatcham)
1.5km

Address:Unit 7, RG19 4ER
Phone:01635876777
Classes:4,5,7



S P Mcauley Limited
1.6km

Address:Pipers Lane Industrial Estate, RG19 4NA
Phone:01635 860592
Website:www.spmcauleyltdgarage-thatcham.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Station Tyres & Service Centre
1.6km

Address:Station Tyres & Service Centre, RG19 4NA
Phone:01635 861616
Classes:4,5,7



Crown Garage
1.7km

Address:Unit 6 Crown House, RG19 4PP
Phone:01635867083
Classes:4



Newbury Gvts
2.7km

Address:Hambridge Lane, RG14 5TZ
Phone:0300 123 9000
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Ignition Motorsport
3.0km

Address:Unit 10, RG14 5PE
Phone:01635 31439
Website:www.ignitionmotorsport.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:Closed
Sunday:10:00am2:00pm



Elite Garage Services Ltd
3.1km

Address:Unit 22, RG14 2LR
Phone:01635551000
Classes:4



Mccarthy Mot Centre Ltd
3.2km

Address:Unit Two, RG14 5UX
Phone:01635 30199
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
3.6km

Address:Unit 2, RG14 5PF
Phone:01635522787
Classes:4



Dallas Autos
3.6km

Address:Cold Ash Farm, RG18 9LT
Phone:01635 201124
Website:www.dallasautoparts.com
Classes:4



Headley Mot & Service Centre
3.9km

Address:Furlong House, RG14 5UT
Phone:01635 898330
Website:www.headleybodyshop.co.uk
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am8:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am8:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am8:00pm
Thursday:7:30am8:00pm
Friday:7:30am8:00pm
Saturday:8:00am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Sharps Auto Services
4.1km

Address:Unit 2, RG14 5SH
Phone:01635551661
Classes:4



Chris Fidler Garage Services
4.1km

Address:Bone Lane Industrial Estate, RG14 5SH
Phone:01635521916
Classes:1,2,3,4



Millers Garage
4.1km

Address:Unit 24-25, RG14 5SH
Phone:0163546757
Classes:4



Prompt Autos Ltd
4.1km

Address:Waterside Court, RG14 5SH
Phone:0163537913
Classes:4



Motech Autocentres Ltd
4.2km

Address:Motech Autocentres Ltd, RG14 2DQ
Phone:01635 580084
Website:www.motech.co
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am2:00pm



The Car Clinic
4.2km

Address:1 Arnhem Road, RG14 5RU
Phone:01635 529582
Classes:4



Motorlux Ltd
4.3km

Address:Ampere Road, RG14 2AE
Phone:01635 528288
Classes:4



Ridgeway Audi
4.3km

Address:Faraday Road, RG14 2AB
Phone:01635 510000
Website:www.ridgeway.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:10:30am4:30pm



Hinkson Motors
4.3km

Address:Unit 1, RG14 5RR
Phone:0163535620
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
4.4km

Address:Kwik-Fit, RG14 2BX
Phone:01635 528767
Classes:4



Long Lane Garage Ltd
4.4km

Address:Long Lane, RG18 9LU
Phone:01635 202005
Website:www.longlanegarage.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
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



Piper Autos
4.4km

Address:1c Sterling Industrial Estate, RG14 5RQ
Phone:01635529911
Classes:4,7



Sterling Garage
4.4km

Address:Unit 9, RG14 5RQ
Phone:0163535721
Classes:4



One Stop Service Centres Ltd
4.5km

Address:Unit 3a Faraday Road, RG14 2AD
Phone:01635 570000
Classes:4



Eden Vauxhall
4.5km

Address:Faraday Road, RG14 2AD
Phone:01635580600
Classes:4,7



Greenmeadow Newbury
4.5km

Address:Faraday Road, RG14 2AD
Phone:0163549624
Classes:4



Newbury Motors Ltd
4.5km

Address:Faraday Road, RG14 2AD
Phone:0163541105
Classes:4



Newbury Tyre And Exhaust Centre
4.6km

Address:Mill Lane, RG14 5QS
Phone:0163540028
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd
4.7km

Address:30 Queens Road, RG14 7NG
Phone:01635 42250
Website:www.atseuromaster.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Gowrings Of Newbury
5.2km

Address:Newbury Motor Park, RG14 7HT
Phone:01635555332
Classes:4,5,7



Fawcetts Garage (Newbury) Ltd
5.2km

Address:The Triangle, RG14 7HT
Phone:01635 46660
Classes:4



Rowstock Limited
5.2km

Address:Newbury Motor Park, RG14 7HT
Phone:01635569770
Classes:4



Marshalls Newbury
5.2km

Address:Newbury Motor Park, RG14 7HT
Phone:01635572900
Classes:4



Ridgeway Garages (Newbury) Ltd
5.2km

Address:The Triangle, RG14 7HT
Phone:01635 40678
Classes:4



Newbury Honda
5.2km

Address:The Triangle, RG14 7HT
Phone:01635 556800
Classes:4



Pro Bike Services
5.3km

Address:22 Newtown Road, RG14 7BL
Phone:01635 581500
Website:www.pro-bike.com
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Speen Garage
6.1km

Address:Speen Garage, RG14 1QT
Phone:01635 33203
Classes:4



Barber & Reynolds (Woolhampton) Ltd
6.6km

Address:Sun Garage, RG7 5RH
Phone:01189713237
Classes:4



Murrays Service Station
7.0km

Address:Ashford Hill, RG19 8BQ
Phone:01189813646
Classes:4



Yattendon Garage
7.2km

Address:Frilsham Road, RG18 0XR
Phone:01635202702
Classes:4



Beenham Mot Centre
7.4km

Address:Unit 9, RG7 5PP
Phone:01189 710186
Classes:4



Dupaul Eng
7.6km

Address:Southend Road, RG7 6ES
Phone:01189744219
Classes:4



Knightsbridge Garage Mot Centre
7.6km

Address:19-20 Orchard Business Park, RG20 4SY
Phone:01635 298728
Classes:4



D Banks Motor Services
8.0km

Address:Unit 15, RG7 4PW
Phone:01189817661
Classes:4



E A Autos (Aldermaston) Ltd
8.0km

Address:Unit 21, RG7 4PW
Phone:01189814999
Classes:4,5,7



Hi-Line Motors
8.0km

Address:Hi-Line Motors, RG7 4PW
Phone:0118 981 4510
Website:www.hilinemotors.co.uk
Classes:4



West Kingsclere Garage
8.2km

Address:West Kingsclere Garage, RG20 4TA
Phone:01635297715
Classes:4



Anchor Vans
8.4km

Address:Anchor Business Park, RG7 5JE
Phone:01189 710230
Classes:4,5,7



Curridge Car Sales
8.6km

Address:Andover Road, RG20 0LS
Phone:01635 48519
Website:www.curridgevillage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am9:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am9:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am9:00pm
Thursday:8:30am9:00pm
Friday:8:30am9:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Clive Lewis Motor Repairs
8.8km

Address:Orchard Garage, RG20 8RU
Phone:01635 247247
Classes:4



The Falcon Garage
8.9km

Address:Burghfield Road, RG26 4QY
Phone:01189819908
Classes:4,7



Anchor Cars
9.7km

Address:The Old Dairy, RG26 3JE
Phone:0118 9829 111
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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