Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to SL3 3FS 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 SL3 3FS

We managed to find 104 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your SL3 3FS. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Woking Garage
0.5km

Address:Unit 1, SL2 5DT
Phone:01753518368
Classes:4



Reliance Auto Test
0.5km

Address:Unit 14, SL2 5EP
Phone:01753 575801
Classes:1,2,3,4,4a,5,5a,7



Slough Motor Works Ltd
0.7km

Address:11 Mill Street, SL2 5DH
Phone:01753535345
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
0.8km

Address:Unit 1, SL2 5AD
Phone:01753 550758
Classes:4



Auto Service Centre Ltd
0.8km

Address:2a St Pauls Avenue, SL2 5EX
Phone:01753536955
Classes:4



A & S Mot Ltd
1.1km

Address:1a Stoke Gardens, SL1 3QB
Phone:01753 206760
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Triple S Mot Centre
1.1km

Address:1a Belgrave Road, SL1 3RG
Phone:01753 533134
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Apple Mots
1.1km

Address:Stoke Wharf, SL2 5AU
Phone:01753 518464
Website:www.applemots.co.uk
Classes:3,4,4a,5,5a,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:00pm
Thursday:7:30am5:00pm
Friday:7:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Lucas Garage
1.1km

Address:21 The Myrke, SL3 9AB
Phone:01753520403
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
1.2km

Address:Kwik-Fit, SL1 3UA
Phone:01753 528414
Classes:4,5,7



Centre Mot Ltd
1.5km

Address:92a Elliman Avenue, SL2 5BE
Phone:01753 578 108
Classes:1,2,4



Chalvey Car Service
1.5km

Address:28a Alexandra Rd, SL1 2NQ
Phone:01753 527223
Classes:4,7



C & G Autos
1.7km

Address:78 Church St, SL1 2PE
Phone:01753 577614
Classes:3,4



Advanced Autotechnik
1.9km

Address:Unit E Chancery Gate Business Centre, SL3 7EP
Phone:01753 549297
Website:www.fordspecialists.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:30pm
Thursday:8:30am6:30pm
Friday:8:30am6:30pm
Saturday:8:30am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



C & G Autos
2.0km

Address:27a Whitby Road, SL1 3DP
Phone:01753518727
Classes:4



S M C Rover
2.1km

Address:134 Bath Road, SL1 3XW
Phone:01753574266
Classes:4



P W Auto Centre Ltd
2.1km

Address:Unit D1, SL3 7EW
Phone:01753 586358
Classes:4



Windrush Garage Ltd
2.1km

Address:57 Farnham Road, SL1 3TN
Phone:01753 670200
Website:www.windrush.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:45am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:45am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:45am6:00pm
Thursday:7:45am6:00pm
Friday:7:45am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
2.5km

Address:Halfords Autocentres Ltd, SL1 4UN
Phone:01753 574008
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.com
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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Burnham Garage Ltd
2.5km

Address:Slough House, SL1 4UN
Phone:01753744844
Classes:4



Smc Rover
2.6km

Address:Smc Windsor, SL3 9AR
Phone:01753 581444
Classes:4



Mot Autoservices Ltd
3.0km

Address:414 Montrose Avenue, SL1 4TJ
Phone:01753 579291
Classes:4



Ancaster Group Limited
3.1km

Address:373 Buckingham Avenue, SL1 4PF
Phone:01753511900
Classes:4



Autocare Mot And Service Centre Ltd
3.1km

Address:2a Canal Wharf, SL3 6EG
Phone:01753 206959
Classes:4



P M Autos (Slough) Ltd
3.1km

Address:148 Edinburgh Avenue, SL1 4SS
Phone:01753533007
Classes:4



Motorcare (Mot & Service Centre) Ltd
3.1km

Address:390 Sykes Road, SL1 4SP
Phone:01753 520350
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
Classes: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



Ats Euromaster Ltd (Slough)
3.2km

Address:Ats Euromaster Ltd (Slough), SL2 1DH
Phone:01753 524214
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres
3.3km

Address:Formula One Autocentres, SL1 4QA
Phone:01753 552211
Classes:4



Mr Clutch Autocentres Slough
3.3km

Address:27 Buckingham Avenue, SL1 4QA
Phone:01753 578161
Classes:4



Protyre Slough
3.3km

Address:Protyre Slough, SL1 4EP
Phone:01753 343119
Classes:4



Archway Motors
3.4km

Address:54 The Arches, SL4 3HY
Phone:01753866871
Classes:4



M & T Engineering
3.4km

Address:31-33 The Arches, SL4 1QZ
Phone:01753 851952
Classes:4,7



Deftera Motors
3.5km

Address:Arch 59, SL4 3YH
Phone:01753621757
Classes:4



M Lloyd & Son
3.6km

Address:110a Lower Cippenham Lane, SL1 5DW
Phone:01628663343/603851
Classes:4



Slough Audi
3.7km

Address:Dover Road, SL1 4RF
Phone:0845 481 2018
Classes:4



Johnsons Honda
3.7km

Address:748/749 Dover Road, SL1 4RS
Phone:01753 575566
Classes:4



Iver Mot Centre
3.8km

Address:Havendale, SL0 0JQ
Phone:01753 651065
Classes: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:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Renault Slough
3.9km

Address:301-311 Bath Road, SL1 5PR
Phone:01628 843000
Classes:4



Greenoaks Of Slough
3.9km

Address:273-283 Bath Road, SL1 5PR
Phone:01753 554444
Classes:4



A & S Mot Ltd
4.0km

Address:A & S Mot Ltd, SL4 5EJ
Phone:01753 206141
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Lancaster Burnham
4.1km

Address:367 Bath Road, SL1 5QA
Phone:01628 668361
Website:www.jardinemotors.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:10:00am4:00pm



Thames Valley Garage Ltd
4.2km

Address:Thames Valley Garage Ltd, SL1 5HX
Phone:01628 666100
Classes:4



Airport Motors (London) Ltd
4.3km

Address:Colnbrook By Pass, SL3 8QQ
Phone:01753 681559
Website:www.garageservicesheathrow.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:6:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:6:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:6:00am6:00pm
Thursday:6:00am6:00pm
Friday:6:00am6:00pm
Saturday:6:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
4.3km

Address:Shredding Green Garage, SL0 0JG
Phone:01753 654939
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



I & A Car Services
4.4km

Address:877 Plymouth Road, SL1 4LP
Phone:01753 696777
Website:www.ianda-carservices.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:15am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:15am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:15am5:30pm
Thursday:8:15am5:30pm
Friday:8:15am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Rosewood Garages Limited
4.6km

Address:Unit 4b, SL1 6BW
Phone:01628 669594
Website:www.rosewoodgaragesltd.co.uk
Classes: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:7:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



National Tyres & Autocare
4.6km

Address:426 To 428 Bath Road, SL1 6BB
Phone:01628663237
Classes:4



Mini Slough
4.6km

Address:Mini Slough, SL1 6BB
Phone:01628 550400
Classes:4



Golden Cross Service Station
4.9km

Address:High Street, SL3 0JZ
Phone:01753 686321
Classes:4



Love Green Garage Ltd
5.0km

Address:Love Green Lane, SL0 9RA
Phone:01753 655575
Website:www.lovegreengarage.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Reeds Service Station
5.4km

Address:86 Welley Road, TW19 5EP
Phone:01784482366
Classes:4



White Heather Garage Dorney Ltd
5.4km

Address:Village Road, SL4 6QJ
Phone:01628603188
Classes:4



Airport Motors London Ltd
5.5km

Address:Unit 5, SL0 9HX
Phone:01753655521
Classes:4,7



Lakeside Garage
5.7km

Address:Lakeside Garage, TW19 5DJ
Phone:01784482158
Classes:4



The Beeches Garage Farnham Common Ltd
5.9km

Address:Beeches Road, SL2 3PS
Phone:01753 644568
Website:www.thebeechesgarage.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Qv London
5.9km

Address:Block A1, SL4 4LE
Phone:01753620174
Classes:4



Mark's Autocare Ltd
5.9km

Address:Unit A2/a3 Fairacres Industrial Estate, SL4 4LE
Phone:01753 854748
Classes:1,2,4



4u Cars
5.9km

Address:101 Straight Road, SL4 2SE
Phone:01753 867730
Website:www.4ucars.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Optimap Tuning Ltd
6.0km

Address:Unit 6, SL0 9HL
Phone:01753 315044
Classes:4



Hughes Mazda
6.2km

Address:Beaconsfield Road, SL2 3HX
Phone:01753609595
Classes:4



Heathrow Mot Centre
6.2km

Address:Central Garage, SL3 0EN
Phone:01753 683918
Classes:4,5,7



J And M Automotive Ltd
6.4km

Address:Unit J, SL6 0ND
Phone:01628 663833
Classes:4



Ryan Car Services
6.5km

Address:Ryan Car Services, SL6 0LX
Phone:01628 669047
Classes:4



Powerbell Garage
6.5km

Address:Unit C, SL6 0LX
Phone:666665 / 07525818001
Classes:1,2,4



G & W Motor Company
6.7km

Address:Old Station Yard, SL6 0NU
Phone:01628603492
Classes:4



Power Engineering London Limited
7.1km

Address:Unit12 Chiltern Business Village, UB8 2SN
Phone:01895 255699
Classes:4,7



Uxbridge Auto Centre Limited
7.1km

Address:Unit 1 Chiltern Business Village, UB8 2SN
Phone:01895 259172
Classes:4



K S Auto Services
7.1km

Address:Unit 4 Chiltern Business Village, UB8 2SN
Phone:01895 253293
Website:www.ksautosuxbridge.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Veetec (Uxbridge)
7.3km

Address:Unit 1 Bridgewoks, UB8 2JG
Phone:01895 233123
Website:www.veetecmotorgroup.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Seaspray Motors
7.3km

Address:Unit 10 Bridge Works, UB8 2JG
Phone:01895813900
Classes:4,7



M B Heathrow
7.4km

Address:Unit 8 Zodiac Business Park, UB8 2GU
Phone:01895 456010
Classes:4,5,7



J S Auto Centres Limited
7.5km

Address:1 Onslow Mills, UB7 7RR
Phone:01895 437 401
Classes:4



Bt Fleet Limited
7.5km

Address:Colnbrook By Pass, UB7 0HA
Phone:02084564001
Classes:4,7



D & B Crash Repairs Limited
7.5km

Address:River Pinn Works, UB7 7QP
Phone:01895 441999
Classes:4



Sytner Maidenhead
7.6km

Address:Bath Road, SL6 0BW
Phone:01628 680300
Website:www.sytner.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



S M C Rover Uxbridge
7.7km

Address:139 Cowley Road, UB8 2AG
Phone:01895 232425
Classes:4



Drayton Auto Techniks Mota Workshop
7.7km

Address:127 Yiewsley High Street, UB7 7QL
Phone:01895 440077
Classes:4



Parkside Motor Co
7.8km

Address:208 Cowley Road, UB8 2LZ
Phone:01895 259791
Website:www.parksidemotors.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:7:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Halfords Autocentre
7.9km

Address:Units 2-4, UB8 2UH
Phone:01895 258820
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



Surrey Lodge Motor Co
7.9km

Address:Bellweir Garage, TW19 6HE
Phone:01784 483555
Classes:1,2,4



Kwik-Fit
8.1km

Address:Kwik-Fit, UB8 2AP
Phone:01895 259966
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



Regent Automotive Gerrards Cross
8.2km

Address:Oxford Road, SL9 7AP
Phone:01753 202020
Website:www.volvocarslondon.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:9:00am5:30pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Stockley Auto Centre
8.6km

Address:Unit 5c, UB7 8JD
Phone:01895 442164
Classes:4



Berry Heathrow
8.6km

Address:Unit A, UB7 8JD
Phone:01895 433999
Classes:4



Courtwood Car Service
8.7km

Address:Penfield Estate, UB8 1AP
Phone:01895 236567
Website:courtwoods.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:8:30am1:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Fir Tree Motors Limited
8.7km

Address:Unit 4, UB7 8EB
Phone:01895 431515
Classes:4



Wards Mot And Service Centre
8.8km

Address:186 High Street, TW20 9ED
Phone:01784439160
Classes:4,7



Tristar Cars Limited
8.8km

Address:Units 1 & 2, UB7 8BQ
Phone:01895 432144
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
8.8km

Address:199 High Street, TW20 9PG
Phone:01784 473622
Classes:4



Robbings Motors
8.9km

Address:Unit 3, UB7 8HY
Phone:01895 432853
Classes:4,7



Boxer Motor Company Ltd
8.9km

Address:Unit D, SL6 8BT
Phone:01628 628878
Classes:4,5,7



Berkshire Toyota
9.0km

Address:Berkshire Toyota, SL6 8BZ
Phone:01628 788001
Website:www.berkshire.toyota.co.uk
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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Motest Hillingdon
9.0km

Address:Colham Green Road, UB8 3JY
Phone:01895 444122
Website:www.motest.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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:9:00am4:00pm



Windrush Service Centre
9.2km

Address:2b Howarth Road, SL6 1AP
Phone:01628 682100
Classes:4



R S Motor Engineers
9.2km

Address:Units 2/3, SL6 1AP
Phone:01628773331
Classes:4



Charles Stuart Autos Ltd
9.2km

Address:T/a Morgans Garage, UB8 3NG
Phone:01895254312
Classes:4



Mason-Thompson Limited
9.2km

Address:Unit C, UB7 0HY
Phone:020 8759 1352
Classes:4



Graysheen Garage
9.3km

Address:Ethorpe Works, SL9 8BR
Phone:01753 882893
Classes:4



Fletchers Garage Englefield Green Limited
9.3km

Address:Bagshot Road, TW20 0RS
Phone:01784 432166
Classes:4



Berkeley Car Garage Ltd
9.6km

Address:The Garage, SL6 2ND
Phone:01628778889
Classes:4



Hillingdon Vehicle Specialists
9.7km

Address:1 Lees Parade, UB8 3AS
Phone:01895 812727
Classes:4,5,7



D And D Automobile Engineers Limited
9.7km

Address:201 Pooley Green Road, TW20 8AR
Phone:01784 464300
Classes:4



Magna Carta Mot & Repair Limited
9.8km

Address:2-10 Pond Road, TW20 8BG
Phone:01784 442494
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Staines Mot Centre Limited
9.8km

Address:99 London Road, TW18 4HN
Phone:01784 466818
Website:www.stainesservicecentre.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:8:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



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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