Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 10km of SO5 1AW

We managed to find 103 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your SO5 1AW. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Hendy Truck Chandlers Ford
2.4km

Address:School Lane, SO53 4DG
Phone:02380579806
Classes:4,5,7



Monksbrook Motors Ltd
2.4km

Address:Unit 8 Monksbrook Ind Park, SO53 4BY
Phone:02380268804
Classes:1,2,4



Southampton Audi
2.4km

Address:50 78 Bournemouth Road, SO53 3DH
Phone:02380 460700
Classes:4



Independent Car Sales And Servicing Ltd
2.5km

Address:Unit 4/1 Avenger Close, SO53 4DQ
Phone:023 8027 3333
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
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



Williams Garage
2.5km

Address:Main Road, SO21 2EE
Phone:01962 713150
Website:www.williams-garage.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



J T M Auto Technician
2.6km

Address:Unit 26 Monksbrook Ind Park, SO53 4RA
Phone:023 8025 5555
Website:jtmautoshampshire.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Spike Island Motorcycles Ltd
2.6km

Address:23 Monks Brook Industrial Park, SO53 4RA
Phone:02380 650680
Classes:1,2



Auto Assistance Ltd
2.8km

Address:Unit 6 Speedwell Close, SO53 4BT
Phone:02380 265262
Classes:4



Independent Garage Services Ltd
2.9km

Address:Unit 5, SO50 4RZ
Phone:023 8062 9606
Website:www.independentgarageservices.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Picador Chandlers Ford
3.0km

Address:97 101 Bournmouth Road, SO53 3AQ
Phone:02380255432
Classes:4



Protyre Eastleigh
3.0km

Address:46 Woodside Road, SO50 4ET
Phone:02380614566
Classes:4



Salkelds Service Centre
3.2km

Address:29a Parham Drive, SO50 4NU
Phone:02380644877
Classes:4



Motest Eastleigh
3.2km

Address:Unit 9 & 10, SO50 4NU
Phone:02380642129
Classes:4,7



We Only Do Mots Ltd
3.2km

Address:Unit 18, SO50 4NU
Phone:02380647180
Classes:4,7



Halfords Autocentre
3.3km

Address:Woodside Avenue, SO50 9NA
Phone:023 8062 9644
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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service
3.3km

Address:Hfrs Hq, SO50 9SJ
Phone:02380 626750
Classes:4,5,7



Hendy Group
3.4km

Address:Leigh Road, SO50 9PT
Phone:02380 271271
Classes:4,7



Oak Motors Eastleigh Ltd
3.7km

Address:Units One & Two, SO50 4SR
Phone:02380614368
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd
4.1km

Address:Dutton Lane, SO50 6AA
Phone:02380 613027
Classes:4,5,7



Partridge Of Hampshire Ltd
4.1km

Address:Chestnut Avenue, SO53 3YU
Phone:02380 689800
Classes:4



Brenhaul Commercials
4.3km

Address:Unit 4h Barton Park Industrial Estate, SO50 6RR
Phone:02380 652535
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Imperial Cars
4.3km

Address:Unit 7 Barton Park Industrial Estate, SO50 6RR
Phone:02380 624520
Classes:4



The Village Garage Colden Common Ltd
4.4km

Address:Main Road, SO21 1RY
Phone:01962 712185
Classes:1,2,4



Best Autocentres Ltd
4.4km

Address:Unit 6, SO50 6RP
Phone:02380 620200
Classes:1,2,4



Cnb Motor Engineering
4.4km

Address:Unit 2, SO52 9LY
Phone:07818 223510
Classes:4



Eastleigh College Ltd
4.4km

Address:Motor Vehicle Section, SO50 5HT
Phone:02380911733
Classes:4



Master Tech Autos
4.8km

Address:Unit 3, SO50 5QT
Phone:02380 611161
Classes:4



Sjp Independent Garage Specialist Ltd
4.9km

Address:133-145 Botley Road, SO52 9EB
Phone:02380 733944
Classes:4



Derek Osgood
5.6km

Address:The Workshop, SO22 5QW
Phone:01962 840144
Classes:4



North Baddesley Service Centre
5.6km

Address:Rownhams Lane, SO52 9LX
Phone:02380732842
Classes:4



Ray Meader & Sons
6.2km

Address:Crampmoor Garage, SO51 9AN
Phone:01794 512227
Website:www.raymeader.co.uk
Classes:4



Mcs Garage Services
6.2km

Address:The Workshop, SO50 7HF
Phone:02380 695925
Classes:4



Harding Vehicle Repairs Ltd
6.3km

Address:Sandy Lane, SO50 8GH
Phone:023 8069 3363
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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Imm Services Ltd
6.4km

Address:2 Premier Way, SO51 9AQ
Phone:01794 518866
Classes:4,5,7



Mercedes Benz Of Southampton
6.4km

Address:George Curl Way, SO18 2RZ
Phone:02380619044
Classes:4



Winchester Motor Company Ltd
7.0km

Address:43 St Cross Road, SO23 9PU
Phone:01962866331
Classes:4



Hampton Park Garage
7.1km

Address:306-310 Burgess Road, SO16 3BJ
Phone:02380 584207
Classes:4



Tyre & Auto Southampton
7.2km

Address:170-176 Burgess Road, SO16 3HH
Phone:023 8067 7468
Website:www.tyre-auto-southampton.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



Snows Peugeot Romsey
7.3km

Address:Winchester Hill, SO51 7YY
Phone:01794525700
Classes:4



Common Barn
7.5km

Address:Roddington Forge, SO30 3HQ
Phone:02380 471060
Classes:3,4



Belbins Garage
7.5km

Address:Unit 4, SO51 7JF
Phone:01794 516999
Website:www.belbinsgarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Freeborn Winchester
7.8km

Address:Plot 1, SO23 9SQ
Phone:01962 840889
Classes:4



Colin Moston Cars (Workshop)
7.8km

Address:Clifton Garage, SO50 7DJ
Phone:02380692321
Classes:4



Regal Autosport International Ltd
7.8km

Address:72-82 Belgrave Road, SO17 3AN
Phone:02380 558636
Classes:4



Pcc Mot Test Centre
7.9km

Address:Units 11 And 12, SO51 0PW
Phone:01794367852
Classes:4



Atr Motors
7.9km

Address:Unit 3, SO17 3EA
Phone:02380554424
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
8.0km

Address:32 - 34 Chesil Street, SO23 0HX
Phone:01962868201
Classes:4



Winchester Mot Centre Ltd
8.3km

Address:Station Garage, SO22 6RF
Phone:01962 864719
Website:www.andrewfostermot.com
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:9:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Beechwood Motor Company Ltd
8.4km

Address:4-6 Malvern Road, SO16 6QA
Phone:023 8077 8200
Website:beechwoodmotorcompany.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Solent Mot Centre Ltd
8.5km

Address:3a Northbrook Industrial Estate, SO16 6PB
Phone:023 8078 3403
Website:www.solentmotcentre.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



Auto Solutions
8.5km

Address:Unit 3, SO16 6PB
Phone:02380 779994
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Mansbridge Van And Truck Ltd
8.6km

Address:Unit 5, SO51 0EZ
Phone:01794517196
Classes:4,7



Braishfield Garage Ltd
8.6km

Address:Unit 4b Frobisher Ind Centre, SO51 0EZ
Phone:01794518461
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Hilton Motors
8.5km

Address:Bond Road Garage, SO18 1LH
Phone:023 8055 5600
Website:www.hiltonmotors.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Romsey Mot & Tyre Super Centre
8.6km

Address:Unit 1 Musslewhite Buildings, SO51 0HA
Phone:01794 519777
Website:www.romseyfastfit.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:30pm
Thursday:7:30am5:30pm
Friday:7:30am5:30pm
Saturday:7:30am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Romsey Fast Fit Ltd
8.6km

Address:4a Greatbridge Business Park, SO51 0HA
Phone:01794 519777
Website:www.romseyfastfit.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:7:30am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



P & B (Autocentre)
8.6km

Address:Unit 2 Budds Lane Trad Estate, SO51 0HA
Phone:01794522103
Classes:4



Alan Lear Motorcycles
8.6km

Address:72 Hyde Street, SO23 7DW
Phone:01962862701
Classes:1,2



Greatbridge Motor Services Ltd
8.6km

Address:70 Greatbridge Road, SO51 8FD
Phone:01794516398
Classes:4



Brooklyn 4x4
8.6km

Address:Romsey Road, SO16 0XJ
Phone:02380 740303
Classes:4



Len Harfield Ltd
8.8km

Address:T/a Bitterne Park Garage, SO18 1FX
Phone:023 8055 5860
Website:www.lenharfieldltd.co.uk
Classes:4



New Chapel Garage
8.8km

Address:34 High Street, SO30 3DR
Phone:023 8047 4553
Website:www.newchapelgarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Viking Garages Ltd
8.9km

Address:Viking House, SO30 3DS
Phone:02380 473773
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
8.9km

Address:Unit J St Martins Ind Estate, SO23 7RJ
Phone:01962865980
Classes:4



Picador Winchester
8.9km

Address:Unit 1, SO23 7RQ
Phone:01962 861947
Website:www.picadorplc.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



Church Garage
9.0km

Address:21-35 St Denys Road, SO17 2GJ
Phone:02381290290
Classes:4



Hendy Honda
9.1km

Address:Easton Lane, SO23 7RR
Phone:01962 863344
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Winchester
9.1km

Address:Heritage Park, SO23 7RR
Phone:01962840066
Classes:4



P J Services Soton Ltd
9.1km

Address:D C Motors, SO16 6HR
Phone:02380 778305
Classes:4



Pitter Commercials Ltd
9.2km

Address:Botley Road, SO30 3HA
Phone:02380477125
Classes:4,5,7



South Hants Garage Services Ltd
9.2km

Address:Unit 14, SO14 0SQ
Phone:023 8067 1306
Website:www.mot-southampton-shg.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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



J R L Autos
9.3km

Address:30-34 Cambridge Road, SO14 6TB
Phone:023 8022 1542
Website:www.jrlautos.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Pete King Mechanical Repairs
9.3km

Address:53 Salem Street, SO15 5QE
Phone:023 8077 2869
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
9.4km

Address:115 Lodge Road, SO14 6RE
Phone:02380224488
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
9.4km

Address:165 Bitterne Road, SO18 1BH
Phone:023 8033 1742
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



Pete Spacagna Motor Services Ltd
9.4km

Address:281 Empress Road, SO14 0JX
Phone:02380236999
Classes:4



Bursledon Motors Ltd
9.4km

Address:Durley Brook Road, SO32 2AR
Phone:02380 696996
Classes:4



C & J Autos
9.4km

Address:Beech Corner Garage, SO32 2AR
Phone:02380 602720
Classes:4



Best Autocentres Ltd
9.5km

Address:Unit 8 Winchester Trade Park, SO23 7FA
Phone:01962866977
Classes:4,5,7



H A Fox Southampton
9.5km

Address:73 The Avenue, SO17 1BL
Phone:02380 234600
Classes:4



Hunters Land Rover
9.5km

Address:The Avenue, SO17 1BL
Phone:02380215800
Classes:4



Taj Auto Tech Ltd
9.5km

Address:157-179 Empress Road, SO14 0JW
Phone:02380636258
Classes:4,5,7



J S Autos
9.5km

Address:38 Empress Road, SO14 0JW
Phone:02380211993
Classes:4



Hodges
9.5km

Address:Unit B Kingsbury Road, SO14 0JT
Phone:02380 230665
Classes:4



Harestock Garage
9.5km

Address:Priors Dean Road, SO22 6JU
Phone:01962 881380
Website:www.harestockgarage.com
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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Masterfit Doves Southampton
9.6km

Address:75 The Avenue, SO17 1AL
Phone:02380330066
Classes:4



Doves Southampton
9.6km

Address:75 The Avenue, SO17 1AL
Phone:08709049830
Classes:4



Kinleys Garage
9.6km

Address:Unit 1a Kemps Quay Ind Park, SO18 1BZ
Phone:02380 222657
Classes:4



Flintstone Mot
9.6km

Address:2 Shirley Park Road, SO16 4FP
Phone:02380 528422
Classes:4



Tony Hall Motors
9.7km

Address:4 Andover Road North, SO22 6NN
Phone:01962889166
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
9.7km

Address:Kwik-Fit, SO16 4RJ
Phone:023 8077 4535
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



Bt Fleet Ltd
9.7km

Address:Southampton Garage, SO16 0YU
Phone:02380747273
Classes:4,7



Atherley Garage Ltd
9.7km

Address:121 Malmesbury Road, SO15 5FJ
Phone:023 8063 1861
Website:www.atherley-garage.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



Taj Mot Station
9.8km

Address:Unit 13, SO14 0SP
Phone:02380 337500
Classes:4,5,7



Taj Mot Station
9.8km

Address:Unit 4, SO14 0SP
Phone:02380 337500
Classes:1,2,4



E & J Jarvis Ltd
9.8km

Address:56 78 Onslow Road, SO14 0JN
Phone:023 8022 9297
Website:www.ejjarvis.co.uk
Classes:4



Martins Of Winchester
9.8km

Address:Easton Lane, SO23 7SL
Phone:01962810000
Classes:4,7



Independent Car & Van Servicing Ltd
9.8km

Address:Unit 9c, SO30 2JW
Phone:01489 798383
Classes:4,7



Tyreshops Garage Services
9.8km

Address:Unit 8a, SO30 2JW
Phone:01489 787350
Website:www.hedgeendtyres.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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Autotune Garage Services Ltd
9.8km

Address:Unit 10c Herald Industrial Estate, SO30 2JW
Phone:01489 797676
Classes:1,2,4



Peter Cooper Shirley Road
9.9km

Address:381 Shirley Road, SO15 3JD
Phone:023 8070 1107
Website:www.petercoopergroup.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
9.9km

Address:Unit 12, SO30 2JN
Phone:01489 782225
Classes:4



Millbrook Ltd
10.0km

Address:6 Oakley Road, SO16 4LG
Phone:02380 702592
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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