Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to TA6 7BQ 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 TA6 7BQ

We managed to find 43 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your TA6 7BQ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Ye Olde Compass Garage Ltd
0.7km

Address:13-15 Wembdon Road, TA6 7DJ
Phone:01278 421237
Website:www.yeoldecompassgarage.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



N R K Services
1.0km

Address:Unit 1, TA6 7AG
Phone:01278450610
Classes:4



Pat Watts Motorcycles
1.0km

Address:40 St Marys Street, TA6 3LY
Phone:01278447165
Classes:1,2



P A Autos
1.3km

Address:Unit 7, TA6 5JT
Phone:01278 433756
Classes:4



Central Motor Co
1.4km

Address:East Quay, TA6 5AZ
Phone:01278 423289
Website:www.centralmotorcoltd.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



Anderson & Wall
1.5km

Address:Church Street, TA6 5AS
Phone:01278 423089
Website:www.anderson-wall.co.uk
Classes:1,2,3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Mason Auto Services Limited
1.6km

Address:Taunton Road Service Station, TA6 6LD
Phone:01278420077
Classes:4



Tsr Performance
1.6km

Address:1 Stockmoor Park, TA6 6LD
Phone:01278 453036
Classes:4



Wembdon Motors
1.7km

Address:Church Road, TA6 7RR
Phone:01278456690
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
1.7km

Address:St Johns Street, TA6 5HY
Phone:01278458421
Classes:4



Rowcliffes Vauxhall Bridgwater
1.7km

Address:East Quay, TA6 4DB
Phone:01278454000
Classes:4



A F B Motorcycles
1.7km

Address:Unit 2, TA6 4DB
Phone:01278444303
Classes:1,2



Halfords Autocentre
1.7km

Address:Unit 2, TA6 4DB
Phone:01278456550
Classes:4



C C Motors
1.7km

Address:Unit 5a, TA6 5LZ
Phone:01278 455520
Classes:4,7



A1 Mot Centre
1.7km

Address:Unit 3, TA6 5JQ
Phone:01278428377
Classes:4



Byron Wynn Autos
1.8km

Address:136a St John Street, TA6 5JE
Phone:01278 422836
Classes:4



Colley Lane Mot Centre
1.8km

Address:Unit 19, TA6 5LJ
Phone:01278439237
Classes:4,5,7



Audi 4u
1.8km

Address:Unit 18, TA6 5LJ
Phone:01278 434141
Website:www.audi4u.org
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:03pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:03pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:03pm
Thursday:8:30am5:03pm
Friday:8:30am5:03pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Westerly Bridgwater
1.9km

Address:The Showground, TA6 6DD
Phone:01278453951
Classes:4



Staceys Motors
2.0km

Address:Quantock Terrace, TA6 4BA
Phone:01278458400
Classes:4



Bridgwater Ford
2.0km

Address:18-24 North Street, TA6 3PE
Phone:01278727935
Classes:4,5,7



J J Motors
2.1km

Address:Showground Road, TA6 6LQ
Phone:01278 446114
Classes:4,5,7



West Country Garage Ltd
2.1km

Address:Marsh Lane, TA6 6LQ
Phone:01278 455155
Classes:4



Chris Blake
2.1km

Address:Union Street, TA6 4BY
Phone:01278423743
Classes:4



Bridgwater Tyre & Exhaust Ltd
2.2km

Address:130-140 Bristol Road, TA6 4BP
Phone:01278 424523
Classes:4



Falcon Vehicle Solutions
2.2km

Address:Falcon Vehicle Solutions, TA6 6AJ
Phone:01278 422221
Classes:4,5,7



Westside Motors
2.4km

Address:Unit 20, TA6 4BH
Phone:01278445585
Classes:4,7



Autofit Motoring Centres
2.4km

Address:Autofit Motoring Center, TA6 4BH
Phone:01278 439287
Classes:1,2,4



Riders Of Bridgwater Ltd
2.4km

Address:Riders House, TA6 4BH
Phone:01278457652
Classes:1,2



N Nicholls
2.4km

Address:Units 2 - 5, TA6 4AJ
Phone:01278427997
Classes:4,7



Carrs Skoda
2.6km

Address:Market Way, TA6 6DF
Phone:01278 664900
Classes:4



Silver Street Bridgwater
2.8km

Address:193 Bristol Road, TA6 4BJ
Phone:01278444999
Classes:4



A S G Autos
2.9km

Address:Unit 16, TA7 0AA
Phone:01278 434470
Classes:4,7



Harris Car Sales
3.5km

Address:Unit 16b, TA6 4AP
Phone:01278 428464
Classes:4



Causeway 4 X 4
4.9km

Address:Bristol Road, TA6 4TN
Phone:0845 641 0715
Classes:3,4,5,7



Scania (Great Britain) Limited
5.1km

Address:Unit 14 Dunball Industrial Park, TA6 4TP
Phone:01278 685060
Website:www.scania.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Waterman's Garage
5.9km

Address:Four Forks Garage, TA5 1BW
Phone:01278671254
Classes:4,5,7



Pawlett Service Station Ltd
7.0km

Address:7 Bristol Road, TA6 4SW
Phone:01278683216
Classes:4



Keenthorne Garage
8.2km

Address:Nether Stowey, TA5 1HZ
Phone:01278732256
Classes:4



Durston Elms
8.2km

Address:Durston, TA3 5AD
Phone:01823 412335
Website:www.durston-elms.co.uk
Classes:4



Somerset County Caravans
8.4km

Address:Walford Cross, TA2 8QR
Phone:01823 413333
Website:www.somersetcaravans.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Inwood Workshop
9.0km

Address:Nether Stowey, TA5 1HY
Phone:01278733145
Classes:4



Kingston Garage
9.6km

Address:Kingston St Mary, TA2 8HW
Phone:01823451430
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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