Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 10km of TS20 2PJ

We managed to find 129 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your TS20 2PJ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Central Car Sales
0.1km

Address:1a Norton Avenue, TS20 2JH
Phone:01642659111
Classes:4



Teesside Tyrepower Ltd
1.3km

Address:St Marys Gate Business Park, TS20 2AB
Phone:01642618395
Classes:4



Ross Commercial Services Mot
1.5km

Address:Unit 3, TS18 2EU
Phone:01642676069
Classes:4,7



Tip Top Mot Centre
1.6km

Address:54 Norton Road, TS18 2BX
Phone:01642 604695
Website:www.tiptopmotors.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:9:30am4:30pm



Rovetec
1.6km

Address:4a Clarence Row, TS18 2HD
Phone:01642672079
Classes:4



D J Barugh Motor Engineers Ltd
1.6km

Address:Farrer Street, TS18 2AW
Phone:01642679278
Classes:4



Ross Road Garage Mot Ltd
1.6km

Address:Unit 1, TS18 2NH
Phone:01642602319
Classes:4



Stockton Mot Centre
1.6km

Address:Unit 7, TS18 2NH
Phone:01642 673775
Classes:4,7



Billingham Green Garage Ltd
1.7km

Address:Bank Top, TS23 1BS
Phone:01642552497
Classes:1,2,3,4



National Tyres And Autocare
1.8km

Address:Church Road, TS18 2ET
Phone:01642 607308
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



Rs & C Armstrong Ltd
1.8km

Address:Station Garage, TS19 0AA
Phone:01642605129
Classes:4,5,7



Simon Bailes Peugeot
1.8km

Address:Church Road, TS18 1TH
Phone:01642612621
Classes:4



Town Centre Testing Station
1.9km

Address:The Garage, TS18 1RW
Phone:[01642]535334
Classes:1,2,4



Crofton Court Motorcycles Ltd
2.0km

Address:Unit 4, TS18 2QZ
Phone:01642 601795
Website:www.croftoncourtmotorcyclesltd.co.uk
Classes:1,2
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



In 'n' Out Centres Limited
2.1km

Address:Portrack Lane, TS18 2PB
Phone:01642 604500
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
2.1km

Address:Portrack Business Park, TS18 2SP
Phone:01642 677329
Classes:4



Skinner Street Motors
2.2km

Address:18 To 20 Skinner Street, TS18 1DY
Phone:01642 678061
Website:www.skinnerstreetmotorsltd.co.uk
Classes:4



Portrack Test Centre
2.2km

Address:Blue House Point Road, TS18 2PQ
Phone:01642 645311
Website:www.portrackmot.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Hickson Motors
2.2km

Address:2 West Row, TS18 1BT
Phone:01642612178
Classes:4



Maltech
2.4km

Address:The Workshop, TS18 1DU
Phone:01642 644487
Classes:4



Morgans Tyres Ltd
2.4km

Address:Grangefield Road, TS18 4AF
Phone:01642670411
Classes:4,7



Brit Bikes And Trikes Ltd
2.4km

Address:Unit 24, TS18 4AH
Phone:01642 614222
Classes:1,2



Kwik Fit
2.5km

Address:102 Yarm Lane, TS18 1LF
Phone:01642 605172
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



A & K Garage
2.5km

Address:21 Mary Street, TS18 4AN
Phone:01642606432
Classes:4



Chatfields Tyne Tees
2.6km

Address:Teesway, TS18 2RS
Phone:01642637660
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Teesdale Tyre And Auto Centre
2.7km

Address:Station Street, TS17 6BB
Phone:01642 676667
Classes:4,7



Bob Alexander Ltd
2.7km

Address:Chapel Street Garage, TS17 6BB
Phone:01642 679781
Website:www.alexanderssaab.co.uk
Classes:4



Econofix
2.8km

Address:Unit 2, TS17 6AN
Phone:01642677931
Classes:4



Stephenson Street Garage
2.9km

Address:Stephenson Street, TS17 6AL
Phone:01642 678124
Classes:4



Barrie Miller Motor Services Ltd
2.9km

Address:Glasgow Street, TS17 7AH
Phone:01642 612208
Website:www.barriemiller.co.uk
Classes:4



Barron Motors
2.9km

Address:Glasgow Street, TS17 7AH
Phone:01642674997
Classes:4



Driven Car Care Centre Ltd
3.0km

Address:1 Middleway, TS17 6BZ
Phone:01642 601999
Website:www.drivencarsales.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Benfield Van Centre (Teesside)
3.0km

Address:Mandale Road, TS17 6AF
Phone:01642 704600
Website:www.lookers.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:00pm
Thursday:8:00am7:00pm
Friday:8:00am7:00pm
Saturday:8:00am7:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Towngate Testing Station
3.3km

Address:Unit 7, TS23 3TA
Phone:01642 370337
Classes:4



Billingham Mot Centre Ltd
3.3km

Address:Units 1 And 2, TS23 3TA
Phone:01642564066
Classes:4



Stockton On Tees Borough Council
3.4km

Address:Cowpen Lane, TS23 4DD
Phone:01642 527167
Classes:4



Hartburn Garages Ltd
3.6km

Address:26 Darlington Road, TS18 5BH
Phone:01642582102
Classes:4



Fairfield Stockton Garage
3.7km

Address:Bishopton Road West, TS19 7LZ
Phone:01642 582244
Classes:4



A Keel Motoring Services
3.7km

Address:Unit 6, TS17 8AA
Phone:01642616066
Classes:4



Lookers Teesside
3.9km

Address:Newport Road, TS1 5HZ
Phone:01642808900
Classes:4



Pfm
3.9km

Address:Unit 1b, TS18 3BL
Phone:01642 613161
Classes:4



Tees Valley Mot Centre
4.0km

Address:10 Beaumont Park, TS23 4HF
Phone:01642 566763
Classes:1,2,4,7



Morgans Tyres Ltd
4.0km

Address:Units A 1 And 2 Beaumont Park, TS23 4HF
Phone:01642 564129
Website:www.morganstyres.com
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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Cleveland Auto Services And Hire Co Ltd
4.0km

Address:Lamport Street, TS1 5QL
Phone:01642223636
Classes:4,5,7



Bell Truck Sales Ltd
4.0km

Address:Macklin Avenue, TS23 4BY
Phone:01642561333
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Acorn Auto Services
4.1km

Address:Units 7 & 8, TS1 5QS
Phone:01642 246886
Classes:1,2,4



Tyre Exchange
4.2km

Address:12 Cannon Park Road, TS1 5JP
Phone:01642 248100
Classes:4,5,7



Evans Halshaw
4.2km

Address:Newport Road, TS1 5JP
Phone:01642757500
Classes:4



Taylors Mot Station
4.3km

Address:Unit 4, TS23 4BU
Phone:01642 564614
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



D & R Motors
4.3km

Address:Unit C4, TS23 4BU
Phone:01642370101
Classes:4



Rmb Teesside
4.4km

Address:Cygnet Drive, TS18 3DZ
Phone:01642 667788
Classes:4



Sherwoods Of Stockton
4.4km

Address:Concorde Way, TS18 3SB
Phone:01642633333
Classes:4



Dave Stott Motors
4.4km

Address:Charlotte Street, TS2 1DT
Phone:01642224805
Classes:4



Woodside Mot And Service Centre
4.4km

Address:14 Harwood Court, TS2 1PU
Phone:01642 247779
Classes:1,2,3,4



Kwik Fit
4.4km

Address:106 To 112 Newport Road, TS1 5JF
Phone:01642244000
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
4.4km

Address:Yarm Road, TS18 3RT
Phone:01642 665100
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



Ron Turnbull (Garages) Ltd
4.5km

Address:Snowdon Road, TS2 1DB
Phone:01642248848
Classes:4



Williams Car & Commercial Services
4.5km

Address:Unit 6, TS23 4BX
Phone:01642370088
Classes:4,7



S P Motors Ne Ltd
4.6km

Address:Unit 3, TS2 1DY
Phone:01642 224091
Classes:4,5,7



Car Technics
4.6km

Address:Victoria Hall, TS23 4HE
Phone:01642 370154
Classes:4



Tyre Exchange
4.6km

Address:Unit 2a, TS18 3BP
Phone:01642 601600
Classes:4,5,7



Prestige Servicing Ltd
4.6km

Address:Unit 2c, TS18 3BP
Phone:01642 669100
Classes:4



Heatpac Garage
4.6km

Address:6/7 Snowdon Road, TS2 1LP
Phone:01642243178
Classes:4



Teesside Audi
4.6km

Address:Brooklime Avenue, TS18 3UR
Phone:01642 603444
Website:www.lookers.co.uk
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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Edgar & Hampton
4.6km

Address:Windsor Street, TS23 4EY
Phone:01642 564120
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am4:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am4:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am4:30pm
Thursday:9:00am4:30pm
Friday:9:00am4:30pm
Saturday:9:00am4:30pm
Sunday:9:00am4:30pm



Stratstone Jaguar Stockton
4.7km

Address:Jaguar House, TS18 3RW
Phone:01642 665200
Classes:4



Jennings Of Stockton
4.7km

Address:Yarm Road, TS18 3RW
Phone:01642 632200
Website:www.jenningsmotorgroup.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am7:00pm
Thursday:8:30am7:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:30am4:00pm



Village Cars
4.7km

Address:Roman Road, TS5 5AD
Phone:01642 825566
Website:www.villagecarsuk.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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Longfield Service Station
4.7km

Address:Darlington Back Lane, TS21 1BE
Phone:01642581048
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
4.7km

Address:1 Station Street, TS1 1ST
Phone:01642242152
Classes:4



Innes Street Auto Services
4.8km

Address:Units 1 - 4, TS2 1JA
Phone:01642 242020
Classes:4



Auto Enterprises
4.8km

Address:The Garage, TS2 1LR
Phone:01642 245254
Classes:4



K & E Motors
4.8km

Address:Snowdon Road, TS2 1LR
Phone:01642246633
Classes:4



M & M Garages
4.8km

Address:Old Hide And Skin Warehouse, TS2 1LR
Phone:01642251963
Classes:4,5,7



Stratstone
4.8km

Address:Concorde Way, TS18 3RB
Phone:01642644444
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Teeside
4.8km

Address:Concorde Way, TS18 3RB
Phone:01642677877
Classes:4



Cooper Teeside
4.8km

Address:Concorde Way, TS18 3RB
Phone:01642618618
Classes:4



Volkswerk Uk
4.8km

Address:19 To 33 North Road, TS2 1DD
Phone:01642242153
Classes:4



Benfield Honda
4.8km

Address:Honda House, TS18 3SE
Phone:01642866660
Classes:4



Mill Garages Stockton
4.8km

Address:Avro Close, TS18 3SG
Phone:01642 673251
Website:www.volvocarsstockton.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am7:00pm
Thursday:8:30am7:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



Douglas Cameron Motoring Services
4.9km

Address:The Armoury, TS17 0BA
Phone:01642769986
Classes:4



S Jennings
4.9km

Address:6-7 Opus Park, TS18 3SD
Phone:01642 632200
Classes:4,7



Ian Kerr Motors
4.9km

Address:Appleyard Buildings, TS17 0BE
Phone:01642 767979
Classes:4



Martinet Motor Company
4.9km

Address:The Old Airfield Estate, TS17 0BQ
Phone:01642 769838
Website:www.martinetmotorcompany.com
Classes:4



Fulthorpe Garage Ltd
4.9km

Address:Wynyard Road, TS21 3JQ
Phone:01740 630392
Website:www.fulthorpegarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am4:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am4:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am4:00pm
Thursday:8:00am4:00pm
Friday:8:00am4:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Acorn Vehicle Repairs
5.1km

Address:8 Simpson Street, TS5 6HP
Phone:01642817169
Classes:4



Imot And Service Ltd
5.1km

Address:11 Simpson Street, TS5 6HP
Phone:01642 823985
Website:www.tuneandservicecentre.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



Atlas Garage
5.1km

Address:North Street, TS1 1JN
Phone:01642247417
Classes:4



Acklam Road Test Centre
5.2km

Address:237 Acklam Road, TS5 7AB
Phone:01642827778
Classes:4,7



Apex Mot Services
5.2km

Address:The Rear Workshop, TS5 6HZ
Phone:07758 266 111
Classes:4



National Tyre & Autocare
5.7km

Address:203 Marton Road, TS4 2EW
Phone:01642252888
Classes:4



City Centre Mot North East
5.7km

Address:100a North Ormesby Road, TS4 2AG
Phone:01642 245600
Classes:4



Middlesbrough Mot Station
5.7km

Address:82 North Ormesby Road, TS4 2AG
Phone:01642250562
Classes:4



Eagle Mot Centre Ltd
5.8km

Address:506 Yarm Road, TS16 0BG
Phone:01642 786002
Classes:4,7



Stoneacre
5.9km

Address:220 Marton Road, TS4 2EX
Phone:01642282930
Classes:4



Flyover Garage
6.0km

Address:2a Lytton Street, TS4 2BZ
Phone:01642232421
Classes:4



Central Tyre
6.1km

Address:Longlands Road, TS4 2JR
Phone:01642242935
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
6.1km

Address:258 Longlands Road, TS4 2LW
Phone:01642-244251
Classes:4



Tollesby Garage
6.2km

Address:Rievaulx Drive, TS5 7LY
Phone:01642852414
Classes:4



Durham Lane Garage Ltd
6.2km

Address:Durham Lane, TS16 0PS
Phone:01642780229
Classes:4



Tees Mot Services Ltd
6.3km

Address:Unit 2, TS2 1QH
Phone:01642 211908
Classes:4,5,7



Clarkes Motor Cycles
6.4km

Address:7 Station Road, TS16 0BU
Phone:01642784595
Classes:1,2



Hodgsons Unique Mot & Autocare Ltd
6.5km

Address:Unit D1, TS4 2JY
Phone:01642 243152
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Lawson Testing Centre
6.5km

Address:The Old Abbatoir Building, TS3 6AB
Phone:01642210555
Classes:4



One Stop
6.7km

Address:Boro Cars, TS3 8AY
Phone:01642 222222
Classes:4,5,7



Yarm Mot And Service Centre
6.7km

Address:6 Wass Way, TS16 0RG
Phone:01642788888
Classes:1,2,4



Lawson Cars Ltd
6.8km

Address:South Bank Road, TS3 8AB
Phone:01642 242749
Website:www.lawson-cars.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Evans Halshaw
6.9km

Address:Cambridge Road, TS3 8AG
Phone:01642773709
Classes:4



Beaumont Road Garage
6.9km

Address:12 Tame Road, TS3 6LL
Phone:01642243772
Classes:4



Thompson's Motors
6.9km

Address:16 Tame Road, TS3 6LL
Phone:01642245738
Classes:1,2,3,4



Evans Halshaw (Nissan)
6.9km

Address:A66 Nissan, TS3 6AS
Phone:01642 216300
Website:m.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



Ingleby Auto Services
7.0km

Address:Unit 44b, Dukesway, TS17 9LT
Phone:01642 688333
Classes:4



Derek Slack Motors Ltd
7.1km

Address:Prospect Place, TS3 8AR
Phone:01642 256100
Website:www.derekslackmotors.co.uk
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



Jennings Ford
7.2km

Address:Cargo Fleet Lane, TS3 8AX
Phone:01642 240055
Website:www.jenningsmotorgroup.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am7:00pm
Thursday:8:30am7:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:30am4:00pm



Middlesbrough Borough Council
7.2km

Address:Dept Of Contract Services, TS3 8DQ
Phone:01642728065
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Cargo Fleet Mot Centre
7.7km

Address:Thompsons Yard, TS3 8RQ
Phone:01642221597
Classes:4



A19 Service Station
8.1km

Address:Elwick, TS27 3HH
Phone:01740644223
Classes:4



A66 Test Centre
8.2km

Address:Unit 2, TS6 6AD
Phone:01642466600
Classes:4,5,7



Auto Wizard Service Centre
8.3km

Address:15 Tees Court, TS6 6DX
Phone:01642 454141
Website:www.automagic.co.uk
Classes:4
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:Closed



Rmb Auto Parc
8.3km

Address:Low Lane, TS15 9JT
Phone:01642808000
Classes:4



Merc-Spec
8.4km

Address:Merc-Spec, TS6 6PS
Phone:01642 217677
Website:www.merc-spec.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Front Line Motorsports
8.6km

Address:48 Middlesbrough Road, TS6 6LZ
Phone:01642452426
Classes:1,2



Middlesbrough Tyre And Autocentre
8.6km

Address:Ormesby Road, TS3 0NB
Phone:01642 316317
Classes:4



S G Petch
8.7km

Address:1 Fleming Road, TS6 6TT
Phone:01642 454375
Website:www.sgpetch.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:30pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



North Street Mot And Service Centre
8.7km

Address:2a North Street, TS6 6AN
Phone:01642455777
Classes:4



Teeside And Cleveland Garage
8.9km

Address:Unit A4, TS6 6UR
Phone:01642453703
Classes:4



Auto Centor
8.9km

Address:Unit B2, TS6 6UR
Phone:01642 232769
Classes:4



Normanby Road Motors
9.0km

Address:119 Normanby Road, TS6 6SF
Phone:01642454261
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
9.8km

Address:Brenda Road, TS25 2BQ
Phone:01429 241100
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
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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