Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 10km of UB9 6AH

We managed to find 111 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your UB9 6AH. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Harefield Carriage Company
1.2km

Address:Breakspear Road North, UB9 6NF
Phone:01895822137
Classes:4



D S Preston Garages Ltd
1.2km

Address:19-21 Northwood Road, UB9 6PL
Phone:01895822271
Classes:4



Motor Masters
1.6km

Address:1 Colne Cottage, WD3 9YB
Phone:01895 825876
Classes:4



Clancy Plant Hire
1.8km

Address:Claire House, UB9 6HZ
Phone:01895 829701
Classes:4,7



K & M Autos
3.0km

Address:K & M Autos, WD3 1PU
Phone:01923 712950
Website:www.k-mautos-bodycraft.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:15am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:15am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:15am6:00pm
Thursday:8:15am6:00pm
Friday:8:15am6:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Breakspear Autos
3.3km

Address:Breakspear Road, HA4 7SE
Phone:01895631964
Classes:4



Regent Automotive Gerrards Cross
3.8km

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



S & R Autos
4.3km

Address:23-27 High Road, UB10 8LE
Phone:01895635778
Classes:4



Eastglade Autos Limited
4.4km

Address:11a Swakeleys Road, UB10 8DF
Phone:01895 630505
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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Graysheen Garage
4.5km

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



Ickenham Motor Co
4.6km

Address:17/19 Long Lane, UB10 8QU
Phone:01895676767
Classes:4



Fairway Tyre & Auto Services (Rickmansworth)
4.6km

Address:90 Uxbridge Road, WD3 2BW
Phone:01923 721008
Website:www.fairwayrickmansworth.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:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Northwood Auto Services
4.8km

Address:Whittles Yard, HA6 1DW
Phone:01923 822873
Classes:4



Courtwood Car Service
5.0km

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



Youngs Service & Repair Centre Ltd
5.1km

Address:Gravel Hill, SL9 9QN
Phone:01753888058
Classes:4



The Chalfonts Motor Co Ltd
5.2km

Address:Rickmansworth Lane, SL9 0JR
Phone:01494873877
Classes:4



Rickmansworth Service Station
5.3km

Address:Victoria Close, WD3 4EQ
Phone:01923 778787
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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
5.4km

Address:Pemboke Road, HA4 8NN
Phone:01895623443
Classes:4



Daytona Motorcycles
5.5km

Address:42-48 Windmill Hill, HA4 8PT
Phone:01895675511
Classes:1,2



Northwood Hills Service Station Limited
5.5km

Address:105-107 Pinner Road, HA6 1QL
Phone:01923824430
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
5.5km

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



Kwik-Fit
5.6km

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



Mot Centre Wembley
5.8km

Address:Unit 6, WD18 9QP
Phone:01923777429
Classes:3,4,5,7



Johnson Motors
6.2km

Address:5 Moor Park Ind Centre, WD18 9SP
Phone:01923 233111
Website:www.garageserviceswatford.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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Parkside Motor Co
6.3km

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



Max Car Sales
6.3km

Address:74-76 Pinner Green, HA5 2AB
Phone:020 84292207
Classes:4



K S Auto Services
6.4km

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



Uxbridge Auto Centre Limited
6.4km

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



Power Engineering London Limited
6.4km

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



Heronsgate Motors Ltd
6.4km

Address:Heronsgate Road, WD3 5BW
Phone:01923282265
Classes:4



Pluskin Ltd
6.5km

Address:New Road Service Station, WD3 3EP
Phone:01923775144
Classes:1,2,4



S M C Rover Uxbridge
6.6km

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



Gerrards Motors Limited
6.9km

Address:Unit 1, Braintree House, HA4 0EJ
Phone:020 8842 3933
Classes:4



Balri Limited
6.9km

Address:Unit D7, HA4 0EJ
Phone:020 8841 9620
Website:www.balri.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



The Tyre & Exhaust Centre
7.1km

Address:58 Bridge Street, HA5 3JF
Phone:02088699499
Classes:4



Seaspray Motors
7.1km

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



Veetec (Uxbridge)
7.1km

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



T H Motorsport Ltd
7.2km

Address:4 Faraday Close, WD18 8SA
Phone:01923 237444
Classes:4



Kartec Uk
7.2km

Address:7 Greenhill Crescent, WD18 8QU
Phone:01923 210209
Website:www.kartecuk.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
7.3km

Address:61 Angus Drive, HA4 0SA
Phone:020 8845 3549
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:Closed



Pmc Of Pinner
7.3km

Address:Rear Of 11-14 School Lane, HA5 5NF
Phone:020 8868 0088
Website:www.pmcofpinner.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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Renault Watford
7.3km

Address:3 Green Hill Crescent, WD18 8JG
Phone:01923 486300
Classes:4



Lowe Auto`s
7.4km

Address:R/o 1 Long Drive, HA4 0HG
Phone:02088419961
Classes:4



Citygate Volkswagen
7.4km

Address:Victoria Road, HA4 0NL
Phone:020 8842 7700
Classes:4



Orange Tree Motors Limited
7.5km

Address:74 Whittington Way, HA5 5JX
Phone:02088668777
Classes:4



Hillingdon Vehicle Specialists
7.6km

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



Ricky Road Mot Centre
7.8km

Address:85/87 Sydney Road, WD18 7XZ
Phone:01923 210229
Classes:4



Tolpits Motors
7.9km

Address:Tolpits Garage, WD18 7QG
Phone:01923 225126
Website:www.tolpitsmotors.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Charles Stuart Autos Ltd
7.9km

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



Hatch End Motor Co
8.0km

Address:Cornwall Garage, HA5 4LS
Phone:02084288984
Classes:4



Motstop Plus
8.0km

Address:Unit 8, WD18 7EN
Phone:01923243277
Classes:4



Ruislip Honda
8.1km

Address:Victoria Road, HA4 0LJ
Phone:02088422034
Classes:4



Falcon Autotech
8.1km

Address:36a Queen Marys Avenue, WD18 7JP
Phone:01923254629
Classes:4



Punters Garages Ltd
8.1km

Address:22 New Road, UB8 3DX
Phone:020 8573 1750
Website:www.puntersgarages.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Love Green Garage Ltd
8.1km

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



Kwik Fit
8.2km

Address:553 Victoria Road, HA4 0QF
Phone:020 8842 1371
Website:www.kwik-fit.com
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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Kerbys Garage Limited
8.2km

Address:24 Village Way East, HA2 7LU
Phone:020 8866 2379
Website:plus.google.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



West London Motor Group
8.4km

Address:15 Stonefield Close, HA4 0JX
Phone:020 8842 1461
Classes:4



Car Check Centre Ltd
8.4km

Address:Unit 17, HA4 0JX
Phone:02088411880
Classes:4



M B Heathrow
8.4km

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



Eds Treads
8.4km

Address:25-29 Harwoods Road, WD18 7RB
Phone:01923250300
Classes:4



Motest Hillingdon
8.4km

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



Spire Bmw Ruislip
8.5km

Address:6 Bradfield Road, HA4 0NU
Phone:01895 612500
Classes:4



Seer Green Motor Co Ltd
8.6km

Address:Chalfont Road, HP9 2QP
Phone:01494680630
Classes:4



D & B Crash Repairs Limited
8.6km

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



Avsco Ltd
8.6km

Address:Talisman House, WD18 0FL
Phone:01923 231421
Classes:1,2



Swallow Motor Company Limited
8.7km

Address:314 Eastcote Lane, HA2 9AH
Phone:02084233122
Classes:1,2



R B S Motors
8.7km

Address:Unit 3, HA2 6AA
Phone:02084272030
Classes:4



Vicarage Road Service Station Llp
8.7km

Address:58b Vicarage Road, WD18 0EN
Phone:01923231968
Classes:4



Cardoc Centre
8.8km

Address:Cardoc House, HA2 6AE
Phone:02088635220
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
8.8km

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



Edwin Still Motors Ltd
8.9km

Address:Chantry Place, HA3 6NY
Phone:02084281117
Classes:3,4



Drayton Auto Techniks Mota Workshop
9.0km

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



Optimap Tuning Ltd
9.0km

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



J S Auto Centres Limited
9.0km

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



Airport Motors London Ltd
9.0km

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



Northern Motors
9.2km

Address:333 Pinner Road, HA1 4HF
Phone:02084278808
Classes:4



Iver Mot Centre
9.2km

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



Mercedes Benz Watford
9.2km

Address:Colne Bridge Retail Park, WD17 2JG
Phone:01923 691260
Classes:4



West Harrow Garage Limited
9.2km

Address:141 Blenheim Road, HA2 7AA
Phone:020 8427 1399
Website:www.westharrowgarage.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Tristar Cars Limited
9.2km

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



Glyn Hopkin Ltd
9.2km

Address:252-272 Lower High Street, WD17 2JJ
Phone:01923215555
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
9.2km

Address:Watford Arches Retail Park, WD17 2JJ
Phone:01923249892
Classes:4



Madena Motors
9.3km

Address:40 The Arches, HA2 8AA
Phone:020 8864 2433
Classes:4



German Motor Mechanics
9.3km

Address:41 The Arches, HA2 8AA
Phone:020 8423 1818
Classes:4



A A Motors
9.3km

Address:43 Viaduct Of Roxeth, HA2 8AA
Phone:020 8422 8398
Classes:4



A V S
9.4km

Address:109a Roxeth Green Ave, HA2 8AB
Phone:020 8423 2311
Classes:4



Enterprise Mot & Tyres Limited
9.4km

Address:854 Uxbridge Road, UB4 0RP
Phone:020 3538 6855
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:8:30am7:00pm
Sunday:9:00am6:00pm



Church Avenue Garage Ltd
9.4km

Address:2 Church Avenue, UB5 5DG
Phone:02088451996
Classes:4



Fir Tree Motors Limited
9.5km

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



Berry Heathrow
9.5km

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



Stockley Auto Centre
9.5km

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



Harrow Service Centre
9.6km

Address:103/105 Pinner Road, HA1 4EU
Phone:02088630760
Classes:4



Now Vauxhall Hayes
9.6km

Address:235 Yeading Lane, UB4 9AD
Phone:020 8893 0900
Website:www.nowvauxhall.co.uk
Classes:4,7
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:10:00am4:00pm



Palmers Watford
9.6km

Address:Standard House, WD17 1UN
Phone:01923 227000
Website:palmerscars.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:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



Mot Inn Limited
9.6km

Address:R/o 493 Northolt Road, HA2 8JN
Phone:020 8422 4492
Website:www.mot-inn.co.uk
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Lloyd Cooper Motor Cycles Ltd
9.6km

Address:61 Queens Road, WD17 2QN
Phone:01923221125
Classes:1,2



Kwik - Fit
9.6km

Address:366 Northolt Road, HA2 8ES
Phone:020 8864 8096
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



Laszlo Continental Auto Spares
9.6km

Address:Unit 6, HA2 8XB
Phone:02084235590/3663
Classes:4



J Juchau & Sons
9.7km

Address:The Railway Yard, HA2 8BD
Phone:020 8422 4083
Classes:4,5,7



Hughes Mazda
9.7km

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



Robbings Motors
9.7km

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



Citygate Chalfont
9.7km

Address:Garage Workshop, HP7 9PN
Phone:01494763456
Classes:4



Biggerstaffs Garage
9.8km

Address:Green End, WD3 6AR
Phone:01923 262591
Classes:4



L E Cramer Motor Engineers Ltd
9.8km

Address:16 Bushey Hall Road, WD23 2EA
Phone:01923254318
Classes:4



Double S
9.8km

Address:Rear Of Nightingales Corner, HP7 9PZ
Phone:01494 764518
Website:plus.google.com
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Exan Autos Ltd
9.8km

Address:7 - 9 Bushey Hall Road, WD23 2EB
Phone:01923 233167
Classes:4



Brian Currie Milton Keynes Ltd
9.8km

Address:London Road Depot, HP7 9DT
Phone:01494 765644
Website:www.briancurrie.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentres
9.9km

Address:Unit 6, HA1 4TR
Phone:020 8863 7223
Classes:4,7



Eurotec Motors Limited
10.0km

Address:Unit 4 Tudor Enterprise Park, HA3 5JQ
Phone:020 8863 3966
Website:www.eurotecmotors.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



Bt Fleet Ltd
10.0km

Address:Fleet Partners, WD24 4QX
Phone:01923250745
Classes:4,7



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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