Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to WA4 6PW 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 WA4 6PW

We managed to find 117 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your WA4 6PW. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Victoria Mot Centre
2.0km

Address:West Avenue, WA4 6HT
Phone:01925 861068
Classes:4



Autostop Service Centre
2.4km

Address:Wilderspool Causeway, WA4 6QP
Phone:01925 633373
Classes:4



La Mot
2.6km

Address:Unit 2c, WA4 6QQ
Phone:01925230666 07725023527
Classes:1,2,4



Princess Street Garage
2.8km

Address:Princess Street, WA5 1BS
Phone:01925 413793
Website:www.princess.com
Classes:1,2,4



Cars R Us
2.8km

Address:Unit 1, WA5 1BS
Phone:01925 656796
Classes:4,7



Warrington Borough Transport Limited
2.8km

Address:Wilderspool Causeway, WA4 6PT
Phone:01925 634296
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Wayne Connolly Motors Ltd
2.9km

Address:Old Road, WA4 1AW
Phone:01925 630526
Classes:4



H & H Clare
2.9km

Address:133a Old Liverpool Rd, WA5 1AS
Phone:01925 631104
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
3.0km

Address:Victoria Garage, WA4 1AB
Phone:01925f637488
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
3.2km

Address:Green Street, WA5 1TW
Phone:01925 651651
Classes:4



Sankey Bridge Autos
3.2km

Address:8a Liverpool Road, WA5 1AE
Phone:01925 632970
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Kwik Fit
3.3km

Address:Priestly Street, WA5 1TE
Phone:01925 633308
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



Lightcliffe Volkswagen (Warrington)
3.3km

Address:Milner Street, WA5 1AD
Phone:01925 655300
Classes:4,7



David Roundell Services
3.3km

Address:Milner Street, WA5 1AD
Phone:01925 635958
Classes:4



Rwb Motors
3.3km

Address:Unit 2, WA1 2HT
Phone:01925574145
Classes:4



Hammer And Tongs Performance Ltd
3.3km

Address:Unit 21, WA1 2HT
Phone:01925 444603
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Thelwall Motors Limited
3.4km

Address:Blackhurst Street, WA1 2BP
Phone:01925 418553
Website:www.thelwallmotors.com
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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Holdcroft Honda Warrington
3.5km

Address:Guardian Street, WA5 1GG
Phone:01925 231231
Website:www.holdcroft.com
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:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Jrt Motor Services
3.5km

Address:Backbrook Place, WA4 1PH
Phone:01925 444441
Classes:4,7



Warrington Mot Centre
3.6km

Address:Unit 18 Manor Industrial Estate, WA4 1PL
Phone:01925 414900
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Black Diamond Service Centre Ltd
3.6km

Address:Unit 2, WA5 1SJ
Phone:01925 416619
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Drive In Mot Test Centre
3.7km

Address:653 Knutsford Road, WA4 1JJ
Phone:01925 242434
Website:www.driveinmot.com
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Blackbear Garage Ltd
3.7km

Address:Station Road, WA4 1JT
Phone:01925 635553
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd
3.7km

Address:Grange Avenue, WA4 1QH
Phone:01925 632613
Classes:4,7



Warrington Service Centre
3.7km

Address:72 - 74 Church Street, WA1 2TF
Phone:01925 232255
Website:www.warringtonservicecentre.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30am
Tuesday:8:30am5:30am
Wednesday:8:30am5:30am
Thursday:8:30am5:30am
Friday:8:30am5:30am
Saturday:8:30am4:30am
Sunday:Closed



Universal Services
3.7km

Address:Unit 8, WA1 2EL
Phone:01925 637551
Website:www.buckshot9s.co.uk
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
3.8km

Address:Tilley Street, WA1 2PR
Phone:01925 232737
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



Rybrook Jaguar
3.8km

Address:Unit 8a, WA2 7LP
Phone:01925 247900
Classes:4



Hampton Motrs Ltd
3.8km

Address:Unit 1, WA2 7LS
Phone:01925 637193
Website:www.hamptonmotors.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



T Mullin Motor Repairs
3.8km

Address:John Street, WA2 7UB
Phone:01925 635555
Website:www.tmullin.co.uk
Classes:3,4



A One Tyre Specialist
3.8km

Address:Erwood Street, WA2 7NW
Phone:01925 631612
Classes:3,4



Spg (Uk) Ltd
3.8km

Address:15 Haydock Street, WA2 7UW
Phone:01925 633402
Website:www.spgukltd.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am4:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



C & M Autocentre
3.9km

Address:Warrington Road, WA5 2JZ
Phone:01925 729800
Classes:1,2,4



Ashcroft Auto Centre Ltd
3.9km

Address:74f Warrington Road, WA5 2JZ
Phone:01925 728300
Classes:4



David Paul Of Warrington
4.0km

Address:Unit 1 Dover Court, WA4 1NW
Phone:01925 650909
Classes:4



Atc Ltd
4.0km

Address:Unit 1, WA2 7XE
Phone:01925 634571
Classes:4



Norcott Brook Garages Limited
4.0km

Address:Tarporley Road, WA4 4DS
Phone:01925 730264
Website:www.towbarsdirect.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am7:00pm
Thursday:7:30am7:00pm
Friday:7:30am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Willis Motors A1 Mot
4.0km

Address:Battersby Lane, WA2 7DZ
Phone:01925 633921
Classes:4



John Stuart Motor Company
4.1km

Address:Orford Lane, WA2 7AH
Phone:01925 632559
Website:www.johnstuartmotorco.com
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:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Plp Lookers Limited
4.1km

Address:Winwick Road, WA2 7PF
Phone:01925651311
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
4.2km

Address:Farrell Street, WA1 2DL
Phone:01925645000
Classes:4



Catherine Street Motors
4.2km

Address:Units 5 - 7 Catherine Street, WA5 0LH
Phone:01925 241247
Website:www.catherinestreetmotors.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Warrington Mazda
4.2km

Address:Bewsey Road, WA5 0JX
Phone:01925 418431
Classes:4



Prestige Auto Repairs (N/w) Ltd
4.2km

Address:111 - 113 Hoyle Street, WA5 0LP
Phone:01925 576602
Website:www.prestigeautorepairs.co.uk
Classes:4



Lc Automotives Ltd
4.2km

Address:127 Hoyle Street, WA5 0LP
Phone:01925 638171
Classes:4,7



Chapel House
4.3km

Address:23 Folly Lane, WA5 0LZ
Phone:01925 632581
Classes:4



Trustford Warrington
4.3km

Address:Winwick Road, WA2 7NY
Phone:01925651111
Classes:4,7



Budjet Mot Centre
4.5km

Address:Unit 1 Longford Street, WA2 7PG
Phone:01925 445636
Website:www.budjetwarrington.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



West End Motors
4.5km

Address:25 Farnworth Road, WA5 2RZ
Phone:01925 722144
Classes:1,2,4



John Oates Garage Ltd
4.6km

Address:Marsh House Lane, WA1 3QX
Phone:01925 411466
Classes:4



Halliwell Jones (Warrington) Ltd
4.6km

Address:Winwick Road, WA2 8HY
Phone:01925248000
Classes:4



Chapel Walks Garage
4.7km

Address:23 Padgate Lane, WA1 3RS
Phone:01925419144
Classes:3,4



In 'n' Out Centres Limited
4.7km

Address:Unit 2, WA2 8HQ
Phone:01925 659831
Website:in-n-out.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ken Leigh Motors
5.0km

Address:255 Manchester Road, WA1 3NJ
Phone:01925813677
Classes:4



Grappenhall Motor Services
5.1km

Address:Unit 3b, WA4 4ST
Phone:01925 268444
Classes:1,2,4



Paul Wilson Mot
5.2km

Address:Athlone Road, WA2 8JJ
Phone:01925240657
Classes:4,7



Ryders Of Warrington Limited
5.2km

Address:Athlone Road, WA2 8JJ
Phone:01925 411311
Classes:1,2,4



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
5.3km

Address:Unit 2, WA2 8JP
Phone:01925 444511
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



Bentleys Motors (Warrington) Limited
5.3km

Address:415 Manchester Road, WA1 3LR
Phone:01925 819401
Classes:4



One Stop Autocentre
5.4km

Address:Unit 5a, WA2 8PR
Phone:01925241606
Classes:4



Dmg Motors Ltd
5.5km

Address:Orford Green, WA2 8PQ
Phone:01925 632062
Classes:4,7



Lightcliffe Warrington
5.6km

Address:Winwick Road, WA2 8QF
Phone:01925 633583
Classes:4



Woolston Motor Enterprises
6.0km

Address:43 Manchester Road, WA1 4AE
Phone:01925828423
Classes:4



Mototow Engineers
6.0km

Address:11 Manchester Road, WA1 4AE
Phone:01925814594
Classes:4



Classic Cats
6.1km

Address:Unit 2, WA5 5TN
Phone:01925 651133
Classes:4,7



Astmoor Bridge Garage Limited
6.1km

Address:Castlefields Avenue North, WA7 1NW
Phone:01928 564030
Website:www.abgmotorsport.net
Classes:4



Brookspeed Motors
6.2km

Address:Dutton Service Station, WA4 4JY
Phone:01928 715629
Website:www.motruncorn.co.uk
Classes:4



Ace Of Hearts Garage
6.3km

Address:Warrington Road, WA8 3XN
Phone:01925 725178
Classes:4



Warrington Audi
6.3km

Address:Charon Way, WA5 7YD
Phone:01925 420000
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
6.3km

Address:860 Europa Boulevard, WA5 7TU
Phone:01925 575885
Classes:4



Fraikin Ltd - Warrington
6.5km

Address:Mill Lane, WA2 8RJ
Phone:0844 736 2987
Classes:4,5,7



T & J Motors
6.8km

Address:Mill Lane, WA2 8RL
Phone:01925 235227
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
7.0km

Address:Unit 4, WA7 2XP
Phone:01928 715416
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



Ats Euromaster Limited
7.0km

Address:Tanhouse Lane, WA8 0RR
Phone:01514243011
Classes:4



Ashbrook Motors Ltd
7.0km

Address:21 Melford Court, WA1 4RZ
Phone:01925 837778
Classes:4,5,7



Sgn Autos Ltd
7.1km

Address:19 Tatton Court, WA1 4RR
Phone:01925 818180
Classes:1,2,4



David Paul Of Warrington
7.1km

Address:Unit 9, WA1 4RR
Phone:01925 818900
Classes:4



Cj Automotive Limited
7.2km

Address:20 Rivington Court, WA1 4RT
Phone:01925 589066
Classes:4,7



Trustford Runcorn
7.2km

Address:West Lane, WA7 2PE
Phone:01928 574333
Classes:4,5,7



Elite Autofix
7.3km

Address:Unit 6, WA8 0ZA
Phone:0151 4249080
Classes:4,7



Widnes Mot Test Centre
7.4km

Address:Lynch And Grice House, WA8 0ST
Phone:0151 420 6644
Website:www.widnesmotcentre.com
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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hallwood Motors
7.4km

Address:Hallwood Link Road, WA7 2HQ
Phone:01928 712847
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Warrington
7.9km

Address:Juniper Lane, WA3 6DP
Phone:01925 582999
Classes:4



Mvr
7.9km

Address:Unit 1, WA8 7UE
Phone:0151 4232826
Classes:4



Lunts Heath Tyre And Exhaust
7.9km

Address:Lunts Heath Road, WA8 5RZ
Phone:0151 4202477
Classes:4,5,7



Horns Garage
7.9km

Address:Lunts Heath Road, WA8 5RZ
Phone:0151 4249011
Classes:4



Rushworths Auto Repairs Ltd
8.2km

Address:Appleton Village, WA8 6EQ
Phone:0151 420 7674
Website:www.motwidnes.co.uk
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:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Halfords Autocentre
8.2km

Address:22 Widnes Road, WA8 6AD
Phone:0151 4243388
Classes:4



P J Motors
8.2km

Address:Unit 8, WA8 0NQ
Phone:0151 495 1197
Website:www.pjmotorswidnes.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Thomas E Murphy Motor Engineers
8.3km

Address:4 Market Street, WA8 7SN
Phone:0151 424 3412
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
8.4km

Address:Mersey Road, WA7 1DF
Phone:01928 574066
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



Oakwood Gate Service Station
8.4km

Address:Birchwood, WA3 6RW
Phone:01925 815090
Classes:4



P And A Motorcycles Ltd
8.5km

Address:46 - 50 Victoria Road, WA8 7RJ
Phone:0151 4244207
Classes:1,2



Budjet Exhausts Limited
8.5km

Address:7 - 9 Victoria Road, WA8 0PT
Phone:0151 420 5420
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30am
Tuesday:8:30am5:30am
Wednesday:8:30am5:30am
Thursday:8:30am5:30am
Friday:8:30am5:30am
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Aston Mot Centre
8.5km

Address:Chester Road, WA7 3EG
Phone:01928 718923
Classes:4



Bold Street Garage Ltd
8.5km

Address:Bold Street, WA8 7RY
Phone:0151 424 0092
Website:www.boldstreetbreakers.co.uk
Classes:4



Lf Hudson Motor Engineers
8.6km

Address:Pitt Street, WA8 0TG
Phone:0151 424 3793
Classes:4



D&g Motors (Burtonwood) Ltd
8.6km

Address:Unit 61 Burtonwood Ind Centre, WA5 4HX
Phone:01925 220024
Website:www.dgmotandservicing.co.uk
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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
8.8km

Address:Moor Lane, WA8 7AL
Phone:01514242201
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
8.8km

Address:Moor Lane South, WA8 7AL
Phone:0151 4244845
Classes:4



Bristol Street Motors Widnes
8.8km

Address:Lower House Garage, WA8 7AL
Phone:0151 4202000
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited
8.8km

Address:Greenway Road, WA7 5AW
Phone:01928 567715
Website:www.atseuromaster.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Surrey Street Garage
8.9km

Address:143 Surrey Street, WA7 5TT
Phone:01928 568026
Classes:4



Halton Borough Council
9.0km

Address:Neighbourhood Services, WA8 7AW
Phone:0151 511 7222
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Orchard Service Station Ltd
9.2km

Address:Oak Tree Garage, WA16 0RT
Phone:01925 755516
Classes:4



Lunts Heath Garage
9.2km

Address:Lunts Heath Road, WA8 5NZ
Phone:0151 420 7110
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30am
Tuesday:8:30am5:30am
Wednesday:8:30am5:30am
Thursday:8:30am5:30am
Friday:8:30am5:30am
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



C & T Garage
9.3km

Address:Unit 1, WA8 0PJ
Phone:0151 4244488
Classes:4



Ap Auto Services
9.5km

Address:7 Cormorant Drive, WA7 4UD
Phone:01928 561323
Website:www.ap-autos.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Risley Mot & Truck Limited
9.7km

Address:Unit 7 Trident Business Park, WA3 6AX
Phone:01925 850005
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



The Frodsham Tyre Company Ltd
9.8km

Address:The Frodsham Business Centre, WA6 7HN
Phone:01928 733831
Classes:4



The Extra Mile Transport Company Ltd
9.8km

Address:33 Ditton Road, WA8 0PP
Phone:0151 257 2419
Website:s406105895.initial-website.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
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



Electromec
9.8km

Address:Picow Farm Road, WA7 4UN
Phone:01928 566660
Classes:4



Weston Motorcycles
9.9km

Address:100 Heath Road South, WA7 4RR
Phone:01928 591183
Website:www.westonmotorcycle.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am12:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Parkside Garage
9.9km

Address:Jubits Lane, WA9 4RX
Phone:01744 821990
Classes:4



Grangeside Recovery Limited
10.0km

Address:Weston Road, WA7 4LL
Phone:01928 565431
Classes:4



Warrington Truck Van Limited
10.0km

Address:12 Clayton Road, WA3 6PH
Phone:01925 810761
Website:www.warringtontruckandvan.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Pauls Auto Repairs
10.0km

Address:Unit 10, WA12 8DN
Phone:01925 555640
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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