Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to WN7 3NE 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 WN7 3NE

We managed to find 132 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your WN7 3NE. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Gmc Fire Service Tsc
0.9km

Address:St Helens Road, WN7 3PA
Phone:01942650502
Classes:4,5,7



Tlt Garage Services Limited
1.4km

Address:E2 Walter Leigh Way, WN7 3PT
Phone:01942 608723
Classes:4,7



Two Tone Motors
1.4km

Address:Unit B2(1), WN7 3PT
Phone:01942670045
Classes:4,5,7



Lowton Test Centre
1.4km

Address:Moss Industrial Estate, WN7 3PT
Phone:01942677527
Classes:4



Leigh Mot Centre
1.5km

Address:Unit 10, WN7 4DJ
Phone:01942 260106
Classes:1,2,4



Twist Lane Garage
1.8km

Address:Twist Lane, WN7 4EL
Phone:01942672282
Classes:4



Victoria Garage (Leigh Lancs) Ltd
1.9km

Address:196 -198 Chapel Street, WN7 2DW
Phone:01942671326
Classes:4



B P A Service Centre Ltd
2.0km

Address:142 - 146 Chapel Street, WN7 2AL
Phone:01942607392
Classes:4



P & T Motors Ltd
2.1km

Address:Unit 3 Brook Mill, WN7 2AD
Phone:01942 672840
Classes:4



Marsh Bros Garage Limited
2.1km

Address:Chapel Street, WN7 2AP
Phone:01942676870
Classes:4



Firsway Of Leigh
2.1km

Address:Mitchell Street, WN7 4YA
Phone:01942 602211
Website:www.firswaynissan.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



D & K Motors
2.2km

Address:Unit 1 Rear Holden House, WN7 1EX
Phone:01942608192
Classes:1,2



Kwik - Fit
2.4km

Address:95 Leigh Road, WN7 1QY
Phone:01942 262266
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



Moss Brook Service & Repairs Limited
2.6km

Address:Victoria Way, WN7 5SH
Phone:01942 671661
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:00pm
Thursday:7:30am5:00pm
Friday:7:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Atherleigh Autos
2.7km

Address:Briggs Street, WN7 5RY
Phone:01942 516968
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:30am5:30pm
Thursday:9:30am5:30pm
Friday:9:30am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



M K Tuning
2.9km

Address:Parsonage Garage, WN7 5RP
Phone:01942 607997
Classes:4



Smithy Garage
3.4km

Address:32 Church Lane, WA3 5DJ
Phone:01925 764419
Classes:4



Bardsleys
3.9km

Address:Johnson Street, M46 0RB
Phone:01942882658
Classes:4,7



James Twist Garage Limited
4.0km

Address:151 Lowton Road, WA3 3HN
Phone:01942 728271
Website:www.jamestwistgarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Lovers Lane Garage
4.1km

Address:Lovers Lane, M46 0PG
Phone:01942 877009
Classes:3,4



Hindley Green Service Station Limited
4.6km

Address:Unit 2, WN2 4SZ
Phone:01942 521926
Website:www.hindleygreenservicestation.co.uk
Classes:4



K & C Grant (Smallbrook) Ltd
4.6km

Address:Smallbrook Garage, WN7 5PZ
Phone:01942882201
Classes:4



Sure-Fit
4.7km

Address:Wigan Road, M46 0GD
Phone:01942895885
Classes:4



Blackmoor Service Station
4.8km

Address:363-365 Manchester Road, M29 7DX
Phone:01942891795
Classes:3,4



Ashcroft's Service And Mot Centre
4.8km

Address:Ashcroft's Service And Mot Centre, WA3 3DR
Phone:01942 726260
Classes:4



Chanters Service Centre Limited
4.9km

Address:Unit 3, M46 9BL
Phone:01942 870900
Classes:1,2,4



James Street Garage
4.9km

Address:James Street, M29 8JJ
Phone:01942 883373
Website:www.jamesstreetgarage.co.uk
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:8:30am1:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Griffiths & Roper
5.0km

Address:Parkside Garage, WN2 5TE
Phone:01942 866981
Classes:4



Bank Street Garage
5.1km

Address:Bank Street, WA3 3SN
Phone:01942 723201
Classes:4



Equipe Tyre & Autocare
5.1km

Address:Castle Street, M29 8EG
Phone:01942 874288
Website:www.equipe.uk.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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



S R Autos
5.2km

Address:Croft Yard, M46 9GR
Phone:01942 870901
Classes:4



John Trumble Motor Engineers Ltd
5.4km

Address:Sunlight Works, M46 0FY
Phone:01942 895064
Website:plus.google.com
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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Fast Fit
5.4km

Address:Unit E, M46 0RY
Phone:01942886945
Classes:4



Enza Motors Ltd
5.5km

Address:Leacroft Road, WA3 6NN
Phone:01925 847100
Website:www.roanzamercedes-benz.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Warrington Truck Van Limited
5.5km

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



Tyldesley Tyre & Exhausts Ltd
5.5km

Address:Tyldesley Tyres & Exhaust, M29 8BQ
Phone:01942875788
Classes:4



Risley Mot & Truck Limited
5.5km

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



S R Autos
5.6km

Address:8-20 Manchester Road, M29 8DP
Phone:01942 883110
Classes:4



Helen Street Garage
5.6km

Address:34 Helen Street, WA3 3RL
Phone:01942 728417
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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Astley Mot And Service Llp
5.6km

Address:561 Manchester Road, M29 7BQ
Phone:01942871346
Classes:4



Atherton Car Safety Centre Ltd
5.8km

Address:Unit 4 Atherton Ind Estate, M46 9RB
Phone:01942876138
Classes:4



Exchange & Mart Motors Ltd
5.8km

Address:115 Manchester Road, M29 8DL
Phone:01942883903
Classes:4



Equipe Tyre And Autocare
5.9km

Address:Chaddock Lane, M29 7JY
Phone:01942870706
Classes:4,7



Bickershaw Lane Garage
6.1km

Address:Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5PL
Phone:01942866418
Classes:4



Rmc Service Station Limited
6.1km

Address:Southworth Road, WA12 0BU
Phone:01925 225987
Website:www.rmcservicestation.co.uk
Classes:1,2,3,4



Browns Service Centre
6.4km

Address:Templeton Road, WN2 5DA
Phone:01942866566
Classes:1,2,4



National Tyres And Autocare
6.6km

Address:20 - 22a High Street, WA12 9SN
Phone:01925 224697
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



Boardmans Coaches Limited
6.7km

Address:Low Hall Service Station, WN2 3TY
Phone:01942866384
Classes:4



Oakwood Gate Service Station
6.9km

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



Southgrove Garage
7.0km

Address:Wigan Road, BL5 2AT
Phone:01942813404
Classes:4



Makerfield Mot Centre
7.0km

Address:Princess Road, WN4 9DE
Phone:01942 274030
Classes:4



The Mot And Tyre Shop
7.0km

Address:Unit 8, M28 1NL
Phone:
Classes:4



Allied Vehicle Service
7.1km

Address:Darby Lane, WN2 3DW
Phone:01942255197
Classes:4



M L Auto Repairs Limited
7.1km

Address:Darby Lane, WN2 3DW
Phone:01942 526993
Classes:1,2,4



Aspull Motor Vehicles Ltd
7.3km

Address:Ladies Lane, WN2 2QG
Phone:01942522850
Classes:4,7



Rosebridge Motors Ltd
7.3km

Address:Warrington Road, WN3 4TA
Phone:01942865910
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Autoserv Boothstown Limited
7.4km

Address:Unit 6, Garden Lane, M28 1JX
Phone:0161 790 5559
Classes:4



Armoury Bank Garage
7.5km

Address:Armoury Bank, WN4 9BN
Phone:01942727900
Classes:4



Park Motors
7.6km

Address:8 Warrington Road, WN4 9PL
Phone:01942 727358
Classes:4



Rye Motors Van And Truck Limited
7.7km

Address:Redgate Road, WN4 8DT
Phone:01942712409
Classes:4,5,7



Newton Vehicle Services Ltd
7.8km

Address:Units 2-3, WA12 9RL
Phone:01925 229949
Classes:4,5,7



Holcroft Autos Ltd
7.8km

Address:Borron Road Service Centre, WA12 0EN
Phone:01925 222599
Classes:4



Westhoughton Mot Centre
8.0km

Address:Bolton Road Mill, BL5 3JQ
Phone:01942 843095
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Arnold Clark
8.1km

Address:122 - 138 Wigan Road, WN4 8LY
Phone:01942 408 630
Classes:4



Johnsons Motors
8.1km

Address:Unit A, Boundry Saw Mill, M44 6FL
Phone:0161 775 7301
Classes:4



Cross Lane Garage
8.1km

Address:3 5 And 7 Cross Lane, WA12 9PT
Phone:01925 228017
Classes:4



Eye Commercials Ltd
8.2km

Address:Units 14 & 15 Cross 580, WA11 9UX
Phone:07593227454
Classes:4,5,7



Lmp Truck & Trailer Repairs
8.2km

Address:641-651 Liverpool Road, M44 5XD
Phone:0161 775 7157
Classes:4,5,7



Automech
8.3km

Address:70/80 Liverpool Road, M44 5AF
Phone:01617751851
Classes:4



Williams Motors
8.3km

Address:Moat House Street, WN2 2EH
Phone:01942322889
Classes:4



Vista Garage
8.3km

Address:The Mot Centre, WA12 9ER
Phone:01925 220483
Classes:4



Cadishead Autos Limited
8.3km

Address:2 Brereton Grove, M44 5XL
Phone:
Classes:4



Pm Autos (Bolton) Limited
8.4km

Address:Unit 4 Westhoughton Industrial Estate, BL5 3QR
Phone:01942 812223
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Premier Tyres Cadishead Limited
8.4km

Address:101 Liverpool Road, M44 5BG
Phone:0161 776 0001
Website:www.premiertyres.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Sgn Autos Ltd
8.4km

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



David Paul Of Warrington
8.4km

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



Wigan Council
8.5km

Address:Wigan Council, WN2 2PR
Phone:
Classes:4,5,7



Cadishead Motorcycles
8.5km

Address:168 Liverpool Road, M44 5DD
Phone:0161 776 2807
Website:www.cadisheadmotorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:8:00am4:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am4:00pm
Thursday:8:00am4:00pm
Friday:8:00am4:00pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Low Bank Service Station Limited
8.6km

Address:Low Bank Road, WN4 9RW
Phone:01942719197
Classes:4



Ashbrook Motors Ltd
8.6km

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



Ashton Mot Centre
8.6km

Address:453 Wigan Road, WN4 0DD
Phone:01942271038
Classes:1,2,4



Pauls Auto Repairs
8.6km

Address:Unit 10, WA12 8DN
Phone:01925 555640
Classes:4



A6 Mot And Service Centre Limited
8.6km

Address:Adsheads, BL5 3QH
Phone:01942 811222
Classes:4,5,7



Bryn Motor Company Limited
8.8km

Address:Unit 12, WN4 0BW
Phone:01942711112
Classes:4



T & J Motors
8.7km

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



Paul Whittle Cars
8.7km

Address:Manchester Road Service Station, WN2 2JA
Phone:01942 247247
Classes:4,7



Autobase
8.8km

Address:Boysnope Wharf, M30 7RH
Phone:01617897838
Classes:4,7



Fraikin Ltd - Warrington
8.8km

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



Cj Automotive Limited
8.8km

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



T Hill Transport Limited
8.8km

Address:Victoria Sawmill, M38 9ST
Phone:0161 702 0310
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



J W Motor Repairs Ltd
8.9km

Address:Unit 14 Empress Ind Estate, WN2 2BG
Phone:01942231217
Classes:4



Rosebridge Motors
8.9km

Address:Anderton Street, WN2 2BG
Phone:01942496418
Classes:3,4



Link 25 Garage Services Limited
8.9km

Address:Unit 2 Link 25 Business Park, WN4 0BY
Phone:01942 720072
Classes:4,7



Gw Motors
8.9km

Address:Unit 1 Millfield Business Park, WA11 9UT
Phone:01942 728759
Classes:4,5,7



Mercedes Benz Of Warrington
8.9km

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



Dmg Motors Ltd
9.0km

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



Pj Autos (Northwest) Limited
9.1km

Address:Hacketts Garage, WN4 0JX
Phone:01942712052
Classes:4



Pb Mot Centre Limited
9.1km

Address:Unit 1 Richard Street Industrial Estate, WN3 4JN
Phone:01942 825552
Classes:1,2,3,4



Ats Euromaster Limited (Little Hulton)
9.1km

Address:218 Manchester Road East, M38 9LG
Phone:0161 790 4184
Classes:4



Airport Garage (Barton) Ltd
9.2km

Address:Liverpool Road, M30 7RX
Phone:01617891320
Classes:4



Lightcliffe Warrington
9.2km

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



Dag Service Station
9.2km

Address:Unit 2b Kirklees Industrial Estate, WN2 1HF
Phone:01942 243000
Website:dagservicestationuk.com
Classes:4



One Stop Autocentre
9.2km

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



S P Motors Ltd
9.3km

Address:4 - 5 Orrell Street, WN1 3AQ
Phone:01942 494923
Website:www.spmotors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am10:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am10:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am10:00pm
Thursday:8:00am10:00pm
Friday:8:00am10:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Mototow Engineers
9.3km

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



Woolston Motor Enterprises
9.3km

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



Classic Cats
9.4km

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



Ats Euromaster Ltd
9.4km

Address:Chorley Rd, BL5 3LZ
Phone:01942 813024
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



M James Auto Engineers Ltd
9.5km

Address:338 Haydock Lane, WA11 9UY
Phone:01942727566
Classes:4



K H Commercials
9.5km

Address:Haydock Lane Industrial Estate, WA11 9UF
Phone:01942 719883
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
9.5km

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



H Owen & Co Motor Engineers Ltd
9.5km

Address:Edge Fold Garage, M28 7FG
Phone:01617902169
Classes:4



David Herd Motors Ltd Flixton
9.5km

Address:62/64 Woodsend Road, M41 8GX
Phone:0161 747 5086
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am4:30pm
Saturday:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Westwood Garage
9.5km

Address:Warburton Lane, M31 4WJ
Phone:0161 775 2107
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am4:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am4:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am4:30pm
Thursday:8:30am4:30pm
Friday:8:30am4:30pm
Saturday:10:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



John Atherton Autos Limited
9.6km

Address:2 Wood Street, WN3 4HL
Phone:01942 497474
Website:www.johnathertonautos.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Mohammad Amjid Mhar
9.6km

Address:Smithy Lane, M31 4RB
Phone:01617762500
Classes:4



Ryders Of Warrington Limited
9.6km

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



Paul Wilson Mot
9.6km

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



Bentleys Motors (Warrington) Limited
9.6km

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



Marus Bridge Mot Centre Limited
9.6km

Address:Winegro House, WN3 6XE
Phone:01942213551
Classes:4,5,7



Marus Bridge Mot Centre Limited
9.6km

Address:Unit B1, WN3 6XE
Phone:01942 238007
Classes:4



Riverway Motor Cycles
9.7km

Address:1a Westbridge Mews, WN1 1XN
Phone:01942 242392
Classes:1,2



Ken Leigh Motors
9.7km

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



Claxton Motor Engineers
9.8km

Address:Queen Street, WN3 4HX
Phone:01942 245836
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
9.8km

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



Chapel Walks Garage
9.9km

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



Park Street Garage
9.9km

Address:Poolstock, WN3 5HE
Phone:01942 245463
Website:www.parkstreetcars.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



John Oates Garage Ltd
10.0km

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



In 'n' Out Centres Limited
10.0km

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



Garswood Mot Centre
10.0km

Address:Garswood Road, WN4 0TU
Phone:01942720760
Classes:1,2,4



Halliwell Jones (Warrington) Ltd
10.0km

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



Claybank Motor Company
10.0km

Address:Peel Green Filling Station, M30 7LW
Phone:01617880471
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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