Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

Find the nearest MOT Test Centres. Enter your postcode in the search box and we'll find all the MOT Stations near you ordered by distance. In addition to a handy map we will also include booking telephone numbers and, where possible, opening times. If you have a car, van, motor bike, private passenger vehicle or, even, a trike, we'll list all the M.O.S. Test Centers near you.

MOT Test Centre Counties

UK MOT Test Centres in Aberdeenshire

Nether Crimond
Easter Balmoral
Nether Kinmundy
Tillydrine
Aberchirder
Garmond
Pittulie
Gorrachie
Newtonhill
Torphins
Broadmuir
Balgaveny
Ordie
Alford
Ardo
Millbrex
Lumsden
Fingask
Birse
Longside
Bridge of Alford
Culsh
Ballogie
Howe of Teuchar
Daviot
Leslie
Drum
Foveran
Monkshill
Montgarrie
New Deer
Birsemore
Banchory
Knaven
Strichen
Newburgh
Fortrie
New Pitsligo
Tullynessle
Aucharnie
Kirkton of Logie Buchan
Whiteford
Roughpark
Westhill
Haugh of Glass
Torries
Bullers O' Buchan
Monymusk
Kirkton of Tough
Rosehearty
Kintore
Crossbrae
Kirktown
Bridge of Canny
Roadside of Kinneff
Chapelton
Fettercairn
Turfhill
Ythsie
St Katherines
Perkhill
Kildrummy
Balmedie
Ironside
Longhaven
Belhelvie
Pitmachie
Milton of Cushnie
Boddam
Echt
Bush
Tarland
Catterline
Blacklaw
Fyvie
Kinmuck
Oldtown
Crathie
King Edward
Barthol Chapel
Inverey
South Flobbets
Bogton
Upper Park
Bograxie
Fisherford
Portlethen Village
Fraserburgh
Cookney
Oyne
Annochie
Kemnay
Huntly
Banchory-Devenick
Crimond
Whitestone
Leochel Cushnie
Dinnet
Glassel
Balhalgardy
Stuartfield
Kinharrachie
Drumblade
Bulwark
Woodhead
Kinmundy
Luthermuir
Blackburn
Durie
Finzean
Rickarton
Stony Hill
St Cyrus
Inverkeithny
Bankhead
Slacks of Cairnbanno
Belnacraig
Kirkton of Skene
Smallburn
Keilhill
Crathes
Glenbervie
Wheedlemont
Macduff
Chapel of Garioch
Edzell Woods
Ruthven
Cambus O'May
Coull
Aquhythie
Barrack
Blairdaff
Cookston
Hillhead
Whiterashes
Rothienorman
Marnoch
Wedderlairs
Redhill
Cowbog
Blairs
Gariochsford
Glenkindie
Bonnyton
Auchingoul
Flushing
Kincardine O'Neil
Cothal
Glen Tanar
Potarch
Stevensburn
Coilacriech
Pitmedden
Sauchieburn
Cammachmore
Kirkney
Gordonstown
Deebank
New Rayne
Tifty
Downies
Bridge of Gairn
Muchalls
Bonnykelly
Backhill
Muirtack
Gannochy
Arbuthnott
Berefold
Sauchen
Kirktown of Alvah
Ardallie
Inchmarlo
Lochton
Inverugie
Whitecairns
Milltown of Rothiemay
Portsoy
Whinnyfold
Kirktown of Fetteresso
Corsegight
Bridgend
Drimmies
Durno
Cultercullen
Balthangie
Crovie
Peterhead
Aboyne
Silverhillocks
Comers
Oldmeldrum
Cairnhill
Craigearn
Stirling Village
Keyhead
Old Deer
Crudie
St Fergus
New Leeds
Johnshaven
Fordoun
Auchenblae
Stonehaven
Cairnorrie
Peathill
Kirkton of Bourtie
Plaidy
Idoch
Auchmaliddie
Fiddes
The Neuk
Muir of Alford
Cauldwells
Hatton
Boyndie
Kinellar
Whitehills
New Aberdour
Lyne of Skene
Lumphanan
Pennan
Westertown
Ladysbridge
Old Kinnernie
Kirkton of Culsalmond
Garlogie
Craigdam
Millbreck
Blackhills
Sandend
Cortes Village
Drumlithie
Sandfordhill
Muir of Fowlis
Middlemuir
Marywell
Corgarff
Tocher
Millbank
Sandhaven
Memsie
Clola
Arnage
Torry
Kennethmont
Auchnagatt
Slack
Pettymuick
Marykirk
Crossroads
Belts of Collonach
Strathdon
Tipperty
Hattoncrook
Cults
Auchleven
North Water Bridge
Pitcaple
Banff
Denhead
Denside
Blackdog
Ballater
Auchattie
Strachan
Montcoffer Crofts
Abergeldie
Corsehill
Esslemont
Brownhill
North Rayne
Hill of Keir
Ythanbank
Kingseat
Cruden Bay
Laurencekirk
Tornaveen
Benholm
Hillbrae
Brideswell
New Byth
Netherbrae
Overbrae
Towie
Culdrain
Quilquox
Potterton
Newmachar
Gartly
Hardgate
Kirkton of Rayne
Brathens
Gourdon
Tarves
Schoolhill
Fetterangus
Ordhead
Collieston
Kirkton of Durris
Methlick
Braemar
Drumligair
Carnousie
Mintlaw
Turriff
Kirkton
Cuttyhill
Cairnborrow
Glen Barry
Clatt
Clovenstone
Nethermuir
Fedderate
Inverurie
Grantlodge
Cairnie
Cotburn
Kirkton of Maryculter
Cornhill
Migvie
Boyndlie
Cottown
Cromlet
Greens
Kiddshill
Maud
Oldwhat
Craigie
Rhynie
Burnhervie
Ythanwells
Eastertown of Auchleuchries
Kinknockie
Netherley
Kinnoir
Clochcan
Woodlands
Rosehill
Aldie
Longmanhill
Tyrie
Logie Newton
Chapel Hill
Duncanstone
Roadside of Catterline
Auchlunies
Badentoy Park
Keig
Forbestown
Waterside
Corse
St Combs
Haulkerton
Arthrath
Whitemyres
Coynach
Cuminestown
Largue
Gardenstown
Mill of Fintray
Meikle Wartle
Portlethen
Adendale
Colpy
Folla Rule
Largie
Crossfields
Ellon
Gight
Kirkton of Auchterless
Whitestones
Rathen
Midmar
Rora
Dykeside
Findon
Tarty
Inch of Arnhall
Tillymauld
Hatton of Fintray
Logie Coldstone
Old Rayne
Tillybirloch
Knowes of Elrick
Thomastown
Backhill of Clackriach
Drumdollo
Whitefield
Mid Beltie
Fordyce
Inverbervie
Mosshead
Lethenty
Redcloak
Nittanshead
Jackstown
Inverythan
Heugh-head
Drumoak
Inverallochy
Fiddler's Green
Tillyfourie
Hirn
Bellabeg
Forgue
Landerberry

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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