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 Scottish Borders

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TD9 8LJ
TD9 8LQ
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TD9 8ST
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TD9 8LL
TD9 9ST
TD9 8SY
TD9 8RP
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TD9 8RN
TD9 8QQ
TD9 8LE
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TD9 8LN
TD9 8LD
TD9 8LB
TD9 8SL
TD9 8PF
TD9 8RW
TD9 8RH
TD9 9RT
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TD9 9RX
TD9 9RR
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TD9 8QJ
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TD9 8AP
TD9 8EW
TD9 8HT
TD9 8HD
TD9 8EN
TD9 8EH
TD9 8PN
TD9 8ER
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TD9 9RY
TD9 8ES
TD9 8EP
TD9 8EJ
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TD9 8HB
TD9 8HS
TD9 8HR
TD9 8EQ
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TD9 8SZ
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TD9 8EG
TD9 9PH
TD9 8QL
TD9 8HA
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TD9 8DF
TD9 8HL
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TD9 8EF
TD9 9PE
TD9 8ET
TD9 8HW
TD9 8DB
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TD9 9PB
TD9 8EU
TD9 8EX
TD9 8HZ
TD9 8HN
TD9 8DG
TD9 9PJ
TD9 8AW
TD9 9PA
TD9 9PN
TD9 8LP
TD9 9PL
TD9 8EY
TD9 8QN
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TD9 8HX
TD9 8DW
TD9 9PQ
TD9 8HY
TD9 8DA
TD9 8EZ
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TD9 9PP
TD9 8PL
TD9 8BZ
TD9 8BU
TD9 8SW
TD9 9NF
TD9 8DH
TD9 8DQ
TD9 8DP
TD9 8QW
TD9 9NZ
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TD9 8BT
TD9 8LW
TD9 8DS
TD9 8DT
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TD9 8BY
TD9 8DJ
TD9 8BS
TD9 8AN
TD9 8BX
TD9 8DL
TD9 8AR
TD9 9QE
TD9 9NX
TD9 8AS
TD9 8ED
TD9 8QP
TD9 8EE
TD9 8DU
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TD9 8QR
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TD9 9NT
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TD9 8BB
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TD9 8PJ
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TD9 9QQ
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TD9 8PH
TD9 8BG
TD9 9LR
TD9 9QA
TD9 8AH
TD9 8AD
TD9 8PZ
TD9 8RU
TD9 9PZ
TD9 8PQ
TD9 8AE
TD9 8PS
TD9 9LW
TD9 9LN
TD9 8AG
TD9 8AQ
TD9 8AT
TD9 8AF
TD9 8BE
TD9 7JZ
TD9 9YH
TD9 9NP
TD9 9YG
TD9 9PR
TD9 9BA
TD9 9AA
TD9 9NQ
TD9 9LT
TD9 7LA
TD9 9LL
TD9 7JU
TD9 9PY
TD9 7JY
TD9 8AY
TD9 9LU
TD9 9LQ
TD9 9LH
TD9 7JT
TD9 7JX
TD9 9LJ
TD9 8BA
TD9 9LS
TD9 9LZ
TD9 9NN
TD9 9LX
TD9 9JS
TD9 9JR
TD9 9PW
TD9 7DB
TD9 7BY
TD9 8BD
TD9 7BS
TD9 9HZ
TD9 9LF
TD9 9JT
TD9 9JE
TD9 7BL
TD9 9LG
TD9 9QH
TD9 7BW
TD9 7BX
TD9 9JW
TD9 9LD
TD9 9LY
TD9 9PX
TD9 8BQ
TD9 8PT
TD9 9HL
TD9 7JS
TD9 9HN
TD9 9JP
TD9 9JD
TD9 9BD
TD9 8NZ
TD9 9BE
TD9 9BB
TD9 9QS
TD9 9QT
TD9 7AA
TD9 9AB
TD9 9QW
TD9 9QR
TD9 9JF
TD9 7BP
TD9 9HP
TD9 8AZ
TD9 9JL
TD9 9QP
TD9 9HW
TD9 9RH
TD9 9JN
TD9 7DA
TD9 9JU
TD9 7AX
TD9 7AB
TD9 9HY
TD9 9QU
TD9 9QX
TD9 7AE
TD9 9NE
TD9 7AF
TD9 9BG
TD9 9RD
TD9 8BH
TD9 9HA
TD9 7AY
TD9 7BA
TD9 7BZ
TD9 9HT
TD9 9JQ
TD9 9BJ
TD9 7BB
TD9 9ND
TD9 9NA
TD9 9QL
TD9 9BQ
TD9 7AD
TD9 9QJ
TD9 9JJ
TD9 9HS
TD9 9JH
TD9 9JG
TD9 9HX
TD9 9BH
TD9 9JA
TD9 7QS
TD9 9HR
TD9 9HU
TD9 7BE
TD9 9BL
TD9 7QD
TD9 7QP
TD9 9JB
TD9 7BJ
TD9 9HD
TD9 9BW
TD9 9RE
TD9 7QH
TD9 9RQ
TD9 8PR
TD9 7EJ
TD9 9HE
TD9 9EE
TD9 9NB
TD9 9HB
TD9 7EN
TD9 7QB
TD9 7BU
TD9 9BP
TD9 9BS
TD9 9RB
TD9 7BN
TD9 7QF
TD9 7DW
TD9 9EY
TD9 9EF
TD9 7QR
TD9 9EB
TD9 9DN
TD9 9BT
TD9 7BG
TD9 7QJ
TD9 8PP
TD9 7EL
TD9 9EX
TD9 7EE
TD9 9EG
TD9 7AW
TD9 7EA
TD9 9EQ
TD9 9ET
TD9 9BU
TD9 7EH
TD9 9DT
TD9 9EJ
TD9 9EU
TD9 7DP
TD9 9EP
TD9 0HG
TD9 7QL
TD9 7HQ
TD9 7BH
TD9 9HF
TD9 9EZ
TD9 9ER
TD9 9EH
TD9 9ES
TD9 9EW
TD9 7ET
TD9 9EL
TD9 7AP
TD9 7ES
TD9 9BZ
TD9 7EQ
TD9 9DH
TD9 9EA
TD9 7HG
TD9 8LR
TD9 9DA
TD9 7EG
TD9 9DZ
TD9 9DE
TD9 7AQ
TD9 7BQ
TD9 9DY
TD9 9DD
TD9 9DB
TD9 9EN
TD9 7QA
TD9 9DG
TD9 0AG
TD9 9DF
TD9 7DY
TD9 7AR
TD9 7BD
TD9 7DU
TD9 7QN
TD9 9DQ
TD9 7DT
TD9 7ER
TD9 7EP
TD9 0AQ
TD9 9BN
TD9 9DJ
TD9 7DS
TD9 0AE
TD9 7QW
TD9 0AD
TD9 7EW
TD9 0HE
TD9 0HA
TD9 9DR
TD9 7AN
TD9 7DN
TD9 8PA
TD9 0AJ
TD9 0AA
TD9 7EF
TD9 9SW
TD9 0HF
TD9 0EN
TD9 0DY
TD9 7QE
TD9 0AN
TD9 7HF
TD9 0AB
TD9 0HQ
TD9 7QQ
TD9 7DX
TD9 7DR
TD9 9DL
TD9 7HE
TD9 0AL
TD9 8YH
TD9 8YQ
TD9 8YP
TD9 8YN
TD9 8YL
TD9 8YG
TD9 8YF
TD9 8YD
TD9 8YA
TD9 8WX
TD9 7YU
TD9 7YE
TD9 7YB
TD9 7YD
TD9 7YA
TD9 7WX
TD9 7WA
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TD9 0YD
TD9 8YE
TD9 0BB
TD9 8WA
TD9 0ZX
TD9 7WB
TD9 9YE
TD9 9YL
TD9 9WX
TD9 9YB
TD9 9YD
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TD9 7DZ
TD9 0EY
TD9 7QG
TD9 0AR
TD9 7AH
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TD9 9BX
TD9 7YF
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TD9 1AD
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TD9 0AH
TD9 0AW
TD9 0HW
TD9 0EW
TD9 7EB
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TD9 0HH
TD9 0EZ
TD9 0ST
TD9 7HH
TD9 0AS
TD9 7ED
TD9 7AJ
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TD9 0BH
TD9 0ET
TD9 0AF
TD9 9SL
TD9 7HJ
TD9 7NS
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TD9 0EG
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TD9 0HY
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TD9 7HN
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TD9 0JB
TD9 7HR
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TD9 0EP
TD9 0EQ
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TD9 8QS
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TD9 0AY
TD9 7HP
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TD9 7AG
TD9 7JQ
TD9 7NR
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TD9 0JE
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TD9 7YG
TD9 0BE
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TD9 0ES
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TD9 7JF
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TD9 0DW
TD9 0DL
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TD9 0BP
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TD9 0DG
TD9 0BU
TD9 0BA
TD9 0BT
TD9 0BW
TD9 0EX
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TD9 0DR
TD9 7HT
TD9 0BS
TD9 0EU
TD9 0DQ
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TD9 8NX
TD9 0DB
TD9 0DF
TD9 0BX
TD9 0DP
TD9 0BZ
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TD9 8LU
TD9 7HS
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TD9 8LY
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TD9 9DP
TD9 8LT
TD9 9DW
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TD9 8NU
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TD9 8NW
TD9 7JE
TD9 8NR
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TD9 7HX
TD9 8PG
TD9 8NB
TD9 8NP
TD9 7HY
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TD9 8NQ
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TD9 8NN
TD9 8ND
TD9 0NY
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TD9 8BL
TD9 8PE
TD9 8NL
TD9 7NT
TD9 7JA
TD9 8NJ
TD9 7JJ
TD9 8NF
TD9 8QB
TD9 8PD
TD9 7JB
TD9 8RY
TD9 7JD
TD9 8PU
TD9 8NH
TD9 8PB
TD9 8RZ
TD9 7NX
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TD9 7LQ
TD9 9UH
TD9 8PX

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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