Compare car MOT offers and garages in Darlington

Compare, Book, Repair. Save.
Save £77.89
Average driver saving

Book an MOT test from £29.99 in Darlington online today with WhoCanFixMyCar.


An MOT test is an annual legal requirement for all cars over 3 years old.


You car MOT ensures car safety, functionality and legality by checking all the vehicle’s major components for faults.


With so many MOT test centres in Darlington on our network, securing a good deal for your MOT test is made simple with WhoCanFixMyCar.


Enter your registration to compare price, reviews, available timeslots and book in online today.

Top garages for MOT in Darlington (72 found)
Darlington Motor Vehicle Service ltd
490 Jobs Completed
Darlington
4.4 / 5

GEARBOX, CLUTCH, TIMING BELT AND CHAINS, HEAD GASKETS, BRAKES, SUSPENSION, ENGINE ETC

Protyre Stockton on Tees
535 Jobs Completed
Stockton on Tees
4.4 / 5

Tyre Exchange Teeside Stockton On Tees joined the Protyre family in June 2015, with the centre providing a comprehensive range of services for the motorist including MOT

Darlington Mot Centre
133 Jobs Completed
darlington
5.0 / 5

Darlington Mot Centre Mot cars, vans , motor homes , motorbikes , trikes ,quads • Comfortable reception to wait in • Motorcycle class 1 and 2 only £25 • Class 4 car

KP Services - Car & commercial
14 Jobs Completed
Newton Aycliffe
5.0 / 5

KP Services recently opened their doors to local residents & businesses and would like to take this opportunity to welcome old and new customers along to the new work

Esteem Automotive ltd
104 Jobs Completed
Stockton
5.0 / 5

Esteem Automotive are based in Stockton on Tees and has over 15 years experience working in the Motor Industry and have built up an honourable reputation. We offer a

Maltech
53 Jobs Completed
Stockton
4.9 / 5

We provide services for all makes and models,anything from a bulb to an engine rebuild we do it all including remapping services, tyres brakes clutches, bearings, exhaust

M-Tech Autocentre Ltd
13 Jobs Completed
Darlington
4.8 / 5

M-Tech Autocentre LTD is a family run MOT, Service and Repair centre that prides itself on value for money whilst not compromising on the excellent customer service it of

Yarm Mot
16 Jobs Completed
Eaglescliffe
4.9 / 5

"Family run business trading over 25 years, specializing in all aspects of motor vehicle repair.All parts fitted are guranteed for 12 months.We offer a local pick up serv

Gregg Little Testing Centre Ltd
2 Job Completed
Newton Aycliffe
5.0 / 5

"Gregg Little Testing Centre is a local, independent garage serving County Durham and the surrounding area. We are a Unipart Car Care Centre which means all parts fitted

Holdforth Garage.
3 Job Completed
Aucklands
5.0 / 5

Holdforth Garage is a family run garage established in 2007, Our 2 technicians are on hand with a wealth of experience. We carry out minor to major repairs and always kee

Hilton Road Garage
Member since 23 June 2020
Newton Aycliffe

We are members of the Bosch Car Service Network which is a national network of independent garages. Our objective is to provide you with a friendly and professional servi

S G Petch
Member since 13 May 2016
DARLINGTON

As an established Hyundai dealer, we are proud to represent the philosophy of New Thinking, New Possibilities. We believe in challenging conventions, not for the sake

Maz & Sons MOT & Auto Repairs
Member since 17 May 2017
Darlington

Maz & Sons is a registered MOT centre based in Darlington, who also carry out all forms of mechanical servicing, maintenance and repair work, as well as class 4 MOT’s

Jennings (Stockton-on-Tees)
Member since 17 November 2015
Stockton-on-Tees

Kia Franchised Dealer. New Car Sales, Used Car Sales, Warranty and Retail Service and Repair

RMB Toyota (Teesside)
Member since 29 June 2015
Stockton

RMB Toyota offers professional, competitively priced ownership services, along with exceptional customer service. Our expertly trained staff are on hand to ensure you and

Show More Garages
Compare car MOT offers and garages in Darlington
Frequently asked questions
+

What is a MOT test?

An MOT is a service/test which every car is legally required to have carried out every 12 months. It ensures that your car is functioning, safe and of course legal to drive.

+

How much is an MOT?

The maximum MOT test price that a garage can charge is set by the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Currently, the maximum cost is set at £54.85 for cars and caravans.

+

When is my car’s MOT due?

If you have bought a used car recently, an MOT certificate from the previous owner will be included in the documents you receive when you buy the car, this will inform you of the next due date. If you can’t find your certificate, the website www.vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk will help you find out when your next test is due. If your car is new, it will be required after three years.

+

What does a MOT check?

It includes an inspection of the following:

  • Screenwash
  • Wiper blades
  • Beam patterns
  • Exhaust and engine mounts
  • Brake pad levels
  • Suppression joints and brushes
  • Lights
  • Tread depth
  • Suspension levels
  • Corrosion of the suspension mounts
  • Engine exhaust emissions
  • CO2 and CO3 emissions and hydrocarbon emissions
+

How can I check my MOT history?

You can check this at https://mot-history.net/. This new government service allows you to check the history of any car from just putting in the vehicle make and registration number.

+

What can fail a MOT?

The most common reasons why cars fail their MOT are:

  • worn seatbelts
  • windscreen chips
  • incorrect beam pattern

  • s
  • insufficient tyre tread depth
  • faulty registration plate lamps
  • damaged wiper blades
+

What should I do if my car fails its MOT?

You’ll be issued with a VT30 Certificate stating why the car failed. There is no time limit before a retest can be booked, and the garage will normally offer to carry out the required repairs. Therefore, you should undertake any necessary repairs pointed out by the garage to ensure a pass certificate.

+

How often should I get a MOT?

Your car should go in for its MOT annually, unless of course it was bought and registered as brand new. If this is the case it is only required after three years of its registration, but after that point it should be taken in yearly like other cars.

Average rating for  MOT in Darlington bookings

4.74

35 reviews

How much does a car MOT cost in Darlington?

The maximum cost for an MOT is £54.85, garages cannot charge more than this. However, many garages charge less than this, the average quote on WhoCanFixMyCar.com is around £40.


MOT Cost by Car Make in Darlington
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Vauxhall£43.70
Ford£43.25
Volkswagen£43.61
Audi£44.70
BMW£43.85
Citroen£44.01
Peugeot£44.44
Nissan£43.62
Renault£44.24
Toyota£43.52
Mercedes£42.14
MINI£44.36
Volvo£43.37

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 20/12/2023 and 19/03/2024.

Booking a car MOT test in Darlington

An MOT is a service/test which every car is legally required to have carried out every 12 months.

You don’t need to take your car for three years if you buy and register it as brand new. However, as soon as the three years are up, it is a legal requirement that you take your car for the test yearly.

A cars roadworthiness will be checked during the MOT, with each major component inspected by a trained professional. A garage has to have authorisation from the DVSA to carry out the test.


How can I compare garage MOT offers in Darlington on WhoCanFixMyCar?

Simply enter your registration and location and we’ll find garages in nearby with instantaneous prices. Compare locations, rating and choose. Over 2 million people have trusted us to find prices.

What do our customers say about us?