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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 Altrincham on our network, securing a good deal for your MOT test is made simple with WhoCanFixMyCar.


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Top garages for MOT in Altrincham (45 found)
BHP Mobile Tuning & Repairs
1956 Jobs Completed
Timperley
4.6 / 5

Welcome to BHP Tuning & Repairs BHP Tuning and repairs is the only number you will need for any of your vehicle needs. We offer All vehicle repairs to all makes

S Garages Ltd
558 Jobs Completed
Manchester
4.1 / 5

S Garages Ltd is a local vehicle servicing and repair centre serving customers in Sharston Industrial Estate for the past 13 years. If your van or car needs services or e

Manchester Vehicle Solutions
243 Jobs Completed
North West, Greater Manchester
5.0 / 5

MANCHESTER VEHICLE SOLUTIONS IS OPEN 9.30am-10pm Mon-Sat. INCLUDING BANK HOLIDAYS. We open 9.30am-2.00pm on Sundays. Manchester Vehicle Solutions is a North West based

M.J. Motors
73 Jobs Completed
Manchester
4.9 / 5

We are a family run business with 13 plus years experience we guarantee to be 100% honest we travel to your place of work or home and majority of Repairs will be carried

Altrincham Service Centre
11 Job Completed
Altrincham
5.0 / 5

We are a family run business that can repair and service all makes and models including Audi, BMW, Ford and VW. We understand the need for trust and reliability and that

Autoworx Motors
2 Job Completed
knutsford
5.0 / 5

Based in the heart of Knutsford, Cheshire. We are renowned for our extensive knowledge on German vehicles. We can complete the most complicated of jobs. We also provide a

Autocare Mobile
2 Job Completed
Altrincham
4.0 / 5

"car,bike,light commercial servicing,maintenance,diagnostics,remapping,tuning,welding etc,all carried out at home or work,we are skilled professionals with 35 years exper

Citroen Manchester South
Member since 04 November 2013
Sale

"Here at Citroen Manchester South you will find our friendly staff are committed to providing the best customer service, such as MOT, value service, tyres and exhaust rep

Atlas Motor Services Ltd
Member since 08 April 2011
Wythenshawe

"Atlas Motor Services Ltd is a well established MOT and car servicing garage based in Wythenshawe, Manchester. We undertake MOT's for all makes and models of cars and lig

B.I. Appleton Ltd
Member since 11 April 2011
Manchester

"In 1939 Basil Appleton started his own business repairing cars and charging accumulator batteries, which were used to power wireless radios. His workshop was a rickety o

Arnold Clark (Altrincham)
Member since 17 November 2015
Altrincham

Arnold Clark is a family run business, it has gone from strength to strength over the past 50 years and has established itself as Europe's largest independent Motor Deale

RRG Altrincham
Member since 29 June 2015
Altrincham

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

Glenn Harrop Motor Services Limited
Member since 10 February 2020
Manchester

We have moved from our site previously located on Chester Road to a new workshop 2 minutes away on Lacy Grove, Stretford!!!! We are an experienced family orientated bu

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Frequently asked questions
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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What can fail a MOT?

The most common reasons why cars fail their MOT are:

  • worn seatbelts
  • windscreen chips
  • incorrect beam pattern

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

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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 Altrincham bookings

4.35

40 reviews

How much does a car MOT cost in Altrincham?

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 Altrincham
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£43.50
Vauxhall£42.94
Volkswagen£43.68
BMW£43.43
Audi£43.46
Mercedes£42.88
Nissan£43.18
Toyota£43.29
Peugeot£43.03
Renault£43.06
Citroen£42.78
MINI£43.71
Volvo£43.17

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 20/01/2024 and 19/04/2024.

Booking a car MOT test in Altrincham

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.


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