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Book an MOT test from £29.99 in Ashington 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 Ashington 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 Ashington (63 found)
AF Service Centre
846 Jobs Completed
Cramlington
4.9 / 5

Established in 1998, we are an independent garage with an aim to provide a first-class service to our customers both private and business. Delivering our customers with a

Redburn Mot and Service Centre - Bosch Car Service
305 Jobs Completed
Blyth
4.8 / 5

WE ARE WHO CAN FIX MY CAR 2018 AWARDS FINALISTS. Looking for great value car servicing? Need a reliable MOT test centre? We are specialists offering a full range of

BRUNSWICK MOT & SERVICE CENTRE
133 Jobs Completed
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
4.6 / 5

We are a small family ran garage newly opened on brunswick industial estate, we pride our self on excellent customer service and getting your car booked in as soon as pos

TDL Autos
56 Jobs Completed
Morpeth
5.0 / 5

We are a fully-fledged family owned garage based in Hadston, offering a wide range of car services including; - mechanical repairs (clutches, brakes, suspension, exhaust

Newcastle Garage Services Brunswick
143 Jobs Completed
Newcastle upon Tyne
4.7 / 5

At Newcastle garage services are values. we treat your vehicle with care and always fit protective seat covers. Ensure your vehicle inspected by our trained technician

Backworth MOT & Service Centre
27 Jobs Completed
Backworth
5.0 / 5

As a small independent business with over 50 years of collective experience in the motor trade we are dedicated to providing you with an excellent, top quality service an

Lion Garage Services Ltd
345 Jobs Completed
Bedlington
4.9 / 5

Family ran business which have a long standing reputation for looking after our customers and their vehicles. We carry out MOT Testing, Service, repairs and more in-dept

MJB Garage Services
2 Job Completed
Newcastle upon Tyne
5.0 / 5

MJB Garage services located in Tyneside autoparc Newcastle provide garage services on a wide range of vechicles including light commercial vehicles. Using OE quality part

Sovereign Motors Ashington
11 Jobs Completed
Ashington
5.0 / 5

Formed in 1995 Sovereign Motors has many years’ experience in the car repair and servicing trade and provides a reliable, competitive and friendly service to all customer

J.B Motors
28 Jobs Completed
Cramlington
4.9 / 5

Established in 2002 by sole trader John Batey, JB Motors is a quality driven business, providing a full range of garage services to domestic and commercial customers in C

Ashington Autodrome Ltd
1 Job Completed
Ashington
5.0 / 5

"We have a fully equipped workshop, with 3 ramps and up to date diagnostic equipment. We are also a VOSA approved MoT Station. "

Cramlington Ford
2 Job Completed
Cramlington
5.0 / 5

The team to go to for service you can trust, at a price you can count on. Here at Cramlington Ford we aim to provide you with an unrivalled experience when servicing

Russell Jennings Service Centre
18 Job Completed
Guidepost
5.0 / 5

Russell Jennings Service Centre offers customers a high quality, professional and relaxed service every time they visit. For service and MOTs, we cater for all makes and

Astley Garage
Member since 23 February 2018
Blyth

We are an established local independent garage and are proud to be members of Autofirst Network – a nationwide network of independent garages operating to the Network’s 6

Cavendish Motor Company Ltd
Member since 19 January 2012
Ashington

"Cavendish Motor Company Limited is an independent authorised Bosch Car Servicing and Repair centre, we specialise in car servicing, air conditioning, diagnostics and MOT

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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 Ashington bookings

4.63

24 reviews

How much does a car MOT cost in Ashington?

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 Ashington
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Vauxhall£41.29
Ford£40.99
Volkswagen£41.79
BMW£41.92
Nissan£41.03
Audi£41.82
Mercedes£41.71
MINI£41.95
Toyota£41.38
Citroen£41.07
Peugeot£40.94
Renault£41.07
Volvo£41.24

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

Booking a car MOT test in Ashington

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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