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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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham (395 found)
Shaft Motors Ltd
726 Jobs Completed
Bilston
4.9 / 5

Looking for a local garage you can trust for service, repairs or Diagnostics on your car? We are happy to help you with your needs by giving you a very efficient work, re

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Hayers Motor Repairs ltd
1427 Jobs Completed
Wednesbury
4.7 / 5

I have 30+ years experience in the motor trade most of it I have worked for kwikfit for 25 years. We take pride in the work we do. All work fully guaranteed with the best

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Crossroads Garage (Lye) Ltd
254 Jobs Completed
Stourbridge
4.7 / 5

We're a modern workshop with the latest diagnostic software covering most makes and models, with experience in the trade of 15+ years - we know to fix your car and proper

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Car Connect UK LTD
32 Jobs Completed
Walsall
5.0 / 5

AA Approved Repairer RAC Approved Repairer NHS Discount Up to 30 Years Experience throughout the whole company

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Mr Tyre Ltd - Walsall
392 Jobs Completed
Walsall
4.7 / 5

Whether you’re in need of tyres, MOTs or car servicing, throughout Central England you can rely on Mr Tyre to meet all your needs. Since 1971, we’ve been the premier car

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Auto Solutions & Parts Limited
672 Jobs Completed
Birmingham
4.9 / 5

1) ENGINE REBUILDING ( RECONDITIONING ) 2) All mechanical work including MOT, Servicing, Brake Discs & Brake Pads, Automatic Gearbox Service, DPF Regen, Welding work

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Heartlands Auto Centre Limited
1004 Jobs Completed
Birmingham
4.8 / 5

We are a family based team that are here to help our customer’s automobile needs. We have been established for over 15 years and have built our products and services over

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Highgate Autos Midland Limited
864 Jobs Completed
BIRMINGHAM
4.3 / 5

Here at Highgate Autos we have a team of fully qualified mechanics with over 20 years experience. We are driven to deliver outstanding customer service and want to make y

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Shams Autos
221 Jobs Completed
Birmingham
4.9 / 5

Shams Autos are MOT and Servicing specialists based in Balsall Heath in Birmingham. Established in 2003, we have a team of highly trained Bosch technicians with a collect

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The Mechanic.
807 Jobs Completed
Birmingham
4.0 / 5

After successfully managing a MOT station and an extremely busy work shop, I decided to set up an MOT station of my own and to make it a modern looking, state of the art

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Junction 1 autos
77 Jobs Completed
Birmingham
4.6 / 5

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Priory Service Station
146 Jobs Completed
Birmingham
4.0 / 5

Priory Service Station Family run business, been going for over 40 years. friendly staff, we cater for cars vans and motorhomes, MOTs repairs and services as well as di

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One Stop Garage Walsall Ltd
279 Jobs Completed
Walsall
4.3 / 5

We are a 5 ramp garage offering MOT's, Diagnostics, Bodywork, Repairs, Servicing and Tyres. Our experienced staff have years of experience and our customer service is se

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ETB Autocentres - Merry Hill
101 Jobs Completed
Brierley Hill
4.5 / 5

ETB Autocentres are your local tyre provider situated in Merry Hill. All our tyres are supplied and fitted by experts and we can offer same day fitting. We stock all of t

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Burnt Tree Autocentre Ltd
460 Jobs Completed
Dudley
4.4 / 5

We are a memeber of Unipart Car Care Centres. We believe we are offering our customers something special by recruiting a wide network of quality, independent garages t

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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 Birmingham bookings

4.63

275 reviews

How much does a car MOT cost in Birmingham?

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 Birmingham
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£41.84
Vauxhall£41.80
Audi£41.52
Volkswagen£41.89
BMW£42.10
Nissan£41.96
Mercedes£41.78
Peugeot£41.90
Toyota£41.71
Renault£42.08
Citroen£41.74
MINI£42.27
Volvo£41.62

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 01/09/2023 and 30/11/2023.

Booking a car MOT test in Birmingham

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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