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Book an MOT test from £29.99 in Bishop Auckland 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 Bishop Auckland 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 Bishop Auckland (20 found)
Treadmark Tyres
90 Jobs Completed
Spennymoor
5.0 / 5

Treadmark Tyres are a local family run business that has been established in Spennymoor since 1981. We provide a comprehensive range of tyre services for the local commun

S-Cars Spennymoor
1 Job Completed
Spennymoor
5.0 / 5

S-Cars MOT and Service Centres are three large independent garages in Spennymoor and Coxhoe in County Durham. We have vast experience and knowledge of serving customers i

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

AUTOSPEC SERVICE AND BODY REPAIR CENTRE
Member since 21 December 2015
Spennymoor,

For all your servicing needs all makes and models welcome .Full service and body repair centre, terraclean service agent

Pro-Tune crook garage services
Member since 06 October 2011
Crook

"Pro-Tune offers a professional service and repair workshop catering for all makes and models to cover all your motoring requirements. Established since 1984 in the garag

Ace autos
Member since 07 June 2019
Bishop auckland

We are a new garage based in coundon. From general diagnostics to engine and gearbox repairs. All can be done. Fully fitted garage with a tyre machine and balancer. We ca

Tellek maintenance services
Member since 19 November 2017
Shildon

Family run local business - All work undertaken at competitive prices.

Pop Top leisure vehicles
Member since 16 May 2017
CROOK

Based in Crook, Pop Top can offer a range of facilities to aid your vehicles service or repair.

KSC Worldwide Ltd t/a Bishop Automotive
Member since 16 May 2017
Crook,

Thank you for taking the time to read about our garage and the services we offer, we are local enthusiastic business who like to provide a personal friendly service. Base

Oakley Service Station
Member since 15 May 2017
Bishop Auckland

We provide one of best services for MOT tests at our Garage in Bishop Auckland. By using highly experienced staff and equipment you can be assured your car is in good han

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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 Bishop Auckland bookings

4.56

9 reviews

How much does a car MOT cost in Bishop Auckland?

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 Bishop Auckland
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£43.19
Vauxhall£43.03
Volkswagen£43.40
Audi£44.88
BMW£43.91
Citroen£43.55
Peugeot£43.82
MINI£44.53
Nissan£43.19
Mercedes£41.40
Toyota£43.33
Renault£44.39
Volvo£41.43

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 29/12/2023 and 28/03/2024.

Booking a car MOT test in Bishop Auckland

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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