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Book an MOT test from £29.99 in Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth (92 found)
Green Oval Remarketing
244 Jobs Completed
Poole
4.8 / 5

We are proud to be an accredited Garage for Trust My Garage as seen on TV, we belong to the IGA the independent Garage Association and The Good Garage Scheme Green Ov

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Formula One Autocentres - Poole
885 Jobs Completed
Poole, Dorset
3.8 / 5

Established in 1974, Formula One Autocentres set out with a mission to deliver a completely new fast-fit experience to its customers. This would feature clean, modern pre

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Elite Garages Bournemouth
475 Jobs Completed
Bournemouth
4.8 / 5

Elite Garages are one of the South’s leading independent tyre, MOT and car service operators with a turnover in excess of £53 million and around 240 employees. Elite

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All Makes Service Centre Bransgore
65 Jobs Completed
Bransgore
4.5 / 5

Welcome to All Makes Service Centre Bransgore Bransgore Service Centre is a family run business part of the Peter Cooper Motor Group offering servicing and repairs on

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Protyre Poole (Barter Rd)
312 Jobs Completed
Poole
5.0 / 5

Bathwick Tyres - Poole Barter Road - Team Protyre joined the Protyre network in 2018. The centre specialises in mechanical repairs as well as supplying and fitting tyres

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Martin Pilley Services
11 Job Completed
New Milton
5.0 / 5

"We are a member of the Bosch Car Service network which is a national network of independent garages. Each garage is well established in its own right and aims to keep it

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Protyre Poole (Cabot Ln)
396 Jobs Completed
Poole
4.2 / 5

Offering vehicle tyres from many manufacturers including Pirelli, Michelin, Bridgestone, GT Radial, Goodyear, Hankook and Falken with same day fitting available on a sele

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Moto-OiI Autocentre
455 Jobs Completed
Poole
4.3 / 5

Moto Oil Autocentre - Passion forged into strength. Just as the cars get better over time, our level of knowledge and experience has expanded over the years, making us

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Protyre Ferndown
171 Jobs Completed
West Moors
4.0 / 5

Bathwick Tyres Ferndown - Team Protyre, joined the Protyre network in 2018 and have an extensive range of tyres, batteries, alloy wheels and exhausts. We fit car, van and

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Barrack Road Autocentre
180 Jobs Completed
Christchurch
4.3 / 5

We are local independent garage with an experienced team of qualified mechanics, automotive technicians and tyre fitters aiming to service and repair your vehicle quickly

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Targa Florio
119 Jobs Completed
Bournemouth
5.0 / 5

Targa Florio garage is serving customers since 1980. We are based in Bournemouth on Christchurch road and we offer a wide range of services including MOT, Service, Tyre,

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C&O customs
9 Jobs Completed
New Milton
3.0 / 5

C&O Customs , Hampshire Here at C&O customs - I undertake all types of work from Servicing to MOTs and MOT Management. Along with all types of repair work i.

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MTS Motors Ltd
147 Jobs Completed
Poole
3.9 / 5

"MTS Motors Ltd was established in 1988 as a family run business. We specialise mainly in French cars, Citroen, Peugeot and Renault. Although our business mainly speciali

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RJB Vehicle Logistics
13 Job Completed
Wimbourne
5.0 / 5

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M3 Autos
432 Jobs Completed
Poole
4.8 / 5

We are a fully fledged garage offering all forms of mechanical repairs, maintenance work, servicing and MOT's. Our team of three technicians have well over 50 years of c

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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 Bournemouth bookings

4.66

64 reviews

How much does a car MOT cost in Bournemouth?

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 Bournemouth
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Vauxhall£47.91
Volkswagen£47.49
Ford£45.76
Audi£46.82
BMW£47.14
Toyota£47.02
Nissan£46.63
Peugeot£46.87
Renault£47.83
Mercedes£47.43
Citroen£48.28
MINI£48.24
Volvo£48.75

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 19/01/2024 and 18/04/2024.

Booking a car MOT test in Bournemouth

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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