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.
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Cost Efficient, Honest & Reliable Mechanic Services, either bring your car to our workshop or we bring the workshop to you! At Extra Mile Vehicle Services, we un
Cost Efficient, Honest & Reliable Mechanic Services, either bring your car to our workshop or we bring the workshop to you! At Extra Mile Vehicle Services, we un
As an authorised Bosch Car Service workshop, you rest assured that we deliver high quality servicing, maintenance and repairs for all makes and models of vehicle. Our acc
As an authorised Bosch Car Service workshop, you rest assured that we deliver high quality servicing, maintenance and repairs for all makes and models of vehicle. Our acc
Welcome to John Pease Motor Group. Over the past 45 years, we have fully dedicated ourselves to establishing our family-run company at the forefront of the automotive ind
Welcome to John Pease Motor Group. Over the past 45 years, we have fully dedicated ourselves to establishing our family-run company at the forefront of the automotive ind
Here at Braintree Motor Works, we offer a full range of car servicing and can undertake work on all makes and models. We are also specialists in car diagnostics in Braint
Here at Braintree Motor Works, we offer a full range of car servicing and can undertake work on all makes and models. We are also specialists in car diagnostics in Braint
Westdrive is the largest independent Kia Dealer in the UK. We have an extensive selection of New, Kia Approved and all make used cars and have represented Kia for over 15
Westdrive is the largest independent Kia Dealer in the UK. We have an extensive selection of New, Kia Approved and all make used cars and have represented Kia for over 15
The team to go to for service you can trust, at a price you can count on. Here at a Perkins Garages Limited we aim to provide you with an unrivalled experience when s
The team to go to for service you can trust, at a price you can count on. Here at a Perkins Garages Limited we aim to provide you with an unrivalled experience when s
Westdrive is the largest independent Kia Dealer in the UK, with a state of the art showroom in Essex. We have an extensive selection of New Kia models, Kia Approved Used
Westdrive is the largest independent Kia Dealer in the UK, with a state of the art showroom in Essex. We have an extensive selection of New Kia models, Kia Approved Used
We are members of the Bosch Car Service Network which is a national network of independent garages. Our objective is to provide you with a friendly and professional servi
We are members of the Bosch Car Service Network which is a national network of independent garages. Our objective is to provide you with a friendly and professional servi
"Marshall Braintree SEAT is part of the Marshall Motor Group and is the second largest privately owned dealer group in the UK, servicing and repairing all vehicle makes a
"Marshall Braintree SEAT is part of the Marshall Motor Group and is the second largest privately owned dealer group in the UK, servicing and repairing all vehicle makes a
Based in Braintree, Chapel Hill Auto Services provides a comprehensive garage service to customers across Essex, covering all aspects of vehicle repair, from general serv
Based in Braintree, Chapel Hill Auto Services provides a comprehensive garage service to customers across Essex, covering all aspects of vehicle repair, from general serv
Vehicle Mechanic with 15 years experience based in Chelmsford, Essex. Able to offer Servicing, Diagnostics and general repair/customising work.
Vehicle Mechanic with 15 years experience based in Chelmsford, Essex. Able to offer Servicing, Diagnostics and general repair/customising work.
We offer competitive, transparent, fixed prices on service and maintenance work that are great value for money. You love you SEAT and so do we. Keep it as good as new wi
We offer competitive, transparent, fixed prices on service and maintenance work that are great value for money. You love you SEAT and so do we. Keep it as good as new wi
We do Mot class 4, Mechanical work, Tyres and Alignment in Braintree Essex.
We do Mot class 4, Mechanical work, Tyres and Alignment in Braintree Essex.
Hi, I’m a level 3 qualified mechanic with 6 years experience in main dealers I’ve decided to go self employed and start working mobile. Give me a call for any mechanical
Hi, I’m a level 3 qualified mechanic with 6 years experience in main dealers I’ve decided to go self employed and start working mobile. Give me a call for any mechanical
I'm a small garage based in rayne. I carry out all kinds of service, repair, mot, electrical and diagnostic work. I have range of diagnostic equipment including volvo so
I'm a small garage based in rayne. I carry out all kinds of service, repair, mot, electrical and diagnostic work. I have range of diagnostic equipment including volvo so
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.
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.
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.
It includes an inspection of the following:
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.
The most common reasons why cars fail their MOT are:
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.
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.
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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.
| Car Make | Average Price | Get Quotes |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | £47.06 | |
| Vauxhall | £45.54 | |
| Volkswagen | £46.05 | |
| BMW | £46.15 | |
| Nissan | £45.52 | |
| Mercedes | £46.35 | |
| Audi | £50.52 | |
| Peugeot | £45.02 | |
| Renault | £47.71 | |
| Toyota | £46.55 | |
| Citroen | £45.66 | |
| MINI | £44.47 | |
| Volvo | £44.33 |
This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 20/01/2024 and 19/04/2024.
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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