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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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
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
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We are a family owned garage in Cardiff, who is prides itself on the quality of work done. We have a four-ramp Garage and MOT Test centre able to help with MOTs and repai
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With a wealth of experience within the automotive industry, Baymz Automotive stands as a seasoned workshop Focusing on BMW and Mini vehicles. Our array of services encomp
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Protyre has a history going back over 50 years in the tyre industry and at Cardiff Canton Protyre we pride ourselves on the level of service we provide to our customers.
Protyre has a history going back over 50 years in the tyre industry and at Cardiff Canton Protyre we pride ourselves on the level of service we provide to our customers.
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The origins of our company date back to the late 1800's when Gilbert Hutchings opened his first butcher shop in Ton Pentre in the Rhondda Valley, South Wales. As Gilbert
The origins of our company date back to the late 1800's when Gilbert Hutchings opened his first butcher shop in Ton Pentre in the Rhondda Valley, South Wales. As Gilbert
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 | £51.01 | |
| Vauxhall | £51.69 | |
| Volkswagen | £50.78 | |
| BMW | £51.74 | |
| Mercedes | £51.54 | |
| Peugeot | £52.31 | |
| Citroen | £51.33 | |
| Toyota | £50.73 | |
| Nissan | £52.13 | |
| Audi | £50.91 | |
| Renault | £52.39 | |
| MINI | £52.15 | |
| Volvo | £51.69 |
This table uses data from quotes provided on FixMyCar between 22/12/2024 and 22/03/2025.
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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