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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 Manchester 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 Manchester (438 found)
DS AUTO AND MOT
2798 Jobs Completed
Stretford
4.1 / 5

DS AUTO, is a family run business, based in Stretford and we cover all Manchester and the surrounding areas for Recovery, Breakdown and Garage service. We work alongsi

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Quick Stop Autocentres Ltd
100 Jobs Completed
West Gortorn
5.0 / 5

We are an established Family run company that has been trading for over 46 years At Quick Stop Autocentres we offer a complete range of car services, including; tyres,

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B and G Autotechs Ltd
772 Jobs Completed
Oldham
4.8 / 5

We offer servicing and repairs for all makes and model and specialize in BMW,MINI, VW and Audi Group. We wont be beaten on any price! We offer a FREE collect and deliver

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Quadpoint Motor Service Ltd t/a RS Autos
479 Jobs Completed
Bolton
4.8 / 5

We are a family run garage based in Farnworth, Bolton with more than 30 years of experience. We provide a range of service from mot's, diagnostic checks, repairs of all

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Wilco Motosave - Rochdale
250 Jobs Completed
Rochdale
4.6 / 5

Wilco Motosave is one of the North's leading independent family owned motorists' stores and fitting centres. With 26 branches located throughout Yorkshire, Lincolnshi

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Brook Street Motors Bury
883 Jobs Completed
Bury
4.9 / 5

Brook Street Motors are an established independent garage in Bury. We are Vauxhall specialists with over 10 years main agent experience under our belts. We have a wide e

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Taw Garage (Manchester) LTD
639 Jobs Completed
Manchester
4.8 / 5

Taw Garage Limited is a Family owed business which has been established for over 39 years, we are also an Approved Garage that carries out all aspects of vehicle repairs

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Euro Testing Station
545 Jobs Completed
Manchester
5.0 / 5

Hi we pretty much do everything except electrics. Also do Class 4,5&7 mots.

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Formula One Autocentres - Heywood
568 Jobs Completed
Heywood
4.0 / 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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BHP Mobile Tuning & Repairs
1798 Jobs Completed
Sale
4.6 / 5

Welcome to BHP Tuning & Repairs BHP Tuning and repairs is the only number you will need for any of your vehicle needs. We offer All vehicle repairs to all makes

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City Motors MOT Garage
37 Jobs Completed
Longsight
4.2 / 5

Family run business based in Longsight Manchester with 5 Star Customer service. We offer MOT Service Mechanical, Tyre and Body work at competitive prices.

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A6 autos ltd
52 Jobs Completed
stockport
4.8 / 5

We are a friendly family run garage operating for over 50 years, with over 120 combined years of knowledge, passed down through generations of our hard working members of

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Integrated Auto Solutions
788 Jobs Completed
Denton
4.9 / 5

Integrated Auto Solutions are a local independent garage based in Manchester. We are a newly formed company who have been established a little over a year, and we are go

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Mr Tyre Ltd - Ashton-under-Lyne
476 Jobs Completed
Ashton-under-Lyne
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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Awan Auto Tec
1694 Jobs Completed
Manchester
4.7 / 5

Awan Auto Tec are an independently run garage based in Ardwick, Manchester, which has been established since 2016. We have a team of three very experienced, fully qualif

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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 Manchester bookings

4.63

399 reviews

How much does a car MOT cost in Manchester?

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 Manchester
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£41.88
Vauxhall£41.84
Volkswagen£41.99
BMW£41.97
Audi£41.72
Peugeot£41.65
Nissan£41.78
Mercedes£41.86
Renault£41.91
Toyota£42.24
Citroen£42.10
MINI£41.87
Volvo£41.54

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 01/07/2023 and 29/09/2023.

Booking a car MOT test in Manchester

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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