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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 Staines 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 Staines (64 found)
Shepperton Tyres & MOT's Ltd
63 Jobs Completed
Shepperton
4.8 / 5

Chertsey Service & MOT Centre
1026 Jobs Completed
Chertsey
4.6 / 5

We are a long established member of the RMI and AA approved vehicle repair & MOT Centre situated in the heart of Chertsey, Surrey. Whether it’s a gearbox repair, MOT,

SMS Motors
1986 Jobs Completed
Horton
4.6 / 5

SMS Autocare is dedicated to quality and value for money with the services we provide. We can offer full diagnostic testing, MOT and Service, mechanical repairs and much

Surreyside Autohaus
439 Jobs Completed
Chertsey
4.3 / 5

BMW AUDI VOLKSWAGEN SPECIALIST WE OFFER SERVICING AND REPAIRS MOT BRAKES EXHAUSTS BATTERIES REMAPPING DPF REMOVAL

MNM Motors
244 Jobs Completed
Stains
4.6 / 5

We use Shell Helix Motor Oils for our service works and are recognised as a member of the Shell Helix Service Specialist Network. We are also a member of the Valeo Clutch

Project Phoenix
20 Jobs Completed
Chertsey
4.9 / 5

Project Phoenix comprises of Darryl & Dominic, both having gone to the same high school, and taking car mechanic apprenticeships from 16. Darryl at a family owned gar

The Car Club Ltd
218 Jobs Completed
Lyne
4.9 / 5

Car Club - Surrey’s premier DPF Cleaning, ECU re-mapping & engine tuning experts Located just outside Chertsey, close to J11 off the M25 and J2 off the M3, mobile servic

FCR Autospecialist LTD
7 Jobs Completed
Chertsey
4.7 / 5

FCR Autospecialist, we are highly specialised on French vehicles as well as all makes and modes from servicing to cam belts and Headgaskets. We strike for optimum custome

Oaks Services
17 Jobs Completed
CHERTSEY
5.0 / 5

MOTS, CAR & LIGHT COMMERCIAL REPAIRS & SERVICING Oaks Services are one of the leading providers of first rate MOTs and car repairs in the South East. From our C

Auto Service & Repair
146 Jobs Completed
Chertsey
4.8 / 5

professional vehicle mechanical service Full equiped with the latest diagnostics equipment Friendly honest and reliable service All major credit and debit cards acce

On The Road Car Care
14 Job Completed
Chertsey
4.0 / 5

Hi there! On The Road Car Care is a family run business based in Chertsey, Surrey. Due to our 45 years of experience, excellent work ethics and honesty being our

WRAYSBURY MOTOR SERVICES
5 Jobs Completed
Wraysbury
5.0 / 5

At Wraysbury Motor Services we have the experience and expertise to service all makes and models of cars, from Ford Modeos to VW Beetles and from BMWs to Fiat Puntos.

Moloneys Car Care
1 Job Completed
Shepperton
5.0 / 5

Family run mechanic's garage based in Shepperton, offering a free collection and delivery service within 20 miles! We're a small business with small prices. Check out

Car Service Direct Ltd
1 Job Completed
Chertsey
4.0 / 5

We provide hassle free car servicing from 42 locations across the UK. We offer FREE collection and delivery FREE wash and vac 12 months guarantee on parts and labou

CAR SERVICES SURREY
5 Jobs Completed
LYNE
5.0 / 5

Specialist Servicing, Computor Diagnostics and Repairs to All Makes and Models. Carried out by a Friendly Specialist Technician with more than 30 Years Experience on Hist

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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 Staines bookings

4.43

54 reviews

How much does a car MOT cost in Staines?

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 Staines
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£48.03
BMW£48.00
Vauxhall£47.68
Volkswagen£48.39
Mercedes£48.42
Toyota£47.58
Nissan£48.07
Audi£47.49
Peugeot£47.48
MINI£48.14
Renault£48.71
Citroen£48.81
Volvo£47.82

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 21/01/2024 and 20/04/2024.

Booking a car MOT test in Staines

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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