Book MOT near me

We are not an MOT test centre ourselves. When you put in a request, garages and MOT centres that cover your postcode can reply with their test fee, a suggested date and notes on things like waiting on site.

Look through the quotes and see which local garages fit your location and diary. You choose the workshop and arrange the visit with them.

To book an MOT online, start a free quote request. Enter your registration, postcode and preferred date, and choose MOT as the job. Garages on the platform send quotes and availability to you.

Comparing quotes costs nothing and does not book you in. When you like a quote, contact that garage to agree the date and time. Repairs, retests and any extra work are sorted out with the workshop unless the quote says they are included.

• Check the test fee, date, address and any notes about waiting or retests in each quote.
• If anything is unclear, ask the garage before you go. Do not assume repairs are part of the test fee.
• Have your current MOT certificate or expiry date handy when you speak to the garage.

A same day MOT or an MOT today only happens when a garage has a free slot. Diaries change every day, so say in your request if the date is urgent.

If a garage can do a same-day slot or test you today, they will say so in their quote. If nobody can help on that day, you can look at other dates or other nearby MOT centres in the replies.

Some workshops let you wait on site while the MOT is done. Whether that is offered, and how long you might wait, depends on how busy the garage is.

If you want an MOT while you wait, mention it in your request and check what each quote says about waiting. The garage will confirm what they can do when you arrange the visit.

If you are looking for a cheap MOT, it usually comes down to comparing the quoted test fee and what you get for it. The lowest price is not always the right one for your date or how far you need to travel.

We cannot promise the cheapest MOT in your area. Weigh up price with the appointment date, distance, waiting options and any retest charges shown on the quote. The test fee is separate from repair work if the car needs work to pass.

An MOT checks specific safety and environmental items required by law. A service is routine maintenance such as oil, filters and wear parts on a schedule from the manufacturer or garage. A pass on the MOT does not mean the car has been serviced, and a service does not replace a valid MOT when one is due.