Book an MOT near you
Looking for an MOT near you? The test is identical at every garage, so the only things that change are the price and the service you get. Pick your area below to compare local test centres, see their Google ratings, and send a booking request in a couple of taps. There is no payment online, and an MOT is capped by law at £54.85, so you never overpay.
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What an MOT costs
The most any garage can charge for a standard car MOT is £54.85, a maximum set by the DVSA rather than a fixed price. Many charge well below it, often £30 to £45, because the MOT is how they win your servicing and repair work. A cheaper MOT is not a lesser test: the content is fixed by law.
The bill grows on a failure. If you leave the car at the same centre and it is retested within 10 working days the retest is free, and it is also free if you return it before the end of the next working day for a qualifying item such as a lamp or a wiper. Our guide on whether a pre-MOT check is worth it sets out when paying a garage to look first pays for itself.
What an MOT covers
The tester checks brakes, tyres, lights, steering, suspension, seatbelts, exhaust emissions, mirrors, wipers, the horn, number plates and the structure of the car, then records a pass or a fail with any advisories.
What it is not is a service. The MOT is a snapshot of roadworthiness on the day and checks nothing about oil, filters or wear that is not yet a failure, which is why a car can pass its MOT and still be overdue a service. You can check any car's MOT expiry date free on our MOT check page.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an MOT cost?
The legal maximum for a standard car is £54.85, set by the DVSA. Many garages charge less, commonly £30 to £45. Send a booking request and the garage confirms its price. No payment is taken online.
How do I find a cheap MOT near me?
Pick your town below to see local test centres with their Google ratings and send a request. Because the test is fixed by law, a lower price is not a lesser test, so comparing local garages is the way to pay less.
How long does an MOT take?
Around 45 to 60 minutes as a trade norm, though GOV.UK does not set a duration. Many garages ask to keep the car longer so they can fit it around other work.
What happens if my car fails its MOT?
The garage quotes for the repair separately and you are free to have the work done elsewhere, provided your current MOT has not expired and the car is not dangerous to drive.
When is my MOT actually due?
You can check any car's MOT expiry date free on the official government service. Our MOT check page points you to it and lets you book straight afterwards.
How do I book an MOT on YourCarGarage?
Pick a garage, enter your number plate and details, and send a booking request. The garage contacts you to confirm the date, time and price. No payment is taken online.
Prices and availability are confirmed by each garage. No payment is taken online, you pay the garage directly.