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MOT
Class 4 and Class 7 MOT Test
Autono have state of the art MOT testing stations, with accredited technicians and are approved by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). MOT tests are completed within the hour and can be combined with an Interim or Full Service to save time and money.
Our MOT follows strict criteria set out by the DVSA to ensure your car is roadworthy and fit for purpose. The MOT test covers: Lighting and Signalling Equipment, Steering (including suspension), Brakes, Tyres and Road Wheels, Seat Belts, Body, Structure and General Items, Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions & Drivers View of the Road.
What is an MOT Test?
All vehicles over 3 years old, are required by law to have a valid MOT test certificate. The Ministry of Transport test is an annual safety check to verify and ensure all vehicles on the UK roads pass a minimum standard safety and levels of exhaust emissions, as set by the government agency, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
All MOT tests are conducted by a certified and approved tester and MOT tests can be carried out up to one month prior to the expiry date of a current MOT certificate, provided that the current MOT certificate is presented when the car is brought in. On passing the MOT test, your car will receive a certificate valid from the date of expiry of your existing MOT certificate.
Do I need to bring any documents?
If your vehicle is undergoing its first MOT then a V5C vehicle registration certificate (log book) is required. This document is also required if your vehicle has had a change of registration plate since its last MOT. In all other instances no documentation is required.
Can I drive my car without an MOT?
The simple answer is, never. If your vehicle is more than three years old, you can’t drive without a MOT unless you are on the way to the garage for your pre-booked MOT appointment.
Hoping to use this excuse if you are caught on the way to work? Be warned – if stopped, you will need proof of your appointment. Otherwise you will face the same penalties as everyone else.
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In most cases, as soon as your MOT expires, your insurance will no longer be valid. So, if you have an accident, your Car won’t be covered by your insurance provider and you’ll have to pay for repairs yourself – or potentially have your Car written off.
If the accident was your fault, you’ll also have to pay for the damage caused to any other vehicles involved, which could be very expensive. And, because it’s also illegal to drive without valid insurance, if you’re caught, you can face an unlimited fine or even disqualification from driving, plus 6 to 8 penalty points.
What happens if my car fails the MOT Test?
If your vehicle fails, it must be repaired and retested. You cannot legally drive your vehicle on the road until the repairs have been made and a certificate issued. Most repairs can be carried out onsite at the test centre, and we will always advise you upfront about any work that needs to be done.
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If your vehicle fails its MOT you are under no obligation to have the repair work carried out at Under The Hood Autocentres, giving you extra peace of mind.
How to claim a MOT Retest free of charge?
The DVSA stipulates that there are only two sets of circumstances in which the MOT re-test is free of charge, that is:
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If the vehicle has failed the MOT check and is left at the testing station for repair and re-test and does not leave the testing station, then the re-test is free.
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If the vehicle fails because of one or more specific items (see list below), provided the vehicle is returned for re-test by the end of the next working day, then no fee applies.
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No fee will be charged for a retest if your vehicle is repaired and returned for a retest before the end of the next working day if the failure is for one of the following:
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Bonnet
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Boot lid
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Brake pedal anti-slip device
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Direction indicators
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Doors
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Drop-sides
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Fuel Filler Cap
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Hazard Warning
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Horn
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Lamps
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Loading door
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Mirrors
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Rear reflectors
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Registration plates
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Seat belts (but not anchorages)
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Seats
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Sharp edges or projections
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Steering wheel
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Tailboard
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Tailgate
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Tyres
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Windscreen and glass
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Windscreen washer and wipers
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Wheels
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If the vehicle is removed from the test centre for repair and returned within 10 working days following the day it originally failed, then only a partial retest is needed. In this case a partial retest fee of £17.50 will be applicable.
In all other cases, you’ll need to get a full retest and pay the full MOT test fee again.
When is my MOT test due?
To find out if your vehicle has a valid MOT and when your next MOT test is due enter your vehicle registration number on the government website
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Alternatively, you could find your current MOT certificate and look for an expiry date. The MOT can be completed on the vehicle at any time before the expiry date but in order to preserve your existing expiry date, you will need to take your MOT test up to 1 month (minus a day) before it runs out. So, if your MOT runs out on 12th April, the earliest date you can have your MOT test and keep the same renewal date for next year will be 13th March.
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Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: Appointment Only
Sunday: Closed