FAQs

You can schedule an MOT test before the due date, but keep in mind that the new renewal date will be one year (minus one day) from the date the vehicle passed the test. For instance, if your MOT is due to expire on June 20, the earliest possible date to take the test would be May 21. However, if you take your vehicle for the test on May 19 and it passes, the new renewal date will be May 19 of the following year.

No, you have to get the MOT retest done by the garage that conducted the initial test. Even though you can repair your vehicle somewhere else, a different garage will charge you the complete fee for providing the pass certificate.

While there is a legal maximum price for MOTs, it may vary depending on the services a garage offer and any special discounts, not to mention different hourly rates so some may charge less. The most any garage can ask for a car is £54.85, £29.65 for a motorcycle (up to 200cc and over 200cc), and £58.60 for vans up to 3,500kg.

No. Contrary to popular beliefe, there is no grace period for an MOT in the UK. To ensure you don’t forget to book your MOT, Elite Garages provides a free SMS and Email reminder service by signing up for the Elite Member’s Club.