What Do They Test?

A specially trained mechanic will check over various parts of your car, to check that they function correctly.

The checks that are carried out included, but are not limited;

• Checking the brakes to ensure they are not overly worn and are functioning correctly.
• Checking the cars suspension and lights are working properly.
• Checks to the windows, windscreen and bodywork including the petrol cap for considerable damage.
• Checking the tread depth and condition of your tyres to ensure they are road legal.

In early 2012, new regulations around the increased technological complexity of modern cars saw the passing criteria for a MOT change to include further aspects of the car including checks to power steering, electronic stability control along with other items which are now checked for safety purposes.

Your car will not fail its MOT for aesthetic damage to the bodywork, wheels etc.

What Happens If My Car Fails Its MOT?

Failure of a MOT test is not fatal, it generally means that you are required to have the issues highlighted on the MOT failure report attended to. In general, if you have the work undertaken by the same garage that provided the initial MOT, normally the retest to be free of charge if retaken within 10 working days.

One word of caution, don’t be blinded by the promise of a free retest, get a second quote on the work required from another independent garage to ensure you are not paying a premium for the repairs.

MOTs – How Much Do They Cost?

How much you pay for an MOT will vary from garage to garage however, there is a limit on the amount a garage can charge.

These limits are set by the Vehicle and Operators Service Agency, also known as VOSA at:

• £54.85 for Cars
• £29.65 for Motorbikes

Many people are unaware that their Local Authority will have their own MOT testing centre, that is generally used to test Council vehicles but is required to be open to the public as well.

These Council owned MOT testing centres generally will charge you more than your local independent but, they are much less likely to try and talk you into unnecessary and often expensive repairs.

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