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If your car is three years or older, you must renew your valid MOT test certificate annually. Don’t risk missing yours—simply enter your registration below, select a date and time, and book a reliable, hassle-free, and cheap MOT online with Protyre Autocare.
If you’re not sure when you need to renew your MOT, use our handy MOT checker tool to make sure that you’re not driving after your car’s expiry date.
Got questions about an MOT for your car? Contact our team online or enter your registration to book your appointment.
What is an MOT?
An MOT is a mandatory test that ensures your car meets essential standards for road safety, environmental impact, and overall roadworthiness. Designed to protect drivers, pedestrians, and infrastructure, MOT tests help keep vehicles in a safe condition.
Your car requires a valid MOT certificate three years after its first registration and then annually on or before the anniversary of the last MOT test. In place since 1960, this legal requirement helps maintain safety and environmental standards of vehicles on UK roads.
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Do I need to book an MOT test?
If your vehicle is three years old or older, you must have a valid MOT test certificate, which needs to be renewed annually. As a car owner, it's your responsibility to ensure your vehicle passes its MOT test each year.
Beyond safety and performance concerns, driving without a valid MOT certificate is illegal - you won’t be able to renew your road tax, and you could face a fine of up to £1,000. If you're involved in an accident, you may be required to provide proof of a valid MOT, and without one, your insurance claim could be affected, particularly if a third party is involved.
With advances in technology, the DVSA has digitised the MOT system, allowing mobile camera units and police patrols to check remotely if a car has a valid MOT certificate. If yours is due to expire soon, don’t delay - visit a Protyre Autocare MOT centre near you and ensure your car stays legal and roadworthy.
How much does an MOT cost?
The maximum fee for a standard MOT test is £54.85, but costs can vary depending on the type of vehicle. Generally, the more passengers a vehicle can carry, the higher the MOT cost. For example, buses with more than 16 seats can be charged up to £124.50.
Looking for a cheap MOT? At Protyre, you can book your MOT from just £34.95. We provide a reliable and affordable test to keep your vehicle legal and roadworthy.
Book an MOT near you, online with Protyre
Our expert network of local UK garages has been bringing low-cost, and often same-day, MOTs to our customers for decades.
We’re one of the UK’s biggest DVSA-approved MOT test centre networks. When you book an MOT at one of our centres near you, you can drive away safely with the knowledge that you’re getting a professional check at the right price.
Whether you need an emergency MOT or want to get yours arranged well in advance, it's quick and easy to book your MOT test online today. If you'd like to find out more, call our team on 0333 060 4019 or scroll down to read our FAQs.
At Protyre Autocare, we provide thorough MOT testing to ensure your vehicle meets all safety and environmental standards.
During your MOT, it's also crucial to have tyres that are in good condition. Explore our range of car tyres, including premium car tyres, and more budget-friendly car tyres from a variety of brands.
Booking an MOT test online: FAQs
You can find out when your MOT expires by looking at your test certificate or using our free MOT checker. All you need is your registration number and we can tell you straight away if the vehicle has a valid certificate, plus when the MOT expires.
While MOTs and services are often talked about at the same time, they are different.
· MOTs are compulsory tests that make sure your car is operating within the law. It provides a certificate which lasts for 12 months, which shows that the vehicle was roadworthy at the time of the test. No work is carried out on the vehicle during the test and no parts are replaced. You can find out what's included in an MOT test in our guide.
· A Service cover some of the same areas as an MOT but typically go much further, focusing on the overall condition of the car. A service is needed to help to keep your vehicle running well. It also keeps the maintenance history of your vehicle up to date, which will help the retained value of the vehicle and reassure whoever buys the vehicle from you that it has been cared for. So, in a service, certain items are replaced that wear out or need to be changed as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer after a specific time or mileage. Engine oil is drained and replaced with fresh, and a new oil filter is fitted. Spark plugs may need to be changed, and other filters and consumables are also renewed – replacement of items like these aren’t covered in an MOT.
You can find out what’s included in a Protyre Autocare service before you book an MOT test online, to help you decide if you need both doing at the same time.
A Class 7 MOT is one designed for 3.0 to 3.5 tonne (3,000kg to 3,500kg) commercial vehicles, such as vans and light trucks. They differ from regular MOTs because test criteria are designed for larger vehicles.
If your MOT expires, you must stop driving your car and book an MOT test as soon as possible. The car must pass an MOT test before it can be used on the road again. You should always be aware of the consequences of driving without an MOT.
Take a read of our article for further information about what happens if your car MOT is out of date,
Several things can cause a car to fail its MOT. These include faults with the headlamps, brakes, and electrics.
To learn more about the specific reasons why you may encounter MOT failure, check out our complete guide to MOT failure codes.
All MOT certificates last one year. You must book an MOT every year, on or before the anniversary of the previous test. For new cars, the first MOT test should be booked three years after the car’s initial registration date.
You must have a valid MOT certificate before you tax your car. You won’t be able to tax your vehicle without one, as it’s a legal prerequisite.
Insurance firms will not cover your car if it doesn’t have an MOT.
Most car insurance policies will cover your car until its MOT expiry date. Others may cover it if it fails its MOT, but policies differ. If you’re not sure what your conditions are, then check your policy documentation or get in touch with your insurer.
Yes, you can book an MOT whenever you want.
As best practice, to avoid last-minute surprises, booking an MOT in the final month before your MOT certificate expires makes most sense. This helps you secure the greatest amount of driving time for your money.
That’s because any tests carried out a month (minus a day) before your current certificate expires will keep the same expiry date. If you book your MOT before this date, the expiration date will effectively move back in time, and you’ll lose out on days of certification you've paid for.
For example, if your current MOT certificate runs out on September 15th, the earliest you should have it re-tested to retain the same renewal date in the following year is August 16th.
Checking your car’s MOT history online is easy. All you need to do is use the government’s free MOT history check.
To access the details, you’ll need to enter the registration number of the car, as well as the 11-digit logbook book
You can learn more MOT information after you input those details, including:
· MOT test results and dates
· Specific test locations, including garage name
· Specific test information
· Mileage
· The car's next due MOT date
If your car has failed its MOT, your local MOT test centre will give you a form called a ‘Refusal of an MOT Test Certificate' – otherwise known as a VT30.
This form contains information including your MOT test number, car details, and reasons for failure. If you're taking the car for a re-test, this form will tell your garage exactly what they need to focus on when repairing your car to get it ready to pass.
Yes, but it's possible to pay less for your re-test. If your car has failed its MOT, you can book a free re-test with Protyre.
If you leave your car at the testing station that did the original test and they repair it, they can do a partial retest. This means simply retesting the things that needed fixing and were listed on the VT30. If you don’t leave it with them on the day, you can get a retest performed on certain items if you bring it back within 10 working days. You can read more guidance on MOT retests at this link.
You can often save yourself time and effort by checking things such as tyres and wiper blades before your MOT takes place. These are relatively simple jobs that can save a load of hassle. You can also have a free check of items such as these with Protyre Autocare.
An MOT test typically takes about 45 minutes to an hour. At Protyre Autocare, we make the process efficient and hassle-free. Book your MOT online with us to secure a convenient time slot and get your car back on the road quickly!