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Book a Class 4 MOT test online today. Class 4 MOTs are the most common type of test carried out and are suitable for cars, small vans and motor caravans (up to 3,000kg is the Class 4 MOT weight limit). All tests are carried out by DVSA approved technicians. *Available at selected centres.
Class 7 MOT tests are suitable for Goods Vehicles over 3,000kg up to and including 3500kg DGW. Tests are performed by DVSA approved technicians. *Available at selected Class 7 MOT centres.
Book an MOT test online today with hourly appointments available. We offer Class 4 or 7 MOTs - just find your local ATS centre and choose a date and time that suit you.
We have over 170 MOT centres that carry out MOT testing services throughout the UK so you can be sure to find a DVSA-certified MOT test centre near you. Where we don't have an MOT test station on-site near you, we can still arrange your MOT test with one of our DVSA-approved MOT test station partners.
For the exclusive rate of just £42.99 for Class 4 and £50.99 for Class 7 MOTs, you can book your MOT test online today with ATS. Read our guide to find out more about the difference between Class 4 and Class 7 MOTs and discover which one you need. Our technicians are also trained to carry out hybrid and electric car MOT tests.
An MOT test typically takes 45-60 minutes. If applicable, our technicians will also provide MOT advisory notes. These detail any minor problems that haven't caused an MOT test failure but are likely to fall below minimum road safety standards before the next MOT is due and should be fixed as soon as possible.
MOT tests are available from over 170 ATS Euromaster centres nationwide, so you can find a local convenient hourly appointment available at a time to suit you. To ensure your car MOT goes as smoothly as possible, we offer a free annual reminder service, online booking and useful MOT advice on how to help your car pass its MOT test.
Your Nearest ATS Euromaster MOT Centre
We've been carrying out MOT test since 1965 and our technicians are some of the best trained in the country.
We have over 170 MOT centres throughout the UK with hourly next day appointments available. Just select a date and time that suits you.
All our MOT testers are trained to the highest standards and are DVSA certified
An MOT (Ministry of Transport) test is an annual assessment of a car's roadworthiness and emissions. It is required by law in the UK for any car that is three or more years old to ensure that the vehicle is safe to drive.
MOT checks can only be carried out at garages with technicians who have been officially certified by the DVSA (formerly VOSA). Cars that do not have a valid, up-to-date MOT certificate are not legally allowed to drive on UK roads and may have their insurance invalidated. You can also be fined up to £1000 for driving a vehicle without a valid MOT Certificate.
Most cars, 4x4s and vans undergo a Class 4 MOT, but motorbikes, goods vehicles (between 3,000-3,500kg) and vehicles with more than 12 seats are tested to different criteria.
To improve the chances of your vehicle passing its MOT we've put together a pre-mot check guide & video to help you check for and avoid common MOT failures. When you pass, our technicians may also provide MOT advisories. These will detail any minor problems or faults that haven't caused you to fail your MOT, but will probably fall below minimum road safety standards before the next MOT is due and should be fixed as soon as possible.
An MOT is not the same as getting your car serviced, however, these can be done at the same time.
There are a number of quick checks you can perform on your vehicle before taking it in for its MOT test. These include lighting & signalling, suspension, brakes & tyres.
We've put together a pre-mot check guide & video to help you check and avoid common MOT failures.
In most cases, no documentation is required as our MOT testers will be able to find all the information they need within the DVSA database.
You can book your vehicle in for its MOT test up to one month, minus one day, in advance of its current MOT certificates expiry date. This will also preserve the existing anniversary of expiry.
This also means your MOT is effectively valid for 13 months.
There are a few MOT exemptions, which means your car is exempt from the legal requirement to have an annual MOT. These include an exemption for classic cars and cars that are over 40 years old. With both of these MOT exemptions, your car must be in roadworthy condition and not have undergone any significant modifications in the last 30 years.
Read our blog to find out more about when a car becomes MOT-exempt.
No, you'll need a valid MOT to buy or renew an insurance policy. All cars must have a valid MOT, insurance and car tax to be legally driven on public roads.
Yes, just like any other vehicles, electric cars need an MOT to be deemed legally safe and roadworthy. MOTs for electric cars work in the same way and follow the same testing rules as for ICE vehicles.
No, MOT testing for hybrid and electric vehicles doesn't include an emissions test. Mild hybrid vehicles do have an emissions test as part of their MOT.
An MOT test will typically take between 45 - 60 minutes to complete.
You are more than welcome to stay at our centre whilst the test is being carried out. The majority of our centres offer free coffee and Wi-Fi*, so you can sit back and relax. Alternatively, you are free to leave the vehicle with us and the centre will give you a call once the test is complete.
After the test is complete, if your vehicle has failed you will be made aware of any additional work that is required to make the vehicle roadworthy. This work will be at an additional cost and may not be able to take place on the same day as your MOT test depending on how busy the centre is and what work needs to be carried out. If your vehicle has passed, you will be given MOT advisories noting any minor problems our technicians identified that, while not serious enough to cause MOT failure, should be addressed and fixed as soon as possible.
*Free Coffee and Wi-Fi available at selected centres
Most MOT failures are caused by issues that are easy to identify and in many cases can be addressed at home, with lighting and signalling issues consistently being the most frequent area of MOT failure.
Watch our Pre-MOT Check Video
These were the five most common areas of MOT failure in 2022/23 according to the DVSA:
Our MOT prices vary from centre to centre, but if you book a Class 4 MOT test with us online, you will benefit from our exclusive online rate of just £42.99. We also offer a Class 7 MOT test for only £50.99 online.
In some cases, your vehicle can have a partial retest for free or a reduced MOT fee.
You only need a partial retest if you leave the vehicle at the test centre for repair and it’s retested within 10 working days. There’s no fee for this.
You can take your vehicle away if your MOT certificate is still valid.
If your MOT has run out you can take your vehicle to:
You’ll only need a partial retest if you take the vehicle from the test centre for repairs and take it back within 10 working days. You can be charged a partial retest fee for this.
In all other cases, you’ll need to get a full retest and pay the full MOT test fee again.
Changes to the MOT testing rules came into force on the 20th of May 2018. The changes include a number of new defect types and tighter rules for diesel emissions. Here’s an overview:
1. Defects will be categorised as either dangerous, major or minor:
Dangerous defects: A direct and immediate risk to vehicle roadworthiness or has a serious impact on the environment. Do not drive the vehicle until it’s been repaired. Overall impact on MOT: Fail
Major defects: It may affect the vehicle’s roadworthiness, put other road users at risk or have an impact on the environment. Repair it immediately. Overall impact on MOT: Fail
Minor defects: No significant effect on the roadworthiness of the vehicle or impact on the environment. Repair as soon as possible. Overall impact on MOT: Pass
Advisory: It could become more serious in the future. Monitor and repair it if necessary. Overall impact on MOT: Pass
Pass: It meets the minimum legal standard. Make sure it continues to meet the standard. Overall impact on MOT: Pass
2. Changes to the rules for diesel emissions
There are stricter rules for diesel cars with a diesel particulate filter. A major fault will be recorded if smoke is seen to be coming from the exhaust, or if there is evidence that the DPF has been tampered with or removed.
Check out our blog to find out more about what your MOT results mean.
3. Additional checks
New items will be tested during an MOT. This includes checking:
4. Changes to the MOT certificate
The design of the MOT test certificate has been updated to include all of the changes to the MOT process, including the additional checks and changes to defect classification.
5. Vehicle exemptions
Cars, vans, motorcycles and other light passenger vehicles won’t need to have an MOT from the 40th anniversary of their registration. You can double-check when your vehicle was first registered here: https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/.