What is it ?

A mandatory check of your vehicle to ensure that it is road worthy. It is a legal requirement that all vehicles (3 years and over) have this test carried out by VOSA appointed testing stations on an annual basis

Why you need an MOT certificate.

An MOT is a requirement by law and controlled by the Department for Transport to regulate the quality and safety of vehicles being used on the public roads.

The purpose of the MOT test is to ensure that cars over three years old are checked at least once per year to see that they comply with key roadworthiness and environmental requirements. All vehicles must be tested by registered MOT testing station. These should display the blue three triangles logo.

Full information about the MOT scheme, inlcuding details about why, when and where you can obtain the certificate is available using this link to an external web site. This takes you to the 'MOT your car' section of www.direct.gov.uk .

Our MOT test station

Based in Oldham , is an approved MOT test station. We provides MOT testing services for the public.

Please note that we will carry out the test and undertake repairs.

How much does it cost?

As inflation takes place every year, it's better to ask when booking for an MOT. You get ONE free re-test, if the vehicles fails it's first test for what ever reason.

Booking an MOT test

You will need to make an appointment for an MOT test. Phone us on 0161 620 0731.

Everyone who owns a vehicle that is used on the UK 's roads is required to keep it in a roadworthy condition. The MOT test was introduced to make sure that cars and other vehicles that are over a certain age are checked on at least a yearly basis to make sure that they meet with environmental and roadworthiness requirements.

When your car goes in for an MOT, mechanics will look at certain important parts of your car and make sure that it meets with the legal requirements. However it is important to remember that an MOT certificate is not a guarantee of the overall condition of a vehicle.

My Car is 2 Years Old - do I Need an MOT?

Cars that are under 3 years old are exempt from the MOT test. If a car was registered 'from new' on 1 October 2003 , it will require its first MOT no later than 1 October 2006 . However if a car is used before registration, as is often the case with an import, then the MOT test would be necessary from the end of the year that the car was manufactured - e.g. a car made at any time during 2006 will need to have been MOT'd by the December 31, 2009.

I'm Away When My MOT is Due - What Do I Do?

Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to wait until your MOT is about to expire to get your car tested. You can present your car at any time for an MOT, but you only need to get a certificate once a year.

If you put your car in for its MOT in the month before your MOT is due, the test certificate will cover from the date of the test to one year after the expiry date of the current certificate. For example, if your first MOT was due to expire on 4 November 2006 and you take your car in on 15 October, the certificate would run from 15 October 2006 - 4 November 2007 . If you want this extension you will need to present your old test certificate at the test station to prove that the time can be added on. This is extremely useful should you find it difficult to find the time to get your car MOT'd on or around the exact date of renewal.

MOT. We make it as easy as ABC

The MOT process is governed by strict rules set down by the Ministry Of Transport. Which means, to be honest, the things that we check are exactly the same as the things other approved MOT centres will check too. However, where we try to make a difference is in making the whole process as simple, affordable and hassle free as possible. Our HiQ fitters are fully qualified to approve your vehicle as legal and safe. You can choose to watch, in most cases, (from the comfort, and cleanliness of our viewing areas) helping you pick up some useful info and handy hints about your car. Our technicians will also try to point out things that could need looking at soon, even if they aren't part of the test or reason to fail you. Well, it would be daft for you to have to come back in to see us with a problem we could've spotted and potentially solved while you're already here, wouldn't it?

Check out the things we check. You can't fail to be reassured

Having a current MOT certificate is a legal requirement in the UK and without it you won't be able to renew your road tax. Remember, the MOT is not a substitute for a service. It's just designed to tell everyone that you car meets basic safety criteria on that given day. It's got nothing to do with maintaining performance or preserving value.

For safety compliance as part of the test we check (big breath)…

When should I have it ?

Your first test will be three years after the date of the first registration of your vehicle. If your vehicle passes this test then the MOT will last 12 months from the date of the test and will have to renewed before this period expires.