On average how much does an MOT cost?

Answer 1

Don't know about the average, but new MOT charges came into force on 7th November 2006, primarily to cover the rising cost to garages of carrying out the test. On that date, the maximum charge for an MOT for a car rose to a maximum of £50.35. As stated, the fee is a maximum charge and many garages will continue to charge less than this. The fee is not expected to be increased again until April 2008 at the earliest.

Answer 2

About £50

Answer 3

How much does an MOT cost?

Classes I & II (Class I engine size up to 200cc)

Vehicle Type
Age First Test Certificate Required (Years)
Fee

Motor bicycles
3
£14.65

Motor bicycles with side car
3
£24.05


Class III (up to 450kg unladen weight)

Vehicle Type
Age First Test Certificate Required (Years)
Fee

3 Wheeled Vehicles
3
£28.15


Class IV & IVa (Class IVa includes seat belt installation check)

Vehicle Type
Age First Test Certificate Required (Years)
Fee

Cars (up to 8 passenger seats)
3
£39.25

Motor Caravans
3
£39.25

Dual Purpose Vehicles
3
£39.25

PSV’s (up to 8 seats)
3
£39.25

Ambulances & Taxis
1
£39.25

Private Passenger Vehicles & Ambulances (9 – 12 Passenger Seats)
1
£41.10

Class IVa
-
£46.20


Class V (with more than 13 passenger seats)

Vehicle Type
Age First Test Certificate Required (Years)
Fee

13 – 16 passenger seats
1
£44.45

More than 16 passenger seats
1
£60.35


Class Va (includes seatbelt installation check)

Vehicle Type
Age First Test Certificate Required (Years)
Fee

13 – 16 passenger seats
-
£60.20

More than 16 passenger seats
-
£93.30


Class VII

Vehicle Type
Age First Test Certificate Required (Years)
Fee

Goods Vehicles

(over 3,000kg up to 3,500kg DGW)
3
£43.15


Do all test centres give a free re-test?

Yes subject to conditions.

The real cost will include the price for the repairs necessary to pass the test which can be almost as large as you can imagine
For an average vehicle in average condition I would guess at an average total cost of say £200 for the first test and then a bit more each year after.

When is my car due for its first MOT?

When it is three years old

Howw long does an MOT test take?

Approximately 45 minutes, but varies.
Do I need to make an appointment for my car to be tested?

Normally yes

Am I notified by the VIA when my test date is due?

Unlike road tax, where you receive a reminder, the mot test is your responsibility.

My MOT is due on the 5/7/2000. Can I take it before that date?

Yes, but the MOT certificate is only valid for 12 months from the date of the test.

Do I need to stay with my vehicle?

Normally no.

I have lost my MOT certificate, can I get a duplicate copy?

Yes - The simplest way is to go back to the garage where the vehicle was tested, tell them the approximate date of the test and they should be able to give you a duplicate certificate. The fee is £10.00.

If you do not have the details of the garage (i.e. You have just bought the car) The Vehicle Inspectorate (0845 600 5977) may be able to help.

Answer 4

£30 -£40 for the MOT then start adding for anny work needing done just to pass it!

Answer 5

If your not sure about anything to do with a MOT then go to www.motinfo.gov.uk this is the official web site set up by VOSA it will tell you every thing you need to know hope this helps.

Answer 6

I suggest one to try this web page where you can compare rates from different companies: http://COVERAGE-FINDER.NET/index.html?src=5YAGFFICIeIa1

RE :On average how much does an MOT cost?
Follow 25 answers

Answer 7

The cost of the test is between £20 & £30 depending where you live.

Answer 8

38

Answer 9

its just gone upto £60 for the MOT and then any work that needs doing, make sure they don't do any work unless you give them the go ahead.

Answer 10

About £38 around here in the South East

Main dealers are bound to be a bit more though