MOT Testing Near Me
Shaw, Oldham, Manchester
Do you require MOT Testing Near Me? We offer MOT Check And Test in the Oldham area. We offer MOT testing by qualified mechanics which is fast, affordable and reliable. The main objective of an MOT test is to ensure that your car is in a roadworthy condition.
By law, you are required to have a valid MOT certificate for your car if it is at least 3 years old. The main objective of an MOT test is to ensure that your car is in a roadworthy condition. In addition, the test ensures that your car meets all the environmental standards laid out by the government/DVLA. If you require an MOT Check And Test in Oldham call Trent MOT Centre to arrange for a suitable date.
If your car passes the MOT test, you are given a pass certificate that's valid for 12 months (1 year). However, this is not a guarantee that your car is roadworthy for a whole year because other factors can change that.
MOT tests don't cover mechanical parts such as the clutch, gearbox and the engine. So, if any of these develop failures, your car may have to be scrapped even though it has a valid MOT certificate.
MOTs are regulated by DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standard Agency) and should not be regarded as regular maintenance.
These are the only exemption scenarios where you can drive on the road without a valid MOT certificate:
- Driving to an area where you have made an advanced booking to repair the components that made your car fail the MOT test
- Taking your vehicle to a test station where an advanced MOT booking has already been made
- Taking your car away from where it failed its MOT test to a place where it will be repaired
- Taking your car away from a place where it has already been repaired and due to be re-tested
Do you need an MOT test?
You don't have to wait until the certificate expires; you can book an MOT test a month (minus a day) before the valid certificate expires. Even if you test early, you will retain the same date of expiration, i.e. your new certificate will expire a year after your old MOT certificate expires.
You need to have a valid MOT certificate to avoid breaking the law and to renew your road tax. If you are caught driving a car that has not been subjected to an MOT test, you risk being fined up to £1,000.
MOT Test Centre in Shaw
Trent MOT Centre has over 20 years of experience offering a comprehensive and reliable MOT testing service for vehicle Class 1, 2, 4 and 7. We service motorcycles, cars and light commercial vehicles up to 3,500kg.
Our prices are fair and competitive. We have a clean and comfortable waiting area and viewing bays. Call 01706 847 472 or use the contact form below to book your appointment.
If you are looking for MOT testing near me, we offer this service in our Shaw based garage for customers in the surrounding areas:
- Shaw
- Crompton
- Newhey
- Denshaw
- Grain Bar
- Oldham
- Royton
- Moorside
- Clough
- Heyside
- Shaw Side
- High Crompton
- Crompton Fold
- Haugh
- Burnedge
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