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DVSA approved test station

MOTs done right.
No fuss.

Class 4 MOT testing for cars and small vans up to 3,000kg. Honest pass-or-fail, plain-English advisories, free re-test within 10 working days — and we’ll never invent a fault to sell you the fix.

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Combo deal

MOT + Interim service

Both done in one visit. One drop-off, one pick-up.

MOT + oil & filter change + 25-point safety inspection. One drop-off.
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What’s included

Three things every MOT comes with.

Class 4 MOT test

Cars, small vans & campers up to 3,000kg. The full DVSA test schedule, run in our approved bay.

Free re-test

If your car fails and we re-test within 10 working days — whether or not we did the repair.

Plain-English advisories

Photos and a written explanation of anything we flag. No invented faults, no scare tactics.

Top fail reasons

One in three cars fail first time.

Most fails are cheap fixes you can spot the day before. Walk round the car, kick the tyres, flick every light. The rest is on us.

19%

Lights & signalling

Blown bulb, hazy headlight lens, or a wonky number-plate light.

14%

Suspension

Worn drop links, split bushes, leaking shock absorbers.

10%

Brakes

Imbalance side-to-side, low pad material, sticky calipers.

8%

Tyres

Below 1.6mm tread, sidewall damage, mismatched pairs.

Test station
VTS 50428
DVSA-approved Class 4

  • Test duration45–60 min
  • Class testedClass 4 (cars + sm. vans)
  • Re-test window10 working days
  • Watch fromwaiting area
What we test

Everything DVSA asks for. Nothing extra.

An MOT takes us 45–60 minutes. You’re welcome to watch from the waiting area. Here’s the full schedule.

Body & vehicle structure

Corrosion, sharp edges, security of doors, bonnet, boot.

Lights & electrics

Headlights, indicators, brake lights, hazards, registration plate lights.

Steering & suspension

Play, balls joints, bushes, shocks, springs, power steering.

Brakes

Roller-tested for efficiency, balance and parking brake.

Tyres & wheels

Tread depth, sidewall condition, wheel security, spare (if fitted).

Seatbelts & airbags

Operation, mounting, condition. SRS warning lights.

Emissions

Petrol gas analysis or diesel smoke test against the manufacturer’s spec.

Driver’s view

Wipers, washers, mirrors, windscreen damage in zone A.

MOT FAQ

The questions we get every week.

When can I MOT my car? +

Up to one calendar month before the expiry date and keep your renewal date. Any earlier and the new MOT runs from the test date instead.

My car failed — do I have to use you for the repair? +

No. You can take it elsewhere. Bring it back within 10 working days for a free partial re-test on the failed items only.

What’s the difference between an advisory and a fail? +

A fail means the car can’t legally be driven (except to a pre-booked repair or another MOT). An advisory is a heads-up — something to keep an eye on, but legal today. We always explain which is which.

Do you do MOT & service together? +

Yes — combine an MOT with an interim or full service in the same visit. One drop-off, one pick-up, and we’ll quote both up front.

Can I wait while you do it? +

Yes. While-you-wait MOTs take 45–60 minutes. We’ve got coffee, free Wi-Fi and there are three good cafes within a two-minute walk on Ballards Lane.

Ready when you are.

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