How much does an MOT cost?



The UK Government has set limits for MOT costs. A Class 4 MOT (suitable for a car with up to 8 passenger seats) should cost no more than £54.85.

What should you pay for an MOT? A car MOT will cost you just £49.99 at Halfords. By joining the Halfords Motoring Club as a Free member, you can save £5 – meaning an MOT costs just £44.99. Or, even better, join as a Premium member and get your MOT included!

Booking an MOT at Halfords is simple. Select a suitable date and time and choose from one of hundreds of convenient locations. Booking an MOT at Halfords means you can enjoy the peace of mind that your car is safe in the hands of an experienced Halfords technician.



What kind of MOTs does Halfords offer?

At Halfords Autocentres, we offer two types of MOTs:

Not all our Autocentres are able to perform Class 7 MOTs. You can check out our Class 7 MOT test centres online or call 0800 096 4216 to speak to your local Class 7 Autocentre today./p>

How can I book an MOT at Halfords?

It takes a few minutes to book an MOT at Halfords. Click this link and enter your registration number and postcode and you’ll be able to select a convenient date, time and test centre to drop off your car. All being well, you can drop off and drive away your car in a few hours.

Introducing the Halfords Motoring Club

Join the Halfords Motoring Club to save money off automotive essentials, including your annual MOT off your MOT? Become a Halfords Motoring Club member today to access a range of amazing benefits and discounts that are designed to keep you moving, safe and saving.

It’s free to join and you’ll receive money off your MOT, a free car health check and a welcome voucher that can be spent on any Halfords product or service.

If you’re serious about saving, become a Premium member. For a small monthly fee (or a one-off payment) you can unlock exclusive member pricing on all motoring products and services online and across our stores, garages and Halfords Mobile Experts, as well as a variety of other benefits that will help you to keep moving for less.

Join the Halfords Motoring Club Today.

What is the maximum cost for an MOT?

The maximum costs for a vehicle MOT are set by the Government. Here’s a list of every MOT class, category and maximum test cost:

  • Motorcycle (engine size up to 200cc) – £29.65
  • Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size up to 200cc) – £37.80
  • Motorcycle (engine size over 200cc) –£29.65
  • Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size over 200cc) – £37.80
  • 3-wheeled vehicles (up to 450kg unladen weight) –£37.80
  • 3-wheeled vehicles (over 450kg unladen weight) – £54.85
  • Cars (up to 8 passenger seats) – £54.85
  • Motor caravans – £54.85
  • Quads (max unladen weight 400kg - for goods vehicles 550kg and max net power of 15kw) – £54.85
  • Dual purpose vehicles – £54.85
  • Private hire and public service vehicles (up to 8 seats) – £54.85
  • Ambulances and taxis – £54.85
  • Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (9 to 12 passenger seats) – £57.30
  • Goods vehicles (up to 3,000kg design gross weight) – £54.85
  • Class 4 vehicles (9 to 12 passenger seats) with a seat belt installation check – £64
  • Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (13 to 16 passenger seats) – £59.55
  • Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (more than 16 passenger seats) – £80.65
  • Playbuses – £80.65
  • Class 5 vehicles (13 to 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check) – £80.50
  • Class 5 vehicles (more than 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check – £124.50
  • Goods vehicles (over 3,000kg up to 3,500kg design gross weight) – £58.60

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