Book an MOT in Coventry

£49.09

Average price for MOT work in Coventry in the last 30 days^

Why choose the RAC for your MOT in Coventry?

At the RAC, we’ve got over 125 years’ experience in helping UK drivers. We offer MOTs from RAC Approved Garages to make sure you’re getting an honest, reliable inspection at a fair price. Our trusted mechanics will make sure your vehicle is operating safely and effectively. You’ll get results you can rely on, at a price you can afford.

We also offer a full and interim car service in Coventry.

Close up of an RAC Mobile Mechanic underneath a car

MOT

An MOT test checks if your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards. Cars over 3 years old must pass an MOT test every year.

Lights and signalling

Check lights, indicators, and reflectors.

Brakes and tyres

Test brakes and examine tyre condition.

Steering and suspension

Inspect for wear and proper operation.

Exhaust and emissions

Measure emissions and check the exhaust system.

Visibility

Check mirrors, windscreen, wipers, and washers.

RAC Mobile Mechanic under the wheel arch of a white car

Full service

Get your car MOT-ready. Book a service with an RAC Mobile Mechanic. We’ll make sure your car’s safe and working correctly. Depending on your vehicle, it can take up to an hour and a half, but not to worry – we come to you. We recommend getting serviced every 12 months or 12,000 miles.

Road test

Before and after the service, we’ll run a general road test to detect if anything feels or sounds unusual and to make sure there aren’t any new problems.

Under the bonnet

- Battery and charging system check – Cooling system check – Engine oil and filter change – Fuel filter check – Air filter replacement – Power steering fluid top-up

Exterior checks

– Steering and suspension – Wheels and tyres – Brakes – Front and rear lights – Exhaust – Mechanical parts – Wipers – Wiper fluid top up

Safety feature checks

– Horn – Seatbelts – Seatbelt mounts

Full diagnostic check

We’ll plug into your onboard engine management systems using our specialist diagnostic computer. We’ll then run a full engine management system check, looking for electrical issues and any problems flagged up by the electric control units on the engine, the power steering, transmission, sensors and more.

And it’s not just MOTs that we do in Coventry

Repairs
Whatever you need, we’ve got a repairs service you can rely on. Looking to get your brake pads and discs fixed at home? RAC Mobile Mechanics come to you. Need more in-depth work done at a garage? Choose an RAC Approved Garage to get quality work at honest prices.

Car Service
MOT coming up? Not to worry. Get ready with a full service from RAC Mobile Mechanics. We come to you at work or home, so you can relax as we service your car in your driveway. We recommend getting serviced once a year, or every 12,000 miles.

Nearby RAC Approved Garages

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VRS Service Centre

5.0/5

The UKÔÇÖs leading MOT and auto repair experts. Operating from clean and modern state of the art premises, we are fully equipped to provide for all your vehicle servicing, repairs and accessories including starter motors, alternators, alarms, radio decoding and SAT NAV. We are the garage's garage, with above dealer-level products and services for trades and business. Let us handle your booking - we can bill the lease company directly. Diagnostic equipment now available through VRS.

Unit 4a, Wheler Road, Seven Stars Industrial Estate, Off Humber Road, Coventry, CV3 4LB

A1 Tyres and Exhausts

5.0/5

With over 30 years experience of automotive repairs in Coventry, A1 Tyres and Exhausts is a name that you can rely on to deliver a professional, high quality, and reliable service, that will meet all of your car needs. And above all, we are a name you can trust again and again.

Unit 12-13, Relton Mews, Coventry, CV65HE

DW Autos Rugby Ltd

5.0/5

We are a small family-run garage, and can offer repairs from changing a headlamp bulb to changing an engine, and more besides, at competitive prices with a personal touch. We're proud to take care of your MOT, servicing, routine maintenance, or even that intermittent annoying noise you keep hearing - we can cover it here quickly and without any fuss. Established in 2012, we have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all makes and models of car, light commercial, petrol or diesel. Please call for advice or a quote, and join the satisfied customers who have brought their vehicles to us over many years and continue to trust us to keep them on the road.

Somers Road, Rugby, CV227DG

Vastec ltd

4.5/5

VASTEC is a well established Warwickshire based company, we are your independent specialists for all VAG (Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda) Group vehicles. Offering servicing and repairs to dealership standards. With a workshop that contains the latest tools and technology, it enables us to provide your with the very best in car repairs and servicing to the highest of standards. Out staff are fully trained VAG master techs with over 50 years experience in VAG vehicles Our Strategy VASTEC's core strength is the quality of service we provide to customers. We strive for excellent customer satisfaction, offering equivalent standards to commercial dealerships at rates more acceptable to the customer.

Vastec Ltd, Unit 5 Lock Lane, Warwick, CV345AG

Binley Woods Service Centre

4.2/5

***PROUD WINNERS OF THE WCFMC GARAGE AWARDS 2021** choose our Coventry branch CV3 or Rugby branch CV21 and opt for a FREE collection & delivery OR book a mobile visit- we have a state of the art workshop on wheels www.mobileautoexperts.co.uk - ideal for tyre replacements and EMERGENCY CALL OUTS and batteries we come to YOU Still using a MAIN DEALER? Make the SWITCH to your LOCAL INDEPENDENT GARAGE and save £££££ YOUR MANUFACTURE’S WARRANTY WILL NOT BE AFFECTED - we use OE dealer standard filters for cars under warranty WARWICKSHIRE’s LEADING INDEPENDENT GARAGE Everything you need to keep you car moving .... Servicing | Repairs | MOT | Tyres | Diagnostics | Aircon regas | DPF clean | Clutches | Brakes ... and much more Over 80% of our customers rate is EXCELLENT on all review platforms. Our service centre provides the best quality methods used in the industry to undergo the best and most satisfying experience you will have when letting us handle all you car repairs and maintenance. **We provide FREE collection and delivery from your work or home all across Warwickshire and surrounding areas - hassle free so you can carry on working or just relax - as long as car is drive-able WE GOT IT! ( Mon-Fri only, not available on weekends) ***We offer payment plans: split the bill over 4 equal payments - no credit check , no interest added. We are endorsed and verified by the AA & RAC as a recommended car service repair centre, as well as being memebers of RMI - Retail Motor Industry. We use only the best engine oils - SHELL HELIX- and are part of there authorised workshops across UK. We are part of UK;s largest garage network AUTO GARAGES (GAU) & APPROVED GARAGES and are also a Shell Helix motor oil centre. We will save you time, effort & ££££ We provide you a main deal alternative and facilities without the main dealer price tag.

60-62 Rugby Road, Binley Woods, Coventry, CV3 2AX

Andy Denton Motor Repairs

4.0/5

For all your garage needs look no further than Andy Denton! We look forward to receiving your enquiries.

Unit 15 Albion Industrial Estate, Endemere Rd, Coventry, CV6 5PY

IN'n'OUT Autocentres Coventry

4.0/5

At IN’n’OUT Autocentres we offer fixed prices MOTs and Servicing for any make and model of car with no hidden extras. We are proud to be a ‘Which? Trusted Trader’ so we are really a garage you can trust. We also have a 5 Star Trustpilot reviews rating. We provide OEM parts and 12 months warranty on all parts and servicing. We only use premium Castrol oils in all servicing. Our services are all completed ‘while-u-wait’ so you have never have the inconvenience of losing your car for the day. You can watch your car as it is being worked on through the viewing window or sit back and relax in our clean and comfortable customer lounges with FREE Wi-Fi and coffee and read the latest magazines. Check out our latest reviews and BOOK NOW!!

182-186 Walsgrave Road, Coventry, CV24AX

AutoWorkshop

3.4/5

Autoworkshop Is independent trading for over 40 years , mot , servicing , all mechanical repairs undertaken - performance repairs remappinng , software hardware specialist. All types of diagnostics undertaken with the state of the art facility, Air conditioning , trackers immobilisers , extended warranty work

Unit 19 Arches Industrial Estate, Spon End, Coventry, CV13JQ

Warwick MOT Centre

3.3/5

Warwick MOT centre is a family run business that was established 24 years ago. We are on Millers Road , Warwick We specialise in MOT testing, servicing and repairs and can normally accommodate customers at short notice.

Unit 7 Ladbroke Park, Ladbroke Park, Warwick, CV345AN

Cromwell Garage

3.0/5

We are a well established family business, with an excellent reputation for quality service at affordable prices. Our success is founded upon total commitment to customer satisfaction where can you be assured that your interests are considered above all. You can expect to achieve up to 40 per cent saving on franchised dealer prices. We'll do the work to the same high quality standard using the latest technology and our highly experienced and skilled technicians will be happy to provide feedback and facilitate the inspection of replaced parts when requested. We serve local businesses and private customers with a fully comprehensive garage service and offer a collect and delivery service within a 5 mile radius where required.

217 Torrington Avenue, Tile Hill, Coventry, CV4 9HN

MOT FAQs

How early can I book an MOT?

An MOT lasts for a year. The date it runs out is shown on your most recent MOT pass certificate. You can book an MOT near you up to one month (minus a day) before the due date and still keep the same renewal date.

For example: if your MOT runs out on 16 September, the earliest you can MOT your car and keep the same renewal date next year is 17 August. You can book an MOT earlier than this. But if you do, the renewal date will change to one year (minus a day) from the date your vehicle passed this MOT.

To find out when your MOT is and how early you can book it, use the GOV.UK tool.

When do I need to book an MOT?

A car needs an MOT every year once it’s three years old (four years in Northern Ireland). Then it needs to be retested every year on the anniversary of its last MOT. Cars under three years old don’t need an MOT.

Once you’ve passed, you’ll get an MOT test certificate showing the date of the test and the expiry date. You can get your car retested up to a month (minus a day) before it expires and keep the original renewal date.

If your MOT is due, get a quote from an RAC Approved Garage near you and book your MOT online today.

What happens if I fail my MOT?

If your car fails its MOT:

You’ll get a Refusal of MOT Certificate (VT30). You can only drive away if your current MOT certificate is still valid and no ‘dangerous’ faults were listed in the MOT. You will need to have your car repaired and retested.

Your Refusal of MOT Certificate will explain why your car failed its MOT test and explain what needs to be fixed for it to pass. Ask your local garage whether you need a full or partial MOT retest, as how much you pay will depend on the state of your vehicle.

If you get your car tested, repaired and retested at the same test centre within 10 working days, you usually won’t have to pay an MOT retest fee. Sometimes there will be a partial retest fee to pay. Just ask your garage for more information.

If you drive a car that’s failed its MOT because of a ‘dangerous’ fault, you can be fined up to £2,500. You can also be banned from driving and get three points on your licence.

To avoid failing your MOT test, maintain the condition of your car in between MOTs by booking a car service.

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