Over 200 AA approved Service Centres nationwide
Nationwide Autocentres, the leading UK MOT and car servicing specialist, are committed to the highest levels of service and trust, and this has been endorsed by our 216 centres around the country having AA Approved Service Centre Status.
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Car MOT Testing
MOT tests can be carried out on your car up to one month prior to the expiry date of an existing UK MOT certificate provided that a current MOT certificate is presented to the examiner at the time of the test.
On passing the MOT test, the vehicle will receive a certificate valid from the date of expiry of your existing MOT certificate.
All UK cars 3 years old and over require a valid MOT certificate by law. The contents and standards required are set by the Vehicle Inspectorate.
MOT Car Test
What is involved?
The annual testing of your vehicle to ensure it meets minimum road safety standards. You may view the MOT test if you wish. It will be carried out by a Vehicle Inspectorate approved tester. An assistant is essential for proper conduct of the MOT test. You must not interrupt or distract the tester during the inspection. Due to MOT procedures, items may appear under more than one heading.
Driving Controls
- Steering Wheel and Column
- Footbrake and Servo
- Handbrake
- Light Switches and Horn
- Windscreen Wipers and Washers
Exterior
- Suspension
- Shock Absorber Effectiveness
- Tyres and Wheels
- Body Condition
Lights
- Sidelamps
- Direction Indicators
- Headlamps
- Headlamp Aim
- Reflectors
- Stop Lamps
- Rear Lamps
- Fog Lamps
Under Bonnet
- Braking Components
- Suspension
- Steering
Under Vehicle
- Steering
- Tyres and Wheels
- Foot and Handbrake System
- Suspension and Shock Absorbers
- Wheel Bearings and Driveshafts
- Exhaust
- Chassis
Brake Performance
- Footbrake Efficiency
- Front Brake Balance
- Handbrake Efficiency
Exhaust Emission
- Carbon Monoxide (CO) Emission
- Hydrocarbon (HC) Emission
- Lambda
- Excessive Visible Smoke
Important
An MOT Certificate relates only to the condition of testable items at the time of the test. It should not be regarded as evidence of the condition of the items tested at any other time nor should it be taken as evidence of the general mechanical condition of the vehicle.
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10 reasons to use Nationwide
Nationwide Autocentres are the leading UK MOT and car servicing specialist. See the top 10 reasons for choosing to service your car with us!
- AA audited service centres
- Huge savings on dealer prices
- Honest and accurate advice
- 100% guarantee on all work
- Price Promise - we won’t be beaten
- Highly experienced, qualified technicians
- Use of the latest technology and equipment
- Block exemption guarantee
- We service all makes and models of cars
- Over 200 centres nationwide
