Book an MOT in Leicester

Why choose the RAC for your MOT in Leicester?

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 Leicester.

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 Leicester

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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Kingz Auto Centre ltd

5.0/5

Kingz Automotive, Your One Stop Car Shop for Repairs. Services we offer: - MOT's - Service - Tyres - Clutch - Suspension - Exhausts

263-265, Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE27QJ

Dsr Autos Limited

4.6/5

If you’re looking for affordable quality work carried out by skilled technicians and delivered with great customer service in Leicester then you’re in exactly the right place. We are one of the leading independent motor vehicles repair specialist garages in Leicester. If you need a motor vehicle service, MOT or car, van and Lcv repair in the Leicester area for all range of manufacturers’ vehicles, our friendly local technicians are here to help today. DSR Autos Limited are approval by the RAC Garage Network & audited so you can can be sure both you and your car will enjoy a top-notch service giving you total peace of mind every time. **RAC approved garage network works to the RAC customer charter. A code of conduct which has been approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute so you can be absolutely confident that you’re in safe hands. We look forward to seeing you with your beloved vehicles MOT and repairs Our Services: Petrol, Diesel, hybrid & EV Testing Timing Belts replaced Air Con Regas/repair Brakes & Clutches Suspension & Steering Car Servicing & Repair Exhaust & Batteries Welding Mot Class 4 & 7 Arrange Used Cars Sales Finance Extended Warranty Payment Assist/ 0% interest free payments. Diagnostics Mercedes, BMW, And Mazda VAG Group Digital Service Available with Genuine Parts ( price available on request ) Repair Centre: Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 08.30am to 06.00pm Used car sales: Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 08.30am to 06.00pm and sunday 11.30 am to 04.30pm sunday is by appointment only. We only use quality replacement parts. All our workmanship is guaranteed with 12 months of parts and labour.

17 Layton Road, Off A47 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE50PU

Duke Street Motors

4.2/5

We are an established local independent garage and are proud to be members of Autofirst Network – a nationwide network of independent garages operating to the Network’s 6 core values of Capability, Consistency, Care, Clarity, Cost Effectiveness and Customer Focus. For your added peace of mind we are members of the Motor Ombudsman service which is approved by The Trading Standards Institute. In short, we are a local garage you can trust offering you the support and service guarantees of a national network, giving you complete peace of mind.

6 King Edward Road, Loughborough, LE111RZ

The Motor Medics (Midlands)

4.1/5

The Motor Medics are a vehicle repair workshop and mobile mechanic service based in Coalville and provide their services in the surrounding areas. We offer diagnostic repairs, MOT's and servicing. A free collection and delivery service is available if your vehicle needs an MOT or work that has to be undertaken at our garage. We pride ourselves on having a flexible approach to car repairs, MOT's and Servicing. A garage that values you, the customer's time as much as your custom. We work on a fully insured basis with 20 years experience and pride ourselves in the quality of our work being at the highest of standards at all times.

Unit 4 Horsepool Grage Ind Estate, Markfield, LE679TW

Anderson Commercials

3.7/5

Anderson Commercials Ltd are dedicated to providing a professional service at a competitive price, our portfolio of customers include blue chip companies such as GE/TIP Vehicle Services, Khune & Nagel Logistics, Pullman Fleet Services and many more… Anderson Commercials Ltd operates from three sites on South Leicester Industrial Estate in Ellistown and offers a variety of services including commercial vehicle servicing and repairs, vehicle MOT testing, steam cleaning, computer diagnostics on all vehicle from cars to HGV’s and fleet maintenance management. We have fully equipped service vans allowing us to offer on site servicing and 24 hour breakdown assistance for all types of commercial vehicles.

Unit 7-8 Moore Road, Coalville, LE671EU

The Motor Company PPS Ltd

2.9/5

The Motor Company PPS ltd has over 45 years experience in the automotive industry, including repairs, fitting and replacement of steering systems, suspension, tyres, brakes, cambelts, clutches, exhausts, gearbox, welding, MOT testing, air-conditioning recharge and car servicing. We only use quality and genuine replacement parts. All our workmanship is guaranteed.

Golf Course Lane, Leicester, LE3 1UY

R M Services

1.0/5

If you're looking for a reliable Car Garage in Hathern (Loughborough), look no further than R M Services, specialists in a wide range of garage services including car servicing, tyres, mot, car repairs and clutch replacements in Hathern (Loughborough). Established in 1975, we provide an honest and reliable service at all times, proud to be recognised as a highly reputable Car Garage in Hathern (Loughborough). Located at 27 Derby Road, Hathern, we are ideally based to serve the local Hathern (Loughborough) community, undertaking all types of Car Garage services, from car servicing to tyres.

27 Derby Rd, Hathern, LE12 5LD

Tyre King Coalville

1.0/5

Hi and welcome to Tyre King Autocentres! We are a family run business established in 2012 and now have 4 auto centres across the East Midlands. We are your one stop shop for all your motoring needs our services include. MOTS TYRES SERVICING REPAIRS WHEEL ALIGNMENT AIR CON BRAKES BATTERIES EXHAUSTS SUSPENSION DIAGNOSTICS We a a highly reputable business with an excellent google and trust pilot rating, We offer free and impartial advice and offer a friendly family run service where we put the customer first.

Scotlands Industrial Estate, London Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, Le67 3Jj, Uk, Coalville, LE673JJ

Mototechnics Coalville Ltd.

Father and daughter run garage and MOT testing station. We offer a range of services from Diagnostics to Vehicle Servicing, Brakes, Clutches, General Repairs, MOT's, Tyres, Exhausts and more.

145 Thornborough Road, Coalville, LE67 3TN

All Vehicle Repairs Limited

Dear Customers All Vehicle Repairs Ltd, is your first point contact if you are looking for honesty and transparency with your repairs. Please note as opposed to other garages, we do not promise you that we will not make any errors. One way or the other, a job may not go as planned but our golden rulebis to liase with the customer on ways to lessen inconvenience. We work on passenger-carrying vehicles, cars, light commercial vehicles, and heavy goods vehicles including light and heavy plant machinery. We have experience dating back to 1991. We operate this business based on THREE very paramount values to us and these are: 1. To value our customers and ensure that they are always satisfied with our services 2. To value our customers and ensure that they are always satisfied with our services 3. To value our customers and ensure that they are always satisfied with our services This, therefore demonstrates that we do not do what we do ENTIRELY for money. We value our customers' satisfaction. They are the basis of our growth. We help if we have to. We are not the cheapest garage but we also believe in that customers get what they pay for. We do not prioritize saving our customers money for example by using cheap parts, our priority is to satisfy our customers by doing the job, doing it right avoiding unnecessary costs of rectifying rushed jobs done either incompetently or by the use of substandard parts. We do not claim that jobs will never go wrong but at All Vehicle Repairs, we take full responsibility when things go wrong from our end.

Unit A, Coplow Lane, Billesdon, LE79DQ

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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