Book an MOT in Yate

Why choose the RAC for your MOT in Yate?

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 Yate.

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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 Yate

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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Autumnbrooke Garage (Bristol) Ltd

As one of the largest garages in the surrounding area, we employ trained technicians to give your vehicle the professional handling it deserves. We pride ourselves on providing the very best service to all our customers - whatever make or model vehicle. Situated near Bradley Stoke, on the northern edge of Bristol, we have a large workshop with easy parking. We accept most major credit cards and can arrange a loan car for you if required. For all your car servicing and repair needs - give us a call today on

Unit 1, Grange Court Farm, Trench Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS361RY

Frampton Garage.

We are a local, family-run garage located in the heart of the Frampton Cotterell village. We are easily accessible from Yate, the ring road and M32. We have a combination of two sites, within a minute's walk of each other. the workshop opened in 2011 on Woodend Road and was the beginning of the Frampton Garage business. We started off with 3 ramps and only one mechanic. This quickly expanded and by 2015 we had 6 ramps and 8 full time employees. We built the office on The Causeway in 2015 to create a space for customers to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee away from the madness of the workshop. Our office facilities include; a bean to cup coffee machine, toilet access, fish tank and the accessibility to watch your vehicle as it is having an MOT or other repairs. We are continuing to expand and now have a total of 10 full-time employees. We are overwhelmed by the amount of support we have had from the community and appreciate all the custom from the locals of Frampton Cotterell and Coalpit Heath, we even have customers who travel from much away including Greece, Spain and Scotland! Our aim and commitment is to be your local choice for MOT Test's, all repairs and servicing requirements, whilst providing you with the very best customer service with the reassurance of trust, convenience and great value for money. We are committed to providing honest and accurate advice and follow this with a high standard of work. All our work is carried out by qualified technicians who can be available for you to have direct contact with. Our staff will be on hand to ensure you receive a friendly, efficient and professional service at a price that represents excellent value for all the work carried out. We aim to be helpful and assist our neighbours should there ever be a problem, we can now offer breakdown recovery and home starts, just call us to find out more. We always use OE/genuine quality parts unless otherwise requested and can offer warranty on majority of the service/parts we provide. We promise that cars are kept safe if kept overnight. We can offer local recovery or local home starts and can provide a courtesy car with prior arrangement. We aim to keep you off the road for as little as possible whilst giving your vehicle the "TLC" it needs. Frampton Garage has been open since May 2011, to be used once again as a vehicle repair centre. Previously it has been a toy shop, bike shop and operated as a garage and petrol station until the owner retired and it was unused for many many years. The office on The Causeway opened in late 2015. It operated as a hairdressers right up until early 2015 before it was torn down and rebuilt into an office and the derelict land turned into a car park and storage. We are a local, family-run business with an extensive range of knowledge and equipment to carry out most repairs. Frampton Garage initially began with just 2 full-time employees consisting of one mechanic and one office staff. In just eight short years we have a total of 10 members within the team, each with many years experience within the industry from various other garages and hobbies. Each member has a range of knowledge on all makes and models and therefore we welcome a variety of vehicles from classics to modern, every-day use. Please see our gallery for updates on some of the vehicles we have recently worked on. The team are kept up to date with training and are persistently improving upon their knowledge in order to accommodate new changes to vehicles and mechanics. All our MOT testers are monitored by VOSA and maintain all MOT rules and licensing, please see our policies page or pop into the office for more information on the MOT licensing.

76 Woodend Road, Road Coalpit Heath, Bristol, BS362LH

Monster Gear Garage

We are an independent 5 star garage with high experienced technicians that will take care of your vehicle, we cover a wide range of repairs like: MOT MOT repairs Servicing Air Con Regas Air Con Recharge Brakes Tyres Clutches Timing belt / chain replacements Diagnostics Engine repairs / replacement Drive in with no appointment. If you wish to wait while your car is being repaired we have a luxury waiting area with TV, Wi-Fi and free hot drinks. Our garage is a comfortable place for you and your vehicle.

Bridge Road Ind Est, Unit 16 - 18, Bristol, BS154TA

Elite Tyre and Autocare

We are a family run business with over 20 years of experience, we have 2 garages one in Yate and one in Thornbury. We under take all car repairs i.e. clutches, cambelts, services, tyre, brakes, welding and MOT repairs. All of the staff are fully trained motor mechanics, we take pride in offering a high level of customer service, we also offer a free courtesy car.

Unit 6 Midland Way, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2BS

Brookfield Garage

If you are looking for great savings on quality used cars in the Bristol area , then you have reached the right place. Brookfield Garage Limited are a specialist used car dealer based in Horfield, Bristol . We are proud to offer you a first class customer service and very competitive pricing, so please browse our stock list. At Brookfield Garage Limited we stock a range of used cars to suit all budgets and lifestyles so we are sure to have the right car for you. If you are looking for a second hand car in Bristol , then don't delay, call us today to book a test drive. In order to offer cars to suit everyone we make sure that we update our stock list regularly. It is therefore always worth giving us a call, even if you don't see what you are looking for on our website. We realise that buying a car can be a daunting experience, but don't worry, we are well established within the Bristol area and come with a great reputation. Furthermore we offer excellent advice and experience on vehicles and vehicle maintenance. Our friendly staff will go the extra mile to guarantee that you receive the advice you need. This is the reason why many of our customers keep coming back to us. At Brookfield Garage Limited we don't just sell cars, we do everything possible to get you driving your perfect car. Why not come along to our used car dealership in Bristol? Pete and the team look forward to meeting you!

Ashley Down Rd, Bristol, BS79JS

PC Motors.

Established in 1980, our main workshop is located in the Horfield area of Bristol. We have a thirty year heritage of being Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) specialists. As such we are highly experienced in the repair, parts replacement and servicing of the entire range of VAG makes and models. Our many years of expertise, working on these respected brands, makes us the leading independent specialists for VAG vehicles in the Bristol area. We are a fully certified RAC Approved Garage Network member and can also carry out any warranty work. Our team of trained, qualified, reliable and trustworthy technicians and mechanics have secured solid customer and key stakeholder relationships over our 30 year heritage. Confidence in our service quality, advice integrity and competitive pricing has resulted in a significant number of our customers staying loyal to us for over ten years.

Unit 1, Elm Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS78RJ

IN'n'OUT Autocentres Bristol

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!!

Cribbs Causeway Industrial Estate, Lysander Rd, Westbury On Trym, Bristol, BS10 7UD

T.D Garage Services

At TD Garage Services Ltd, we take care of all car makes and models. Whether you have a Ford, a Fiat, a Honda or a Hyundai, you can trust us to do a quality job. We are well known as a reliable local garage that provides a range of services including car repairs, servicing as well as MOT testing.

Unit 20, Windmill Farm Business Centre, Bristol, BS34DB

S F Tebby & Son - Avonmouth.

Established in 1971, SF Tebby & Son has been providing car servicing, repairs and MOT testing to a loyal base of customers in Bristol and the surrounding area. With our vast experience in the motor industry our skilled team are equipped to deal with all your needs including car servicing, extensive repairs and used car sales. Whether you need your car servicing, an MOT test or a car repair, SF Tebby & Son offer a range of services to meet your needs. We promise high quality workmanship, value for money and great customer service.

Unit 11, Avon Gorge Industrial Estate, Portview Road, Avonmouth, BS119LQ

Easy Car Care Centre

An established garage based in Bulwark, near Cheptstow we offer numerous services to all domestic and commercial customers alike. Committed to providing a professional and efficient service, we carry out all our work to the highest of standards. With free quotes and advice we are the number one garage to call. With years of experience under our belt, we strive to provide the best value MOT, garage sevices in Chepstow. Only using quality tools and materials, our expert, friendly mechanic in Chepstow won't disappoint. If your car needs a service, MOT, diagnostics, general repairs, tyre replacement, remapping, wheel alignment, clutch repair or brake repair, we can help. Our staff are all fully qualified and because we are an independent auto service centre, we offer impartial advice relating to all vehicle related matters. We have years of experience in a variety of makes and models, with specialist knowledge of Jaguar, Land Rover, BMW and even the servicing and repair of your electric and hybrid cars..

Chepstow Business Park, Bulwark Road, Chepstow, NP16 5JG

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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