Do you get charged twice for MOT retest?

If your vehicle fails it’s MOT test and is left at the station it was originally tested in to be repaired, then no additional fee is charged for a retest. This is known as a Partial Re-Examination or Partial Retest.

Is an MOT retest free?

You only need a partial retest if you leave the vehicle at the test centre for repair and it’s retested within 10 working days. There’s no fee for this.

How long do you get for a free MOT retest?

within ten working days
You need to leave your car to get repaired at the same test centre, and the testing takes has to take place within ten working days. In this case, the retesting will automatically be free. Here is a list of the most common repairs that can usually be done within ten days qualifying you for free MOT retesting: Bonnet.

What happens if you fail an MOT test?

MOT failure If your car fails its MOT: You will be given a refusal of MOT certificate (VT30) Your vehicle must be repaired and retested to comply with MOT standards. You may not be covered by your insurance, so you are advised not to drive it, except to an approved test centre or a garage for repairs.

Can I drive my car while waiting for MOT retest?

Can I still drive my car if I fail my MOT? It’s illegal to drive without a valid MOT. If your car has failed, and the date on your certificate has passed, you can only drive your car to be repaired or to a pre-arranged MOT appointment, and only if it is roadworthy.

How long does MOT retest take NI?

within 21 days
Failing an MOT test An application for a re-test must be made within 21 days of the original test. After 21 days a full test fee will be needed.

Do garages charge for MOT retest?

While you can take your car away for repairs, another garage would charge you the full fee to issue the pass certificate. To take advantage of the reduced or free MOT retest fee, you should leave your car at the original garage for repairs.

Can you fail MOT on Tyres?

Tyre Tread Depth FOR MOT Tyres with tread depth lower than 1.6mm is illegal and will result in an MOT fail.

How long does a partial MOT retest take?

Most MOT retest timings differ, given that they are dependent on the problems listed in the VT30 MOT failure form. To get a partial retest for free, you will need to get your vehicle fixed and retested at our centre within 10 business days, or one working day if it’s fixed by another workshop.

Do ANPR cameras check MOT?

Do ANPR cameras check MOT? Yes, it is possible for ANPR cameras to determine whether or not vehicles have a valid MOT. This is because ANPR systems can be used to cross-check vehicle registrations with the relevant databases that track vehicles without valid MOT certificates or road tax.

Can I drive my car between MOT retest?

The answer is that you can still drive your vehicle if it fails the test and its existing MOT certificate is still valid (i.e. if your test was before the expiry date) as long as no ‘dangerous’ problem(s) were listed in the MOT.

Why do cars have two mots in one year?

There are a number of reasons why a car might have more than one MoT test a year. In many cases, it’s because the car has been sold to the trade and the dealer wants to make the vehicle more desirable (and profitable) by selling it with a full 12 month certificate.

Why choose National Tyres and Autocare for your Mot retests?

Performing tens of thousands of MOTs every year from our 100-plus-strong network of dedicated MOT testing centres, National Tyres and Autocare are experts in MOT retests. If we perform your repairs within 10 working days or you get your vehicle back to us within one working day, you will get your retest for free.

Do you have to pay for a retest for an MOT?

You can be charged a partial retest fee for this. In all other cases, you’ll need to get a full retest and pay the full MOT test fee again.

Can I Drive my Car away for a free MOT retest?

Take your vehicle away for repair and return it by the end of the next working day – free MOT retest If your current MOT certificate is still valid and your car is roadworthy, with no dangerous faults, you can drive your vehicle away to have any defects rectified by another garage.

How long does it take to get an MOT retest?

Firstly, all MOT retest applications need to be made within 21 days of the MOT test failure. The retest needs to then be completed within 60 days of the initial test.