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MOT

Official DVSA Testing in St Andrews

Book Your Annual MOT with Trusted Local Testers

The annual MOT test is a legal requirement in the UK for vehicles over three years old, ensuring your car meets the minimum safety and environmental standards. At Bassaguard Garage, we provide official DVSA-approved MOT testing for Class 4 vehicles. 

Our experienced and impartial testers conduct thorough inspections of all critical components, including lights, brakes, tyres, emissions, and safety equipment, giving you an honest assessment of your car’s roadworthiness.

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We aim to make the MOT process transparent and stress-free. If your vehicle passes, the results are immediately logged digitally with the DVSA, and you are issued your certificate. If your car fails, we provide a clear explanation of the faults (categorised as Minor, Major, or Dangerous) and a written quotation for any necessary repairs.

We never carry out work without your prior consent. If repairs are completed here, we can often carry out a free or discounted retest quickly, getting you back on the road safely and legally.

  • Legal Compliance
    Keeps your car roadworthy and ensures you avoid potential fines of up to £1,000 for an expired certificate.
  • Essential Safety Check
    Verifies that critical components like brakes, lights, and steering meet the minimum safety standards.
  • Annual Peace of Mind
    Provides assurance that your vehicle is safe for you and your family for the next 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Your vehicle requires its first MOT test on the third anniversary of its registration date. After that, it must be renewed every 12 months. You can legally have your MOT carried out up to a month (minus a day) before the expiry date while keeping the same renewal date.

The most frequent causes of MOT failure are usually simple items that can be checked at home, such as faulty lighting and signalling (e.g., blown bulbs), worn tyres (below the 1.6mm legal tread depth), and issues with wipers and washers that obscure the driver's view.

No. Once your MOT has expired, it is illegal to drive the vehicle on public roads. The only exceptions are driving to a pre-booked MOT test or driving to a place of repair for faults identified in a previous test. Driving without a valid MOT can result in fines of up to £1,000.

Yes, absolutely. We recommend booking a service and MOT together at Bassaguard Garage. This ensures your car is safe (MOT), mechanically sound (Service), and gives you an efficient, single visit for all your annual maintenance needs.