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Links to all MOT Tests | MOT Test Descriptions

Click on the links below to go straight to the full MOT Test descriptions and failure criteria. (0) MOT Test of registration plates and vehicle identification number (VIN)...
New MOT checks categories diagram, revised Testing Manual May 2018

MOT Test Checks List | What is checked on an MOT | Overview

The MOT Test checks list – overview The MOT Test checks list section is a...
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MOT Test of Brakes (1) Efficiency and balance of brakes is usually checked on a...

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Road closure closes MOT Testing Station

Road closure blocks MOT business

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MOT Tyre rule change

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Road closure closes MOT Testing Station

Road closure blocks MOT business

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Online assessment pause button – gone!

We’ve had a call from a Tester who said the pause button...
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MOT Tyre rule change

Some tyres over 10 years old to fail the MOT DVSA to...
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MOT Testing Guide Sixth Edition 2017

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MOT SHIELD – Security and peace of mind for AEs and NTs
MOT ShieldSecurity and peace of mind for AEs and NTs at an affordable price for the smallest Testing Station

DVSA are pledged to do something about Testing quality, so we ask: "Can MOT businesses now expect a disciplinary crackdown from DVSA?" We also introduce what we think is the perfect solution to the anxiety and high cost of protecting your business from withdrawal from the MOT Scheme.

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MOT Testing & Workshop 102 – August 2019

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MOT Workshop Magazine

MOT Workshop Magazine 62 August 2018

MOT Workshop 62 – Failure Breeds Success | handling insolvency

Failure Breeds Success As Henry Ford once said: ‘Failure is simply the...
MOT Workshop Magazine 62 August 2018

MOT Workshop 62 – Equipment Finance

Equipment Finance For starters here there’s an important disclaimer; when considering equipment...
MOT Workshop Magazine 62 August 2018

MOT Workshop 62 – New Products and Services

MOT Workshop 62 – New Products and Services • Elta Automotive Ltd...
MOT Workshop Magazine 61 May 2018

MOT Workshop 61 – Emissions Testing Equipment Review

Emissions Testing Equipment Surprisingly, the new European Union regulations due to come...

MOT SHIELD – Security and peace of mind for AEs and NTs MOT Shield protection for AEs and NTsSecurity and peace of mind for AEs and NTs at an affordable price for the smallest Testing Station

DVSA are pledged to do something about Testing quality, so we ask: "Can MOT businesses now expect a disciplinary crackdown from DVSA?" We also introduce what we think is the perfect solution to the anxiety and high cost of protecting your business from withdrawal from the MOT Scheme.

Read more.

Comments

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on Pass the MOT emissions test – or your money back!

We think that this is such a brilliant idea for...
14th March 2019 at 9:41 am
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on MOT price cutting and fee discounting

Interesting that this article was 4 years ago, again little...
2nd March 2019 at 10:11 pm
dennis warrington

on A ‘service’ and an MOT – is there a difference?

Hi I wanted to you know, I am getting my...
26th November 2015 at 11:56 am
paul gardner

on Catastrophic MOT computer failure

just thought I would spend my evening catching up all...
18th August 2015 at 8:59 pm
Ian

on Brake Imbalance Debacle?

Hi. I have just taken my car for an MOT....
22nd June 2015 at 4:35 am

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