MOTs at Arnold Clark

The MOT test ensures that vehicles over three years old are roadworthy, properly maintained and meet minimum safety and environmental standards.

With an Arnold Clark service or MOT, you get more. From courtesy cars to free puncture repair, we offer a number of services to make things easier. You can find out more here

If you have a vehicle that is three or more years old, you are legally required to put your car in for an annual MOT test at an approved MOT centre.

The MOT test will determine whether your vehicle is roadworthy or not.

An MOT test costs £54.85 at Arnold Clark.

An MOT test covers all the components that make your vehicle work, from brakes and exhausts to steering and suspension.

You’ll be given a failure document and advised on retest rules.

This means your vehicle doesn’t meet legal requirements and must be repaired and retested to comply with MOT test standards. Your service advisor will give you quotes for the work that needs carried out. Find out more here.

You can have your MOT test carried out 28 days early without it affecting your MOT expiry date.

Yes.

All vehicles must pass an MOT test regardless of vehicle excise duty.

Headlamps, light bulbs and tyre conditions are the most common causes.

However, most of these can be avoided with some simple and regular car maintenance. Find out more about what you can do to pass first time.

People often assume that drivers have 14 days’ grace after their MOT expires to renew. An MOT must be renewed before it expires.

You can only drive if you’re taking your vehicle to an MOT test centre. Luckily, we have over 160! Find your local test centre here.

Yes.

You can have your MOT test carried out 28 days early without it affecting your MOT expiry date.