An MOT test can take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour to complete.
The time needed to carry out the test can vary if additional repairs are needed – or if your car fails the initial test and requires a retest.
How Long Does It Take to Do an MOT?
Taking between 45 minutes and an hour, an MOT test involves a series of essential safety and roadworthiness checks of your car.
How long an MOT takes will vary depending on such factors as:
- Vehicle age
- Vehicle make and model
- Vehicle type
- Vehicle condition
- The efficiency of the MOT test centre
- Previous MOT history
- Any necessary repairs
Timings can vary depending on the type of vehicle you drive.
For instance, motorcycles can be quicker, taking between 30 and 45 minutes, whilst MOT tests for vans can take up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Your MOT can take longer than expected if issues are identified during the test and repairs or adjustments are required.
During peak times, test centres can experience delays as they deal with increased workload and demand.
To try and reduce the time the MOT will take, we recommend booking your MOT in advance.
Keeping up with vehicle maintenance and booking a pre-MOT check can also increase your chances of passing the test – saving you time if your vehicle doesn’t need repairs or retesting.
How Long Does an MOT and Service Take?
When booked together, an MOT and car service can take anywhere from 2 to 5 hours to complete.
The time this takes will of course vary depending on the type of car service you book – be it an interim, major or full service.
A garage’s ability to carry out both services on the same day will depend on the following factors:
- Their workload
- The availability of ramps
- If they have the necessary spare parts
You can book an MOT and full service together easily at BookMyGarage – and there are plenty of benefits to booking both services at the same time!
