Compare Scotland MOT Centres

Why Use BookMyGarage to Book Your MOT in Scotland?

We have helped over 12.7 million drivers compare and save on their MOT, servicing and repair costs at local garages. In fact, when you compare garages in Scotland through our online comparison site, you can save up to 70% when you choose one of the lower-cost options!

As the UK’s leading MOT and service comparison site, we’re dedicated to helping drivers save money on their car maintenance. Here are just some of the ways we keep you in control of booking your MOT in Scotland:

Honest Reviews & Ratings. See what like-minded drivers have to say about every garage on our comparison site to help inform your decision. Always unfiltered and unedited for transparency.

No Upfront Payment. You never enter any payment details when you book your MOT in Scotland. We never charge you any fees to use our site and you always pay the garage directly after the appointment.

Clear Communication Throughout. After you make your booking, we’ll never leave you in the dark. Not only do we provide a confirmation email ourselves, but we also pass your contact details on to your chosen garage. This means they can keep in touch throughout the process. They may send you a confirmation email themselves and will contact you whenever there is a development with your MOT in Scotland. That way, you get the peace of mind you deserve.

Plenty of Choice. We may recommend certain garages depending on your location, but you always have the final say. There are thousands of fast-fit, independent and franchised garages on our online comparison site, so you’re able to see all your options and choose the best one for you.

Compare deals and save up to 70% on your car maintenance when you choose one of the lower-cost options through BookMyGarage. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode to compare instant prices on MOTs in Scotland and book the best deal today.

How to Book Your MOT in Scotland

1. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode.
2. Compare deals. You can sort garages in your area by whatever best suits your needs: price, distance, reviews and ratings or availability.
3. Pick a date and time for your appointment.

After you book your MOT in Scotland, we send you a confirmation email with a summary of your booking. We also inform the garage and they may also be in touch to confirm the appointment or to ask for extra details.

You never pay for your booking until after all the work has been completed and deal with the garage directly after the initial booking process. You also have the ability to change or cancel your booking for free until the day of your appointment.

Why not add a car service to your MOT booking? Save yourself time and money with an MOT & service appointment in Scotland. Plus, you'll improve your car's resale value and decrease your running costs at the same time.

Compare Scotland MOT Centres & Book an Appointment At the Best One Before Your Expiry Date to Ensure Your Vehicle is Road Legal

If your car is due an MOT test, you must book an appointment before the expiry date to continue driving on the roads around Scotland. The test checks whether your car meets road safety and environmental standards, and you will be prosecuted if caught driving without a valid MOT certificate.

The only exception to this rule is if you are driving it to a garage for repairs after a failed test or to a pre-booked MOT.

Book your MOT well in advance to avoid the risk of missing your test date. You can book up to 12 months in advance through our online comparison site and save up to 70% on an MOT near you in the process by comparing deals.

Enter your vehicle reg and postcode to compare instant prices and book an MOT in Scotland in 2 steps today.

When Is My MOT Due?

If you struggle to remember when your MOT is due, enter your reg into our FREE MOT checker to find out your expiry date instantly. You can also check your MOT history and sign up for reminder emails so you don’t miss your expiry date ever again.

You can then book an MOT in 3 simple steps if your expiry date is approaching.

Driving in Scotland

Drivers in Scotland come up against a range of challenges. The tourism and festival hub of Edinburgh experiences the extremes of urban congestion; but drive out into the Highlands and you may find yourself squaring up against one of the herds of long-horned Highland cattle that roam freely in some areas. BookMyGarage can compare garages the length and breadth of Scotland, whether you’re negotiating Glasgow City Centre or gazing at the expanse of Loch Ness.

Edinburgh's tram works and the ongoing major upheaval of the Edinburgh Gateway project have caused disruption to traffic flows and routes around the City for a number of years, and will do so for some time yet. The A8 Corstorphine Road in Edinburgh is the second worst for congestion across the whole of the UK (outside of London), and the City bypass is another blackspot for traffic jams.

Scottish weather can adversely affect driving conditions, and motorists should be prepared for conditions to be fairly unpredictable. However, there are some patterns; April and May tend to be the driest months, and the West Coast is much wetter than the East. There can be snow on higher ground from the end of October onwards. Local authorities generally do a good job of clearing the main roads; if the weather is wintry, you’re best to stick to the main roads or delay your journey until it is safe to do so.

Scotland has the highest proportion of travel on single carriageways in the UK, and is the third safest region for travel on these roads. The motorway network is limited to travel connecting England and Scotland, and between the major cities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and Perth. The famously scenic road network supplements the major roads linking the cities with the A68 and M74, providing easy access between Scotland and England.

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