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UK drivers have compared prices on BookMyGarage 23,547,508 times to book their MOT, service and repairs.

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Hassle-free Online Booking to Help You Find a Same Day MOT Near You in Seconds

When your MOT expiry date is fast approaching, you’ve got enough to worry about without struggling to find a reliable local test centre that offers same-day testing. You don’t have time to ring round dozens of options to find the best deal, and you might end up settling for sub-standard service just because you’ve found a garage that can squeeze you in today.

But your MOT is not just a tick box exercise; it’s a legal requirement that ensures your vehicle is roadworthy for the year ahead to keep you and other road users safe. That means you need the very best, both during the inspection and any repairs your car might need.

And just because you need a last-minute MOT doesn’t mean you should have to settle for an inspection that doesn’t revolve around you.

That’s where we come in. We were born out of the idea that every driver should have access to high-quality car maintenance that ensures you always get the best deal. This is why we work with thousands of UK MOT centres, encouraging as many as possible to offer same- and next-day MOT testing to help you out when you need it most.

Whether you’ve forgotten your MOT due date or simply want to get the inspection over and done with to keep life moving, enter your reg and postcode to compare instant prices and book a same-day MOT near you in seconds.

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Here are just some of the reasons we’ve shown 23.5 million instant prices to date and received thousands of 5* reviews across Trustpilot and Google from UK drivers who love what we do.

 

We Provide High-quality Comparison You Can Trust

Everything we do is designed to help you find a local test centre you can rely on for years to come.

It’s why we show as many verified, unfiltered reviews as possible on every listing, allowing you to read real experiences from real people to choose a same day MOT with confidence. It’s also why we reward the best UK garages with one of our Tier badges, highlighting their desire to go above and beyond for local drivers, and refuse to work with anyone that doesn’t meet our high standards of customer service and car care.

Most importantly, it’s why there’s no pre-payment required to make a booking and why we never include any nasty surprises or booking fees.

When you book a same-day MOT through BookMyGarage.com, you’ll always get the peace of mind you deserve and drive away satisfied.

 

We’re Available 24/7, so You Can Book a Last-Minute MOT Even When Test Centres are Shut

There’s nothing worse than remembering your MOT is due but not being able to do anything about it until local test centres re-open.

But you can’t legally drive your car without an MOT unless you’re on your way to a pre-booked appointment – meaning life can very easily grind to a halt.

That’s why we offer 24/7 transparent comparison, allowing you to book an inspection for tomorrow even while local test centres are shut.

If you do book a next-day MOT out-of-hours, we strongly recommend waiting until your chosen garage contacts you to confirm the booking before driving there. Unforeseen circumstances may impact their ability to offer same-day MOT testing on any given day, so please ensure they can fulfil your request to avoid any additional stress.

 

We Allow Garages to Set Their Own Prices, so What You See is What You’ll Pay

There’s nothing worse than feeling ripped off by your chosen garage – so we do everything we can to ensure you never feel that way.

Every MOT centre sets and updates their own prices, meaning the cost of your booking won’t change unless you agree to additional work with them directly.

They also all update their own lead times, ensuring that you’ll only ever see local options that have capacity to offer same-day MOTs near you. This gives you the stress-free experience you deserve.

 

We Help You Find the Right Test Centre for Your Needs as Quickly as Possible

We believe every UK driver should be able to get the best deal on their same-day MOT rather than settling for second best just to get a last-minute slot. Whether you want to book the cheapest or nearest appointment or would rather trust the highest rated local test centre, we offer comprehensive Sort By options to suit you.

Just select the relevant one from the dropdown in the top right corner to order results your way.

With dozens of local garages available at the touch of a button, you can find your perfect garage without breaking a sweat – even if you know nothing about cars.

 

Book a Same-Day MOT Near You in Seconds

You don’t have time to fill out endless forms just to secure a same-day MOT, so we only ask for the basics to help you complete your booking as soon as possible.

Enter your reg and postcode to compare instant prices, choose the right test centre for your needs and enter a few contact details and your chosen appointment date to get your MOT test sorted now.

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Frequently asked questions

If my MOT expired today, can I still book a test for tomorrow?

Yes, and you must book an appointment as soon as possible to ensure your car is road legal. You cannot even legally park a vehicle on UK roads if its MOT has expired, so life can quickly grind to a halt if you allow last year’s certificate to lapse.

Enter your reg and postcode to book an appointment at a local test centre offering last-minute MOT slots near you in seconds.

Can I drive my car if my MOT has expired?

You are not allowed to drive a car without a valid MOT by law. The only exception is if you’re on your way to a pre-booked MOT test, which you must be able to prove if you’re stopped by the police.

As you can’t even legally park your car on public roads if its MOT has expired, you must do everything possible to book and pass the inspection before the due date.

How do I find a test centre offering same- or next-day appointments?

Select a specific date from the calendar on the left-hand sidebar to see which local MOT centres have available slots for that day.

Alternatively, you can order search results by Availability, use the Sort By button in the top right corner. This will show you the next available garage first.

Can I trust the test centre I’ve chosen?

We’re committed to high-quality garage comparison, so only work with UK test centres that provide the highest standards of customer service and car care. If any on our platform continually let drivers down, we won’t hesitate to remove them.

We also show as many unfiltered reviews as possible on each listing, highlighting real experiences from real people, to ensure you’re booking with confidence.

All this means that you’ll always drive away satisfied when you book your same-day MOT through BookMyGarage.com.

What do I do after I’ve booked my appointment?

Your chosen test centre should contact you to confirm the booking.

However, if it’s imperative you get a same-day MOT slot, we recommend contacting them directly to ensure they can fit you in. That way, you won’t encounter any additional stress when you arrive for your appointment.

Why can I not see same-day slots when I enter my reg and postcode?

Not every UK MOT centre is able to offer same- or next-day inspections for various reasons.

If it doesn’t look like you can book a same-day MOT near you, we suggest selecting today’s date from the calendar on the left-hand sidebar to see if there are any options in your area. As we order results by Relevance, it may be that garages with same-day availability are quite far away or not as highly rated as some other options.

If selecting a specific date brings up no garages with availability, then same-day MOT testing is not available near you. You will have to book the next available appointment at your preferred test centre, and avoid driving your car until the appointment date if its MOT has expired as this is illegal in the UK.

Can I book a same-day appointment on Saturdays?

Many test centres only open on Saturday mornings but, while your options may be limited, you may still be able to book a same-day Saturday MOT.

Enter your reg and postcode and select today’s date from the calendar on the left-hand sidebar to see if there are any available options near you.