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47-53 Green Street, Ayr, KA8 8BQ
Why You Should Choose Us for Your MOT in Ayr
We are a friendly, family-run local garage and DVSA approved MOT test station based in Ayr. We provide dependable service, quality repairs and friendly advice whenever you need it. Reasons you should choose us for your vehicle maintenance or repairs: •Established independent garage in Ayr for over 25 years with 4 experienced mechanics •A strong local reputation with 5 star reviews online •All makes and models catered for •Manufacturer’s service warranty maintained •Save up to 60% on main dealer service prices •RAC Approved and audited garage
MOT£49
4.92 (133 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise this garage for friendly, professional staff and clear communication, with many highlighting how easy and flexible the online booking process is. Reliability and honesty come up repeatedly, with several reviewers mentioning fair pricing, thorough MOT advice and a willingness to sort small issues without fuss. No notable weaknesses were raised in these reviews, suggesting a strong, consistent standard of service.
Why You Should Choose Us for Your MOT in Ayr
As an independent, family run business, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality of vehicle maintenance and repairs for our customers. We have a passion for the work we do, and only ever use the highest quality parts, products and treatments. But we know motoring is expensive and most of our customers would rather spend their hard earned money on something else, so within those parameters, we keep our prices to a minimum as much as possible.
MOT£45
4.96 (45 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its professional, friendly service and competitive pricing, with many highlighting excellent communication and quick turnaround times. The team earns particular recognition for thorough work on MOTs and servicing, with several reviewers describing the garage as a reliable choice they plan to use again. No significant weaknesses emerge from the reviews, reflecting strong satisfaction across the board.
Physical Garage
7C Old Farm Road, Ayr, KA8 9ST
Why You Should Choose Us for Your MOT in Ayr
At your local Vertu dealership, we only use the latest technology and employ the very best highly trained technicians. This ensures we have the skills and equipment to diagnose any problem quickly, making your service or repair faster and cheaper. Our friendly service receptionists and technicians can offer advice on car servicing, MOT’s and repairs.
MOT£54.85
1 (1 reviews)
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| Town | MOT |
|---|---|
| Ayr | £30–£49 |
| Kilmarnock | £20–£55 |
| Johnstone | £19–£50 |
| Paisley | £35–£55 |
| Strathaven | £40–£55 |
| Bishopton | £50–£54 |
| Glasgow | £20–£55 |
| Clydebank | £30–£55 |
| Hamilton | £40–£45 |
| Port Glasgow | £30–£55 |
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When you need the right MOT centre in Ayr, we’ll help you find it. Garages' reviews are verified and unfiltered, allowing you to make an informed choice - and every garage sets and updates their prices themselves, so you’ll never pay more than you expect (unless you agree to additional repair work with them directly).
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How to Book Your MOT in Ayr
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After you book your Ayr MOT, 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.
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Compare Ayr 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 Ayr. 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 find the best value for you on an MOT near you in the process by comparing deals.
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Specialises in: Toyota
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Frequently asked questions
You can book an MOT online today by entering your vehicle registration and postcode into our comparison site.
If your car fails and needs extra repairs, it will take a lot longer. The test centre will be able to give you a time estimate based on the severity of your repairs.
● Warning Lights
● Switches (position lamp, headlights, hazard lights)
● Windscreen Condition, Wipers & Washers
● Brake Controls
● Steering Wheel & Column
● Doors, Mirrors & Horn
● Speedometer & Driver Controls (Class 5 only)
● Licence Plates
● Lights & Licence Plate Lights
● Indicators & Hazard Lights
● Headlights & Aim
● Brake Lights, Fog Lights & Reflectors
● Wheels & Tyres
● Shock Absorbers
● Mirrors, Wiper Blades & Fuel Tank Cap
● Glazing (Class 5 only)
● Doors, Boot Lid, Loading Doors, Bonnet
● Towbars
● Bodywork Condition
● Chassis
● Brake System
● Exhaust & Fuel Systems
● Speed Limited (if applicable)
● Steering & Power Steering Components
● Suspension Components
● Fuel Tank
● Drive Shafts (if applicable)
● Emissions
● Wheel Bearings
If your car is less than three years old, you do not need an MOT but you can choose to book one if you wish.
While you can book an MOT at any registered test centre in Ayr that displays a sign with three interlocked white triangles on a blue background on their premises, this doesn’t guarantee the most reliable option. We would always recommend comparing all your options before deciding on the best one.
To see which garages offer MOT testing on weekends, enter your reg and postcode into our comparison site and tick the boxes on the left-hand side marked ‘Saturday MOT’ or ‘Sunday MOT’. This will filter the results to only show the garages that can complete your MOT test on one of these days.
• Enter your reg and postcode at the top of the page.
• Compare local garages to choose the right MOT deal for your needs.
• Select a suitable garage, date and time and confirm your booking.
With BookMyGarage, you can book your MOT online in just a few clicks. There’s no need to wait for local garages to open to phone them up and compare deals manually – you can do it all in one place, 24/7, 365 days a year.
While garages on our comparison site set their availability themselves, and are encouraged to update it regularly, we recommend contacting the garage directly if you have booked an MOT on short notice in Ayr to ensure they can carry out the appointment and save yourself additional stress.
You will have to pay an additional fee for the repairs, which the garage will quote you for before beginning the process.
If you wish to complete the repairs yourself or take your vehicle to a different garage for the repairs, you must return to the original garage within 1 day for a free retest or 10 days for a partial MOT retest. This costs less than the initial MOT price.
If you take your vehicle to a different test centre after completing the repairs, or return more than 10 days after the initial test, you will need to pay the full MOT fee again.
You may only take your vehicle away from the original MOT centre if:
● The MOT certificate from the previous year is still valid
● No ‘dangerous’ faults were recorded during the failure
All our unfiltered, verified reviews are left by previous customers of the garage, so they provide an accurate reflection of their experiences during an MOT, service or repair. That way, if a garage has a high review score from several hundred user reviews, it's very likely you'll get an MOT that suits you.
Once you have chosen your MOT centre, you can select a date and time to complete the booking.