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Birmingham MOT: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights
£48.94
Average price for an MOT in Birmingham
4.84★
average rating based on customer feedback.
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Stellantis &You Birmingham Central
Physical Garage
100 Small Heath Highway, Birmingham, B10 0BT
About Us
Stellantis &You UK is the manufacturer owned dealer group with 66 franchised locations situated nationwide. With many years’ experience and factory-trained technicians, you'll get an excellent and affordable, service, MOT or repair so you can have added peace of mind that your vehicle is in safe hands.
MOT£54.85
4.88 (54 reviews)
Valley Autos (Midlands) Limited
Physical Garage
2 Hollywood Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5PX
About Us
Welcome to Valley Autos. Your local Car servicing and diagnostic specialist. As a friendly, family-run business, our passion for vehicles ensures we’re always prepared to go above and beyond for our customers. With over 30 years of experience, you can be rest assured your cars are in safe hands. We understand that running a vehicle is a necessary expense that customers want to have some control over. We respect our customers and make it straightforward when outlining the work required on their cars and reasonably priced parts. You can either drop your car off at our workshop OR we come to you at your home, work address, or any address you d
MOT£54.85
4.85 (53 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Reviews praise Valley Autos for friendly, professional staff (frequently naming Sarah, Felix and Greg), clear communication and convenient extras like collection/delivery and mobile repairs, with many customers reporting fast, efficient MOTs and reliable diagnostics. Clients also frequently mention good value for money, honest explanations of advisories and prompt turnaround, leading to numerous recommendations and repeat business. One detailed negative account describes a pressured tyre replacement and a problematic pre‑MOT experience, but such complaints are rare compared with the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
FG Auto Solutions Ltd t/a ATD
Physical Garage
1 Bickford Road, Witton, Birmingham, B6 7EE
About Us
WE ARE OPEN TO HELP AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME We are an independent garage situated within 2 miles of the city center and 5 mins from J6 M6. As well as carrying out servicing, MOT's and all mechanical repairs to cars and light commercial vehicles we specialize in diagnostic and rectification work to all vehicle systems including Engine management (petrol and diesel), ABS, Airbag, T/C and Air conditioning. We also specialize in electrical fault finding and repairs. We have a collection/delivery service within 5 Miles please ask for details.
MOT£54.85
4.8 (88 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising friendly, professional staff, clear communication and a convenient collection/drop‑off service that often returns cars the same day. Common strengths are efficient, skilled workmanship, fair pricing and helpful diagnostics; weaknesses are rare but include one serious no‑communication complaint, occasional lateness and a few reports of small unexpected extra charges (and once a missed car wash). Most reviewers say they would happily recommend or return to the garage, making it a trusted local choice overall.
Vertu Ford Garretts Green Transit Service
Physical Garage
40 Granby Ave, Garrett's Green, Birmingham, B33 0TJ
About Us
Please note: Collection and Delivery not available on Saturdays 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
4.67 (79 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers repeatedly praise the garage for friendly, professional staff, clear communication (frequent video updates), quick turnaround and good value, with easy online booking, convenient drop‑off/key systems and occasional courtesy collection or complimentary valeting. A smaller but recurring set of complaints mentions inconsistent customer service—missed service‑book stamps, failure to register services digitally, cancelled or delayed appointments, occasional dirty courtesy vans or missed washes—and some customers found inspection or repair extras overpriced or were let down when complex faults couldn’t be fixed.
Lookers Star City
Physical Garage
Star Park South, Heartlands Parkway, Birmingham, B7 5AH
About Us
Why book a car service with Lookers? At Lookers, we not only offer new and used cars for sale, we also provide full aftersales care, including MOT testing, servicing, accessories and car parts. Our experienced technicians use the latest technology to examine your car and carry out any necessary, authorised, maintenance work. We are committed to providing excellent customer service and can guarantee any maintenance work will be carried out by our technical experts, only with your approval.
MOT£54.85
4.62 (56 reviews)
The Workshop
Physical Garage
Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5HW
About Us
Your trusted garage for expert car care. Specializing in repairs, servicing, and diagnostics. Our skilled technicians ensure top-notch solutions for all vehicle makes and models. We pride ourselves on quality workmanship and excellent customer service. Your car's wellbeing is our priority at The Workshop
MOT£39
4.52 (89 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for fast, friendly and professional service — frequent highlights are same‑day repairs and MOTs, reliable collection/drop‑off, clear communication and knowledgeable technicians. Many reviewers also note fair prices, convenience (walk‑ins/EV capability) and dealership‑level workmanship. A minority, however, report issues with unexpected extra charges, missing paperwork or delays, and a few allege dishonest or poor MOT handling, so billing transparency and documentation are the main recurring weaknesses.
AA Mobile Mechanics (Birmingham)
Mobile Mechanic
Birmingham & Surrounding Areas, Birmingham, B43 7HA
About Us
The UK’s number 1 breakdown provider are now providing vehicle servicing and repairs. Fully trained AA mechanics, bringing vehicle servicing to your doorstep! Multiple mobile units now covering - Brownhills, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham & surrounding areas. The vehicle we are servicing must be off the road on private property, and parked on a flat surface (to ensure all fluid levels we check are reading correctly) with full access around the car for us to be able to get to all 4 sides. If you keep your vehicle in a car park please ensure that you have the landowners permission for us to carry out your service. We cannot work on a public hig
MOT£54.85
4.5 (51 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers largely rave about the AA’s mobile at‑home service, praising punctual, polite and knowledgeable technicians, clear communication and good value for money — many say they will rebook or recommend it. Common strengths are the convenience of on‑drive servicing, quick workmanship and helpful explanations; recurring weaknesses include late cancellations, poor customer‑service communication and occasional parts/booking-record issues. A small minority reported serious failures (no‑shows and at least one dangerous error — a missing sump bolt), so reliability and aftercare can be inconsistent despite generally excellent service.
Xclusive Motor Services
Physical Garage
72-75 Moseley Street,, Digbeth, Birmingham, B12 0RT
About Us
MOT Birmingham, Tyres, Servicing and Repairs from Xclusive Motor Services with an online booking system. Make Xclusive Motor Services your first choice for MOT testing and car repairs. Your local, friendly and reliable mechanics & body repairers in Central Birmingham. Xclusive Motor Services has over 14 years of experience as a workshop. We like to be sure that every customer leaves here 100% happy with whatever work we’ve carried out on their vehicles, they should be able to recommend us to friends, family & colleagues, confident in the knowledge that we offer a garage repair service that is worthy of their recommendation. We guarantee
MOT£49.5
4.49 (100 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers frequently praise friendly, professional staff, speedy turnaround and convenient collection/delivery, with many saying work is good value and recommending the garage. A recurring set of complaints—raised by a minority—relate to inconsistent communication (phone/no answers, missed callbacks), unexpected extra charges or upselling, limited payment options (cash/bank transfer only) and occasional admin or workmanship lapses (log‑book not stamped, service lights not reset, a few repair issues). Overall the tone is largely positive but tempered by repeated concerns about billing transparency and communication.
Johnsons Volkswagen Birmingham
Physical Garage
Lawley Middleway, Birmingham, B4 7XT
About Us
Access to our Aftersales business is outside of the Birmingham Clean Air Zone. Volkswagen Johnsons ensures your Volkswagen will always leave our garage looking as good as new. Our Volkswagen-trained technicians are prepared to maintain and repair any of our models like the Polo, Golf, and Tiguan. Plus.
MOT£54.85
4.21 (88 reviews)
Reviews Summary
AI Generated
Customers praise the excellent service and helpfulness of staff, particularly highlighting the support provided during routine servicing. However, one reviewer experienced a booking mix-up despite having email confirmation, suggesting communication systems could occasionally benefit from improvement.
Sams Auto Centre
Physical Garage
292 Upper Balsall Heath Rd,, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 9DR
About Us
All general car repairs under one roof. Class 4, 5 and 7 Mot Testing. Free mot with a full and major service. Often same day slots are available before 12 pm. 15 Years trading with a great reputation locally. Air con re gassing, DPF cleaning , Wet Belts, engine diagnostics , car electric specialists with a dedicated electrician on site. Car detailing on site. Clutches and can offer a gearbox replacement at an affordable price. Collection and delivery Own recovery truck on site We keep out customer moving!
MOT£40
5 (1 reviews)
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Top Tier Garage Spotlight: Smart MOT & Service Centre
Smart MOT & Service Centre, located on Sandy Lane, Nechells (B6 5TP), is one of our exclusive Top Tier garages - a status we award to the single best-performing garage in each area based on customer reviews, ratings and service excellence.
This Bosch Service Centre is known for its fast, affordable, and customer-focused approach. With more than 130 verified reviews and an average rating of 4.88★*, customers consistently praise their transparent pricing, helpful staff, and high-quality workmanship.
Smart MOT & Service Centre offers:
- Same-day servicing availability
- MOTs for Class 4, 5 & 7 vehicles
- 12-month parts and labour warranty on all repairs, for peace of mind
- Collection & delivery (within 2 miles)
*as of 22nd January 2026
Plus, they're members of the Motor Ombudsman and their work is backed by the RMI and IMI for extra peace of mind.
Their commitment to quality and customer care makes them a standout choice for drivers across Birmingham. Book your MOT with Smart MOT & Service Centre online today - no pre-payment required.
All information correct as of 22nd January 2026.
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What Do Local Drivers Think of Smart MOT and Service Centre?
“I’ll definitely be using Ray again in the future and would recommend him to anyone…” – Bereket, from a verified review left on 19th July 2025.
“They completed my MOT and service quickly and efficiently, at a very competitive cost.”– Sophie, from a verified review left on 4th June 2025.
“…their work ethic, low cost and high standard of work is an example to all service providers.” – Waheed, from a verified review left on 31st August 2024.
All review snippets are taken from verified reviews left for Smart MOT and Service Centre through BookMyGarage.com.
Each of these reviews is checked by a member of our team, validating the vehicle registration used and matching it against completed bookings, wherever possible, to ensure it has been left by a real customer of the garage.
MOT Pricing in Birmingham - Great Value from Our Garages
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MOT Price Category |
Price |
Details |
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Average (Standalone) |
£48.98 |
The typical price across garages listed in Birmingham, for MOTs booked on their own |
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Cheapest (Standalone) |
£30 |
The cheapest price offered by a Birmingham garage listed on our platform, for MOTs booked on their own |
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Best Deal When Combined With a Service |
£10 |
Many garages offer discounted MOTs when booked with a full service, including our Top Tier garage. Some even offer it completely free of charge with a full or major service! |
All prices correct as of 22nd January 2026.
Getting a discounted MOT alongside your service is a win-win: you save money, and your car gets the attention it needs to stay roadworthy.
Whether you’re booking a standalone MOT or combining it with a full service, BookMyGarage makes it easy to compare prices and find the best deal in Birmingham — all with no upfront payment and verified customer reviews available to help you choose with confidence.
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“We are always happy to recommend BookMyGarage to friends in the industry. We get a regular flow of new customers every month through their directory and the marketing support they give us. We’ve been on the platform 9 years and will continue do so in the future. As well as being on the directory we’ve invested in a marketing package which resulted in over 1,800 bookings for us last year.
— Kashif Nisar, Director at Birmingham Auto Centre, covering Edgbaston, Sparkhill, Sparkbrook, Mosely and Moor Green.
This long-term partnership highlights the real-world results and industry trust that underpin our platform. With transparent pricing and garages like Birmingham Auto Centre Ltd seeing measurable success, BookMyGarage offers a reliable way to book your MOT with confidence.
*as of 22nd January 2026
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