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Gillingham MOT: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

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£53.48Average mot price68th in South East
4.98Average customer ratingBased on verified feedback
116Customer reviewsFor garages in Gillingham
800+drivers compared prices to book their motin Gillingham in last 12 months
1Verified garage in Gillingham43rd in South East

Top Rated

1Watling Tyres Rainham 5.0
2Watling Tyres Gillingham 5.0
3The Tyre Shed 5.0

Most Reviewed

1Olistone Garage51 Reviews
2Watling Tyres Rainham21 Reviews
3Medway MOT Centre Ltd18 Reviews
26.3%Avg MOT discount (booked with service)112th in South East
5Garages offering MOT
5Garages open on Saturdays
2Garages offering collection & delivery
4Garages with same-day availability
4Garages with next-day availability
3Garages accepting Class 7 MOT bookings
Next Available Slot18/12/2025
Most Common Add-onFull Service

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Olistone Garage

Physical Garage

Unit 3, Bredgar Road, Gillingham, ME8 6PL

Silver Tier Garage

About Us

Reliable & Fast MOT Testing in kent Looking for a professional and trustworthy MOT testing centre in Kent We provide fast, reliable, and affordable MOT tests to ensure your vehicle meets all legal and safety requirements. With over 15 years of experience, we guarantee a smooth and hassle-free MOT process for cars, light vans, and small minibuses (Class 4 MOTs). Book Your MOT Now!

MOT£54.85

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4.92 (51 reviews)

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Customers consistently praise this garage for its friendly, approachable staff, speedy turnaround, and competitive pricing, with many highlighting same-day availability for MOTs and services as a particular strength. Clear communication is a recurring theme, with staff taking time to explain work carried out and any advisories in a straightforward manner. One reviewer mentioned the waiting area could benefit from some improvement, though this was noted in the context of the garage having recently taken over the site and was raised by only a single customer.

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The Tyre Shed

Physical Garage

93 Old Lidsing Road, Gillingham, ME7 3NH

About Us

The Tyre Shed – Lidsing is a trusted, family-run garage providing honest, reliable vehicle care for the local community. We specialise in tyres, servicing, brakes, repairs, clutches, batteries, exhausts, and Transit wet-belt replacements. With transparent pricing, skilled technicians, and a commitment to quality, we make every visit straightforward and stress‑free. Whether you need routine maintenance or urgent repairs, our team is here to keep you safely on the road.

MOT£54.85

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5 (4 reviews)

Watling Tyres Gillingham Logo

426 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5LE

About Us

As the Branch Manager of Watling Tyres Gillingham, John leads a highly skilled team dedicated to delivering reliable, efficient, and customer‑focused automotive services. Under his management, the Gillingham branch provides a full suite of tyre and vehicle services, including wheel alignment, tyre fitting for all vehicle types, battery supply, puncture repairs, exhaust services, motorcycle wheel removal, MOT testing, and comprehensive vehicle servicing to keep customers safely on the road. John brings extensive experience, technical expertise, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. His leadership ensures that every visitor receives clear

MOT£54.85

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5 (9 reviews)

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HRB AUTO SERVICES

Mobile Mechanic

9 Kenilworth Drive, Gillingham, ME8 9DP

About Us

Mobile mechanic From routine maintenance to mot failures With a mind set to keeping you on the road I offer a mobile service to work around your needs With over 20 years experience in the motor trade from working on cars to light commercial vehicles Routine maintenance services Fleet maintenance 6 weekly inspections 2ltr transit wet belts Cambelts Diagnostic Mot failures All works undertaken Covering Medway Kent and surrounding areas

MOT£54.85

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4.98 (13 reviews)

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Medway MOT Centre Ltd

Physical Garage

5 Cloverlay Business Park, Canterbury Lane, Rainham, ME8 8GL

About Us

We make it simple and fast with while you wait MOT's. With a friendly female receptionist, take a seat in our reception area, grab a free drink and leave the rest to us. Toilet facilities are available. If we do have to fail your car we always show you why. Not that we want your car to fail, any minor adjustments are carried out by our technicians FREE. We are not in the business of failing cars to get repair work!

MOT£48

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4.97 (18 reviews)

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Customers consistently praise the garage's professionalism, friendliness and willingness to go above and beyond, with one reviewer particularly appreciating being driven home. The team receives high marks for their welcoming approach, including thoughtful touches like quality coffee and a comfortable waiting area with wifi. Value for money, clear communication and excellent service quality are repeatedly highlighted across all reviews.

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MOT Costs by Make

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Vehicle Make & ModelMOT
Ford Fiesta1.0–1.5L£48–£55
Ford Fiesta1.6–2.4L£48–£55
Ford Fiesta2.5L+£48–£55
Renault Clio1.0–1.5L£48–£55
Renault Clio1.6–2.4L£48–£55
Renault Clio2.5L+£48–£55
Peugeot 1081.0–1.5L£48–£55
Vauxhall Corsa1.0–1.5L£48–£55
Vauxhall Corsa1.6–2.4L£48–£55
Vauxhall Corsa2.5L+£48–£55
Volkswagen Golf1.0–1.5L£48–£55
Volkswagen Golf1.6–2.4L£48–£55
Volkswagen Golf2.5L+£48–£55
Nissan Qashqai1.0–1.5L£48–£55
Nissan Qashqai1.6–2.4L£48–£55
Nissan Qashqai2.5L+£48–£55
BMW X51.0–1.5L£48–£55
BMW X51.6–2.4L£48–£55
BMW X52.5L+£48–£55
Audi A11.0–1.5L£48–£55
Audi A11.6–2.4L£48–£55
Toyota Aygo1.0–1.5L£48–£55
Toyota Aygo1.6–2.4L£48–£55
Hyundai Tucson1.6–2.4L£48–£55
Hyundai Tucson2.5L+£48–£55

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Easy 3-Step Booking Process. There’s no upfront registration and no faff. You just provide your vehicle’s details, choose the best deal and provide a suitable date and time for your MOT. That gives you more time to do the things you care about.

 

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 your MOT in Gillingham and book the best deal today.

 

How to Book Your MOT in Gillingham

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

 

Compare Gillingham 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 Gillingham. 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 in Gillingham in the process by comparing deals.

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Frequently asked questions

An MOT test, or Ministry of Transport Test, is an essential annual vehicle check to assess roadworthiness and safety standards. It ensures all vehicles on UK roads are maintained to a certain standard, improving road safety standards in the process.
If your MOT is overdue, you must book a test immediately. It is illegal to drive on public roads in and around Gillingham without a valid MOT certificate.

You can book an MOT online today by entering your vehicle registration and postcode into our comparison site.
An MOT can cost as much as £54.85, but many test centres set their prices lower to encourage more customers to choose them. While you can pay less than £54.85 for a class 4 test, you will never pay more as it is a fixed upper limit as set by the UK Government.

Class 4 covers all cars and light commercial vehicles registered in the UK.
It is only legal to drive without a valid MOT certificate if you are on your way to a pre-booked MOT test or to have the failed defects fixed. If you are stopped by the police, you must be able to prove that you have a booked appointment and confirm it with the test centre or garage.

If you are caught on a public road without a valid MOT certificate, and you can’t meet the above criteria, you can be fined up to £1,000. There is a further £2,500 fine if your vehicle is found to be unroadworthy. You will also receive 3 points on your driving licence if it is deemed to be dangerous.

Driving without an MOT certificate also invalidates your car insurance. This brings an unlimited fine, potential disqualification from driving and 6-8 points on your licence.
You can book your MOT as early as you want, but most people choose to book it up to a month, minus a day, before the expiry date. This allows you to complete the same expiry date for the following year. For example, if your car was registered on the 1st of September, you could book your MOT between 2nd August and 1st September to keep the same expiry date.

If you book your MOT early, you get more time to fix any faults and ensure your car is still legal to drive on UK roads. However, if you book your MOT earlier than a month in advance, the expiry date will become the date of your most recent test.
The MOT test includes an exhaust emissions test to ensure that your vehicle’s engine is operating efficiently and producing minimal air pollution. It is part of an international effort to reduce the effects of harmful carbon emissions on the planet.

If your vehicle fails the exhaust emissions test or doesn’t have enough fuel to sit this test, the tester must record an automatic MOT failure.