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Ilkeston MOT: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

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MRK's

Physical Garage

Unit F, Canal side,, Awsworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8JF

About Us

Our small team of highly-qualified staff have over 45 years of experience in the automotive industry, including main dealer experience from Peugeot and Honda. Whatever automotive services you require, from servicing and MOT tests to a complete engine rebuild, we have the technology and expertise to undertake it. We pride ourselves on our customer service, honesty and affordability.

MOT£40

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4.97 (173 reviews)

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Customers consistently praise this family-run garage for friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and honest, competitively priced work; many highlight efficient MOTs and services, courtesy loan cars and an accommodating approach for women and people with disabilities. The reviews emphasise trustworthiness, quick turnaround and good value, with frequent recommendations and repeat custom. Only a few minor complaints appear (an occasional grease smell after a service and the odd older courtesy car), so excellent customer care and reliability are the dominant themes.

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RESPONSE AUTO REPAIR CENTRE (ILKESTON) LIMITED

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AMILDA AVENUE, ILKESTON, DE7 5DB

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Response Auto Repair Centre – MOT Testing, Car Servicing and Repairs Excellent mechanics here to help you out Experienced and trusted garage in Ilkeston Welcome to Response Auto Repair Centre the leading independent auto repair centre in Ilkeston. Based less than a mile away from Ilkeston train station, we strive to provide superior customer service to the entire surrounding Ilkeston area. With over 30 years’ experience, we pride ourselves on being experts in motor repairs. We are open 8am-5pm Monday to Friday and 9am-12pm on Saturday for your convenience.

MOT£35

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4.96 (425 reviews)

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Customers consistently rave about the garage — nearly all reviews are five-star (one 4.5) and praise a high level of satisfaction. Common strengths mentioned are friendly, helpful and trustworthy staff (Lee and the team are named repeatedly), quick and efficient MOTs and repairs, clear communication, easy online booking/app and fair pricing. No recurring faults are reported; reviewers emphasise honesty, no hard‑sell and reliable service, so weaknesses are negligible in this sample.

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Autoplus Garage Ltd

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Unit A2, The Ropewalk, Ilkeston, DE7 5HX

Silver Tier Garage

About Us

Autoplus offer a range of garage services from MOT and servicing to general repairs. Our technicians have over 40 years experience. We always give honest advice and only perform work that is required. All removed parts are kept so we can show you why they needed replacing.

MOT£40

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4.88 (222 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, trustworthy staff, clear communication, speedy turnarounds and the convenient collect‑and‑deliver option, with many reviewers returning repeatedly and citing good value. Common strengths are honesty about necessary work, efficient MOTs/services and helpful, professional interactions. Criticisms are scarce but include occasional disruption from temporary premises or a brief closure and a few one‑off concerns about specific charges or omitted items on a service.

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Vertu Nissan Ilkeston

Physical Garage

Derby Rd, Ilkeston, DE7 5FH

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

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4.55 (76 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, professional staff, clear communication (notably video health checks and detailed reports), punctual service and strong value compared with other dealers. Many highlight easy online/self check‑in, complimentary valets or clean cars, helpful explanations of work and costs, and availability of loan cars. A minority report issues with poor communication, cancelled appointments, parts errors, pushy upselling and inconsistent aftercare, with a few complaints severe enough to produce very low scores.

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DBI Garage Services Ltd

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423 Nottingham Rd, Ilkeston, DE7 5BP

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We are dedicated to providing convenient, efficient, and reliable garage services. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, we strive to redefine the industry's standards. We are rapidly growing as the nationwide's choice for mobile tyre fitting specialists, trusted by individuals, families, and businesses alike.

MOT£54.85

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4.78 (23 reviews)

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SMITHS OF ILKESTON

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STATION ROAD, ILKESTON, DE7 5TB

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SMITHS OF ILKESTON

MOT£45

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4.75 (3 reviews)

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HiQ Ilkeston

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42-44 Heanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8DX

About Us

HIQ Ilkeston are car tyre specialists who stock leading tyre brands such as Goodyear, Dunlop, Fulda, Sava, Michelin, Pirelli and Bridgestone and also offers car servicing, MOT tests, exhausts, batteries and much more to keep your car in tip top condition.

MOT£45

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1 (1 reviews)

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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 Ilkeston:

 

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How to Book Your MOT in Ilkeston

  1. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode.
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After you book your MOT in Ilkeston, 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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How Much Does an MOT in Ilkeston Cost?

According to data taken from bookings made through BookMyGarage.com, an MOT in Ilkeston costs £29.29 on average - more than £25.50 (47%) cheaper than the maximum UK MOT price of £54.85.

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Compare Ilkeston 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 Ilkeston. 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.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is an MOT Test?

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.

What Do I Do if My MOT is Overdue?

If your MOT is overdue, you must book a test immediately. It is illegal to drive on public roads in and around Ilkeston without a valid MOT certificate.

You can book an MOT online today by entering your vehicle registration and postcode into our comparison site.

Do I Have to Pay for an MOT Retest?

An MOT retest is free if your car fails on one or more of the areas listed below and the repair(s) is completed within 1 working day.

● Access Panels
● Battery
● Bonnet
● Bootlid
● Brake Pedal Antislip
● Break Glass Hammer*
● Doors (including hinges, catches and pillars)
● Door Open Warning Device*
● Dropsides
● Electrical Wiring
● Emergency Exist & Signs*
● Entrance Door Remote Control*
● Entrance/Exit Steps*
● Fuel Filler Cap
● Headlamp Cleaning or Levelling Devices (that don't need a headlight aim check)
● Horn
● Lamps (excluding headlight aim)
● Loading Door
● Main Beam 'Tell-Tale'
● Mirrors
● Rear Reflectors
● Registration Plates
● Seatbelts (not anchorages)
● Seatbelt Load Limiter
● Seatbelt Pre-Tensioner
● Seats
● Sharp Edges or Projections
● Stairs*
● Steering Wheel
● Tailboard
● Tailgate
● Trailer Electrical Sockets
● Towbars (excluding body around anchorage points)
● Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
● Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
● Windscreen Glass
● Windscreen Wipers
● Windscreen Washers
● Wheels and Tyres**
*Class 5 Only
**Excluding Motorcycles & motorcycles with sidecar

If the repair is completed within 10 working days, either by the original garage or elsewhere and then you return to the original garage for a retest, you only need to pay for a partial MOT retest. This costs less than the full fee.

If you complete the repairs yourself and choose to take your car into a different test centre, you will need to pay for the full test again.

Can I Drive After a Failed MOT?

You can only drive your car after a failed MOT if:
● The MOT certificate from the previous year is still valid
● No ‘dangerous’ faults were recorded during the failure

You must not drive your car after a failed MOT if it doesn’t meet the above requirements.

Do I Need an MOT?

You will need an MOT, by law, if you drive a vehicle registered three or more years ago. This means that all drivers of vehicles registered in or before 2020 must book an MOT in 2023.

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.