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Lowestoft MOT: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

£48.57

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4.64

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164

customer reviews for garages in Lowestoft

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Smart MOT Garage

Physical Garage

211 Whapload Road, Lowestoft Suffolk, NR32 1UL

About Us

Smart MOT Garage is a fully qualified garage near you offering expert MOT, servicing and repair work. Our experienced mechanics have access to the latest industry equipment and never settle for second best. That means you get the peace of mind you deserve.

MOT£45

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4.94 (115 reviews)

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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with many customers giving five stars and saying they would return or recommend the garage. Praise repeatedly cites friendly, helpful staff, fast and efficient MOTs/repairs (often same‑day), easy online booking, clear communication and honest, good‑value pricing. Only a handful of comments mention minor issues — a re‑test charge and occasional booking hiccups — but these are rare compared with the consistent praise.

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Pizzeys Autos Ltd

Physical Garage

1 Hamilton Road,, Lowestoft,, NR32 1XF

About Us

Pizzeys Autos Ltd is a trusted, family-run garage in Lowestoft with over a decade of experience in the motor trade. Known for our friendly service and technical expertise, we specialise in engine rebuilds, clutch replacements, brake repairs, MOT repairs, and general servicing. Our fully qualified mechanics are committed to delivering high-quality workmanship with a fast turnaround. We also offer 24/7 vehicle recovery and transportation services, ensuring you're never left stranded. Whether it’s a routine service or an emergency breakdown, you can count on us. Our Services Engine Diagnostics & Rebuilds Clutch & Brake Repairs MOT Repairs & Se

MOT£54.85

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4.94 (13 reviews)

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Lowestoft Car & Commercial

Physical Garage

Whapload Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1UR

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With years of experience in the trade and a reputation built on trust and excellent service, the team at Lowestoft Car & Commercial are proud to make up one of Suffolk's foremost independent garages. All of our work is competitvely priced, so you don't have to worry about burning a hole in your pocket. Whether you need MOT work carried out or bodywork fitted to make your vehicle as good as new, we have it covered.

MOT£45

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4.91 (16 reviews)

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Customers repeatedly praise the garage for its friendly, helpful team, clear communication and punctual, speedy MOTs. Reviewers frequently mention a helpful receptionist, staff willing to fit people in early, transparency about work (even offering oil choices) and that technicians point out issues they hadn’t spotted. There are virtually no recurring complaints — ratings are almost all five stars, with only a couple of slightly lower scores and no consistent weaknesses reported.

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Thurlow Nunn Lowestoft

Physical Garage

Waveney Dr, Lowestoft, NR33 0FF

About Us

At Thurlow Nunn our aim is to ensure your vehicle runs as efficiently and fluently as possible and want to ensure your car remains in great condition, just as you bought it. We provide a fully comprehensive range of servicing and maintenance options to make sure your car runs as smoothly as possible. Our body shop is fully-equipped with the latest equipment to effectively diagnose and maintain your vehicle to the highest standard. Our technicians and engineers carry a wealth of experience between them and are all fully trained on all the latest models and procedures and are always on hand if you need support or advice and we always aim to be

MOT£49

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3.67 (3 reviews)

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We have helped over 23.2 million drivers compare prices to book their MOT, servicing and repairs at local garages. In fact, when you compare Lowestoft MOT centres through our online comparison site, you can save up to 70% when you choose one of the lower-cost options!

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How to Book Your MOT in Lowestoft

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After you book your MOT in Lowestoft, 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 Lowestoft. Plus, you'll improve your car's resale value and decrease your running costs at the same time.

 

Compare Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft. 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 

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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 Lowestoft without a valid MOT certificate.
You can book an MOT online today by entering your vehicle registration and postcode into our comparison site.

How Early Can You Do an MOT?

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.

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.

When is it Legal to Drive Without an MOT Certificate?

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.