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Book Your Car Into an MOT Garage in Reading Before the Expiry Date to Avoid a Fine

Is your car due an MOT test? Then you need to book an MOT in Reading as soon as possible. The test will check whether your car meets the road safety and environmental standards. If it doesn't, or you drive without a valid certificate, you risk receiving a £1,000 fine.

The only exception to this rule is if you are driving it to a garage to be repaired or to a pre-booked MOT test. Make sure you avoid the risk of missing your test date by booking your MOT well in advance using our comparison tool; the MOT cost will vary for each garage so this is a great way to save money and ensure you are booking a cheap MOT.

Enter your vehicle reg and postcode into our online MOT comparison tool to get instant prices in Reading and book the best deal.

 

How to Book an MOT in Reading

1. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode into our online booking tool at the top of the page.
2. Click the button to compare instant prices.
3. Filter our list of garages by price, distance, availability, reviews and ratings or extra services offered.
4. Choose the perfect garage for you, select any extra products you need and click ‘Book Now’.
5. Choose a suitable date and time for your appointment and enter your full name, email address and a contact number. You will also have the option to tell the garage about any problems you have noticed with your car. If you have selected Vehicle Collection and Delivery, please provide an address for pickup and drop-off.
6. Complete your booking and relax!

 

After you book an MOT near you, we send you a confirmation email with a summary of your booking. We also inform the garage who 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.

 

Why Use BookMyGarage to Book A Reading MOT?

We have helped over 5 million drivers compare and save on their MOT, servicing and repair costs at local garages. In fact, when you compare garages in Reading through our online comparison site, you can save up to 70% when you choose one of the lower-cost options!

As one of the UK’s leading MOT and service comparison sites, 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 your MOT near you:

 

No Upfront Payment. You never enter any payment details when you book your MOT in Reading. We never charge you any fees to use our site and you always pay the garage directly after the appointment.

Convenient Extra Services. If you usually struggle to find time to take your car into a garage for its MOT or service, you can relax with BookMyGarage. Many garages on our online comparison site offer Vehicle Collection and Delivery, Customer Drop-Off & Loan Car services. These can be the helping hand you need to make your life a little bit easier.

24/7 Online Booking. When you need an MOT near you, you want to book it as soon as possible. You don’t want to wait around for the garage to open so you can call up and get it sorted - and with BookMyGarage, you don’t have to. We allow you to make your appointment day or night, even when the garage is closed.

 

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 Reading MOT and book the best deal today.

 

Driving in Reading

Located in the Thames Valley to the west of London, Reading in Berkshire is not too well-known as one of Britain’s must-visit towns. However, once you get there, you’ll discover a surprising amount of things to see and do. It is sometimes described as being on London’s commuter belt but the influx of daily traffic outweighs the outflow due to the large number of tech companies and international businesses which have made Reading their home.

 

FAQs

What is Checked in a Service and MOT?

MOT Checklist:

This is the official DVSA MOT checklist.

Seats & Seatbelts	Warning Lights	Switches (Headlights, Indicators, Hazards)	Windscreen Condition	Washers & Wipers Operation	Brake Pedal
Steering Wheel & Steering Column	Doors	Mirrors	Horn	Number Plate & Number Plate Lights	Wiper Blades Condition
Indicators & Hazard Lights	Headlights & Headlight Aim	Brake Lights, Fog Lights & Reflectors	Wheels & Tyres	Shock Absorbers	Fuel Tank Cap & Fuel Tank
Boot Lid & Bonnet Operation	Towbars (if applicable)	Bodywork Condition	Vehicle Structure	Brakes Operation	Exhaust & Fuel System
Speed Limiter (if applicable)	Steering & Power Steering Components	Suspension Components	Drive Shaft (if applicable)	Wheel Bearings	Structure & General Vehicle Condition (underneath)
Emissions Test	Parking Brake

 

You will get a different number of checks depending on which car service you book through BookMyGarage. Please note, that all the following checks only apply to our service schedule. You may not get the same car service if you book directly with a garage.

 

Interim Service Checklist:

Engine Oil Changed	Oil Filter Changed	Screenwash Top-up (if needed)	Coolant Top-up (if needed)	Brake Fluid Top-up (if needed)
Power Steering Fluid Top-up (if needed)	AdBlue Top-up (Diesel cars only - extra cost)	External Lights	Dashboard Warning Lights	Horn Operation
Windscreen Wipers Operation	Windscreen Washers Operation	Check for Oil Leaks	Antifreeze Strength (extra cost if replacement needed)	Check Timing Belt Replacement Intervals
Visual Check of Brake Pads	Condition of Tyres	Tyre Tread Depths	Check Tyre Pressure & Adjust (if needed)	Condition of Steering Rack Gaiters
Condition of Exhaust	Clutch Fluid Level (if applicable)	Any Oil Leaks From Transmission	Reset Vehicle Service Light (where applicable)	Stamp Printout of BookMyGarage Service Schedule

 

Full Service Checklist:

The BookMyGarage Full Service checklist includes the Interim Service checklist plus the following:

 

Air Filter Changed	Condition of Pollen Filter (additional cost if replacement needed)	Condition of Windscreen	Condition of Internal & External Mirrors	Condition of Number Plate
Operation of Seatbelts	Condition of Radiator & Coolant Hoses and Report on Any Leaks	Condition & Tension of Auxiliary Drive Belt	Condition of Brake Fluid (extra cost if replacement needed)	Visual Check of Brake Discs
Condition of All Visible Brake Pipes & Hoses	Operation of Hand Brake	Condition of Brake Callipers (checking for security and leaks)	Condition of Road Springs	Condition of Steering Components
Condition of Suspension Components	Condition of Shock Absorbers	Wheel Bearings	Exhaust Smoke (Diesels only)	Drive Shaft Gaiters (reporting on security and leaks)

 

Major Service Checklist:

The BookMyGarage Major Service checklist includes the Full Service checklist plus the following:

 

Fuel Filter Changed (Pollen Filter if not fitted externally)	Door Operation	Bonnet Operation	Condition of All Locks	Air Conditioning System Operation
Radiator Cap	Electrical Coolant Fan (if applicable)	Change Spark Plugs (extra cost if needed)	Clutch Operation

 

What Documents Do I Need to Take to My MOT and Service?

You don’t need to bring any documents to your MOT and service appointment. However, there are a few things you may wish to have handy to make your booking as smooth as possible. 

Previously, you needed to bring the previous year's MOT certificate, your car’s logbook (V5C) and other letters and documents. All this information is now online and available to all licenced UK MOT testers. This means that you don’t need to show any documents on the day of your appointment.

You may wish to bring or do the following things on the day of your appointment:

1. Make sure your locking wheel nut key is accessible. This will help the technician remove your car’s wheels if necessary.
2. Remove any clutter from your boot and the back seats. This will allow access to the spare wheel and make it easier to test the rear seatbelts and seats.
3. Bring your car’s service book and/or logbook (V5C). The technician may record details of your service in your service book as well as on other paperwork.

 

Does a Service Include an MOT?

A car service does not include an MOT. They are different aspects of car maintenance and so you must book them separately.

An MOT is a legally required yearly check for every vehicle over 3 years old. It tests your vehicle’s safety and roadworthiness and highlights any serious faults that your car may have. If your vehicle fails, you must get the repairs completed before you can drive it home.

A car service is completely voluntary and acts as a routine health check for your vehicle. It highlights the parts that are suffering from excessive wear and tear so you can repair or replace them. It is the best way to keep your car in good condition and helps to avoid expensive repairs or breakdowns.

In short, a car service includes actual maintenance, whereas the MOT is just a visual check with a pass/fail outcome.