Why Use BookMyGarage to Book Your MOT in Sidcup?

We have helped over 6 million drivers compare and save on their MOT, servicing and repair costs at local garages. In fact, when you compare Sidcup MOT centres through our online comparison site, you can save up to 70% when you choose one of the lower-cost options!

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 Sidcup:

Honest Reviews & Ratings. See what like-minded drivers have to say about every Sidcup MOT centre listed on our comparison site to help inform your decision. Always unfiltered and unedited for transparency.

Filter Garages Your Way. Whether you want to book the cheapest MOT in Sidcup or care more about the garage’s reviews, we’ve got you covered. You can filter your search results by price, reviews & ratings, distance, availability and additional services to find the best deal for your needs.

Clear Communication Throughout. After you make your booking, we’ll never leave you in the dark. Not only do we provide a confirmation email ourselves, but we also pass your contact details on to your chosen garage. This means they can keep in touch throughout the process. They may send you a confirmation email themselves and will contact you whenever there is a development with your MOT in Sidcup. That way, you get the peace of mind you deserve.

Plenty of Choice. We may recommend certain MOT centres depending on your location, but you always have the final say. There are thousands of fast-fit, independent and franchised garages on our online comparison site, so you’re able to see all your options and choose the best local garage for you.

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 for your MOT in Sidcup and book the best deal today.

How to Book Your MOT in Sidcup

1. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode.
2. Compare deals. You can sort Sidcup MOT centres by whatever best suits your needs: price, distance, reviews and ratings or availability.
3. Pick a date and time for your appointment.

After you book your Sidcup MOT, 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.

Compare Sidcup 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 Sidcup. 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.

Enter your vehicle reg and postcode to compare instant prices and book an MOT in Sidcup in 2 steps today.

When Is My MOT Due?

If you’re not sure when your MOT in Sidcup is due, enter your reg into our FREE MOT Checker & find out in a matter of seconds. We pull your vehicle’s information directly from the DVSA database to tell you exactly when your MOT is due.

You can then book an appointment in 3 simple steps if your expiry date is approaching.

FAQs

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 Sidcup without a valid MOT certificate.

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

What is Tested In an MOT?

• Seats & Seat Belts
• Warning Lights
• Switches (position lamp, headlights, hazard lights)
• Windscreen Condition, Wipers & Washers
• Brake Controls
• Steering Wheel & Column
• Doors, Mirrors & Horn
• Speedometer & Driver Controls (Class 5 only)
• Licence Plates
• Lights & Licence Plate Lights
• Indicators & Hazard Lights
• Headlights & Aim
• Brake Lights, Fog Lights & Reflectors
• Wheels & Tyres
• Shock Absorbers
• Mirrors, Wiper Blades & Fuel Tank Cap
• Glazing (Class 5 only)
• Doors, Boot Lid, Loading Doors, Bonnet
• Towbars
• Bodywork Condition
• Chassis
• Brake System
• Exhaust & Fuel Systems
• Speed Limited (if applicable)
• Steering & Power Steering Components
• Suspension Components
• Fuel Tank
• Drive Shafts (if applicable)
• Emissions
• Wheel Bearings

How Much is an MOT?

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.

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.