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Southampton MOT: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights
£51.20
Average price for an MOT in Southampton
4.88★
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P G Auto Services Ltd
Physical Garage
Unit K5 Liners Industrial Estate, Southampton, SO15 3FQ
About Us
Hi I’m Pete I’m a fully qualified mechanic, have been in the motor trade for 20 years. I am reliable and hard working, I can offer collection and delivery, I can offer MOT's, all services and repairs, clutches, brakes, cam belts and much more.
MOT£54.85
4.97 (28 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customer feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with frequent praise for fast turnaround, clear communication, punctual collection/delivery and friendly, helpful staff (many reviews name Peter). Reviewers also highlight good value and sensible pricing, same‑day repairs and efficient MOTs, and several say they would happily recommend or return. There are virtually no recurring complaints across these comments.
Holbury Service Station
Physical Garage
Long Lane, Holbury,, Holbury, SO45 2NZ
About Us
We have been established since 1974, and during this time we have been gone from strength to strength due to the diligent care and hard work we put into all projects we undertake. All of our work is guaranteed for your peace of mind, and it is due to our professional and reliable work manner that we have gained an enviable reputation in the local area, of which we are extremely proud.
MOT£54.85
4.96 (12 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers praise the garage for friendly, efficient service and clear communication, frequently highlighting prompt MOTs and same‑day repairs. Staff are described as helpful and honest, providing useful extras like pick‑up/drop‑off and clear explanations of what was done. Few negatives emerge — only occasional minor advisories (for example a brake‑pad advisory) and no recurring complaints about quality or delays.
SJP Independant Garage Specialist LTD
Physical Garage
133-145 BOTLEY ROAD, NORTH BADDESLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO52 9EB
About Us
At SJP Independent Garage Specialist we are a local, family run business based in North Baddesley, Southampton with a reputation as one of the leading independent garages in the area. We offer a wide range of mechanical services and repairs including an MOT facility for all cars and light commercial vehicles. With state of the art facilities and a reliable team of experienced, expert technicians we are fully qualified to work on all makes and model of vehicles.
MOT£54.85
4.92 (13 reviews)
Easy Fit Limited
Physical Garage
BANQUET HOUSE, 1 STANDFORD STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 5FN
About Us
Easy Fit Ltd are located in the heart of Southampton. Your trusted one-stop shop for all your vehicle maintenance needs. We specialise in providing comprehensive MOTs, professional servicing, and quality repairs to keep your car running smoothly and safely on the road.
MOT£54.65
4.89 (28 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers repeatedly praise the garage for being helpful, friendly and fast, with professional, trustworthy repairs, clear communication during work, easy booking and fair prices — many say they would return or recommend it. A small number of reviews note occasional problems with phone communication and there’s one neutral 3‑star entry, but no major or recurring complaints.
B's Garage
Physical Garage
Calshot Road, Calshot, Southampton, SO45 1BE
About Us
Established in 1925, having built a reputation on great customer service and quality workmanship. We carry out MOT's on Motorbikes, 3 wheelers, cars and light commercials. We handle everything from tracking, air conditioning, servicing, MOT's, brakes, exhausts, timing belts, clutches, electrics, welding, punctures, tyres, motorbike tyres, motorbikes, trikes and 3 wheeler MOT's, car diagnostics and battery replacements. We have four service ramps and one MOT lane as well as bike MOT bay too.
MOT£54.85
4.88 (10 reviews)
Badminstons (Cadnam)
Physical Garage
Yewtree workshops Ltd, The yews, Southampton Road, Cadnam, Southampton, SO40 2NG
About Us
Welcome to Yewtree Workshops Ltd Cadnam. We can assist you with all your vehicle needs including servicing and MOT as well as general car repairs. We offer class 4,5 or 7 MOT and have over 35 years experience in the industry. We are open 5 days a week at Yewtree Workshops Ltd Cadnam and can take your online bookings, repairs and quote enquiries 24/7 via our online booking tool found on our website.
MOT£54.85
4.87 (13 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising reliable MOTs and servicing (several specifically mentioning Mercedes) and quick, effective fault diagnosis. Reviewers repeatedly highlight friendly, professional staff, efficient turnaround, clear communication and good value. The main criticism relates to the online booking/IT system — one reviewer had a confirmation that didn’t reach the Cadnam team — but staff accommodated and rearranged the appointment.
Elite Garages Southampton
Physical Garage
135 Northam Rd,, Southampton, SO14 0QG
About Us
Elite Garages are one of the South’s leading independent tyre, MOT and car service operators with a turnover in excess of £53 million and around 240 employees. Elite Garages is a family-run company covering the whole of the South and South East of England. The company recently celebrated 50 years in business. Elite are not owned in any way by any tyre manufacturer and therefore can offer the best unbiased, professional advice and bring value for money from top leading brands through to economy brands. We are able to meet all your tyre requirements including run flats, motor sport, track day, high performance, off road, 4×4, budget, winter a
MOT£54.85
4.82 (45 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising friendly, knowledgeable and honest staff, speedy and efficient servicing and clear communication around bookings and MOTs. Common strengths are easy booking, competitive pricing, quick turnaround, no high‑pressure upsells and a trustworthy, long‑standing customer base. A few outliers note problems — cancelled appointments, missing paperwork and one report of increased engine vibration after service — but these complaints are rare.
Hendy Ford Marchwood
Physical Garage
Hythe Road, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4WU
About Us
At Hendy dealership across the South of England, we offer everything aftersales. We want you to enjoy many years of happy motoring. We understand the importance of keeping your vehicle on the road and how much you rely on your chosen means of transportation, which is why our comprehensive aftersales offering ensures that we treat your vehicle as if it's our own.
MOT£54.85
4.77 (13 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising friendly, professional staff, clear communication and quick, reliable MOT and servicing. Reviewers frequently highlight reasonable pricing, trustworthy workmanship and helpful, disability-aware service with easy online booking. One outlier criticises an apparently overinflated repair quote compared with another garage, suggesting occasional issues with pricing transparency.
Richmond Cars - Southampton
Physical Garage
West Quay Road, Southampton, SO15 1GY
About Us
We are a family run dealership, We pride ourselves in the quality of our repairs and customer service. We repair bumper scuffs, dent removals, Alloy wheels and car accident repairs (including insurance claims) As a main dealer we offer top quality workmanship every time. Our premises are well equipped and modern. We invest in our people along with the ever changing technology.
MOT£54.85
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Spotlight: Ace Automotive Southern Ltd - Southampton's Top Tier Garage
Located in Shirley, Ace Automotive Southern Ltd is Southampton’s Top Tier garage on our platform – and for good reason.
Certain garages on our site earn Tier badges as recognition of their dedication to customer service and quality workmanship.
With a 4.8/5 rating from over 320 verified reviews on BookMyGarage*, Ace Automotive has been delivering expert repairs and servicing to the local area for more than 20 years.
Offering £20 off your MOT when booked with a service*, you can expect a professional service at a competitive price.
All parts and labour are guaranteed from 6 months to a year, with a pick up & drop-off service available for your convenience.
Ace Automotive specialises in all makes and models, so you can rest assured that your vehicle will receive the care it deserves when you book your MOT in Southampton with this Top Tier garage.
*as of September 1st 2025
All information correct as of September 1st 2025.
About Our Tier System
BookMyGarage’s Garage Tier Program is designed to help drivers identify the most reliable and high-performing garages in their area. Garages are evaluated on:
- Verified customer reviews – volume and score
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Only garages that consistently meet and maintain these high standards are awarded Tier status, ensuring drivers can book with confidence.
What Local Drivers Think About Ace Automotive Southern Ltd
“The finished work exceeded my expectations - it was done with great attention to detail and care [...]” - Marta, from a verified review, left July 11th 2025
“Always great service from Ace. Very friendly and helpful staff […]” – Sophia, from a verified review, February 28th 2025
“I definitely will recommend this garage to family and friends […]” - Futhi, from a verified review, February 8th 2025
MOT Prices in Southampton
| MOT Price Category | Price | Details |
| Average (Standalone) | £50.62 | The typical cost of an MOT when booked on its own, across Southampton garages listed on our platform. |
| Cheapest (Standalone) | £35.10 | The cheapest price garages around Southampton charge for an MOT booked on its own. |
| Best Deal When Combined with a Service | £19 | Many garages offer discounted MOTs when booked alongside a full or major service, including our featured Gold Tier garage. |
All prices correct as of September 1st 2025.
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