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Southsea MOT: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

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4.97

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United Services Garages

Physical Garage

Unit 23, 174 Eastney Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8DY

Silver Tier Garage

About Us

Family run business owner, I have over 25 years experience in the motor trade industry. Fast, friendly & reliable service. With expert advice from our team on all aspects of motor vehicles & light commercials. Since Covid-19 we have offered a free delivery and collection service, which has been so successful and popular with our customers we still offer the service today. So whether you are at home or work your vehicle can be collected & returned after the work is carried out. Unit 23, 174 Eastney Road. PO4 8DY. Opposite the end of Goldsmith avenue Milton end. Garage is located behind Milton Trade Centre.

MOT£54.85

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4.97 (104 reviews)

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Customers consistently praise the garage for fast, friendly and trustworthy service, emphasising polite staff, clear communication and honest, competitive pricing. The free collection and delivery, quick turnarounds and high-quality workmanship are mentioned repeatedly, with many reviews saying jobs were completed the same day. Few negatives appear — the site can be a little tricky to find and a couple of customers queried pre‑MOT checks — but critical remarks are rare.

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City Exhausts and Tyres

Physical Garage

141 Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 8QZ

About Us

At City Exhausts and Tyres we pride ourselves on offering a first class service to all of our customers. We are a friendly, local garage who are dedicated to getting you get back on the road with minimum hassle. We offer a fully comprehensive range of Garage Services in Southsea, Portsmouth from car servicing and repairs to MOT testing, tyres and exhausts.

MOT£49

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4.88 (220 reviews)

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Customers repeatedly praise City Exhausts and Tyres for friendly, honest staff, clear communication and fast turnarounds — particularly for MOTs, tyre changes and routine servicing, with easy online booking and good value. Many reviewers are long‑term customers who highlight reliability, transparent advice and competitive pricing. A minority mention occasional issues (missed battery checks, no written service receipt, busy booking slots, occasional diagnostic or parts‑price disagreements), but these are outweighed by the positive feedback.

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M and H MOT STATION

Physical Garage

Rodney road -based on corner of Alverstone Rd, Portsmouth, PO4 8RR

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M and H MOT Station is a trusted car repair and MOT testing centre located on Rodney Road

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5 (25 reviews)

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MY AUTO GARAGE ( MAG )

Physical Garage

Unit 6, Partnership Park, Rodney Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 8DF

About Us

About MAG – My Auto Garage Your Safety My Duty Welcome to MAG (My Auto Garage) – your trusted, family-run car servicing garage in the heart of Southsea. With over 35 years of hands-on experience, we’ve built a reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable vehicle maintenance and repairs in a spacious, well-equipped facility. We proudly service all makes and models, including commercial and hybrid vehicles, offering a comprehensive range of services such as: Routine maintenance & servicing Exhausts, brakes & tyres Battery replacements And much more! At MAG, we believe in fair pricing, transparent service, and building long-lasting relat

MOT£54

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4.99 (27 reviews)

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Customers rave about MAG Garage, with almost exclusively five‑star reviews praising friendly, approachable and professional staff and consistently reliable, fast service. Frequent highlights are clear explanations and comprehensive reports, helpful extras like collection/delivery and valeting, good communication via text/phone, fair pricing and an unwillingness to upsell. There are virtually no recurring complaints in this sample, so no clear weaknesses emerge.

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Why Use BookMyGarage to Book Your MOT in Southsea?

We have helped over 23.5 million drivers compare prices to book their MOT, servicing and repairs at local garages. In fact, when you compare garages in Southsea 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 Southsea:

 

Transparent Prices. MOT centres listed on our comparison site always set and update their own prices, so there are no nasty surprises at the end of your appointment. This price won’t change unless you agree to extra repairs directly with them.

Filter Garages Your Way. Whether you want to book the cheapest MOT in Southsea 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.

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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 Southsea. That way, you get the peace of mind you deserve.

 

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 an MOT in Southsea and book the best deal today.

 

How to Book Your MOT in Southsea

  1. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode.
  2. Compare deals. You can sort garages in Southsea 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 MOT in Southsea, 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 Southsea. Plus, you'll improve your car's resale value and decrease your running costs at the same time.

 

Compare Southsea 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 Southsea. 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 in Southsea 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 Southsea without a valid MOT certificate.

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

How Long Does an MOT Take?

An MOT usually takes between 45 and 60 minutes. Many garages offer an ‘MOT-while-you-wait’ service with waiting rooms and refreshments onsite.

If your car fails and needs extra repairs, it will take a lot longer. The test centre will be able to give you a time estimate based on the severity of your repairs.

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.

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.