Compare Sunderland MOT Centres

Why Use BookMyGarage to Book Your Sunderland MOT?

We have helped over 12.6 million drivers compare and save on their MOT, servicing and repair costs at local garages. In fact, when you compare MOT centres in Sunderland 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 an MOT in Sunderland:

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

24/7 Online Booking. When you need an MOT in Sunderland, 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.

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.

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

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 MOT in Sunderland and book the best deal today.

How to Book Your MOT in Sunderland

1. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode.
2. Compare deals. You can sort garages in Sunderland 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 Sunderland MOT, 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.

Mobile MOT in Sunderland

While a mobile mechanic can't complete an MOT on your driveway, they can make your life easier by transporting your car to a local test centre and returning it once the test is complete. Plus, if your vehicle needs repair work, they may be able to complete this at a time and place that best suits you to make your life as easy as possible.

Book a mobile MOT near you through BookMyGarage today.

Compare MOT Centres in Sunderland to Book a Great Deal on Your Test Before Your MOT Expires

If your car is due an MOT in Sunderland, you must book an appointment as soon as possible to ensure you don't miss the expiry date. The MOT is a legal requirement for all 3+-year-old-vehicles in the UK as it checks whether yours meets road safety and environmental standards. You will be prosecuted if caught driving on the roads when your MOT has expired.

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 appointment. You must be able to prove this if stopped and questioned.

Make sure you avoid the risk of missing your test date by booking your MOT well in advance using our comparison tool. Plus, the MOT cost will vary for each Sunderland MOT centre, so this is a great way to save money and ensure you are getting the best deal.

Enter your reg and postcode into our online comparison site to compare instant prices on your MOT in Sunderland and book a great deal in just 2 steps now.

When Is My MOT Due?

If you struggle to remember when your MOT in Sunderland is due, enter your reg into our FREE MOT checker to find out your expiry date instantly. You can also check your MOT history and sign up for reminder emails so you don’t miss your expiry date ever again.

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 Sunderland without a valid MOT certificate.

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

Can I Drive After a Failed MOT?

You can only drive your car after a failed MOT if:

• The MOT certificate from the previous year is still valid
• No ‘dangerous’ faults were recorded during the failure

You must not drive your car after a failed MOT if it doesn’t meet the above requirements.

What Do I Need to Take To An MOT Test?

You do not need to take anything except your car to an MOT test. The tester will use the DVSA database to find your existing MOT details and any other information they may need about your car.

You may wish to provide a locking wheel nut in case any repairs are needed to the wheels or tyres.

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.