MOT Test Centre Newton Abbot
Full Service MOT Test Centre For Cars & Vans
Monnington Motors provides a leading MOT test service in Newton Abbot. Our skilled team of car mechanics works from our purpose-built garage and uses top-of-the-range tools to ensure precise, efficient testing. During an MOT, we check your vehicle across multiple safety, performance, and environmental criteria to make sure it is safe to drive.
Vehicles over three years old must have an annual an MOT test by law. So, if you’re unsure when your next MOT is due, you can check online. We carry out all necessary repairs, perform a pre-inspection, and provide a free retest at no extra charge if your vehicle does not pass.
As a DVSA-authorised test centre, we complete all work on-site. After your MOT, whether your vehicle passes or fails, we give you a full report detailing any required work. We also highlight potential problems that could arise or lead to more costly repairs if left unaddressed.
Professional MOT Tests
If your car is over three years old, it must pass an annual MOT test to confirm it is roadworthy. However, there are exceptions for classic cars and vehicles over 40 years old, so if you’re unsure, it’s best to check.
On passing, your MOT confirms that your vehicle is safe and legal to drive. Provided your vehicle is taxed and insured, you can drive away on the same day.
At Monnington Motors, we aim to offer competitive and affordable MOT testing and servicing, making us one of the preferred garages and MOT centres in Newton Abbot. After a successful test, we issue a VT20 certificate to certify that your vehicle is valid for the road.
Failing to keep your MOT up to date may invalidate your insurance and could result in legal penalties. Therefore, if your vehicle does fail the test, we can carry out the necessary repairs to get you back on the road quickly and safely.
Pre-MOT Inspection
Our Pre-MOT Inspection helps you pass your MOT the first time. We carry out a thorough check of your vehicle to identify any issues that could cause an MOT failure under DVSA regulations.
We also check your vehicle’s general maintenance and servicing needs. While regular servicing isn’t required to pass an MOT, keeping your car well-serviced can prevent common failures and keep it running safely and efficiently. During your Pre-MOT Inspection, we check:
Brakes, brake fluid, and brake lights
Tyres, tread depth, and wheel alignment
Lights, indicators, and horn
Steering, suspension, and exhaust system
Windscreen, wipers, and washers
Seatbelts, airbags, and safety equipment
Engine condition and warning lights
Emissions and fluid levels
If we spot any faults, we’ll provide a clear, competitive quote for repairs, giving you the option to fix issues before your official MOT test.
Repairs & Free Retests
If your vehicle fails its MOT, our experienced technicians can carry out all required MOT repairs using high-quality, approved parts. We’ll get your car back to a roadworthy, passable condition under DVSA rules.
To make things even easier, if you have your repairs completed with us within 10 working days, your MOT retest is free — saving you time and extra trips.
As a one-stop MOT and vehicle maintenance garage, we can carry out all required repairs on-site. This means there’s no need to visit multiple garages or arrange additional appointments.
What Does An MOT Check?
MOT stands for the Ministry of Transport, the government department responsible for roads in 1960, when it introduced the test. The government introduced the MOT to prevent faulty or dangerous vehicles from putting drivers and others at risk. Today, the test includes a range of checks to ensure your vehicle meets the DVSA minimum standards, such as:
- Car horn function
- Doors, boot, bonnet and bodywork
- Brake system
- Wheels and tyres
- Exhaust system
- Exhaust emissions
- Steering rack
- Suspension
- Windscreen, window wipers, washer bottles and washer nozzles
- Seats
- Seatbelts
- Horn function
- Fuel system
- Check that the vehicle identification number (VIN) matches the vehicle registration plates
- Registration plates
- Mirrors
- Battery and electrical wiring
Frequently Asked Questions
An MOT is a legal annual inspection required for most vehicles over 3 years old. It checks safety, roadworthiness, and emissions to ensure your vehicle meets UK standards set by the DVSA.
MOT tests are carried out on site using the latest technology to ensure every element of your vehicle is thoroughly checked. Our experienced mechanics will carry out your MOT test quickly and efficiently to ensure minimal disruption to you. So, If your car is due for its annual MOT, contact our mechanics today.
It is easy to book a MOT test with Monnington Motors, simply call us on 01626 363630 and a member of our team will discuss a date to suit you. What’s more, if your car fails, we offer a free retest after repairs have been made.
An MOT check involves dozens of checks on your vehicle, ranging from the brakes and fuel system to lights, mirrors, seatbelts, windscreen wipers and exhaust systems to name a few.
You are only allowed to drive your car when its MOT has expired IF YOU’VE BOOKED IN for the test! If you are stopped on the way you must be able to prove that you have an appointment with an MOT Center like Monnington Motors.
You can have your MOT done up to one month minus one day before it expires without losing any time on your current certificate.
If your vehicle fails, you’ll receive a fail certificate explaining the issues. Minor faults should be fixed as soon as possible, while dangerous faults mean the vehicle must not be driven until repaired.
We offer free retests within a specified period (usually 10 working days), provided the vehicle is repaired at our garage.
You don’t need any paperwork as your MOT is recorded digitally. If it’s your vehicle’s first MOT, just bring the car!
Learn More About MOT Testing
What Is An MOT?
MOTs are an important consideration for UK road users. They prioritise safety and minimise environmental impact whilst also helping to keep your vehicle in good
The MOT Checklist: What to Expect
Every year, road users are tasked with renewing their MOT. It can be an inconvenient time, especially if you’re not prepared for the possible outcomes.
What Can I Do With My Car If I’ve Failed My MOT?
Failing your MOT is a headache no one wants to deal with it. Failures happen, and you should never assume that you and your vehicle
Book Your MOT Test Newton Abbot
Book your MOT today! Call us now, email servicemonningtonmotors@gmail.com, or use our contact form to reserve your slot. We will fit your test at a time that works for you and perform any necessary repairs, so you can drive away safe and legal on the same day.