MOT
Scaurs Garage arranges Class 4 MOTs for cars and light vans, and if anything needs fixing to pass, our own team can carry out the repairs. You get one point of contact for the whole process, from booking the test to getting your car back with a fresh certificate.
In England, Scotland, and Wales, a car needs its first MOT three years after it was first registered, and then every year after that. Your due date is on your last MOT certificate, or you can check it on the GOV.UK website using your registration number.
You can have your MOT up to a month, minus a day, before your current certificate runs out and still keep the same renewal date. Booking early gives you time to sort out any repairs without the risk of being left without a valid MOT.
Class 4 is the MOT for most everyday vehicles, including cars with up to eight passenger seats and goods vehicles up to 3,000kg design gross weight. The test checks that your vehicle meets legal standards for safety and emissions, including:
The MOT doesn’t check the condition of the engine, clutch, or gearbox, so it isn’t a substitute for regular servicing.
MOT faults are graded as minor, major, or dangerous. Minor faults are recorded but don’t cause a fail, while major and dangerous ones do. A car with a dangerous fault can’t be driven until it’s repaired.
If your car fails, we’ll explain what each fault means in plain English and what’s needed to fix it. Because we’re a repair garage, we can usually put things right ourselves. We’ll also talk you through any advisories, the items that pass for now but may need attention soon, so you can plan ahead.
Arranging your MOT through Scaurs Garage saves you dealing with a test centre and a separate repair garage. Ford is our specialism and we work on most other makes and models, so we can handle the repairs most cars need. We also offer free collection and delivery within 10 miles, subject to availability.
Call us today on 01934 522 522 and let us know when your MOT is due, and Scaurs Garage will arrange the test and take care of anything your car needs to pass.
Only to a pre-booked MOT or to have repairs done to fix a failure. Otherwise, you could be fined up to £1,000, and driving without a valid MOT can also affect your insurance.
Yes. Electric cars follow the same rules as petrol and diesel ones, with the first MOT due at three years old.
We can arrange Class 4 MOTs for vans up to 3,000kg design gross weight.
Yes. You can book both together, so your car only needs to come in once.
Scaurs Garage is a member of the Independent Garage Association and Trust My Garage, and is IMI qualified. These affiliations with recognised industry bodies mean that we work to standards set beyond our own workshop, giving you extra reassurance whenever your car is with us.
To find out more about MOT in Weston-super-Mare, contact us online, or call us directly on 01934 522 522.
| Monday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
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| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |


