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07842 770564 | 023 8225 0595 | [email protected]
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Professional Mechanics at Car Body Repair Shop in Southampton
MOT Testing Explained

AutoTech Motors carries out a range of garage services. From car diagnostics and engine repairs to electrical car repairs, accident repair and automatic transmission repairs, our mechanics offer a full range of comprehensive car repairs, car servicing and component replacements at our car body repair shop. If you’re based in Southampton and looking for a local garage that offers the same services as a main dealership, we’re the local business to call.

Did you know that MOT testing has been in operation in the UK since 1960? Devised by the Ministry of Transport, it is a comprehensive examination of a passenger vehicle that confirms whether it is roadworthy and safe to use. It covers most aspects of a car, except for the clutch, engine and gearbox. Nowadays, one of the main reasons cars fail their MOT is the level of exhaust emissions. This problem is prevalent in older cars and is the reason why petrol and diesel models won’t be sold after 2030. Some vehicles, such as electric and hybrid models, are naturally exempt from this part of the test.  Below, we provide you with more valuable information about the MOT test.

If you want to discuss any of our other services, such as interim vehicle services, diagnostic tests, battery replacements, engine rebuilding and automatic gearbox repairs, call us on 07842 770564 or 023 8225 0595. or visit our FAQs page for more information.

Exemptions from MOT Tests

If your car is less than three years old, it won’t have to undergo MOT testing. Vintage motor cars, vans and motorcycles, i.e. vehicles over 40 years old, are also exempt from MOT Tests.

That doesn’t mean you should ignore any issue that may occur during this time. Our car body repair shop provides garage services in line with existing warranties and offers customer service equivalent to that of a larger dealership in Southampton and the surrounding areas of Hampshire and Wiltshire. We pride ourselves on the high standards we set for car servicing, engine repairs, automatic transmission repairs, electrical car repairs and car diagnostics. This gives our customers the confidence they need to drive safely around the local area and beyond.

MOT Test Checks

The following checks are carried out on cars (up to eight passengers) by professional mechanics during an MOT. Some of these could be checked yourself before the test and fixed in advance, saving you the cost of a retest.

Interior

  • Brake Controls

  • Doors

  • Horn

  • Interior Lights

  • Mirrors

  • Seats and Seat Belts

  • Steering Wheel and Steering Column

  • Switches and Indicators

  • Windscreen Washer and Wiper Blades (From the Interior)

Exterior

  • All Side, Front and Rear Lights

  • Bonnet, Boot Lid and Loading Doors

  • Doors and Locking Mechanisms

  • Fog Lights and Reflectors

  • Fuel Tank Cap

  • Indicators and Hazard Warning Lights

  • Overall External Condition of the Car

  • Registration Plates and Lamps

  • Shock Absorbers

  • Towbars

  • Wheels and Tyres

  • Wing Mirrors

  • Wiper Blades

Under Bonnet

  • Braking System

  • Exhaust and Fuel Systems

  • Overall Condition

  • Steering and Power Steering Systems

  • Vehicle Suspension

Under Vehicle

  • Braking System

  • Exhaust and Fuel Systems

  • Fuel Tank

  • Overall Condition

  • Steering and Power Steering Systems

  • Suspension and Shock Absorbers

  • Wheel Bearings

  • Wheels and Tyres

As a car body repair shop local to Southampton, AutoTech Motors’ team of mechanics is fully qualified to carry out MOT testing and any prior checks so that we can advise you accordingly. We can also run full car diagnostics to ensure the vehicle is in good running order and perform any necessary car servicing, engine repairs, automatic transmission repairs, accident repairs, or electrical car repairs. Whether we’re carrying out diagnostic tests, interim vehicle services, battery replacements, engine rebuilding or automatic gearbox repairs, our team always strives to provide excellent customer service, keeping you updated and informed about your vehicle’s condition throughout the process.

Call us today on 07842 770564 or 02382250595 for a car body repair shop offering MOT testing and other services from our mechanics in Southampton and the surrounding areas.

Opening Hours
Monday 8:00am–5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am–5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am–5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm
Friday 8:00am–5:00pm
Contact Us
[email protected]
023 8225 0595
07842 770564
Address
Stanley House
Manor House Avenue
SO15 0LF
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