Once your car reaches three years of age it is legally required to undergo an annual test to ensure that it is safe for use on the roads. The MOT does not guarantee that a car will be safe for use for the next twelve months but it is designed to show that the vehicle was roadworthy at the time of the test. The MOT does not require the dismantling of the car but it does require an extensive test to ensure the car is safe for use on the roads and that it meets environmental standards.
The MOT test must be carried out by a licensed test centre where a viewing area will be provided, should you wish to stay and watch the test being conducted. You cannot interfere with the test which means that you are not permitted to talk to the person conducting the test but you will be provided with the result once completed.
A full test is always conducted so even if your car fails at the very first stage, the remainder of the test will be completed. This means that you will be presented with a full list of the reasons for failure and you will be given the opportunity to have these put right before your car undergoes another test.
There are thousands of licensed test centres across the country and you do not have to use the same garage for repairs as you used for the test itself. However, if you do so you will often find that you will not be charged for the retest that is required once repairs have been made. This can help save you some money when compared to having two tests and paying for repairs individually.
With an MOT Watford you can ensure that your car is roadworthy and that it meets the strict emissions and environmental standards that all UK cars must meet. The certificate itself does not legally show that a car has received its MOT as this information is now recorded on a central MOT database but it will be required when obtaining tax and it is also a good idea to keep MOT certificates with your car for the purposes of resale.
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