Automotive · UK Guide 2026
MOT Costs UK: Budget and Quote Guide
JASOTO · Updated October 3, 2026 · 353 words
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An MOT fee is the charge for the test, not a service package or a repair allowance. Confirm the vehicle class and ask how any repairs and retest are authorised.
Key checks for mot
- Compare the test price separately from servicing bundles.
- Check the applicable retest terms.
- Use the official fee table for the vehicle and jurisdiction.
Official maximum MOT fees in Great Britain
GOV.UK lists a maximum test fee of £54.85 for a car and £29.65 for a standard motorcycle, with no VAT on the test fee. Repairs and servicing are separate. Check Northern Ireland arrangements separately.
Source: GOV.UK: MOT test fees. Check the source for current guidance and terms.
What changes the mot scope?
Give the provider details about vehicle class, test centre pricing, any retest requirements. Ask which of these apply to your requirement and whether they are included in the proposed service.
- Vehicle class
- Test centre pricing
- Any retest requirements
An illustrative quote comparison
One advertised package combines an MOT with servicing; another price is the test alone.
Separate the test from servicing and repairs. Check vehicle class, official maximum fee and the applicable retest arrangements.
Build your mot budget
Use the same scope for each quotation. Enter tax-inclusive figures consistently, and include separately priced work only once.
The calculator below uses the figures you enter from a quotation. It does not estimate market prices. Confirm what the quoted amount includes, whether VAT applies and which costs remain provisional.
- Test fee
- Retest terms
- Repairs policy
- Booking conditions
Calculate your quoted budget
Use the same scope for each quotation. Enter tax-inclusive figures consistently, and include separately priced work only once.
Enter figures from your quote. Use amounts including VAT consistently. Leave extras blank if none apply. These fields stay in your browser.
Calculated total
Enter valid quoted figures
This is arithmetic using your figures, not a market estimate. Include separately charged work once and check provisional costs with the provider.
Before you book or buy
- Compare the test price separately from servicing bundles.
- Check the applicable retest terms.
- Use the official fee table for the vehicle and jurisdiction.
Frequently asked questions
What should I confirm before budgeting for mot?
An MOT fee is the charge for the test, not a service package or a repair allowance. Confirm the vehicle class and ask how any repairs and retest are authorised. Compare the test price separately from servicing bundles.
Does the calculator show a typical UK price?
No. It adds up your quoted figures for the quantity you choose. Published provider examples, where supplied, are identified separately and are not a national average.
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