Class 4 MOT £40 and Class 7 MOT £50. DVSA and RAC approved. Free re-test. Any car, any age.
Class 4 MOT £40 and Class 7 MOT £50 at G R AUTO'S SERVICES LTD in Basingstoke. Book your MOT online or call 01256 630050.
| Vehicle Class | Price |
|---|---|
| Class 4 (cars, vans up to 8 seats) | £40 |
| Class 7 (vans up to 3,500kg) | £50 |
An MOT test is an annual roadworthiness inspection required by law for most vehicles over three years old. The test is named after the Ministry of Transport, which originally administered it. Today it is managed by the DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
If your vehicle is three years old or more, it must pass an MOT every 12 months to remain legally roadworthy on UK roads. Driving without a valid MOT is a criminal offence and can invalidate your insurance. You can check your vehicle's MOT due date for free at gov.uk/check-mot-status using your number plate.
At G R AUTO'S SERVICES LTD in Basingstoke, we carry out MOT tests for Class 4 and Class 7 vehicles. Class 4 covers cars and passenger vehicles up to 8 seats. Class 7 covers commercial vehicles up to 3,500kg. Our DVSA and RAC approved test station at Unit 2 and 3B, Vickers Business Centre, Priestley Road, Basingstoke, RG24 9RA has three DVSA Nominated Testers on our team.
Your MOT does not cover the mechanical condition of your engine, clutch, or gearbox. It checks only the items listed in the DVSA's published inspection manual. If you want a full health check of these components, ask us about our vehicle servicing options when you book.
Book your MOT in Basingstoke online or call 01256 630050, available 24/7.
A full DVSA MOT inspection covers 19 safety and environmental checks. Our Basingstoke testers explain every result clearly.
These are the most common reasons vehicles fail their MOT at testing stations across the UK. Checking them before your test could save you time and money.
Faulty bulbs are the single most common MOT failure in the UK, accounting for around 18% of all failures. A blown brake light, foglight, or indicator will cause an immediate failure.
Quick check: Walk around the car with a friend and test every light before your appointment.
Tyres must have a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre. Cuts, bulges, or exposed cord are also instant failures.
Quick check: Use a 20p coin, if the outer rim of the coin is visible when inserted into the tread, your tyre is near or below the legal limit.
Brake efficiency is tested on a rolling road or brake tester. Uneven braking, worn pads, or binding brakes are all common failure points.
Quick check: If your car pulls to one side when braking or the pedal feels spongy, have it looked at before your test.
Worn ball joints, shock absorbers, and steering components are assessed for play and condition. This is one of the harder categories to self-check.
Quick check: Push down hard on each corner of the car. If it bounces more than once, a shock absorber may be worn.
A chip or crack larger than 10mm in the driver's zone A sweep area (a 290mm wide band in front of the driver) will fail. Wipers that streak or washers that do not work are also failures.
Quick check: Run your wipers on a wet screen, if they smear or skip, replace the blades before your test.
Petrol vehicles are tested for carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Diesel vehicles are tested for particulate emissions using a smoke opacity test. A poorly maintained engine is the most common cause of an emissions failure.
Quick check: If your engine warning light is on, get it diagnosed before your MOT, a fault code alone can trigger a failure.
If your vehicle fails its MOT at G R AUTO'S SERVICES LTD, we explain every failure point clearly and will always recommend the most cost-effective repair. A free re-test is included if we carry out the required work. Call us on 01256 630050 to discuss any concerns before your appointment.
Three of our team are DVSA Nominated Testers with thirty years experience. Our DVSA and RAC approved centre at our centre in Basingstoke serves drivers across Hampshire.
Pair your test with car servicing in Basingstoke or read more about our DVSA-approved garage.
Park in the customer bay at Unit 2 and 3B, Vickers Business Centre, Priestley Road, Unit 2 and 3B, Vickers Business Centre, Priestley Road, Basingstoke, RG24 9RA. Let the team know you have arrived and have your booking reference to hand. If you booked online, your details are already on the system, no paperwork needed.
A member of the team will confirm your vehicle registration, mileage, and the test class. You will be shown to the waiting area while your test is carried out. The test itself takes under one hour.
Your DVSA Nominated Tester carries out all 19 inspection points to the DVSA's published standard. Nothing is added or removed. Every result is recorded in real time on the DVSA's Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) system, this is a government database, not our own record-keeping.
When the test is complete, your tester will walk you through the outcome. If your vehicle passes, your MOT certificate is issued through the DVSA system and we leave a copy in your vehicle for easy reference, with the online version also available. If there are failures or advisories, every item is explained in plain language with repair options and costs made clear upfront.
A pass means your vehicle is roadworthy and the digital certificate is live. An advisory means the item was noted but not serious enough to fail, monitor it. A failure means the vehicle cannot legally be driven away (unless to a pre-arranged repair). If we carry out the repairs, your free re-test is booked immediately.
Book your MOT test online at G R AUTO'S SERVICES LTD Basingstoke, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or call the team on 01256 630050 if you have a question before booking.
Class 4 MOT £40 and Class 7 MOT £50 at G R AUTO'S SERVICES LTD in Basingstoke. Class 4 covers cars and vans up to 8 seats; Class 7 covers vans up to 3,500kg.
An MOT test at G R AUTO'S SERVICES LTD Basingstoke takes under one hour. The centre offers a while-u-wait service, meaning customers can remain on-site for the duration of the test.
If your vehicle fails its MOT at G R AUTO'S SERVICES LTD, a free re-test is offered if the required repairs are carried out at the centre. The team will explain all failures clearly and always offer the most cost-effective repair option.
Yes. G R AUTO'S SERVICES LTD is a DVSA and RAC approved MOT testing centre. Three of our team are DVSA Nominated Testers with the required qualifications and experience.
You can check your MOT expiry date for free at gov.uk/check-mot-status using your vehicle registration number. Your MOT expiry date is also printed on your V5C logbook. We recommend booking 4 to 6 weeks before the due date to avoid a lapsed MOT. A vehicle with an expired MOT cannot legally be driven on a public road except to a pre-booked test appointment.
You can drive your vehicle to a pre-booked MOT test even if it has a known defect, provided it is safe to drive. However, if the vehicle is so dangerous that it poses a risk to other road users, you should arrange recovery or collection instead. Call us on 01256 630050 and we can advise based on the specific issue.
An advisory is an item that the tester has noted during the inspection but that is not serious enough to cause a failure at this time. Advisories are recommendations to monitor or repair the item before the next test. Common advisories include minor tyre wear, slight brake pad wear, and small oil leaks. Your test still passes with advisories present.
No. You can drop your vehicle off and leave; our team will contact you when the test is complete. You may also wait on-site — most tests are complete within one hour. We do not offer collection and delivery.
Yes. Our DVSA Nominated Testers are qualified to test electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids under the standard Class 4 MOT test. The emissions test is adapted for EVs, no tailpipe emissions test is required. The inspection still covers brakes, tyres, lights, steering, bodywork, and all other applicable points.
An MOT is a legal check of your vehicle's roadworthiness at a fixed point in time. It does not involve changing any fluids, filters, or components. It is an inspection only. A vehicle service involves physical maintenance work: oil and filter changes, brake fluid top-ups, air filter replacement, and other items specified by the manufacturer's service schedule. You can book both an MOT and a service at G R AUTO'S SERVICES LTD Basingstoke. Call 01256 630050 or book online.
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G R AUTO'S SERVICES LTD serves drivers from across Basingstoke and the surrounding Hampshire towns. If you are searching for a reliable, competitively priced MOT near you, our Basingstoke test station is easily accessible from:
Approximately 6 miles, 15 minutes via the A340. Class 4 MOT £40 and Class 7 MOT £50 at our Basingstoke DVSA-approved centre.
Approximately 8 miles, 20 minutes via the B3400 east. MOT at £40, free re-test included.
Approximately 7 miles, 12 minutes via the A30. DVSA-approved MOT at £40, while-u-wait.
Approximately 10 miles, 18 minutes via the A34 north. MOT at £40 with no hidden charges.
Approximately 14 miles, 22 minutes via the A339. Class 4 MOT at £40, free re-test when we carry out repairs.
Approximately 11 miles, 15 minutes via the M3. Online booking available 24/7, Class 4 MOT £40 and Class 7 MOT £50.
Not in these areas? We still welcome customers from across Hampshire and the surrounding counties. Call 01256 630050 to check availability.
DVSA-approved Class 4 MOT £40 and Class 7 MOT £50. While-u-wait, free re-test, online booking 24/7.
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