Quality MOTs and free retests from the experts at Absolute Autos – why go anywhere else?
Book your car in for its MOT £54.85
No additional charges for headlight adjustments or bulb fitting, included in the price. FREE Retests.
Cost effective MOTs for Waterlooville and Hampshire
Visit Hampshire’s most reliable mot test centre at Absolute Autos Ltd. Book your car in for its MOT £54.85, No additional charges for headlight adjustments or bulb fitting, included in the price. FREE Retests.
As one of the county’s leading mot test centres, we welcome customers from right across Hampshire.
Book Your Vehicle’s MOT
Every week, we receive dozens of vehicles from Cowplain, Denmead, Horndean, Purbrook, Widley, and beyond to our Waterlooville garage. Why so many? It could be our reputation for MOT test quick turnarounds and excellent service. Call today to book your vehicle’s MOT and be one of our many satisfied clients too.
What is involved in an mot test?
Your annual MOT test is not the same as a full car service. Rather, it is confirming that your car complies with the Ministry of Transport’s minimum standards of roadworthiness. Passing the test does not mean your car is in peak condition. It means that it is legally safe to be driven on public roads.
Internal checks
All MOT tests include the vehicle’s interior. We are making sure that the lights and switches function correctly, as do the seats, seat belts, and wipers. We also check out the steering wheel and steering column, as well as your mirrors, doors, and speedometer. We are even obliged to make sure the horn works, as a key safety component.
External checks
For the outside of your car, our mechanics will inspect plates, headlights, and indicators in the first instance. We also check the bodywork, wheels, and tyres to ensure they are up to scratch. Your MOT test also includes checking doors, mirrors, wipers, windows, fuel cap and windscreen. If you have a tow bar attached, this will also be assessed.
Under the vehicle checks
The final stage of your MOT test is to look under the bonnet to ensure your battery is operating correctly. While we’re there, we will also check out your fluid levels and the condition of any wiring. One last check involves making sure that the car bonnet itself secures safely to the body of the vehicle.
Other common mot test queries
We understand that the MOT test is not something that most drivers look forward to. As trained professionals, we look to make things as hassle-free for our customers as possible. Here are some of the most common queries we receive regarding MOT tests.
Does my car need an mot test?
Your annual MOT test is not the same as a full car service. Rather, it is confirming that your car complies with the Ministry of Transport’s minimum standards of roadworthiness. Passing the test does not mean your car is in peak condition. It means that it is legally safe to be driven on public roads.
How long does an mot test take?
At our MOT test centre, the turnaround is about an hour, making it convenient for most customers. If your vehicle requires repairs to pass the test, the time (and expense) for doing so will need to be added. At Absolute Autos, we never insist on repairs to your car unless it will fail the MOT test without them.
What happens if my car fails its mot test?
Should your vehicle fail its MOT, you will be issued with a refusal of MOT certificate (VT30). You must then ensure that your vehicle is repaired and retested so it complies with MOT standards. Since your insurance is not likely to cover you at this point, you are advised not to drive the car.
Should we need to undertake any repairs, as standard we conduct a secondary quality control check as part of our service to ensure that it has been carried out to the highest standard.
