Vehicle MOT Testing
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Abertillery MOT Centre
Find us in Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 1TG
Why choose Asset?
Each year, your car must undergo an MOT test and pass all of the necessary safety requirements to show that it is roadworthy.
During your MOT, our team of experts will check all of the important car parts of your vehicle to ensure it meets the legal standards set out by the DSVA to help keep you and your family as safe as possible on the road.
Our specialists are authorised to test class 4 cars & light commercial vehicles, including MOTs for class 1 & 2 motorcycles, so book an MOT at our Abertillery MOT centre today.
- Make sure to make a reminder about your MOT appointment.
- Arrive at your appointment approximately 10 minutes before to allow us to check your vehicle in.
- Don't forget to bring any accessories with you. (i.e locking wheel nuts, service book)
- A technician will call you once the MOT has been completed, informing you of any advisories.
Helpful Information
Tips to help pass your MOT test
1. Tyres
The minimum legal tyre tread depth is 1.6mm in a continuous band around the central 3/4 of the tyre. Any tyres with less than this will be marked as an MOT fail.
Tyre tread is easy to check as most tyres have tread wear indicators – you can find these raised ridges running across the tyre in the bottom of the grooves. The ridges are 1.6mm high, so if the tread’s worn down to the same level the tyre needs replacing before the MOT.
2. Windscreen, wipers and washers
Carefully check the car windscreen for any damage such as cracks or chips.
Any damage of 10mm or more in the A-zone of the windscreen (a 290mm area directly in front of the driver) will result in an MOT fail. And if there are any chips or cracks 40mm or more on the rest of the “swept” part of the windscreen (area covered by the wipers), this will also result in a fail.
Damage to any part of the windscreen outside the “swept” area won’t result in a fail, but you may still be advised to get it fixed. Windscreen stickers or other obstructions to your view may also cause an MOT failure. For wipers, test they can still clean the front and back windscreens properly and that your washer fluid is topped up.
3. Fuel and engine oil
Your car will need enough fuel and engine oil for its MOT.
The MOT tester will need to run the engine to check exhaust emission levels and might refuse to test your car if the fuel or engine oil level is too low. You can easily check your engine oil level using your dipstick.
4. Lights and indicators
Check the headlights, number plate lights (at least 1 of the 2 lights needs to be working to pass your MOT test), brake lights, hazard lights and indicators are all working as normal.
5. Number plate
Make sure your number plate is clean and readable – a quick wash is sufficient. The font and spacing of the number plate characters must also comply with legal requirements.
6. Exhaust
Check there’s no unusual, excessive noises or rattles coming from your exhaust.
7. Seats and seatbelts
Test to see if the driver’s seat moves normally and locks securely in any position, without any difficulties.
For seatbelts, check every one fully to see if they:
- Have any cuts or fraying.
Retract properly. - Are securely attached to the floor or seat.
Clip in and unclip without hassle. - Are locked in properly once clipped.
8. Horn
Test your vehicle’s horn – try and do this somewhere where it isn’t likely to startle other drivers, cyclists or pedestrians.
If it doesn’t work, it’ll need to be repaired or replaced.
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