Atherley Garage, local specialists in vehicle repairs, servicing and MOT testing for the Southampton area, has a workshop in Shirley that carries out hundreds of annual inspections each year. Most customers book in for a Class IV MOT test. This is the standard category for most cars and light commercials in the UK, and it is a legal requirement if your vehicle is more than three years old.
We offer fast and efficient MOT testing at competitive prices, helping you stay safe and road-legal with minimal disruption to your personal schedule.
Learn more about Class IV MOT testing in our latest blog post.
The Class IV test is the most common MOT category. It applies to cars with up to eight passenger seats, small vans and goods vehicles up to 3,000kg, taxis and private hire vehicles, motorhomes and dual-purpose vehicles. During the Class IV MOT test, your vehicle undergoes a thorough inspection covering key safety and environmental standards. This includes a check for lights, brakes, tyres, suspension, emissions, seatbelts and general roadworthiness.
Customers happily travel from Southampton to use this service.
If your vehicle passes, you receive a certificate valid for 12 months. If it fails an annual test, we issue a list of reasons along with any advisories. You must then make the necessary repairs before a retest. Have your work done by us, and we provide free secondary MOT testing subject to a specified timeframe.
But why is MOT testing so important?
MOT testing isn’t just a legal obligation; it ensures your vehicle is safe to drive. Many faults develop gradually and go unnoticed. The MOT highlights these issues before they become more serious or lead to a breakdown. If a vehicle fails a Class IV MOT test, we can repair at our workshop near Southampton.
We often complete small fixes on the same day to get you back on the road.
We make MOT testing as simple and as stress-free as possible. When you book in for a test with our company, you stand to benefit from:
Book in for MOT testing today.
If your car’s MOT is due, don’t leave it to the last minute. Use Atherley Garage for reliable MOT testing in Southampton. Whether you are a daily commuter or a local business owner with a small fleet, we are here to help you keep a vehicle safe, compliant, roadworthy and within current emission standards.
Call us today to arrange a Class IV MOT test at a time to suit you.