Beat the Rush

Motorists are being encouraged to bring their MOT forward if it’s due in September, October or November 2020, to help beat the expected rush for tests.

Cars, motorcycles and light vans that were due an MOT between 30 March and 31 July 2020 were given a 6-month extension to help keep motorists moving during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging motorists whose MOT is due this autumn to get their vehicle’s MOT done as soon as possible to beat the expected rush for tests.

Help beat the rush

Chris Price, DVSA Head of MOT Policy, said: “MOT exemptions were issued to allow people to continue to use their vehicles for essential travel during the pandemic. The MOT is an important test to make sure a vehicle remains safe to drive. We know that MOT centres are likely to be very busy this autumn with double the usual demand. We are encouraging motorists to consider bringing their MOT forward to help beat the rush.”

Example

Your MOT is due on 5 October 2020. The earliest you can get an MOT and keep the same renewal date for next year is 6 September 2020.

You decide to get an early MOT on 1 August 2020. Your MOT renewal date for next year would become 1 August 2021.

Get an MOT test done this summer and avoid the rush

You cannot use your vehicle if its MOT runs out. You can be fined up to £1,000 for driving a vehicle without a valid MOT. Vehicles that are due an MOT from 1 August 2020 will not get an extension and will need to be tested as normal. Vehicles are more likely to fail the MOT the longer it has been since their last test.

Beat the rush with Autofit Garage

Ready to return to the road after lockdown? We can do your MOT now to check your vehicle is safe to drive.

Book your MOT test today

To beat the rush book your MOT at Autofit Garage. To make an appointment call us on  01257 267 829.