MOT ‘S
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MOT Test Centre in Hedge End
We apply the MOT Guide as intended with the aim of getting your vehicle through its
MOT test successfully.
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Common causes of MOT failure include incorrect headlamp beam pattern and
empty screen wash reservoirs.
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Fail items like these are easily rectified so, to prevent you vehicle failing its MOT
test on these easily avoidable items, we’ll top up your washers, engine oil and
brake fluid levels where necessary as well as adjust you vehicle’s headlamp aim
SEE BELOW FOR PRE-MOT CHECKS YOU CAN EASILY DO YOURSELF TO
IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF A FIRST TIME PASS.
If your vehicle fails its MOT test, you will NOT be charged for a retest after remedial
work is undertaken. Should you wish to have your vehicle repaired elsewhere, you
will still get a free re-test, provided the vehicle it returned for test within 10 working
days.
Should your vehicle fail its MOT test, we are able to complete any necessary
remedial repair work for your convenience.
The Earliest Date You Can Renew Your MOT
Your MOT test certificate is valid for one year. Something you should pay attention to
is your MOT expiry date. This is printed on your most recent MOT pass certificate.
For the organised among you, you can present your vehicle for MOT up to a month
(less one day) before the expiry date to preserve the your renewal date sometimes
referred to as a “thirteen month MOT”. Presenting your vehicle for its MOT test early
is advisable because, should your vehicle fail its MOT test, you have a “heads up”
and time to arrange repairs before the expiry date.
E.g. To preserve an MOT expiry date of 15 May 2021, the earliest date the vehicle
can presented for an MOT test is the 16th April 2021. Provided your vehicle passes,
your new expiry date will be the 15 May 2022, effectively obtaining a thirteen month
MOT.
If circumstance dictates that you must present your vehicle for MOT sooner than one
month before the expiry date, this is possible, but your MOT test expiry date will not
be preserved. The new MOT test expiry date will be one year from the MOT test date
(if carried out earlier then one month before your original MOT expiry date).
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If Your MOT Has Expired
The only exceptions that allow you to drive a vehicle with an expired MOT are:
• Driving to or from somewhere for remedial MOT repair work
• To an MOT test centre for a pre-arranged MOT test
Will Your Car Pass Its MOT?
Around half of all fail items found during the MOT test could be avoided by
carrying out simple maintenance. It’s worthwhile carrying out simple checks on
items like exterior lights, wiper blades and tyres prior to your MOT test. This will
give you a heads-up on items that require attention and gives your vehicle the
best chance of passing first time.
Quick tip: Using a 20 pence piece, you can quickly check your tyres tread depth.
The flats make the 20p ideal for checking your tyres tread depth. Simply place the
20p in the shallowest primary cut of your tyres tread (“primary cuts” feature tread
wear indicators that are part of the tyre’s construction, to help see when your tyre
is close to the legal limit).
The lip on the 20p is offset approximately 3mm from the outer diameter of the
coin. If your tyre is less than 3mm, we’d recommend you renew that tyre.
TF
DIAGNOSTICS
“MOT testing Hedge End” “book your MOT in Hedge End”
“local MOT garage Southampton”
“We also offer full car servicing”
COPYRIGHT www.tfdiagnostics.co.uk 2025
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED DESIGNED & HOSTED BY AHMARKETING
24 BOTLEY ROAD , HEDGE END,
SOUTHAMPTON,
HAMPSHIRE SO30 2HE
EMAIL: info@tfdiagnostics.co.uk
We apply the MOT Guide as
intended with the aim of getting your
vehicle through its MOT test
successfully.
Common causes of MOT failure include incorrect headlamp beam pattern and empty screen wash reservoirs. Fail items like these are easily rectified so, to prevent you vehicle failing its MOT test on these easily avoidable items, we’ll top up your washers, engine oil and brake fluid levels where necessary as well as adjust you vehicle’s headlamp aimSEE BELOW FOR PRE-MOT CHECKS
YOU CAN EASILY DO YOURSELF TO
IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF A FIRST
TIME PASS.
If your vehicle fails its MOT test, you will
NOT be charged for a retest after remedial
work is undertaken. Should you wish to
have your vehicle repaired elsewhere, you
will still get a free re-test, provided the
vehicle it returned for test within 10 working
days.
Should your vehicle fail its MOT test, we
are able to complete any necessary
remedial repair work for your convenience.
The Earliest Date You Can
Renew Your MOT
Your MOT test certificate is valid for one
year. Something you should pay attention to
is your MOT expiry date. This is printed on
your most recent MOT pass certificate.
For the organised among you, you can
present your vehicle for MOT up to a month
(less one day) before the expiry date to
preserve the your renewal date sometimes
referred to as a “thirteen month MOT”.
Presenting your vehicle for its MOT test
early is advisable because, should your
vehicle fail its MOT test, you have a “heads
up” and time to arrange repairs before the
expiry date.
E.g. To preserve an MOT expiry date of 15
May 2021, the earliest date the vehicle can
presented for an MOT test is the 16th April
2021. Provided your vehicle passes, your
new expiry date will be the 15 May 2022,
effectively obtaining a thirteen month MOT.
If circumstance dictates that you must
present your vehicle for MOT sooner than
one month before the expiry date, this is
possible, but your MOT test expiry date will
not be preserved. The new MOT test expiry
date will be one year from the MOT test
date (if carried out earlier then one month
before your original MOT expiry date).
.
If Your MOT Has Expired
The only exceptions that allow you to drive
a vehicle with an expired MOT are:
• Driving to or from somewhere for
remedial MOT repair work
To an MOT test centre for a pre-arranged
MOT test
Will Your Car Pass Its MOT?
Around half of all fail items found during
the MOT test could be avoided by carrying
out simple maintenance. It’s worthwhile
carrying out simple checks on items like
exterior lights, wiper blades and tyres prior
to your MOT test. This will give you a
heads-up on items that require attention
and gives your vehicle the best chance of
passing first time.
Quick tip: Using a 20 pence piece, you
can quickly check your tyres tread depth.
The flats make the 20p ideal for checking
your tyres tread depth. Simply place the
20p in the shallowest primary cut of your
tyres tread (“primary cuts” feature tread
wear indicators that are part of the tyre’s
construction, to help see when your tyre is
close to the legal limit).
The lip on the 20p is offset approximately
3mm from the outer diameter of the coin.
If your tyre is less than 3mm, we’d
recommend you renew that tyre.
TF
DIAGNOSTICS
MOT Test Centre in Hedge End
“MOT testing Hedge End” “book your MOT in
Hedge End”
“local MOT garage Southampton”
“We also offer full car servicing”
