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How to check your MOT status 

How to check your MOT status 

Unsure how to check your MOT status? You’ve come to the right place!
Here at ART Garage Crewe, we’ve carried out countless MOT tests on all kinds of vehicles, so we
can help you to understand the purpose and importance of keeping an eye on your MOT status.
Regardless of whether you’ve just purchased a second-hand car or can’t remember the date of your
vehicle’s last MOT, it’s crucial that you know how to check your MOT status.

How long is an MOT valid for?

How long is an MOT valid for?

Eager to check your valid MOT certificate? In the UK, driving without an MOT can come with significant financial penalties, so it pays to ensure you...

Which vehicles fail MOTs the most? 

Which vehicles fail MOTs the most? 

Eager to avoid MOT failure? Regardless of whether you’re worried about not passing your MOT due to MOT emissions failure or MOT tyre failure, the...

Do speed cameras check MOT?

Do speed cameras check MOT?

Concerned that you may have been caught driving without an MOT in the UK? No matter whether your MOT expired yesterday or months ago, you could face...

How to prepare for an MOT

How to prepare for an MOT

Wondering whether your vehicle will pass its upcoming MOT? With a quick pre-MOT check, you can identify and rectify a wide range of potential issues...

Is it illegal to drive without an MOT?

Is it illegal to drive without an MOT?

Struggling to make sense of MOT law in the UK? To help you avoid picking up any unexpected penalties for driving without an MOT, the team of...

How can you avoid an MOT failure?

How can you avoid an MOT failure?

Keen to steer clear of some of the most common MOT fails? To help increase the likelihood of your vehicle effortlessly passing its next MOT, our team of qualified mechanics has complied a comprehensive list of MOT fails that you should be aware of.

Can you drive a car without an MOT?

Can you drive a car without an MOT?

Considering driving your car without an MOT? Before you make a potentially costly, illegal, and dangerous mistake, it’s crucial that you do your research first.

Regardless of whether you want to learn more about the penalties of driving without an MOT or are eager to find out whether driving a car without an MOT is ever allowed in the UK, simply carry on reading.