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Southampton MOT: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights
£50.65
Average price for an MOT in Southampton
4.88★
average rating based on customer feedback.
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Hendy Ford Marchwood
Physical Garage
Hythe Road, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4WU
About Us
At Hendy dealership across the South of England, we offer everything aftersales. We want you to enjoy many years of happy motoring. We understand the importance of keeping your vehicle on the road and how much you rely on your chosen means of transportation, which is why our comprehensive aftersales offering ensures that we treat your vehicle as if it's our own.
MOT£54.85
4.92 (9 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers praise the garage for friendly, knowledgeable staff, clear communication and efficient, professional MOTs and servicing. Reviewers repeatedly highlight fair, transparent pricing, helpfulness (including assistance for disabled customers), quick turnarounds and polite, trustworthy technicians who aren’t pushy about recommended extras. Scores are consistently high (mostly 5.0 and 4.75) and there are no recurring complaints across the reviews.
SJP Independant Garage Specialist LTD
Physical Garage
133-145 BOTLEY ROAD, NORTH BADDESLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO52 9EB
About Us
At SJP Independent Garage Specialist we are a local, family run business based in North Baddesley, Southampton with a reputation as one of the leading independent garages in the area. We offer a wide range of mechanical services and repairs including an MOT facility for all cars and light commercial vehicles. With state of the art facilities and a reliable team of experienced, expert technicians we are fully qualified to work on all makes and model of vehicles.
MOT£54.85
4.92 (13 reviews)
M L J Auto Center
Physical Garage
Unit 5, Floating Bridge Road, Southampton, SO14 3FL
About Us
We are a family owned company since 2013 with a super reputation for providing an excellent customer experience. Independent Car and Van Servicing Ltd are based in ocean village Southampton. We specialise in the servicing and vehicle maintenance and MOT's!!
MOT£54.85
4.92 (46 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, with many five‑star ratings and repeat bookings recommending the garage as a trusted local choice. Praise centres on friendly, professional and knowledgeable staff, quick same‑day MOTs and repairs, clear pricing and good communication (plus occasional discounts such as NHS). A few customers note the team can be very busy and a little reserved, but problems are generally fixed promptly and transparently.
Easy Fit Limited
Physical Garage
BANQUET HOUSE, 1 STANDFORD STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 5FN
About Us
Easy Fit Ltd are located in the heart of Southampton. Your trusted one-stop shop for all your vehicle maintenance needs. We specialise in providing comprehensive MOTs, professional servicing, and quality repairs to keep your car running smoothly and safely on the road.
MOT£54.65
4.9 (25 reviews)
B's Garage
Physical Garage
Calshot Road, Calshot, Southampton, SO45 1BE
About Us
Established in 1925, having built a reputation on great customer service and quality workmanship. We carry out MOT's on Motorbikes, 3 wheelers, cars and light commercials. We handle everything from tracking, air conditioning, servicing, MOT's, brakes, exhausts, timing belts, clutches, electrics, welding, punctures, tyres, motorbike tyres, motorbikes, trikes and 3 wheeler MOT's, car diagnostics and battery replacements. We have four service ramps and one MOT lane as well as bike MOT bay too.
MOT£54.85
4.88 (10 reviews)
Badminstons (Cadnam)
Physical Garage
Yewtree workshops Ltd, The yews, Southampton Road, Cadnam, Southampton, SO40 2NG
About Us
Welcome to Yewtree Workshops Ltd Cadnam. We can assist you with all your vehicle needs including servicing and MOT as well as general car repairs. We offer class 4,5 or 7 MOT and have over 35 years experience in the industry. We are open 5 days a week at Yewtree Workshops Ltd Cadnam and can take your online bookings, repairs and quote enquiries 24/7 via our online booking tool found on our website.
MOT£54.85
4.87 (13 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising friendly, professional staff and consistently excellent, good-value MOTs and servicing that often fix problems quickly. Frequent strengths noted are quick turnarounds, thorough diagnostics, accommodating staff who can shuffle bookings, and clear updates while work is carried out. The main recurring weakness is the online/IT booking system — a few customers reported confirmation failures that left them without an expected appointment and needing to reschedule.
Elite Garages Southampton
Physical Garage
135 Northam Rd,, Southampton, SO14 0QG
About Us
Elite Garages are one of the South’s leading independent tyre, MOT and car service operators with a turnover in excess of £53 million and around 240 employees. Elite Garages is a family-run company covering the whole of the South and South East of England. The company recently celebrated 50 years in business. Elite are not owned in any way by any tyre manufacturer and therefore can offer the best unbiased, professional advice and bring value for money from top leading brands through to economy brands. We are able to meet all your tyre requirements including run flats, motor sport, track day, high performance, off road, 4×4, budget, winter a
MOT£54.85
4.81 (43 reviews)
Reviews Summary
AI Generated
Customers praise Elite Garage for consistently friendly, helpful staff and prompt, competitively priced work, with many reporting quick drop-offs and efficient MOTs or services. Reviewers often single out clear communication, honest advice and no high-pressure upsells as key strengths. A minority report problems — cancelled appointments, missing paperwork or poor follow-up — and one customer complained of worse engine tremble after a service, so occasional quality and admin issues do appear.
All makes Service Centre - West End
Physical Garage
Viking House, West End, Southampton, SO30 3DS
About Us
Welcome to All Makes Service Centres The Peter Cooper All Makes Service Centre is a family run business offering servicing and repairs on all makes and models.
MOT£39.99
4.8 (50 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers mostly praise the garage, awarding high scores and returning for MOTs and servicing. Reviewers repeatedly highlight friendly, professional staff (several name Leanne, Graham and Mark), good communication, competitive prices, quick turnarounds and helpful extras like collection/delivery and complimentary car washes. A minority mention occasional problems — booking mix-ups, missed callbacks, inconsistent car cleaning and one case where work order wasn’t followed — but these appear infrequent compared with the many positive accounts.
Richmond Cars - Southampton
Physical Garage
West Quay Road, Southampton, SO15 1GY
About Us
We are a family run dealership, We pride ourselves in the quality of our repairs and customer service. We repair bumper scuffs, dent removals, Alloy wheels and car accident repairs (including insurance claims) As a main dealer we offer top quality workmanship every time. Our premises are well equipped and modern. We invest in our people along with the ever changing technology.
MOT£54.85
MOT Testing in Southampton - Local Garages, No Upfront Payment
Southampton is a dynamic coastal city steeped in maritime history.
From the bustling Ocean Village Marina to Southampton Common, there’s plenty for you to see and do.
With easy access to nearby destinations like Portsmouth and Winchester, it’s important that you keep your car in good condition all year round so that you never have to miss out.
Whether you’re commuting along the M27 or navigating the busy Bevois Valley and Portswood Road areas, keeping your vehicle roadworthy is essential.
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Spotlight: Ace Automotive Southern Ltd - Southampton's Top Tier Garage
Located in Shirley, Ace Automotive Southern Ltd is Southampton’s Top Tier garage on our platform – and for good reason.
Certain garages on our site earn Tier badges as recognition of their dedication to customer service and quality workmanship.
With a 4.8/5 rating from over 320 verified reviews on BookMyGarage*, Ace Automotive has been delivering expert repairs and servicing to the local area for more than 20 years.
Offering £20 off your MOT when booked with a service*, you can expect a professional service at a competitive price.
All parts and labour are guaranteed from 6 months to a year, with a pick up & drop-off service available for your convenience.
Ace Automotive specialises in all makes and models, so you can rest assured that your vehicle will receive the care it deserves when you book your MOT in Southampton with this Top Tier garage.
*as of September 1st 2025
All information correct as of September 1st 2025.
About Our Tier System
BookMyGarage’s Garage Tier Program is designed to help drivers identify the most reliable and high-performing garages in their area. Garages are evaluated on:
- Verified customer reviews – volume and score
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Only garages that consistently meet and maintain these high standards are awarded Tier status, ensuring drivers can book with confidence.
What Local Drivers Think About Ace Automotive Southern Ltd
“The finished work exceeded my expectations - it was done with great attention to detail and care [...]” - Marta, from a verified review, left July 11th 2025
“Always great service from Ace. Very friendly and helpful staff […]” – Sophia, from a verified review, February 28th 2025
“I definitely will recommend this garage to family and friends […]” - Futhi, from a verified review, February 8th 2025
MOT Prices in Southampton
| MOT Price Category | Price | Details |
| Average (Standalone) | £50.62 | The typical cost of an MOT when booked on its own, across Southampton garages listed on our platform. |
| Cheapest (Standalone) | £35.10 | The cheapest price garages around Southampton charge for an MOT booked on its own. |
| Best Deal When Combined with a Service | £19 | Many garages offer discounted MOTs when booked alongside a full or major service, including our featured Gold Tier garage. |
All prices correct as of September 1st 2025.
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