Here at Auto Station on the A96 Lhanbryde Bypass, we offer a vast range of services, including interim and full services, MOT preparation/service, and repairs, all at great and competitive prices.
We pride ourselves on our excellent service and our fully trained mechanics, with over 35 years of experience, will be happy to answer all of your questions regardless of your vehicle make or model. We use high quality parts and oil to carry out your service.
With every service, and sale of a car, we will provide a detailed report of the work carried out. We have a wealth of knowledge and experience in many makes and models as listed below. We also have access to online service information and records, allowing us to update the online system with the work we have carried out:
This means that the service record/history for your vehicle is up-to-date and stored electronically. If there is a Service Booklet in your vehicle, we will also update this to ensure everything is covered.
Upon selling a vehicle, we fully service the vehicle and carry out any necessary work required to ensure the vehicle leaves with you in the highest standard possible.
The MOT test checks that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards. You must get an MOT for your vehicle by either:
Some vehicles need to be tested at one year old, such as Ambulances, Taxis, or Private Passenger Vehicles with more than 8 seats.
Please note, you can be fined up to £1,000 for driving a vehicle without a valid MOT.
An MOT lasts for a year. The date it runs out is printed on the last pass certificate. You can get an MOT up to a month (minus a day) before it runs out and keep the same renewal date.
You can't drive your vehicle on the road if the MOT has run out. You can be prosecuted if caught.
The only exceptions are to drive it:
During the MOT, important parts on your vehicle will be checked to make sure they meet the legal standards.
You can watch the test from a viewing area but you're not allowed to interrupt the tester.
The test does not cover the condition of the engine, clutch or gearbox.
For more information on which parts of your vehicle are tested, visit gov.uk/topic/mot/manuals
Your vehicle can either pass or fail the MOT. If it fails, you'll get a list of things that need to be fixed.
Passing the MOT
If your vehicle passes the MOT:
Mileage reading
The MOT certificate will show the mileage recorded at the current and previous 3 test passes. This is shown as the 'odometer reading and history'.
Report any mistakes with the latest reading to the MOT centre within 7 days. They will give you a replacement certificate.
Mistakes on an earlier mileage can't be changed.
Failing the MOT
If your vehicle fails the MOT:
You can appeal the result if you think it's wrong.
Driving a vehicle that's failed
You must not drive the vehicle on the road if it fails the test, even if the MOT hasn't run out, except to:
You can be fined up to £2,500, be banned from driving and get 3 penalty points for driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition.
You don't need to get an MOT for a vehicle that hasn't reached the age its first MOT is needed.
Exempt vehicles
Other vehicles that don't need an MOT include:
A list of exempt types of vehicles is on form V112. You need to fill in the form if your vehicle is listed so that you can tax it.
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