Discovering that your car has failed its MOT test can be frustrating, especially if you rely on your vehicle for daily travel. But don’t panic — a failed MOT isn’t the end of the road. In fact, it’s often a helpful warning that your vehicle needs attention to stay safe and roadworthy.
At Harewood Garage in Andover, we aim to make the MOT process as straightforward and stress-free as possible. If your vehicle fails its MOT, here’s what you need to know and how we can help.
Understand the Reason for the Failure
When your vehicle fails an MOT, you’ll receive a VT30 ‘Refusal of an MOT Test Certificate’, which lists all the issues found during the inspection. These issues are categorised as:
- Dangerous faults – You cannot drive the vehicle until these are repaired.
- Major faults – The vehicle can’t pass its MOT until these are fixed, but you might be able to drive it to a garage for repairs if it’s still roadworthy.
- Minor faults – Not reasons for failure but should be addressed soon.
At Harewood Garage, we’ll take the time to explain what each fault means and what steps you need to take to fix them.
Arrange Repairs Promptly
Once you understand why your car failed, the next step is to get the necessary repairs sorted. Our team of experienced technicians is here to help with:
- Brake repairs
- Suspension issues
- Tyre replacements
- Lighting and electrical faults
- Exhaust and emissions fixes
We aim to get your vehicle repaired and retested as quickly as possible to get you back on the road.
Free Retest at Harewood Garage
We offer a free MOT retest within 10 working days of your failed test if repairs are carried out by us. This saves you money and ensures all issues are fixed to the right standard before your vehicle is retested.
Don’t Drive an Unroadworthy Vehicle
If your car has dangerous faults, driving it is illegal and could result in:
- Penalty points or fines
- Increased risk of accidents
- Insurance complications
Even with major faults, you should only drive the car to a garage for repairs if it’s safe to do so. When in doubt, ask our team — we’ll always give honest advice and even help with recovery if needed.
Book Repairs and Retest with Confidence
At Harewood Garage, we understand that a failed MOT test can be stressful, but we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Our goal is to keep you and your vehicle safe, without breaking the bank.
If your car has failed its MOT test, call us on 01264 352 456 or book online for quick, professional repairs and a free retest. We’re here to help Andover drivers stay safe and compliant – the easy way.