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Class 4 MOT Testing in Aldershot
DVSA-approved Class 4 MOT testing at Unit 25, Blackwater Way, Aldershot. If you drive a standard car, small van or motor caravan, this is the test your vehicle needs by law.
- From £30
- Under 1 hour
- DVSA approved
- RAC approved garage
Check your vehicle
Enter your registration and we'll pull your make, model and engine, then confirm your MOT class and price.
Free, no obligation · Takes about 20 seconds
What Is a Class 4 MOT
A Class 4 MOT is the standard annual safety test for cars, taxis, small vans and motor caravans in the UK. It checks that your vehicle meets the legal minimum standards for safety and emissions before you're allowed to keep driving it on the road.
It's the test class that applies to the overwhelming majority of vehicles on UK roads. If you drive a hatchback, saloon, estate, small hybrid or electric car, a car-derived van, or a motor caravan, Class 4 is almost certainly the test you need. It's different from a Class 7 MOT, which covers larger vans and light goods vehicles between 3,000kg and 3,500kg.
- Covers cars, taxis, small vans and motor caravans
- Required every year once your car turns three
- Different from a Class 7 MOT, which covers heavier vans
Which Vehicles Qualify for a Class 4 MOT
Your vehicle falls under Class 4 if it's one of the following:
Cars and passenger vehicles
Cars and private passenger vehicles with up to 8 passenger seats.
Small minibuses
Private passenger vehicles with 9 to 12 passenger seats, including some minibuses.
Light goods vans
Light goods vehicles and vans up to 3,000kg design gross weight.
Motor caravans
Motor caravans and dual purpose vehicles.
Taxis and private hire
Taxis and private hire vehicles.
Ambulances
Ambulances are tested under Class 4.
Three-wheeled vehicles
Three-wheeled vehicles over 450kg unladen weight.
If you're not sure which class applies to your vehicle, check the weight and seat details on your V5C logbook, or call us and we'll confirm before you book. Getting this wrong wastes a trip, since a Class 7 vehicle can't be tested against Class 4 rules and vice versa.
What a Class 4 MOT Actually Checks
A Class 4 test examines your vehicle against a fixed set of categories set by the DVSA. Our testers go through each of the following:
Brakes
Pedal operation, handbrake performance, brake wear, fluid condition and warning lights.
Suspension
Shock absorbers, springs, joints and general condition under load.
Steering
Steering wheel play, power steering operation, mechanical condition of the steering column and linkages.
Tyres and wheels
Tread depth, damage, correct size and type, wheel bearing condition.
Lights and electrical equipment
Headlamps, indicators, brake lights, position lamps, aim and function of all lighting, plus visible wiring.
Visibility
Windscreen condition and wiper function, driver's field of view, mirrors.
Seatbelts and restraints
Condition, operation and anchorage of every seatbelt fitted.
Structure and bodywork
Chassis condition, corrosion in structural areas, exhaust mounting, bumpers, doors and boot.
Emissions
Exhaust emissions against the limits for your vehicle's fuel type and age.
Registration plates, VIN and identification
Plate legibility and correct format, VIN present and legible.
This is not a mechanical service and doesn't cover engine performance, gearbox condition or general wear items that aren't safety related. If a fault is found that isn't an MOT failure but is worth knowing about, our testers will flag it as an advisory rather than fail the car for it.
Inside Our DVSA-Approved Test Centre
A look inside our DVSA-approved MOT test centre on Blackwater Way, the workshop where your Class 4 MOT actually happens.
Class 4 MOT Price
Our Class 4 MOT starts from £39. The DVSA sets a statutory maximum fee of £54.85 for Class 4, which every test centre in the country, including national chains, is legally not allowed to exceed. Our price already sits well under that cap.
| Price | Amount |
|---|---|
| With a full serviceFrom £30 | MOT added to any full service booking |
| DVSA maximum | £54.85, the legal cap, not what we charge |
Book your Class 4 MOT alongside a full service and it starts from £30 instead of £39, cheaper than booking the two separately.
Common Class 4 MOT Fail Reasons
Most Class 4 failures come down to a small number of recurring items rather than anything unusual. DVSA testing data has consistently shown lighting and electrical faults, such as a blown bulb or misaligned headlamp, as the single biggest cause of Class 4 failures nationally, followed by suspension, brakes and tyres. Bald tyres, worn brake pads, cracked windscreens outside the wiper sweep area and non-functioning number plate lights are among the items we see fail most often on cars coming through our centre.
Lights & electrical
Biggest cause of fails nationally.
Suspension
Worn components under load.
Brakes
Pad wear and fluid condition.
Tyres
Bald or damaged tread.
Windscreen & wipers
Cracks in the wiper sweep area.
Most of these are quick and inexpensive to fix before your test, which is why a five minute check of lights, tyre tread and wiper blades the day before your appointment is worth doing.
First MOT for a New Car
A car needs its first MOT by the third anniversary of the date it was first registered in Great Britain. You can book it up to one month minus a day before that date and the test will still count from the original due date, so you don't lose any time. After the first test, the car needs a Class 4 MOT every year from then on.
- If your car isn't three years old yet, you don't need to book one.
- If you're within that final month, book it now rather than leaving it to the last few days.
- For the exact rule as it applies in Northern Ireland, check gov.uk directly, since the timing works differently there.
What Happens at Your Class 4 MOT Appointment
A Class 4 MOT at GForce follows the same structure every time, so you know what to expect when you arrive:
1. Check in
Bring your car to Unit 25, Blackwater Way at your booked time. Our tester takes your details and confirms the registration. No paperwork needed, just the vehicle and the keys.
2. The test itself
The tester works through brakes, suspension, steering, tyres, lights, seatbelts, structure and emissions in a fixed sequence, both on the ramp and on a short road test where needed.
3. Results
A pass, fail or pass with advisories is logged straight to the national MOT database. Your certificate is printed and the result is visible on the gov.uk MOT history checker within minutes.
4. If it fails
We'll call you and explain exactly what needs fixing, with a quote on the spot if you want the work done with us.
A Class 4 test typically takes 45 to 60 minutes from start to finish. We offer while you wait testing, so most customers don't need to leave the vehicle with us.
Why Choose GForce Tyres for Your Class 4 MOT
We're a DVSA-approved test centre, which means our equipment, premises and testers are all independently checked and authorised to carry out MOTs to the same standard as anywhere else in the country. We're also RAC approved. Being independent rather than a national chain means the same testers see your car test after test, year after year, and we can talk you through a fault properly rather than reading it off a screen.
- We're based at Unit 25, Blackwater Way, Aldershot, GU12 4DL
- Open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8am to 5pm and Sunday 9am to 3pm
- Booking that fits around your week, without taking a day off work
Class 4 MOT testing across Aldershot and the surrounding area
As well as Aldershot itself, we carry out MOT tests for drivers across Farnborough, Fleet, Camberley, and Guildford, all within easy reach of our Blackwater Way test centre.
Not on the list? If you can get to Aldershot, we can service your car, give us a call and we will sort a time that works.
MOT and Service Together
If your car is due a service as well as its MOT, booking both on the same visit saves you a second trip and usually costs less than booking them separately. Ask when you book and we'll fit the service work around the test.
- One visit, one invoice. No need to book a separate day for the service.
- Any advisories get fixed on the spot where possible, before they turn into a fail next year.
- Usually costs less than booking the MOT and service separately.
See our full range of service options on our car servicing page.
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Retest Policy
If your car fails and needs repair work, bring it back to us before the end of the next working day and we'll retest the failed items free of charge, as long as the vehicle hasn't left our premises in the meantime or has only been used to go directly to get the fault fixed. Beyond that window, a free or reduced cost partial retest is available up to 10 working days after the original test, covering only the items that failed. After 10 working days, a full retest is needed.
Book Your Class 4 MOT Today, From £30
DVSA approved, RAC approved, no pressure. Same-day slots often available.
Unit 25, Blackwater Way, Aldershot, GU12 4DL · Mon to Fri 8am to 6pm, Sat 8am to 5pm, Sun 9am to 3pm
Common Questions About Class 4 MOT Testing
Anything else, just call the workshop, we're happy to talk it through.
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