Class 4 MOT
Class 4 MOT in Shirley
Class 4 MOT testing for cars and light vans at Beatrice Road. If anything fails, we explain it and quote before any repair starts.
At the workshop
How we handle this
We test Class 4 vehicles at the Shirley workshop. Book a slot, drop the car at 2-4 Beatrice Road, SO15 3GU, and we tell you the result the same visit. If the car needs work, you get a written quote and a plain explanation. Nothing extra starts until you say so.
- Class 4 MOT testing for cars and vans
- Quote before any extra repairs start
- Work stays in-house if you go ahead
- Every make and model, plus light commercial vehicles
MOT and workshop bays
Workshop
From the workshop
On the ramp
MOT bay
The bays
The test
What a Class 4 MOT is
An MOT is a legal check that the car meets the minimum standard to be used on the road. It is not a service. It does not prove the car will stay reliable for the next year. We still recommend a service if the mileage or the handbook says it is due.
Ace Automotive Southern Ltd tests Class 4 cars and light commercial vehicles. If you are unsure whether your van is Class 4, book and give us the registration. We work on every make and model.
On the day
How an MOT visit works here
Book online or call 023 8078 6105. Bring the car to Beatrice Road in Shirley. We test it in-house and tell you whether it passed or failed.
A pass means the car met the standard on the day. A fail means we show you what did not. If you want us to repair it, we quote first. Dangerous defects are explained clearly so you know whether the car should be driven.
Waiting on site depends on the day's list. Ask when you book. You can often book an MOT and a service on the same visit if we have the time. Say so when you book rather than adding it at the desk.
Price
MOT cost in Shirley
Call 023 8078 6105 for this week's MOT price, or book online and we will confirm it. Class 4 MOT fees cannot go above the DVSA maximum, which is published on GOV.UK.
We do not publish a retest policy on this site until the garage confirms the current terms. If the car fails and you want us to repair it here, ask about the retest when we quote.
Covered on this job
What that includes
- Lights and electricsHeadlamps, stop lamps, indicators, number plate lights and the warning lamps that form part of the test.
- Brakes and steeringBrake performance and condition, steering play and related parts that the Class 4 test covers.
- Tyres and wheelsTread, damage and fitment. If a tyre will fail, we say so and quote if you want it changed here.
- Emissions and runningExhaust emissions and visible exhaust condition, within the Class 4 rules for that vehicle.
- Body, seats and beltsStructure, doors, mirrors, seatbelts and other items the tester has to inspect.
- Suspension and underbodyThe parts we can see on the ramp: corrosion, leaks and worn joints that the test includes.
Also in Shirley
Other work we do
- ServicingFull and interim services, carried out in-house on every make and model.
- RepairsMechanical repairs at Beatrice Road. We explain the job and quote before we start.
- BrakesPads, discs and brake faults, fitted here once you have approved the quote.
- TyresPuncture repairs and replacements. We tell you which is the right job, then quote.
- ExhaustNoisy exhausts, leaks and replacements, checked and quoted before we cut or fit.
- EngineWarning lights, misfires and running faults diagnosed in plain language.
- BatteriesBattery testing and replacement, with a quote before we fit a new one.
- Accident repairsAfter a collision. Call or book an inspection so we can confirm what we can do here.
- BreakdownIf the car cannot reach Shirley, call first. If it can, book a workshop slot.
Workshop process
How a job runs
Book, drop the car in Shirley, approve any extra work, then collect. Nothing starts until you say yes.
01
Book
Book online or call 023 8078 6105. Give us the registration and say whether it is an MOT, a service or a repair.
02
Drop off
Bring the car to 2-4 Beatrice Road, Shirley. We confirm what we are checking before we start.
03
Quote, then you decide
If extra work shows up, you get a detailed quote and an explanation. Repairs wait until you say yes.
04
We do the work
The job stays in-house, on cars of every make and model, plus light commercial vehicles.
05
We call you
When it is ready, we call. You hear what we found and what we did.
06
Pick up
Collect the car from Shirley. You pay for the work you approved, nothing added at the desk.
Do you work on every make of car?
Yes. Ace Automotive Southern works on every make and model, plus light commercial vehicles. That work is done in-house at 2-4 Beatrice Road, Shirley.
How much is an MOT in Southampton?
Call 023 8078 6105 for this week's MOT price, or book online and we will confirm it. Class 4 MOT fees cannot go above the DVSA maximum, which is published on GOV.UK.
Do you MOT vans as well as cars?
Yes. Class 4 covers cars and light commercial vehicles. If you are unsure whether your van is Class 4, book and tell us the registration.
What happens if the car fails the MOT?
We tell you what failed. If you want us to repair it, you get a detailed quote first. We do not start repairs until you say yes.
Can I wait while you MOT the car?
Ask when you book, or call 023 8078 6105. Waiting depends on the day's list. The workshop is at 2-4 Beatrice Road, Shirley, SO15 3GU.
Can I book an MOT and a service on the same day?
Often yes, if we have the time. Say so when you book, or call 023 8078 6105. The MOT is a legal test. The service is separate work.
When should I book my MOT in Shirley?
You can have an MOT up to a month before it is due and keep the same renewal date. Book at 2-4 Beatrice Road, or call 023 8078 6105. Bring the car on the day you booked.
For the record
Garage facts
The details you need to find us, call us, and know what we take on.
- Name
- Ace Automotive Southern Ltd
- Address
- 2-4 Beatrice Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 3GU
- Phone
- 023 8078 6105
- Hours
- Monday to Friday 08:00 to 18:00. Saturday 08:00 to 13:00. Sunday closed.
- Areas served
- Southampton, Shirley, Totton, Eastleigh, Fareham, Winchester and other Hampshire towns.
- Vehicles
- Every make and model, plus light commercial vehicles.
- How we work
- All services in-house. Manufacturer warranties on parts. Fully insured. Quote and explanation before repairs start.
- Experience
- Family-run. The team shares 20 years of experience.
Book an MOT in Shirley
Ace Automotive Southern Ltd, 2-4 Beatrice Road, Shirley, Southampton. Monday to Friday 08:00 to 18:00. Saturday 08:00 to 13:00.