Nottinghamshire is set to see a 57.17% year on year increase in the number of MOT tests required this autumn, DVSA data released on 18th August shows.
In data revealing the top 20 areas which will bear the brunt of the MOT demand in October and November, all but one postcode across the UK will see demand for tests rise by over 50 per cent.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and UK lockdown, motorists were granted a 6-month MOT exemption which is beginning to expire now. This has resulted in huge numbers of people trying to book their test alongside millions whose MOT is due as normal now the extension has been cancelled.
In June 2.7 million motorists had their MOT test done, including 442,724 retests, and 3.1 million MOTs were completed nationally in July, including 549,489 retests. Although August’s data is not yet in, early indications suggest almost 20,000 more motorists per day were getting an MOT done, compared to the same period last year.
However, there are still currently almost four million MOTs due each month in October and November.
What are the DVSA saying?
Chris Price, head of MOT policy at DVSA, said: “Now exemptions have ended, millions of motorists will be making sure their vehicle is safe by getting an MOT done.
“Garages across the country will see demand start to peak during September, with almost double the number of MOTs due in October and November.”
Shall I book my mot in advance?
If your MOT is due between now and January, our advice is to make sure it is booked well in advance. We have seen an unprecedented level of pre-bookings across all 6 of our Nottingham branches for the Autumn months and we don’t want to disappoint anybody.
We are well-prepped for the coming months and will try our hardest to accommodate all bookings.
You can book your MOT slot now by clicking here.
