Kestrel AutoworksPre-MOT Inspection and Remedial Repairs
For drivers whose MOT is due and who wish to avoid re-test hassle, failed certificates, and unexpected downtime. We check the vehicle against official DVSA inspection standards, identify advisory items, and fix lighting, emission, or structural faults on site. You submit your car with certainty that it meets legal safety marks.
What is included
- ✓Headlamp beam alignment and bulb output check
- ✓Wiper blade condition, washer jet aim, and windscreen chip check
- ✓Emissions pre-test via exhaust gas analyser
- ✓Seat belt tensioner and buckle latch functional verification
- ✓Horn, warning lights, and hazard switch checks
- ✓Underbody corrosion, brake pipe, and exhaust security review
Request an Estimate or Workshop Slot
Submit your vehicle details below and our service desk manager will review your request directly.
Why Motorists Choose Kestrel Autoworks
No failed test on record
Fixing defects beforehand keeps the vehicle's online DVSA MOT history clean and attractive to buyers.
Fast minor fixes
Blown number plate bulbs or perished wipers are corrected on the spot without booking another slot.
Clear pass assessment
You learn which items will pass now but will need attention in six months, helping you plan maintenance.
Questions about this service
What happens if you find a major mechanical failure?
We contact you with photographs, explain the failure point, and provide a fixed quote before touching anything.
How early before my MOT date can I have this done?
You can have the check and subsequent MOT carried out up to one month before your current certificate expires.
Do you perform the official MOT test on premises?
We carry out the full pre-inspection and rectification work, then manage the test through our certified MOT lane.
Our Workmanship Commitment
All mechanical labour is backed by our twelve-month or 12,000-mile warranty. If an issue arises with fitted components or our installation within that period, we inspect and correct the fault at zero additional charge. Pricing & payment
What Local Drivers Say
Brought my estate in for an intermittent ABS sensor fault and rear arm bushing wear. They gave me a printed diagnostic scan, explained the issue on the ramp, and fitted forged alloy replacement arms. The car runs straight and quiet.
David P., Bristol, GBThe fixed quotation was identical to the final invoice. They showed me the old ceramic brake pads and cast iron discs in an inspection tray before I settled via bank transfer.
Rachel K., Bath, GBDirect communication with the mechanic who worked on the engine oil flush and timing belt. No generic sales talk, just clear mechanical facts and torque logs.
Graham T., Gloucester, GBAll services
Book Your Vehicle In Today
Send us your registration number and describe the problem your car has. We will call you back within two hours during workshop opening times with pricing and available slots.