Motorists face 70% rise in car repair bills after MOT failure

Key facts

• Average MOT repair bill for cars aged six to eight years is £425.
• This represents a 70% increase in repair costs.
• The data comes from BookMyGarage.

Motorists are facing significantly higher costs when their vehicles fail their MOT test. According to research by BookMyGarage, the average bill to get a car aged between six and eight years old to pass the mandatory inspection has surged to £425. This figure represents a substantial 70% increase in the cost of repairs required after an initial MOT failure. The findings highlight a growing financial burden on car owners, particularly those with vehicles in this specific age bracket.