MOT Station Software · UK
MOT Station Software Built Around the Way You Test
From MOT scheduling and automatic reminders to digital inspection sheets and full MOT history — Autex is designed for garages where MOT testing is a core part of the business.
The problem
MOT stations need more than a generic booking calendar
A standard garage management tool might handle bookings and invoices well enough — but MOT testing has its own rhythm. You need to know when you have room for another test, bring customers back before their MOT runs out without anyone chasing them, and keep a clean record of every pass, fail, and advisory item for every vehicle you test.
Most tools either ignore the MOT workflow entirely or bolt on a basic reminder feature that misses the rest. Autex treats MOT work as a core part of the system — from bringing the customer back to keeping the test on record afterwards — whether that's a single MOT station or a multi-site group running several test lanes.
- Automated MOT expiry reminders
- Online MOT booking — no phone needed
- MOT diary with no double-bookings
- Digital inspection sheets with advisory recording
- Every MOT recorded and easy to find
- Full MOT history per vehicle
- All MOT test classes supported (Class 1 to 7)
- DVSA-ready digital audit trail
Key features for MOT stations
Everything the MOT testing workflow requires
Vehicle classes
MOT testing for every class
Autex supports MOT scheduling and inspection recording across all UK test classes. Whether your station tests motorcycles, cars, light commercials, large passenger vehicles, or large vans, the system handles the full workflow without separate tools or workarounds.
Class 1 & 2 — Motorcycles
Class 1 covers motorcycles up to 200cc; Class 2 covers motorcycles over 200cc. Autex schedules and records tests for both.
Class 3 — Three-wheeled vehicles
Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450 kg unladen. Scheduling, inspection recording, and reminders work identically to other classes.
Class 4 — Cars & light commercials
Cars, taxis, minibuses and vans up to 3,000 kg. The most common class for garages — fully supported in every part of the Autex workflow.
Class 5 — Large passenger vehicles
Vehicles with 13 or more passenger seats. Autex handles Class 5 scheduling and inspection records within the same system as all other classes.
Class 7 — Large vans
Vans between 3,000 kg and 3,500 kg. Requires a DVSA-authorised tester. Autex supports Class 7 scheduling and inspection recording alongside every other class.
Compliance
Ready for a DVSA site visit
DVSA site visits examine your test records, equipment calibration logs, and the quality of inspections carried out at your site. Garages that sail through them are the ones whose documentation is already in order — not the ones scrambling to find paper records on the day.
Autex keeps a digital record of every MOT inspection — pass, fail, and advisory items — against the vehicle and the customer. When an inspector asks to review recent tests, you can find them straight away instead of hunting through folders.
This complements your existing obligation to record test outcomes in the DVSA system — it gives you your own clear records that inspectors also want to see.
FAQ
Common questions about MOT station software
- What is MOT station software?
- MOT station software is a management system built around the MOT testing workflow — scheduling test slots, tracking MOT expiry dates, sending automated reminders, recording pass/fail/advisory outcomes on digital inspection sheets, and keeping a full MOT history for every vehicle. It replaces paper job cards and manual reminder systems for MOT-focused workshops.
- Which MOT classes does Autex support?
- Autex supports MOT scheduling and inspection recording for all UK test classes — Class 1 and 2 (motorcycles), Class 3 (three-wheeled vehicles), Class 4 (cars, vans and light commercials up to 3,000 kg), Class 5 (large passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats), and Class 7 (large vans 3,000–3,500 kg). Job records and inspection sheets capture the appropriate details for each class.
- How does automated MOT reminder work?
- Autex knows when each vehicle's MOT is due and sends the customer an automatic MOT reminder by email or SMS, with a link to book online. Nobody in the office has to remember to chase them, and more of those customers come back to you.
- Can customers book their MOT online?
- Yes. Autex includes a branded online booking page where customers can select an MOT, choose a date and time from your live availability, and confirm the booking. The slot feeds directly into your schedule — no double-entry or phone tag.
- What happens when a vehicle fails its MOT?
- The failure and advisory items are recorded on the digital inspection sheet, so the customer can see exactly what needs doing. Every MOT is recorded and easy to find, so the vehicle's history is all in one place.
- How does Autex help with DVSA compliance?
- Autex keeps a timestamped digital record of every MOT inspection, including advisory items and failure reasons. If a DVSA inspector asks to review your test records, everything is retrievable in seconds rather than searched through paper files. This does not replace your obligation to record tests in the DVSA system — it complements it.
See Autex working for an MOT station
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