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NK M O T

NK M O T

4.5(431 reviews)See reviews ↓·Reading

About the company

NK MOT is a garage and MOT centre based in Reading, Berkshire. The company specialises in MOT and car repairs including clutches, servicing and general repairs. It offers MOT tests for Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 vehicles, covering motorcycles, cars, vans and minibuses. Its mechanics are qualified and experienced with most vehicles including Audi, BMW, VW and Mercedes Benz, and the company describes itself as a Tesla MOT specialist.

Services include hybrid vehicle battery servicing, repair and new battery unit installation, as well as tyre fitting, balancing and wheel alignment for most vehicles. NK MOT also sells used cars through NK Auto Sales. The business operates from a workshop with a fixed hourly rate and accepts cash and debit and credit card payments. Its legal entity is NK MOT Ltd.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Regular servicing work and annual MOT testing, including for motorcycles and mopeds, stand out as the tasks customers return for at this Reading garage, and the consistency of the experience is the theme that surfaces most often. Several customers describe efficient service, short waiting times and a willingness to fit work in at short notice, whether for a handbrake cable replacement on a BMW 3-series or a diagnostic appointment booked for the following day. Reviewers often mention that faults are explained clearly and demonstrated on the spot, with one account of an examiner showing exactly what had caused an MOT failure before a free retest.

Fair pricing comes up as a recurring point, with customers noting that quotes were lower than expected and that charges were only applied where work succeeded. Tidiness and care for the vehicle are also remarked upon, including a van that was cleaned before collection. Advice on urgent underside problems and air conditioning regassing shows the breadth of work handled. Front desk staff and the wider mechanic team are named for their politeness and knowledge, and the comfortable waiting area is appreciated by those booking motorcycle tests.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Andrew Betts7 August 2026

I've been using NK MOT for my motorcycle MOT for the last three years I think. They've always done the test in a timely manner so I've never been waiting for long. The waiting area is very comfortabe, with free coffee should you desire. I'd certainly be happy to recommend them for motorcycle MOTs. I do all servicing myself so I cannot say anything about their work in that regard, but I would hope if a bulb happened to blow somewhere between me doing my pre-MOT checks and the MOT that they would supply and fit one for minimal cost. 🤞😉

RC
Rebecca Chan5 August 2026

Called for a potential fluid leak in drivers footwell. Staff were polite and able to see me within 30 minutes of calling. Diagnosis was not dire (condensation), but they were very generous to not charge me for it. I would highly recommend this place for MOTs and diagnosis, the Team are amazing and work like clockwork!

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sadie woolsey4 August 2026

Excellent customer service by front desk lady and young lad, My Moped had her first MOT and I was so happy with the service from the guys in the mechanic team too. Was my first time taking my bike to a garage. I shouldn't have had no worries. I had a Very pleasant experience and will be going back next year. Thank you

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Gavin Andrews16 July 2026

No nonsense/very efficient service. Very friendly service. Have used these guys multiple times and I have never had an issue. Excellent staff too. Very much recommend them to anyone looking for an honest MOT centre.

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Thomas Perkins9 July 2026

Halfords AC re-gas machine broke, they were gonna charge me £75. Went across the forecourt to this place, they got me in - straight away at 0845 - charged me £15 less, as well as only charging £20 if the fix didn't work. It did work and I happily paid the £60. The Yaris is now an ice box. Highly recommend.

MC
Mr Carkett28 June 2026

Great experience. Dash warning lights lit up. Got a diagnostic appointment here the next day. They managed to locate the issue and clear the fault in 30min cost me around £50. Will be using this garage again. Staff were polite and knowledgeable.

TM
Thandy Mguni22 June 2026

Since moving to Reading, NK Autos is the only garage I have used for servicing and MOT, and I have not looked back since😊. On this occasion, I took my second car for servicing, and they picked up major problems underneath that they suggested I get resolved ASAP, which I was able to do on the same day before I take it for scratch repair. If it wasn’t for their professionalism and efficient service, I would end up with a faulty car and I can not thank them enough for taking great care of cars and their customers too🙏🏾

Garages & MOT centres in Reading compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 6 businesses in this category in Reading are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1MOT Bay South Reading★ 4,9170Yes
2Top Test MOT Reading★ 4,6118Yes
3NK M O T (this page)★ 4,5431Yes
4Reading Auto Services★ 4,4144Yes
5MOTEST Reading★ 4,4239Yes
Contact
+441189872280www.nkmot.co.uk16-20 Long Barn Ln, Reading RG2 7SZ
Working hours
Monday08:00–18:00
Tuesday08:00–18:00
Wednesday08:00–18:00
Thursday08:00–18:00
Friday08:00–18:00
Saturday08:00–16:00
Sunday09:00–13:00