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Find an MOT test centre near you

Search all 22,988 DVSA-approved MOT test stations in England, Scotland and Wales by postcode, or browse by town. Every listing shows the address, phone number and which vehicles the garage can test. A car MOT costs up to £54.85.

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MOT test centres near me

Covers every active MOT test station in England, Scotland and Wales on the DVSA list.

    22,988active MOT stations in Great Britain
    22,118test cars (Class 4)
    6,814test Class 7 vans
    3,225test motorcycles

    How an MOT works, step by step

    1. Check the date. The first MOT is due by the vehicle's third birthday, then every year. You can test up to a month (minus a day) early and keep the renewal date. Due date calculator.
    2. Pick a garage that tests your class. Cars and vans up to 3,000kg are Class 4, heavier vans Class 7, motorcycles Class 1 or 2. MOT classes · search by postcode.
    3. Book and compare the price. The legal cap is £54.85 for a car; garages can charge less. MOT fees.
    4. Get the result. It goes straight into the DVSA database. Dangerous or major problems mean a fail; minor and advisory items are listed for you to watch. What the result means.
    5. If it fails, plan the retest. Leave it at the centre for repair and a retest within 10 working days is free. Retest rules.

    MOT test stations by region

    How the 22,988 stations on the DVSA list are spread across Great Britain, and how many test each kind of vehicle.

    RegionStationsCars (4)Vans (7)MotorcyclesMost stations
    South East3,2163,064822425Southampton, Milton Keynes, Reading, Portsmouth
    North West2,6232,538776341Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Stockport
    South West2,5882,454747359Bristol, Plymouth, Swindon, Exeter
    East of England2,3972,284733365Norwich, Peterborough, Cambridge, Colchester
    West Midlands2,2012,123697299Birmingham, Stoke on Trent, Coventry, Wolverhampton
    Yorkshire and The Humber2,1802,107652286Sheffield, Leeds, Hull, Bradford
    Scotland2,0952,055649256Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee
    East Midlands1,9111,846623360Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Northampton
    London1,4201,359367199London, Croydon, Wembley, Romford
    Wales1,3811,340443210Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Bridgend
    North East969941302123Newcastle upon Tyne, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Sunderland

    MOT centres by town

    South East

    Aldershot · 26Andover · 28Ashford · 55Aylesbury · 50Basingstoke · 59Bicester · 27Bracknell · 17Brighton · 39Burgess Hill · 11Camberley · 17Canterbury · 45Crawley · 43Dartford · 33Eastleigh · 27Epsom · 15Fareham · 37Farnborough · 17Farnham · 14Guildford · 41High Wycombe · 55Maidenhead · 24Maidstone · 49Milton Keynes · 93Reading · 87Slough · 43Southampton · 157Tonbridge · 21Tunbridge Wells · 25Wantage · 11Woking · 22

    Town pages are being added region by region. For anywhere else in Great Britain, search by postcode: it already covers every station.

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    Maximum MOT fees

    VehicleClassMaximum fee
    Car, taxi, motor caravan, van up to 3,000kg4£54.85
    Van over 3,000kg up to 3,500kg7£58.60
    Motorcycle (sidecar £37.80)1–2£29.65
    Passenger vehicle, 9 to 12 seats4£57.30
    Minibus, 13 to 16 seats5£59.55

    Full fee table · Garages can charge less than the maximum.

    MOT chains

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    488 sites in Great Britain

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    Everything for your MOT

    MOT costMaximum fee £54.85 for a car, £29.65 for a motorcycle.Read When is my MOT due?First MOT at 3 years, and the earliest date to test.Read MOT retest rulesWhen the retest is free and when you pay again.Read Dangerous, major and minorWhat each result means for driving.Read Driving without an MOTFines up to £1,000, and the two exceptions.Read MOT exemptionsCars over 40 years old, tractors and more.Read MOT classes explainedClass 1 to 7, and which centres test each.Read Check MOT historyPast results, mileage and when the next MOT is due.Read

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    MOT: frequently asked questions

    How many MOT test centres are there?

    22,988 garages in England, Scotland and Wales are on the DVSA list of active MOT test stations (30 September 2026). 22,118 of them test cars.

    How much does an MOT cost?

    The maximum fee is £54.85 for a car, £29.65 for a motorcycle and £58.60 for a Class 7 van. Garages can charge less. Full fee table.

    When is my first MOT due?

    By the third anniversary of the car's registration. After that, every year. Due date calculator.

    How early can I get an MOT?

    Up to a month (minus a day) before the current certificate runs out, keeping the same renewal date.

    Do I have to use a garage near me?

    No. You can take your vehicle to any authorised MOT test station in England, Scotland or Wales, as long as it is approved for your vehicle class.

    Which vehicles do not need an MOT?

    Vehicles built or first registered more than 40 years ago that have not been substantially changed, electric goods vehicles registered before 1 March 2015, and tractors, among others. MOT exemptions.

    How do I check a vehicle's MOT?

    With the free GOV.UK MOT history service and the number plate: past results, mileage and the next due date. How to check.

    What happens if I drive without an MOT?

    You can be fined up to £1,000. You may drive to a pre-booked MOT test or to a repair. Details.

    Station list from the DVSA list of active MOT test stations (30 September 2026); fees and rules from GOV.UK. MOT Test Centres is an independent guide, not the DVSA.