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Specialist Cars
MOT test station 1ALC50 at Greenwell Road, East Tullos, Aberdeen AB12 3AX, in Aberdeen City. Authorised for Classes 4 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
2 of 6
Classes 4 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
64
91 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
same postcode
East Coast Garage (Aberdeen) Ltd
Station details
- DVSA site number
- 1ALC50
- Register status
- Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
- Classes authorised
- Class 4: Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seatsClass 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
- Address
- Greenwell Road, East Tullos, Aberdeen
- Postcode
- AB12 3AX
- Council district
- Aberdeen City (75 listed stations)
- Region
- Scotland
- Map position
- full postcode · 57.1279, -2.0820
What Specialist Cars can test
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 |
Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.
About this station
Specialist Cars is an MOT test station at Greenwell Road, East Tullos, Aberdeen, AB12 3AX, in Aberdeen City (Scotland). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 1ALC50, and is authorised for 2 of the six MOT test classes: cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).
For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 25 authorised stations in the district and one of 29 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 73 of the district's 75 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is East Coast Garage (Aberdeen) Ltd in East Tullos, at the same postcode (Classes 4 and 7). 64 other stations sit within 5 miles and 91 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.3 miles.
The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 4 £54.85, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price in Scotland according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Class 7 van tests typically run £40-55 against the £58.60 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.
Companies House records SPECIALIST CARS (ABERDEEN) LIMITED (company number SC093775) against this station, matched by an exact name and postcode match; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 12 Jun 1985 (40 years on the register), files full accounts, and its registered activity is 45111 Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles; 45112 Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles. 6 outstanding charges are registered.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 07717 341597 (a mobile number). Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Specialist Cars and its nearest alternatives
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- Exact postcode position
- Specialist Cars, or the row you are pointing at
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Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to AB12 3AX, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coast Garage (Aberdeen) LtdUnit 4 International Base, AB12 3AX | East Tullos | same postcode | 123457 |
| Airylea Motors12 Greenbank Place, AB12 3BT | Aberdeen | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Arnold ClarkCitroen Complex, AB11 8DU | Aberdeen | 0.3 miles | 123457 |
| Arnold Clark (district list)Hillview Road, AB12 3HL | Aberdeen | 0.3 miles | 123457 |
| Premier Motor Abdn Ltd (district list)Unit 2, AB12 3HB | Aberdeen | 0.3 miles | 123457 |
Registered company
Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by an exact name and postcode match. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.
- Registered name
- SPECIALIST CARS (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
- Company number
- SC093775
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 12 Jun 1985 (40 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files full accounts; last made up to 31 Dec 2024
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45111 Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles; 45112 Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; 45320 Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
- Registered office
- ABERDEEN, AB12
- Outstanding charges
- 6
Full register entry on ukcompanyfinder.com (a Digital Signet site). Register status is Companies House's wording on the snapshot date; the DVSA list, not the company register, is the authority on whether the station tests.
What an MOT costs at a Classes 4 and 7 station in Scotland
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Scotland typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for Scotland
Free retest
10 days
If the vehicle stays at the station for repair
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 | £40-55 |
Caps are the DVSA statutory maximums (unchanged since April 2010, re-verified 24 August 2026); typical charges are this site's observed ranges. The MOT fee is VAT-exempt. Edinburgh and Glasgow are competitive; remote Highland garages tend to be pricier. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
Related MOT cost guides
Van MOT Cost
£54.85 under 3,000kg (Class 4), £58.60 for 3,000-3,500kg (Class 7).
Car MOT Cost (Class 4)
£54.85 cap, £30-45 typical, what Class 4 covers.
MOT Fees by Vehicle Class
The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.
Cheapest MOT
Chain deals from £20-30, comparison platforms, council centres and the cheap-MOT trap.
Where this listing comes from
- Register: DVSA Active MOT test stations (GOV.UK publication), dataset dated 26 Feb 2026. Every station on this page was listed as active on 26 Feb 2026. DVSA updates the list roughly quarterly; authorisations can change between releases, so check with the station before travelling.
- Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Geography: districts, regions and distances derived from postcodes via postcodes.io (ONS Postcode Directory). Contains OS data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026; Contains Royal Mail data (c) Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026; Contains National Statistics data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026.
- Company details: Company details from Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 2026-05-01, matched by name and postcode; no officer or personal data is used. ukcompanyfinder.com is a Digital Signet site.
- Not on the register: prices, opening hours, websites and booking. The £54.85 cap and typical charges on this page come from this site's verified fee guide, not from DVSA's station list.
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