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MOT Test Centres in Adur
28 MOT test stations in Adur, West Sussex (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 3 (11%) test motorcycles, 9 (32%) test Class 7 vans and 16 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £35-50 is typical.
Stations listed
28
#54 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
3
11% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
9
32% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
4 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Adur Stations Can Test
Of the 28 listed stations, 26 test Class 4 (cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans and taxis), which makes a car MOT the easiest test to place in Adur. Motorcycle riders have 3 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 9; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 4; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Lancing (9), Shoreham by Sea (7), Brighton (4), Portslade (3) and 4 other post towns. 2 are national chain or dealer-group branches and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 3 | 11% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 3 | 11% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 4% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 26 | 93% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 4 | 14% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 9 | 32% | £58.60 |
Where the 28 Adur stations are
Every listed station in Adur on one map. Point at a row in the tables below and its pin lights up; click a pin and the table jumps to that station. Zoom in and the clusters break apart into individual sites.
- Exact postcode position
- Area centroid, approximate (3)
- Highlighted from the table
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (12)
Stations in Adur authorised for Class 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 as well as, or instead of, Class 4 cars. Each has its own page with classes, nearest alternatives and, where matched, the operating company.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adur District CouncilDirect Services Unit · council-run | Lancing | BN15 8TA | 01273 263149 | 123457 |
| Cedar Garage LimitedUnit 1 Rectory Farm Road | Sompting | BN15 0DP | 01903 830303 | 123457 |
| Circle Garage Limited50 South Street | Lancing | BN15 8AJ | 01903 754507 | 123457 |
| Hi-Q PortsladeUnit 1 William Street Trading Estate | Portslade | BN41 1PZ | 01273 430303 | 123457 |
| Lancing Commercial Limited61 Spencer Road | Lancing | BN15 8UA | 01903 753852 | 123457 |
| Montgomery Motors Limited37 Albion Street | Southwick | BN42 4DN | 01273 595255 | 123457 |
| On the WheelUnit 1 Ocean View Business Park | Brighton | BN41 1PL | 01273 506306 | 123457 |
| Portslade Garages Limited312 Old Shoreham Road | East Sussex | BN42 4LN | 01273 276666 | 123457 |
| Sbs MotorcyclesUnit 10 Burrell Buildings | Lancing | BN15 8TZ | 01903 767887 | 123457 |
| Setyres and ExhaustMarlborough House | Lancing | BN15 8TY | 01903 766104 | 123457 |
| Steve's Auto LancingIngleside Road | Lancing | BN15 8EL | 01903 754216 | 123457 |
| Tyre Express (Hove) LimitedBlock 1 Unit 1 Chalex Industrial Estate | Brighton | BN42 4NH | 01273 412345 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (16)
Stations in Adur authorised for Class 4 only: cars, vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis and minibuses up to 12 seats. The £54.85 cap applies; £35-50 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Star GarageUnit 3 | Shoreham by Sea | BN43 5LE | 01273 441044 | 123457 |
| Alverstone Autos LimitedUnit 1 Marlborough Road | Lancing | BN15 8UF | 01903 751515 | 123457 |
| Autofit (Sussex) LimitedUnit 1 | Southwick, West Sussex | BN42 4NH | 01273 420520 | 123457 |
| Caffyns PLCVictoria Road | Portslade | BN41 1YD | 01273 425600 | 123457 |
| Crabtree Lane Garage Limited102 Crabtree Lane | Lancing | BN15 9PW | 01903 767658 | 123457 |
| Culver Cars Limited1 Culver Road | Lancing | BN15 9AX | 01903 755158 | 123457 |
| D H AutosUnit 6 Ladybee Industrial Estate | Southwick | BN42 4EP | 01273 592002 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreBrighton Road · Halfords Autocentre | Shoreham by Sea | BN43 6RJ | 01273 464165 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit37-41 Brighton Road · Kwik Fit | Shoreham by Sea | BN43 6RE | 01273 465463 | 123457 |
| Lookers MG Brighton161 Old Shoreham Road | Brighton | BN42 4RB | 01273 388808 | 123457 |
| Mercedes Benz of BrightonVictoria Road | Brighton | BN41 1YJ | 01273 707070 | 123457 |
| Montgomery MotorsUnit A | Shoreham by Sea | BN43 6RE | 01273 461169 | 123457 |
| MotshopPrestwich House | Portslade | BN41 1EE | 01273 416362 | 123457 |
| N/AUnits 8, 9 & 10 | Shoreham by Sea | BN43 6AN | 01273 461411 | 123457 |
| Perkins and RobinsHam Road | Shoreham by Sea | BN43 6PA | 01273 452638 | 123457 |
| Western Road Garage LimitedWestern Road | Shoreham by Sea | BN43 5WD | 01273 452800 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Adur
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
South East typical (Class 4 car)
£35-50
From this site's regional guide for South East
Free retest
10 days
If the vehicle stays at the station for repair
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | £37.80 | £28-37 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 | £50-80 |
| 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. Slightly below London but still above average; competition in larger towns helps. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
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Related MOT cost guides
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.
Average MOT Cost 2026
£35 booked, £46 standalone (BookMyGarage 2025) against the £54.85 cap.
When Is My MOT Due?
Check the date and use the one-month early booking window.
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.
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- 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.
- 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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