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Kilmartin Auto Repairs
MOT test station 1ALK41 at Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, Lochgilphead PA31 8RQ, in Argyll and Bute. Authorised for Classes 4, 5 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
3 of 6
Classes 4, 5 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
0
2 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
7.0 miles
W D Semple
Station details
- DVSA site number
- 1ALK41
- 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 5: Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seatsClass 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
- Address
- Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, Lochgilphead
- Postcode
- PA31 8RQ
- Council district
- Argyll and Bute (35 listed stations)
- Region
- Scotland
- Map position
- full postcode · 56.1390, -5.4838
What Kilmartin Auto Repairs 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 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| 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
Kilmartin Auto Repairs is an MOT test station at Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RQ, in Argyll and Bute (Scotland). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 1ALK41, and is authorised for 3 of the six MOT test classes: cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4), private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats (Class 5) 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 13 authorised stations in the district and one of 0 within 10 miles. It is one of 9 stations in Argyll and Bute authorised for Class 5 private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats, a class most garages cannot test; 0 stations within 10 miles hold it. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 34 of the district's 35 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is W D Semple, 7.0 miles away (Class 4). 0 other stations sit within 5 miles and 2 within 10 miles, which makes this a sparsely served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 19 miles.
The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 4 £54.85, Class 5 £59.55 to £80.65, 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 KILMARTIN AUTO REPAIRS LIMITED (company number SC546821) 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 3 Oct 2016 (9 years on the register), files micro-entity accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles. 2 outstanding charges are registered.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01546 510373. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Kilmartin Auto Repairs and its nearest alternatives
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- Exact postcode position
- Kilmartin Auto Repairs, or the row you are pointing at
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Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to PA31 8RQ, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| W D Semple (district list)Unit 1, PA31 8NN | Lochgilphead | 7.0 miles | 123457 |
| Kilmory Coachworks (district list)Unit 10C, Kilmory Industrial Estate, PA31 8RR | Lochgilphead | 8.1 miles | 123457 |
| W D Semple (district list)Barnbrae Garage, PA32 8UF | Inveraray | 17 miles | 123457 |
| Munro's of Oban Ltd (district list)Unit 2B, PA34 4PL | Oban | 19 miles | 123457 |
| Quarry Road MOT StationLochavullin Road, PA34 4PL | Argyll and Bute | 19 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
- KILMARTIN AUTO REPAIRS LIMITED
- Company number
- SC546821
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 3 Oct 2016 (9 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files micro-entity accounts; last made up to 30 Sept 2024
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
- Registered office
- LOCHGILPHEAD, PA31
- Outstanding charges
- 2
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, 5 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 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. 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).
Bus and PSV MOT Cost
Class 5 £59.55-£80.65 by seat count; Class 5a up to £124.50.
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.
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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