Murray Auto Service Ltd

Murray Auto Service Ltd is an MOT test station at 67 James Street, Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, G84 8XG, in Argyll and Bute (Scotland). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 96533, and is authorised for 5 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2), 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).

Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 5 of the 35 stations listed in Argyll and Bute hold Class 1 or 2, and 7 of the 51 stations within 10 miles of this one do. 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 17 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; 14 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 Helensburgh Toyota in Helensburgh, 0.1 miles away (Class 4). 24 other stations sit within 5 miles and 51 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 3.8 miles.

The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 1 £29.65, Class 2 £29.65, 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. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 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 MURRAY AUTO SERVICE LIMITED (company number SC286483) 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 21 Jun 2005 (20 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles. It was previously registered as MURRAY MOTOR SERVICES LIMITED (until 29 Sept 2006). 1 outstanding charge is registered.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01436 679300. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.