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MOT Test Centres in Ashford
53 MOT test stations in Ashford, Kent (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 9 (17%) test motorcycles, 20 (38%) test Class 7 vans and 26 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
53
#23 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
9
17% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
20
38% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
9 / 4
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Ashford Stations Can Test
Of the 53 listed stations, 49 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 Ashford. Motorcycle riders have 9 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 20; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 9; three-wheelers can be tested at 4. 4 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Ashford (35), Kent (5), Ashford,kent (4), Ashford Kent (3) and 6 other post towns. 5 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 9 | 17% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 9 | 17% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 4 | 8% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 49 | 92% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 9 | 17% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 20 | 38% | £58.60 |
Where the 53 Ashford stations are
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- Area centroid, approximate (1)
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (27)
Stations in Ashford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & T MOT Centre LtdUnit 2 Browns Yard | Biddenden | TN27 8JT | 01580 854777 | 123457 |
| Alex's AutosAbbots Court | Ashford | TN27 0RY | 01233 840189 | 123457 |
| Alexander MotorcyclesUnit 86 | Ashford Kent | TN23 6JZ | 01233 666996 | 123457 |
| Annings MotorsMarsh Road Garage | Ashford | TN26 2JE | 01233 732275 | 123457 |
| Ashford MOT Centre LimitedUnit 4-6 The Old Iron Foundry | Ashford | TN23 1EL | 01233 611919 | 123457 |
| Badlesmere GarageHegdale Mushroom Farm | Faversham | ME13 0JX | 01233 740600 | 123457 |
| C & D AutosOffice 3 Unit 1 & 2 Ash Business Centre | Ashford | TN23 1EH | 01233 622672 | 123457 |
| Cb MotorsRolvenden Road | Kent | TN30 6UD | 01580 765011 | 123457 |
| Charing Motors LimitedMaidstone Road | Ashford | TN27 0JS | 01233 712629 | 123457 |
| D & D Autos (Ashford) LimitedMoat Way | Ashford,kent | TN24 0TT | 01233 504765 | 123457 |
| Dinneck GarageUnit 7 | Ashford | TN24 8DH | 01233 665007 | 123457 |
| Great Chart MotorsUnit 7 | Ashford | TN23 4FG | 01233 620952 | 123457 |
| Invicta MotorsThe Parade | Ashford | TN24 0HT | 01233 504400 | 123457 |
| JCB Ashford van CentreThe Courtyard | Ashford | TN24 0FJ | 01233 502900 | 123457 |
| Laguna Performance CentreUnit 6 Cobbs Wood Industrial Estate | Ashford | TN23 1EN | 01233 665520 | 123457 |
| M C Motors LimitedUnit 8 No 3 | Ashford | TN23 6NF | 01233 626176 | 123457 |
| Marshall Motor Group LimitedCrowbridge Road | Ashford | TN24 0GR | 01233 504140 | 123457 |
| N/AKingsnorth Garage | Ashford ,kent | TN23 3EN | 01233 636699 | 123457 |
| Nothing But MOTSUnit 4 Capel Close | Ashford | TN23 4GY | 01233 277777 | 123457 |
| P H Oliver and SonsThe Garage | Ashford | TN27 9DR | 01233 756255 | 123457 |
| Pitstop GarageUnit 6 | Ashford | TN24 8PE | 01233 610333 | 123457 |
| Rkh Service and Repair CentreUnit 2 Kpc Business Centre | Ashford, Kent | TN24 0BP | 01233 877797 | 123457 |
| Scotland and BatesHeath Road | Ashford | TN26 2AJ | 01233 758325 | 123457 |
| Tct (MOT) LtdUnit 4 | Ashford | TN24 8PE | 01233 627324 | 123457 |
| TyrewebUnit A | Ashford | TN24 0GA | 01233 503355 | 123457 |
| Tyreweb (Protyre)Unit 1/2 Chunnel Estate · Protyre | Ashford Ent | TN23 7HJ | 01233 625962 | 123457 |
| Wye Motors LimitedBramble Lane | Ashford | TN25 5EH | 01233 812270 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (26)
Stations in Ashford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATS Euromaster LtdHythe Road · ATS Euromaster | Ashford | TN24 8DH | 01233 622450 | 123457 |
| Barretts of Canterbury LimitedPlot C | Ashford Kent | TN24 0FL | 01233 506070 | 123457 |
| Broad Oak AshfordThe Boulevard | Ashford | TN24 0GA | 01233 500555 | 123457 |
| Caffyns PLCMonument Way | Ashford,kent | TN24 0HB | 01233 504604 | 123457 |
| Caffyns PLC (Skoda)Monument Way | Ashford | TN24 0HB | 01233 504604 | 123457 |
| Crossroads MotorsChallock | Ashford | TN25 4BB | 01233 740249 | 123457 |
| F D M S LimitedChurch Hill | Ashford | TN23 3EG | 01233 625365 | 123457 |
| Formula One Auto Centres LimitedUnit 1 · Formula One Autocentres | Kent | TN23 1EW | 01233 746330 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreUnit 8 Orbital Park · Halfords Autocentre | Ashford,kent | TN24 0SP | 01233 501554 | 123457 |
| Hillside GarageCanterbury Road | Ashford | TN25 4HE | 01233 812316 | 123457 |
| Hillview GarageStocks Road | Tenterden | TN30 7EJ | 01797 270210 | 123457 |
| Ivydene LtdUnit 99 | Ashford | TN23 6LZ | 01233 636081 | 123457 |
| JCB Medway LimitedMonument Way | Ashford | TN24 0HB | 01233 504500 | 123457 |
| John Childs Garages LtdAnchor Garage | Ashford | TN25 6QQ | 01303 812727 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitMace Lane · Kwik Fit | Ashford | TN24 8PE | 01233 632577 | 123457 |
| M S Auto ServicesNewcastle Corner | Ashford | TN27 8JW | 01580 291662 | 123457 |
| Mercedes-Benz of AshfordMonument Way | Ashford | TN24 0HB | 01233 505400 | 123457 |
| Motorline HyundaiThe Parade | Kent | TN24 0HT | 01233 364628 | 123457 |
| Paul Burtenshaw LimitedUnit 3 Longs Corner Farm | Kent | TN26 3HD | 01233 850606 | 123457 |
| Phipps MotorsKenfield Coachworks | Ashford Kent | TN27 8NW | 01233 770171 | 123457 |
| Thomas Auto Injection Centre LimitedUnit 93 Ellingham Way | Ashford,kent | TN23 6LZ | 01233 642816 | 123457 |
| ThreewaysThreeways Garage | Kent | TN27 0NL | 01233 712316 | 123457 |
| TyrewebThe Parade | Ashford | TN24 0HT | 01233 500444 | 123457 |
| VariousThe Crescent | Ashford | TN24 0SN | 01233 505222 | 123457 |
| Watling Tyre Service LimitedVictoria Road | Ashford | TN23 7HJ | 01233 215751 | 123457 |
| Wilmoths CitroenQuantock Drive | Ashford | TN24 8TU | 01233 640100 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Ashford
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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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.
- 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.
- 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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