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MOT Test Centres in Babergh
41 MOT test stations in Babergh, Suffolk (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 5 (12%) test motorcycles, 16 (39%) test Class 7 vans and 22 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £30-45 is typical.
Stations listed
41
#29 of 45 districts in East of England
Test motorcycles
5
12% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
16
39% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
6 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Babergh Stations Can Test
Of the 41 listed stations, 39 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 Babergh. Motorcycle riders have 5 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 16; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 6; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Sudbury (21), Ipswich (9), Colchester (4), Suffolk (2) and 5 other post towns. 1 is a national chain or dealer-group branch; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 5 | 12% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 5 | 12% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 2% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 39 | 95% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 6 | 15% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 16 | 39% | £58.60 |
Where the 41 Babergh stations are
Every listed station in Babergh 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 (1)
- Highlighted from the table
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (19)
Stations in Babergh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpheton Garage LtdTye Green | Sudbury | CO10 9BW | 01284 828737 | 123457 |
| Approved Engines LtdUnit 1 Inca Business Park | Acton | CO10 0BB | 01787 743031 | 123457 |
| Autocare MOT CentreUnit 6 Bulmer Road Industrial Estate | Suffolk | CO10 7HJ | 01787 471040 | 123457 |
| AutomotionUnit 8 Milner Road | Sudbury | CO10 2XG | 01787 734000 | 123457 |
| Capel Station GarageOld Station Yard | Ipswich | IP9 2JL | 01473 730002 | 123457 |
| CccUnit 8 | Ipswich | IP1 5AP | 01473 747779 | 123457 |
| Cross Street GarageUnit 12 Addison Road | Sudbury | CO10 2YW | 01787 828186 | 123457 |
| Forge GarageGeorge Street | Ipswich | IP8 3NH | 01473 652413 | 123457 |
| Great Waldingfield Garages LtdLavenham Road | Sudbury | CO10 0SE | 01787 373028 | 123457 |
| Ipswich VolkswagenWolsey House | Ipswich | IP1 5AN | 01473 240800 | 123457 |
| J W Auto RepairsUnit 32 Inca Business Park | Sudbury | CO10 0BB | 01787 827080 | 123457 |
| Kmc Automotive SolutionsThe Garage | Colchester | CO7 6RL | 01206 298245 | 123457 |
| R's Autos LtdUnits 12 & 13 Crestland Business Park | Sudbury | CO10 0BD | 01787 378080 | 123457 |
| Setyres and ExhaustWoodhall Business Park | Sudbury | CO10 6WH | 01787 880998 | 123457 |
| Station Auto'sDantrick Farm | Sudbury | CO10 7QR | 01787 282225 | 123457 |
| Treadfirst MOT & Service CentreUnit B | Sudbury | CO10 2XG | 01787 881953 | 123457 |
| Treadfirst Tyre & Exhaust LimitedUnit A, Milner Road | Sudbury | CO10 2XB | 01787 377342 | 123457 |
| Underwoods of Sudbury1 Cornard Road | Sudbury | CO10 2XA | 01787 372301 | 123457 |
| W.a. Watts AutomotiveUnit 1 Cross Green | Bury St Edmunds,suffolk | IP30 0LG | 01284 828325 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (22)
Stations in Babergh 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; £30-45 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & T Vehicle ServicesBrundon Lane | Sudbury | CO10 7HJ | 01787 376724 | 123457 |
| Ainger Holbrows Ltd115 High Street | Ipswich | IP7 5EJ | 01473 823286 | 123457 |
| Autoshack LtdThe Street | Shotley | IP9 1LG | 07720 947818 | 123457 |
| Barrett-LeeUnit 4 | Sudbury | CO10 2YG | 01787 370774 | 123457 |
| Brantham Auto Centre LimitedCattawade | Manningtree | CO11 1RE | 01206 392755 | 123457 |
| Complete Car Services Ltd29 High Street | Ipswich | IP7 5AG | 01473 828991 | 123457 |
| Cross Street GarageCross Street | Colchester | CO10 2DJ | 01787 372959 | 123457 |
| Hadleigh Tyre ServicesCalais Street | Ipswich | IP7 5EW | 01473 827827 | 123457 |
| Howards Bull Lane GarageBull Lane Garage | Sudbury | CO10 0BE | 01787 377367 | 123457 |
| Howlett of LavenhamSudbury Road | Sudbury,suffolk | CO10 9PJ | 01787 247228 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitNewton Road · Kwik Fit | Sudbury | CO10 2RF | 01787 881881 | 123457 |
| L S Eaves LimitedAlde Garage | Colchester | CO6 4SA | 01206 262123 | 123457 |
| Mattock Motors LtdCalais Street Farm | Sudbury | CO10 5JB | 01787 211394 | 123457 |
| Nedging Auto CentreNedging Tye Service Station | Ipswich | IP7 7BN | 01449 740186 | 123457 |
| Parkers Garage LtdLower Harlings | Ipswich | IP9 1RQ | 01473 787680 | 123457 |
| Pilgrim's GarageCuckoo Hill | Suffolk | CO8 5JH | 01787 227236 | 123457 |
| R's Autos (MOT) LtdUnit 5 Crestland Business Park | Sudbury | CO10 0BD | 01787 378080 | 123457 |
| Riddelsdell Bros Ltd4 Ellis Street | Sudbury | CO10 5HH | 01787 210318 | 123457 |
| The Dutton-Forshaw Motor Company LimitedNorthern Road | Sudbury | CO10 2YH | 01787 373436 | 123457 |
| Vale Garage LtdUpper Street | Colchester | CO7 6LW | 01206 323103 | 123457 |
| Vehicle Repair Centre LimitedWindham Road | Sudbury | CO10 2XD | 01787 319640 | 123457 |
| Windam Ltd6 Windham Road | Sudbury | CO10 2XD | 01787 372467 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Babergh
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
UK typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
National typical range; this site's regional guide does not split this region out separately.
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. 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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