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MOT Test Centres in Blackburn with Darwen
57 MOT test stations in Blackburn with Darwen (North West) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 7 (12%) test motorcycles, 20 (35%) test Class 7 vans and 30 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £25-40 is typical.
Stations listed
57
#21 of 35 districts in North West
Test motorcycles
7
12% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
20
35% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
10 / 4
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Blackburn with Darwen Stations Can Test
Of the 57 listed stations, 54 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 Blackburn with Darwen. Motorcycle riders have 7 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 20; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 10; three-wheelers can be tested at 4. 3 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Blackburn (45), Darwen (9), Lower Darwen (2), Bolton (1). 4 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 | 7 | 12% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 7 | 12% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 4 | 7% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 54 | 95% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 10 | 18% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 20 | 35% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (27)
Stations in Blackburn with Darwen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto TekUnit 2 | Darwen | BB3 0DW | 01254 702105 | 123457 |
| Blackburn Tyres & MOT CentreUnit 1 | Blackburn | BB2 2HT | 01254 51856 | 123457 |
| Blackburn with Darwen Borough CouncilDavyfield Road · council-run | Blackburn | BB1 2LX | 01254 585095 | 123457 |
| Bleachworks Bike ShedUnit 6,BELMONT Bleachworks | Bolton | BL7 8AG | 01204 811646 | 123457 |
| Boss Motors and Maintenance LtdUnit 5 | Blackburn | BB1 3JR | 01254 696870 | 123457 |
| Budget Car Care Centre14 St Peter Street | Blackburn | BB2 2HD | 01254 264495 | 123457 |
| C and H Motors244A Pleckgate Road | Blackburn | BB1 8QW | 01254 247926 | 123457 |
| C M SUnit 1 | Blackburn | BB1 3HY | 01254 691691 | 123457 |
| Ciceley Commercials LtdJunction 4 Intersection M65 | Darwen | BB3 0DB | 01254 870990 | 123457 |
| Clock GarageMaple Street | Blackburn | BB1 6LP | 01254 57217 | 123457 |
| Darwen MOT CentreUnit 1 Apex Trading Estate | Lower Darwen | BB3 0RP | 01254 775888 | 123457 |
| Darwen Tyre and Exhaust ServicesBirchall Avenue | Darwen | BB3 0JT | 01254 776672 | 123457 |
| Greens MOT CentreRobin Bank | Darwen | BB3 0DE | 01254 761455 | 123457 |
| Hart Street Garage LtdUnit 2 | Blackburn | BB1 1HW | 01254 661322 | 123457 |
| Hippo Vehicle Solutions LimitedHippo Prep Centre | Blackburn | BB1 5TH | 01254 919000 | 123457 |
| Hsg Garage Services LtdHozier Street | Blackburn | BB1 3JP | 01254 670488 | 123457 |
| Kalus MOT LimitedWalker Street | Blackburn | BB1 1BG | 01254 674784 | 123457 |
| Mayfield Street Garage LtdMayfield Street | Blackburn | BB2 3QN | 01254 581111 | 123457 |
| Ms Motors (NW) LtdAppleby Street Garage | Blackburn | BB1 3BL | 01254 57934 | 123457 |
| Savoy Auto Centre LimitedNorth Side Buildings | Blackburn | BB2 3QN | 01254 427737 | 123457 |
| Sharples Street MOT CentreSharples Street | Blackburn | BB2 3QT | 01254 675539 | 123457 |
| Stoneacre BlackburnQuarry Street · Stoneacre | Blackburn | BB1 5DE | 01254 51191 | 123457 |
| Temple Drive MOT Centre12A Newton Street Mill | Blackburn | BB1 1NE | 01254 699916 | 123457 |
| Thorncraft Motorcycles258A Whalley New Road | Blackburn | BB1 9SR | 01254 264230 | 123457 |
| Wendys MOT ShopUnit 2 111 Watery Lane | Darwen | BB3 2EB | 07923 312887 | 123457 |
| Witton Car Sales163 Wensley Road | Blackburn | BB2 6SS | 01254 689944 | 123457 |
| Youles MotorcyclesPendle Street | Blackburn | BB1 1NG | 01254 277120 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (30)
Stations in Blackburn with Darwen 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; £25-40 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor MOTBlackburn Road | Darwen | BB3 0AB | 01254 703203 | 123457 |
| Blackburn AutomotiveUnit 1 | Blackburn | BB2 2ES | 07305 436855 | 123457 |
| Burlington MotorsUnit 2 Hollinshead Mill | Blackburn | BB1 8ET | 01254 581709 | 123457 |
| Canterbury MOT Ltd2-16 Canterbury Street | Blackburn | BB2 2HP | 07704 474677 | 123457 |
| Central MOT Centre (Darwen) LtdUnit 2 | Darwen | BB3 1DQ | 01254 704499 | 123457 |
| Crossfield Service Centre136 Haslingden Road | Blackburn | BB2 3HJ | 01254 670420 | 123457 |
| Dock Street GarageDock Street | Blackburn | BB1 3AT | 01254 57755 | 123457 |
| Ewood MOT & Service Centre1 Calico Street | Blackburn | BB2 4HX | 01254 433383 | 123457 |
| Formula One Autocentres Limited18-20 Duckworth Street · Formula One Autocentres | Darwen | BB3 1QE | 01254 708333 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre67 King Street · Halfords Autocentre | Blackburn | BB2 2DH | 01254 662636 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreLower Audley Street · Halfords Autocentre | Blackburn | BB2 3DY | 01254 682689 | 123457 |
| Hoddlesden GarageJohnson New Road | Darwen | BB3 3NN | 01254 701683 | 123457 |
| Just CitroenThrostle Street | Blackburn | BB2 1TQ | 01254 661000 | 123457 |
| Lockmill Service StationHollin Bank | Blackburn | BB2 4HL | 01254 52509 | 123457 |
| Lower Audley MOT CentreUnit 3 | Blackburn | BB1 1RR | 01254 427557 | 123457 |
| Lower Darwen MOT & Service Centre LtdThe Workshop | Lower Darwen | BB3 0PU | 07504 648693 | 123457 |
| Marsdens of BlackburnWitton Garage | Blackburn | BB2 1XD | 01254 59501 | 123457 |
| Mk Auto Repairs & Tuning Ltd430 Haslingden Road | Blackburn | BB1 2NG | 01254 55569 | 123457 |
| Montague Motors Engineers Ltd99 Montague Street | Blackburn | BB2 1EH | 01254 263997 | 123457 |
| Perrys Motor Sales LtdNew Toll Bar Garage | Blackburn | BB1 6JT | 01254 661616 | 123457 |
| Pringle Street Garage LimitedPringle Street Works | Blackburn | BB1 1SA | 01254 663377 | 123457 |
| Randal Street Garage Ltd MOT Centre8-10 Randal Street | Blackburn | BB1 7EG | 01254 675436 | 123457 |
| Regional Automotive Technology Hub MOT CentreBlackburn College | Blackburn | BB2 1LH | 01254 292283 | 123457 |
| Rockets Car RepairsLivesey Branch Road | Blackburn | BB2 4RA | 01254 207008 | 123457 |
| Salish AutosUnit 5/7 | Blackburn | BB2 2AG | 01254 682666 | 123457 |
| Station Garage Feniscowles LimitedLivesey Branch Road | Blackburn | BB2 5DQ | 01254 201681 | 123457 |
| Sumra Auto WorksUnit 17 | Blackburn | BB1 9SU | 01254 265600 | 123457 |
| Sunnybank Motors LimitedGrimshaw Street | Blackburn | BB3 2QJ | 01254 703096 | 123457 |
| Various Sites854 Whalley New Road | Blackburn | BB1 9BD | 01254 245666 | 123457 |
| Weir Street MOT CentreWeir Street | Blackburn | BB2 2AN | 01254 693677 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Blackburn with Darwen
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
North of England typical (Class 4 car)
£25-40
From this site's regional guide for North West
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. Some of the cheapest MOTs in the UK; deals under £30 are common in the big cities. 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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