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Russell Automotive Centre Limited
MOT test station V104653 at Unit 15 Kingsbury Trading Estate, Barningham Way, Church Lane, London NW9 8AU, in Brent. Authorised for Classes 4 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
2 of 6
Classes 4 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
239
718 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
same postcode
Autofix London
Station details
- DVSA site number
- V104653
- 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 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
- Address
- Unit 15 Kingsbury Trading Estate, Barningham Way, Church Lane, London
- Postcode
- NW9 8AU
- Council district
- Brent (93 listed stations)
- Region
- London
- Map position
- full postcode · 51.5811, -0.2605
What Russell Automotive Centre Limited 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 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
Russell Automotive Centre Limited is an MOT test station at Unit 15 Kingsbury Trading Estate, Barningham Way, Church Lane, London, NW9 8AU, in Brent (London). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V104653, and is authorised for 2 of the six MOT test classes: cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4) 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 36 authorised stations in the district and one of 191 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 88 of the district's 93 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Autofix London, at the same postcode (Class 4). 239 other stations sit within 5 miles and 718 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.6 miles.
The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 4 £54.85, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £40-55 is the typical Class 4 car price in London 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 RUSSELL AUTOMOTIVE CENTRE LTD (company number 06339787) 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 10 Aug 2007 (18 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; 45320 Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories. 3 outstanding charges are registered.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 020 8200 0995. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to NW9 8AU, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autofix London (district list)UNIT9 Barningham Way, NW9 8AU | London | same postcode | 123457 |
| Highview Motors LtdUnit 5 Rose House, NW9 8UP | London | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Kwik Fix Motors & Tyre Limited (district list)Albion Works, NW9 9PH | London | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit (district list)Kingsbury Road, NW9 9PE | London | 0.4 miles | 123457 |
| Ealing Tyres & Servicing216 Church Lane, NW9 8SN | Greater London | 0.6 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
- RUSSELL AUTOMOTIVE CENTRE LTD
- Company number
- 06339787
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 10 Aug 2007 (18 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files small company (total exemption) accounts; last made up to 31 Jul 2024
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; 45320 Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
- Registered office
- LONDON, NW9
- Outstanding charges
- 3
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 and 7 station in London
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
London typical (Class 4 car)
£40-55
From this site's regional guide for London
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 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. High overheads and strong demand mean many garages charge at or near the maximum. 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).
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.
Cheapest MOT
Chain deals from £20-30, comparison platforms, council centres and the cheap-MOT trap.
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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