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E T M Commercials Limited
MOT test station S001566 at 81 Hartcliffe Way, Bristol BS3 5RN, in Bristol, City of. 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
165
283 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
same postcode
Luckwell Garage Limited
Station details
- DVSA site number
- S001566
- 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
- 81 Hartcliffe Way, Bristol
- Postcode
- BS3 5RN
- Council district
- Bristol, City of (152 listed stations)
- Region
- South West
- Map position
- full postcode · 51.4279, -2.6028
What E T M Commercials 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
E T M Commercials Limited is an MOT test station at 81 Hartcliffe Way, Bristol, BS3 5RN, in Bristol, City of (South West). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number S001566, 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 43 authorised stations in the district and one of 68 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 143 of the district's 152 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Luckwell Garage Limited, at the same postcode (Classes 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7). 165 other stations sit within 5 miles and 283 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.4 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: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price across the UK 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 E T M COMMERCIALS LIMITED (company number 10123950) 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 14 Apr 2016 (10 years on the register), files small company accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles. 1 outstanding charge is registered.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 0117 953 3654. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to BS3 5RN, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luckwell Garage LimitedUnit 18 Honeyfield Business Park, BS3 5RN | Bristol | same postcode | 123457 |
| Dam. Wright Auto Centre Ltd (district list)Unit 19 Barnack Trading Estate, BS3 5QE | Bristol | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Janie Maria Richardson (district list)Vale Lane, BS3 5SD | Bristol | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| A.e. Finch Garages Limited (district list)Hartcliffe Way, BS3 5RJ | Bristol | 0.2 miles | 123457 |
| Bedminster Road Garage (Sales) Ltd (district list)228-230 Bedminster Road, BS3 5NQ | Bristol | 0.4 miles | 123457 |
All 152 stations in Bristol, City of · South West · All regions
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
- E T M COMMERCIALS LIMITED
- Company number
- 10123950
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 14 Apr 2016 (10 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files small company accounts; last made up to 31 Oct 2024
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
- Registered office
- BRISTOL, BS3
- Outstanding charges
- 1
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 South West
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 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. 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.
- Verify or remove a listing: station owners can email questions@motcost.com. Removal requests are honoured on the next refresh.