Independent guide. Not affiliated with DVSA, GOV.UK, or any garage. Always confirm costs with your testing centre.
MOTCost.com

Home / MOT test centres / South East / Canterbury

MOT Test Centres in Canterbury

65 MOT test stations in Canterbury, Kent (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 8 (12%) test motorcycles, 15 (23%) test Class 7 vans and 41 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

65

#13 of 64 districts in South East

Test motorcycles

8

12% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

15

23% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

6 / 2

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the Canterbury Stations Can Test

Of the 65 listed stations, 60 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 Canterbury. Motorcycle riders have 8 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 15; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 6; three-wheelers can be tested at 2. 5 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Canterbury (34), Herne Bay (8), Kent (7), Whitstable (7) and 7 other post towns. 4 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc812%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc812%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg23%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats6092%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats69%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg1523%£58.60

Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (24)

Stations in Canterbury 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.

Specialist MOT test stations in Canterbury
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Aak Auto Services51-55 John Wilson Business ParkWhitstableCT5 3QY01227 772122123457
Acorn GarageUnit JCanterburyCT2 7QH01227 456303123457
Affordable Automotive Services Ltd1 Stour Valley Business ParkCharthamCT4 7HF01227 738999123457
Anderson Tyre ServicesUnit 5 Plot BHersden CanterburyCT3 4JQ01227 711663123457
Brambles MOT CentreUnit 2Herne BayCT6 7LQ01227 712816123457
Broadway Garage Herne Bay Limited23 The BroadwayHerne BayCT6 8SR01227 374482123457
Canterbury Automotive Repair Services Limited173 John Wilson Business ParkWhistable, KentCT5 3RB01227 781241123457
Cvs CanterburyUnit 3Canterbury KentCT2 0PQ01227 378515123457
Evolution Kustom Motorcycles Limited36 Thomas WayKentCT3 4JZ01227 531103123457
Halfords AutocentreUnit 1A · Halfords AutocentreCanterburyCT2 7PW01227 454339123457
Haynes of MaidstoneWestminster RoadKentCT1 1YY01227 937401123457
Herne Bay Motorcycles11 The BroadwayHerne Bay,kentCT6 8SR01227 362346123457
House of ThunderUnit 16 & 17WhitstableCT5 3QJ01227 637575123457
Jw and L J Brasier LimitedPartridge DriveCanterburyCT4 5BF01227 831928123457
Kwik Fit19 Wincheap · Kwik FitCanterburyCT1 3TB01227 767575123457
Modern and Classic AutosUnit 4 Sunrise ComplexCanterburyCT1 3RA01227 784704123457
Mr Clutch Autocentres LimitedSimmonds RoadCanterburyCT1 3RA01227 477002123457
N/ADover Road (A2)CanterburyCT4 6SA01227 832601123457
Nmd AutomotivePyramid HouseWhitstable,kentCT5 2QJ01227 794777123457
Northgate MOT & Service Centre Limited68 New Ruttington LaneCanterburyCT1 1UB07948 603886123457
Regent WorkshopsPyramid PlaceWhitstableCT5 2QJ01227 794345123457
Robinsons Foundry LimitedThe FoundryCanterburyCT2 7QG01227 378430123457
Rye Commercials13F Miners WayCanterburyCT3 4LQ01227 712543123457
Victoria Garage (Whitstable) LtdUnit 45CWhitstableCT5 3PS01227 274089123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (41)

Stations in Canterbury 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.

Class 4 only MOT test stations in Canterbury
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
A2 Tyre Supplies LimitedTower ParadeWhitstableCT5 2BJ07539 045040123457
Autocare CanterburyUnit 5 Jackson RoadCanterburyCT1 3RF01227 451648123457
Baileys NissanUnit 4A Westminster RoadCanterburyCT1 1YY01227 826800123457
Barretts HondaVauxhall RoadCanterburyCT1 1HA01227 866266123457
Barretts of Canterbury LimitedLake View Business ParkCanterbury KentCT3 4JZ01227 864520123457
Barretts of Canterbury LimitedBroad Oak RoadKentCT2 7PX01227 864444123457
Big Motoring WorldLand Adjacent To Lakeside Service StationCanterburyCT1 1DS01227 479338123457
Broad OakBroad Oak BMWCanterburyCT2 7PX01227 828888123457
Canterbury MotorparkStour Valley Business ParkKentCT4 7HF07551 954554123457
Complete Motor Care LimitedUnit 43 John Wilson Business ParkWhitstable KentCT5 3QY01227 770574123457
County Garage Sales Limited7-15 Sea StreetHerne BayCT6 8SP01227 374939123457
EurocanterburyBroadoak RoadCanterburyCT2 7QH01227 826800123457
EurocanterburyUnit 1A Vauxhall RoadKentCT1 1QY01227 208920123457
G M AutosG M AutosHerne BayCT6 5RG01227 360962123457
Hatch Autos LimitedUnit 1 Groombridge YardCanterburyCT4 7NE01227 730184123457
Herne MotorsGeoffrey Barrett WayCanterburyCT2 7WX01227 456007123457
Hi Q (Elite Garages)80 To 82 WincheapCanterburyCT1 3RS01227 464918123457
Injection Development Canterbury LimitedUnit 4 Canterbury Industrial ParkCanterburyCT3 4HQ01227 860337123457
JCB Medway LimitedVauxhall RoadCanterburyCT1 1HD01227 947252123457
Kwik FitLong Reach Roundabout · Kwik FitWhitstableCT5 4PA01227 266471123457
Lipscomb Cars LimitedNordic HouseKentCT4 7HH01227 732250123457
M B Z Autos LimitedUnit 3K Sparrow WayCanterburyCT3 4JH01227 712244123457
Mercedes Benz of CanterburyA28 Mill RoadCanterburyCT2 0AD01227 711112123457
MotorlineBroad Oak RoadKentCT2 7RB01227 732700123457
MotorlineBroad Oak RoadCanterbury KentCT2 7PX01227 784333123457
Motorline HyundaiWestminster RoadCanterburyCT1 1YY01227 213332123457
Motorline PeugeotBroad Oak RoadCanterburyCT2 7PX01227 451791123457
Motortech Kent Limited227 Sea StreetHerne BayCT6 8JZ01227 367794123457
Oaten Hill Mews Garage4 Oaten Hill PlaceCanterburyCT1 3HJ01227 765411123457
Park Hall MotorsPark HallHerne BayCT6 5RH01227 742594123457
Perrys Motor Sales LimitedIsland RoadCanterburyCT2 0EZ01227 710333123457
Protyre Canterbury(treadmark Tyres)Unit 2 · ProtyreCanterburyCT2 7PX01227 455548123457
Sams GarageSimmonds RoadCanterburyCT1 3RA01227 450206123457
Shaun's Autoshop13B Cockering RoadCanterburyCT1 3UA01227 478008123457
Steve Roy's Autos Limited1 Selsea AvenueHerne BayCT6 8SB01227 368002123457
Sts Tyre Pros256 Broad Oak RoadCanterburyCT2 7QH01227 454433123457
Unit 5 Motorcare LimitedUnit 8 St Augustines Business ParkWhitstableCT5 2QJ01227 791888123457
VariousBroad Oak RoadCanterburyCT2 7RB01227 764444123457
Wall End GarageUnit 13 The Old Dairy BuildingsCanterburyCT3 4DF01227 314774123457
Westbere MOT CentreIsland RoadCanterburyCT3 4JD01227 712381123457
York Road MOT CentreYork RoadHerne BayCT6 8SN01227 749595123457

What an MOT costs in Canterbury

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

ClassVehiclesDVSA maxTypical
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg£37.80£28-37
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85£30-45
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats£59.55 to £80.65£50-80
Class 7Goods 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.

Nearby Districts

Doverabout 12 miles between district centres46Thanetabout 13 miles between district centres48Swaleabout 15 miles between district centres52Ashfordabout 16 miles between district centres53Folkestone and Hytheabout 17 miles between district centres39Southend-on-Seaabout 24 miles between district centres45

All districts in South East · All regions

Related MOT cost guides

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.
  • Verify or remove a listing: station owners can email questions@motcost.com. Removal requests are honoured on the next refresh.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask us. A real person reads every question and we answer the ones we can, with sources. If your question would help other readers, we may publish an anonymised version, with your permission. General reference, not mechanical advice.

Ask a questionquestions@motcost.com

Updated 2026-06-11