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MOT Test Centres in Ceredigion

43 MOT test stations in Ceredigion (Wales) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 8 (19%) test motorcycles, 14 (33%) test Class 7 vans and 23 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

43

#17 of 22 districts in Wales

Test motorcycles

8

19% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

14

33% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

8 / 4

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the Ceredigion Stations Can Test

Of the 43 listed stations, 42 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 Ceredigion. Motorcycle riders have 8 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 14; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 8; three-wheelers can be tested at 4. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Aberystwyth (14), Ceredigion (11), Cardigan (4), Lampeter (4) and 6 other post towns. 2 are national chain or dealer-group branches and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc819%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc819%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg49%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats4298%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats819%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg1433%£58.60

Where the 43 Ceredigion stations are

Every listed station in Ceredigion 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.

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Outline map of Ceredigion with 43 MOT test stations marked
  • Exact postcode position
  • Area centroid, approximate (1)
  • Highlighted from the table

Outline: Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Interactive tiles: OpenFreeMap and OpenMapTiles, data from OpenStreetMap contributors. No cookies and no account: your position, if you share it, stays in the page.

Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (20)

Stations in Ceredigion 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 Ceredigion
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
A M J Garage Services LimitedLlanina GarageCeredigionSA47 0NP01545 580269123457
Aberystwyth Car CommercialUnit 2AberystwythSY23 3JQ01970 615480123457
Aberystwyth MotorsUnit 10 Min Y LlynAberystwythSY23 3NG01970 627738123457
Brondeifi Garage LimitedBrondeifi Garage LtdLampeterSA48 8JX01570 422305123457
Carfix WalesUnit 1ACeredigionSA43 2JP07854 926097123457
CawdorRhos GarageCardiganSA43 1NA01239 621222123457
Cenarth CoachesThe WorkshopNewcastle EmlynSA38 9JP01239 710463123457
Ceredigion County CouncilHighways,property & Works Dept · council-runAberystwythSY23 3JQ01970 633825123457
Crosslyn Garage LtdBlaenannerchCardiganSA43 1SN01239 810386123457
Garej FelinfachFelinfachLampeterSA48 8AE01570 470384123457
Gwalia GarageHighmeadCeredigionSA40 9UG01570 480335123457
Gwynfryn GarageHorebCeredigionSA44 4JJ01559 362038123457
Huw Lewis Tyres (Protyre)Unit 501 Glanyrafon Industrial Estate · ProtyreAberystwythSY23 3JQ01970 611166123457
Islwyn Evans & SonPerris GarageLlanrhystudSY23 5ED01974 272900123457
J E Hopkins & CompanyTy Gwyn GarageLlanonSY23 5JG01974 272649123457
J Jenkins & SonsRose GarageTregaronSY25 6JN01974 298228123457
R J B AutomotiveHeatherside GarageLampeterSA48 8RF01570 470276123457
Robert Davies Motors LtdLlechrydCeredigionSA43 2NR01239 682502123457
Royal Mail Group PLC Fleet and Maintenance ServicesGlanyrafon Industrial EstateAberystwythSY23 3JQ01970 611041123457
S E Jones LimitedPantgoch GarageLlandysulSA44 6HB01239 654100123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (23)

Stations in Ceredigion 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.

Class 4 only MOT test stations in Ceredigion
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Anthony Motors LtdLlanbadarn RoadCeredigionSY23 3QP01970 626666123457
Bay View GarageAberporthCeredigionSA43 2BT01239 810613123457
C D W AutosHillcrest GarageAberystwythSY23 4LY01974 261503123457
Cambrian AutosCellanCeredigionSA48 8HU01570 422068123457
Cawdor Cars (Aberystwyth) LtdCapel BangorAberystwythSY23 3LN01970 880223123457
Dj TyresDj TyresTregaronSY25 6HX01974 298511123457
Evans MotorsCartrefleCeredigionSY23 5PB07970 654710123457
Forge Aberaeron LimitedThe Forge GarageAberaeronSA46 0HA01545 570291123457
Garej Davmor LtdDavmor GarageAberystwythSY24 5HE01970 832278123457
Garth GarageUnit 3LlandysulSA44 5NW01559 371515123457
Grahams Vehicle RepairsUnit 1 NantllanAberystwythSY23 3DT01970 820440123457
Kwik FitPark Ave · Kwik FitAberystwythSY23 1AA01970 625554123457
Lloyd Motors Aberaeron LtdAlban SquareAberaeronSA46 0AQ01545 570312123457
Lynwood GarageCapel SeionAberystwythSY23 4EE01970 617498123457
Moduron Delfryn Owens MotorsThe Old Coach HouseCeredigionSY23 1RZ01970 627778123457
Moduron Hafod Garage CyfPontrhydygroesCeredigionSY25 6DQ01974 282895123457
N/AUnit 4AberystwythSY23 3JQ01970 624841123457
O C Davies and Son LimitedPenparc MotorsCardiganSA43 1SB01239 621757123457
T M DanielTivy GarageCardiganSA43 1BT01239 612089123457
Thomas Kevin DaviesCribynLampeterSA48 7NB01570 470721123457
Tsalta Motorsport LtdUnit 5 Glan Yr Afon Industrial EstateAberystwythSY23 3JQ01970 630730123457
Wyn Owens LtdDdol GarageLlandysulSA44 5RE01239 851750123457
Ystwyth GarageLlanilarAberystwythSY23 4NZ01974 241267123457

What an MOT costs in Ceredigion

DVSA maximum, Class 4 car

£54.85

Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales

Wales typical (Class 4 car)

£30-45

From this site's regional guide for Wales

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. Cardiff and Swansea are competitive; rural mid-Wales is more limited. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.

Nearby Districts

Carmarthenshireabout 31 miles between district centres103Powysabout 37 miles between district centres90Pembrokeshireabout 42 miles between district centres73Swanseaabout 43 miles between district centres95Neath Port Talbotabout 44 miles between district centres53Merthyr Tydfilabout 50 miles between district centres24

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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.

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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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Updated 2026-06-11