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MOT Test Centres in Colchester

73 MOT test stations in Colchester, Essex (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 7 (10%) test motorcycles, 21 (29%) test Class 7 vans and 46 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

73

#9 of 45 districts in East of England

Test motorcycles

7

10% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

21

29% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

13 / 1

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the Colchester Stations Can Test

Of the 73 listed stations, 68 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 Colchester. Motorcycle riders have 7 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 21; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 13; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 5 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Colchester (66), Essex (5), Colchester Essex (1), Colchester, Essex (1). 7 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc710%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc710%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg11%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats6893%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats1318%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg2129%£58.60

Where the 73 Colchester stations are

Every listed station in Colchester 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 Colchester with 73 MOT test stations marked
  • Exact postcode position
  • Area centroid, approximate (3)
  • Highlighted from the table

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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (27)

Stations in Colchester 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 Colchester
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
All Trans AutosUnit 7, Moss RoadColchesterCO3 0LF01206 576641123457
Api Motors Limited5 Challenge WayEssexCO1 2LY01206 430074123457
Ashmor Maintenance Solutions LtdUnit 2 Rowhedge Business ParkColchesterCO5 7JH01206 729355123457
ATS Euromaster LimitedTelford Way · ATS EuromasterColchesterCO4 9QP01206 845641123457
Autoenhance ServicesUnit 5ColchesterCO1 2UZ01206 871187123457
Bcmt AutocentreUnit 3 Grove FarmEssexCO6 3AJ01206 240668123457
Colchester Tyre Centre (MOT) Limited1 Spurgeon StreetColchesterCO1 2NS01206 793181123457
Essex Fire and Rescue ServiceFire And Rescue WorkshopsColchesterCO3 9AA01376 576930123457
Formula One Autocentres89 95 North Station Road · Formula One AutocentresColchesterCO1 1SB01206 576632123457
Glyn Hopkin Renault ColchesterWimpole RoadColchesterCO1 2BZ01206 603560123457
Griffon Garage Services9 Rushmere CloseColchesterCO5 8QQ01206 383630123457
Halfords AutocentreUnit A, Angora Business Park · Halfords AutocentreColchesterCO3 0AB01206 574622123457
Halfords AutocentreHaven Road · Halfords AutocentreColchesterCO2 8HT01206 862425123457
Langham Testing StationUnit 10 School Farm BuildingsColchesterCO4 5PB01206 273829123457
MOT A BikeBusiness Centre Unit 7A Moat Farm Business ParkColchesterCO3 8ND01206 577773123457
MOT-A-Car Service Centre4 Mason RoadColchesterCO1 1BX01206 541498123457
Protyre ColchesterUnit 1 Westside Centre · ProtyreColchesterCO3 8PH01206 210245123457
Riverside Truck Rental LimitedWorkshop And MOT CentreColchesterCO3 8PH01206 213289123457
Roy H G Tolley Limited59-71 Gosbecks RoadColchesterCO2 9JS01206 245525123457
Sean Davies MotorcyclesUnit 19, Gosbecks Business ParkColchesterCO2 9JS01206 366066123457
Shaikly Motor CompanyUnit 3CColchesterCO2 8JY01206 796657123457
T K Cope Moto Limited1 Grange Farm RoadColchesterCO2 8JW01206 868663123457
The Bike Shed MotorcyclesRota HouseColchesterCO1 1YA01206 863397123457
The Dutton-Forshaw Motor Company Limited4 Newcomen WayColchesterCO4 9YR01206 222222123457
VariousSeveralls Industrial ParkColchesterCO4 9HS01206 931781123457
Vsm Colchester Ltd124 Bergholt RoadEssexCO4 5AJ01206 844455123457
Wormell Motor WorksLangenhoe HallColchesterCO5 7NA01206 736964123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (46)

Stations in Colchester 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 Colchester
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
88 MotorsUnit 15ColchesterCO1 2XL01206 866668123457
Alpha MOT CentreUnit K, Chandlers RowEssexCO1 2HG01206 481864123457
Anglia Tyre and MOTUnit 5 Corporation YardColchesterCO4 3BN01206 871846123457
Auto Aid UK LimitedAldford Service StationColchesterCO6 3PU01206 211448123457
Bkt Motor Service Ltd187 London RoadColchesterCO3 8PB01206 212598123457
Blue Bird GarageStation RoadColchesterCO5 0AD01621 815440123457
Carisma Bodytech LimitedBrook House FarmColchesterCO4 5HH01206 228221123457
Colchester MOT CentreUnit 2 Shaw BuildingColchesterCO2 8HR01206 913333123457
D Salmon Cars LtdSheepen RoadColchesterCO3 3LE01206 715200123457
East Hill GarageEast BayColchesterCO1 2UH01206 864684123457
Fairfax Motors LtdCrescent GarageColchesterCO2 7RF01206 769022123457
Ford & Vauxhall CentreUnit 23 Waldegraves Bus ParkColchesterCO5 8SE01206 385755123457
Glyn HopkinWimpole RoadColchesterCO1 2GN01206 790760123457
Graham Long Car CentreBromley RoadColchesterCO4 3JE01206 862964123457
Great Horkesley GarageThe CausewayColchesterCO6 4EJ01206 271895123457
Group 1 Volkswagen ColchesterAxial WayColchesterCO4 5XB01206 699299123457
Halfords AutocentreUnit 1 · Halfords AutocentreColchesterCO1 2UZ01206 646447123457
Hi Q Colchester68 Barrack StreetColchesterCO1 2LT01206 982213123457
Ireton Road GarageIreton RoadColchesterCO3 3AT01206 766681123457
J R Motor Engineers LtdUnit 3, Gosbecks FarmColchesterCO2 9JS01206 615443123457
John Austin VW and Audi Specialists Limited4/5 Unit Prince Of Wales Industrial EstateColchesterCO6 1ED01206 211483123457
Kwik Fit103 North Station Road · Kwik FitColchesterCO1 1SB01206 572100123457
Lancaster Mercedes BenzWestside CentreColchester EssexCO3 8PH01206 224000123457
Lawes GarageMaldon RoadColchesterCO2 0LT01206 330227123457
Lookers Colchester LandroverAxial WayColchesterCO4 5XB01206 216900123457
Lookers Volvo ColchesterWyncolls RoadColchesterCO4 9HS01206 717300123457
Maldon Road Garage84 Maldon RoadColchesterCO3 3AL01206 573657123457
Matrix Motors Limited2 Fairfax RoadColchesterCO2 7EW01206 562597123457
North Essex Tyres LimitedUnit 2 Haven RoadColchesterCO2 8HT01206 867452123457
Porsche Centre Colchester3 Wyncolls RoadColchesterCO4 9HU01206 855500123457
Rallysport AutomotiveUnits 1 & 2 Commerce WayColchester, EssexCO2 8HR01206 973703123457
Rb Motors LimitedUnit 3, 11 Grange WayColchesterCO2 8HF01206 791970123457
Roadstar Tyres and Exhaust Centres Limited75 Church RoadColchesterCO5 0HB01621 819995123457
Shaikly Motor CompanyHeckworth CloseColchesterCO4 9TB01206 852900123457
Simply ServicedUnit 3 Tollgate EastColchesterCO3 8RQ01206 575777123457
Smooth Tune (Colchester) Limited55 Colchester RoadColchesterCO6 3JQ01206 241162123457
Steven Eagell ToyotaAxial WayColchesterCO4 5XD01206 754450123457
Tatams of ChappelSpendpenny ForgeColchesterCO6 2EE01787 222357123457
The MOT Centre at ColchesterColchester InstituteColchesterCO3 3LL01206 712031123457
Trident MotorsMarks Tey Motor WorksColchesterCO6 1EB01206 210313123457
Underwoods Garage Tiptree Limited5 Church RoadColchesterCO5 0LG01621 817781123457
VariousScotts CornerColchesterCO4 4HS01284 770429123457
Vr Old Heath Ltd29-31 Fingringhoe RoadEssexCO2 8EA01206 791291123457
West Lodge Garage LtdWest Lodge RoadColchesterCO3 3NL01206 572197123457
Wivenhoe Auto Centre44 Elmstead RoadColchesterCO7 9HX01206 823939123457
Wivenhoe GarageThe AvenueColchesterCO7 9AH01206 826534123457

What an MOT costs in Colchester

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

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. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.

Nearby Districts

Tendringabout 11 miles between district centres61Baberghabout 11 miles between district centres41Braintreeabout 12 miles between district centres62Maldonabout 14 miles between district centres27Ipswichabout 17 miles between district centres56Chelmsfordabout 20 miles between district centres59

All districts in East of England · All regions

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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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Updated 2026-06-11