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MOT Test Centres in Cotswold
48 MOT test stations in Cotswold, Gloucestershire (South West) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 9 (19%) test motorcycles, 14 (29%) test Class 7 vans and 27 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
48
#20 of 26 districts in South West
Test motorcycles
9
19% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
14
29% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
7 / 3
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Cotswold Stations Can Test
Of the 48 listed stations, 46 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 Cotswold. Motorcycle riders have 9 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 14; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 7; three-wheelers can be tested at 3. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Cirencester (18), Cheltenham (5), Moreton in Marsh (5), Evesham (3) and 10 other post towns. 6 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 9 | 19% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 9 | 19% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 3 | 6% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 46 | 96% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 7 | 15% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 14 | 29% | £58.60 |
Where the 48 Cotswold stations are
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- Exact postcode position
- Area centroid, approximate (3)
- Highlighted from the table
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (21)
Stations in Cotswold 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.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Way ServicesAbbey Way | Cirencester | GL7 2DR | 01285 656170 | 123457 |
| Andoversford MOT CentreUnit 5 Coln Park | Cheltenham | GL54 4HJ | 01242 821452 | 123457 |
| ATS Euromaster Limited1 Mercian Close · ATS Euromaster | Cirencester | GL7 1LT | 01285 657761 | 123457 |
| Cotswold Vehicle SolutionsThe Sitch | Moreton in Marsh | GL56 0QJ | 01451 831749 | 123457 |
| D M H Cirencester LtdNorcote Workshop | Cirencester | GL7 5RH | 01285 644490 | 123457 |
| David Cobb and Thomas Edward CobbUnit 6 | South Cerney | GL7 5XL | 01285 869500 | 123457 |
| Dels Motorcycles and TyresUnit 16 | Glos | GL7 5PR | 01285 655775 | 123457 |
| Derek Tipping Motor EngineerBroadwell Road | Moreton in Marsh | GL56 0UU | 01451 831429 | 123457 |
| Eric Loving & SonCirencester Road Garage | Cheltenham | GL54 3JL | 01451 860392 | 123457 |
| George's MOT Centre LtdCartersfield Barn | Lechlade | GL7 3BE | 01367 250089 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentres LtdUnit 3 · Halfords Autocentre | Cirencester | GL7 1YQ | 01285 644713 | 123457 |
| Hazelton GarageHazelton | Cheltenham | GL54 4DX | 01451 860818 | 123457 |
| Lewis Dyer & David NewmanUnit 13 | Gloucestershire | GL56 0JQ | 01608 650015 | 123457 |
| Moto House Service LtdUnit 3 Quarry Bridge Works | Cirencester | GL7 1YD | 01285 706999 | 123457 |
| Njb Motor Tech MOT Centre LimitedUnit 5D Dingley Business Park | Evesham | WR11 7AD | 01386 718458 | 123457 |
| Paxford GarageUnit 89 | Moreton in Marsh | GL56 9RF | 01386 700814 | 123457 |
| Protyre TetburyUnit 1 & 2 Priory Industrial Estate · Protyre | Gloucester | GL8 8HZ | 01666 503467 | 123457 |
| Rns Motors LtdUnit 2 | Fairford | GL7 4BU | 01285 713773 | 123457 |
| T A HaleGrove Garage | Chipping Campden | GL55 6NW | 01386 593000 | 123457 |
| Tetbury Motor CentreTetbury Industrial Estate | Tetbury | GL8 8EZ | 01666 500002 | 123457 |
| Troopers Lodge Garage LtdBourton On The Hill | Moreton in Marsh | GL56 9TE | 01386 700328 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (27)
Stations in Cotswold 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.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington GarageUnit 7 Horcott Industrial Estate | Gloucester | GL7 4DD | 01285 713302 | 123457 |
| B T E Auto RepairsCravens Yard | Evesham | WR11 6DS | 01386 47004 | 123457 |
| Barrington Filling StationA40 Little Barrington | Oxford | OX18 4TN | 01451 844309 | 123457 |
| Baylis Haines & StrangeGloucester Road | Cirencester | GL7 2JX | 01285 653314 | 123457 |
| Brooklyn GaragePerrotts Brook | Cirencester | GL7 7BT | 01285 831249 | 123457 |
| Car Care (Tetbury) LtdUnit 1 & 2 Arrow Plant Premise | Tetbury | GL8 8HZ | 01666 502496 | 123457 |
| Cerney Motor Services LtdUnits 3 & 4 Evergreen Industrial Estate | Cirencester | GL7 5UH | 01285 869940 | 123457 |
| Cjl Motor Services LimitedThe Old Foundry | Cirencester | GL7 1LT | 01285 658907 | 123457 |
| Dean Tyre and Exhaust Services LimitedUnit B | Cheltenham | GL54 2HQ | 01451 821493 | 123457 |
| Exhausts Tyres & Batteries (Worcester) LtdLove Lane | Cirencester | GL7 1YG | 01285 653428 | 123457 |
| Formula One Autocentres LimitedUnit 6 Cirencester Trade Park · Formula One Autocentres | Cirencester | GL7 1PZ | 01285 840333 | 123457 |
| Grip Tyres LtdUnit 2, 3 Wilkinson Road | Gloucester | GL7 1YT | 01285 640282 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreUnit 1 · Halfords Autocentre | Evesham | WR11 6XJ | 01386 47236 | 123457 |
| Jworx Automotive1 & 2 Waddington Warehouse | Cheltenham | GL54 2HQ | 01451 822616 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit91 Chesterton Lane · Kwik Fit | Cirencester | GL7 1YE | 01285 644488 | 123457 |
| Lechlade Motor CompanySherbourne Street | Lechlade | GL7 3AH | 01367 252256 | 123457 |
| N & N Autoworld Ltd12 Wilkinson Road | Cirencester | GL7 1YT | 01285 659811 | 123457 |
| North Street Motors (Stow) LimitedOddington | Moreton in Marsh | GL56 0XW | 01451 830422 | 123457 |
| Platinum3 Love Lane | Cirencester | GL7 1YG | 01285 641800 | 123457 |
| R S Auto Services46 Querns Lane | Cirencester | GL7 1RH | 01285 653736 | 123457 |
| Station Road Garage (Campden)Station Road | Chipping Campden | GL55 6LB | 01386 840297 | 123457 |
| Tetbury AudiQuercus Road | Tetbury | GL8 8GX | 01666 505155 | 123457 |
| The MOT Centre (Motortech)Unit 9 | Cirencester | GL7 1YG | 01285 655481 | 123457 |
| Trevor CarrUnits 4-6 | Cirencester | GL7 5JS | 01285 851306 | 123457 |
| Twc Vehicle Services3A Willow Court | Bourton on the Water | GL54 2HQ | 01451 810039 | 123457 |
| V J Collett LimitedLansdowne Garage | Bourton on the Water | GL54 2HQ | 01451 820366 | 123457 |
| Webbs Garage South CerneyClarks Hay | Cirencester | GL7 5UA | 01285 653459 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Cotswold
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 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | £37.80 | £28-37 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 | £50-80 |
| 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.
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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.
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- 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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