Shentons Garage

Shentons Garage is an MOT test station at Mayfield Road, Ashbourne, DE6 2BN, in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire (East Midlands). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 9616AF, and is authorised for 5 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2), cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4), private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats (Class 5) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).

Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 10 of the 40 stations listed in Derbyshire Dales hold Class 1 or 2, and 6 of the 32 stations within 10 miles of this one do. For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 11 authorised stations in the district and one of 12 within 10 miles. It is one of 9 stations in Derbyshire Dales authorised for Class 5 private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats, a class most garages cannot test; 7 stations within 10 miles hold it. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 40 of the district's 40 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Selecta Tyre Ashbourne, 0.9 miles away (Classes 4, 5 and 7). 7 other stations sit within 5 miles and 32 within 10 miles, which makes this a moderately served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 3.0 miles.

The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 1 £29.65, Class 2 £29.65, Class 4 £54.85, Class 5 £59.55 to £80.65, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price in Midlands according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 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 SHENTONS GARAGE LIMITED (company number 06979166) against this station, matched by a unique registered name in the same postcode area; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 4 Aug 2009 (16 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01335 300734. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.