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MOT Test Centres in Gravesham
27 MOT test stations in Gravesham, Kent (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 2 (7%) test motorcycles, 7 (26%) test Class 7 vans and 18 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
27
#57 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
2
7% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
7
26% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
5 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Gravesham Stations Can Test
Of the 27 listed stations, 26 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 Gravesham. Motorcycle riders have 2 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 7; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 5; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Gravesend (17), Northfleet (3), Kent (2), Gravesend Kent (1) and 4 other post towns. 1 is a national chain or dealer-group branch and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 2 | 7% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 2 | 7% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 4% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 26 | 96% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 5 | 19% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 7 | 26% | £58.60 |
Where the 27 Gravesham stations are
Every listed station in Gravesham 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.
- Exact postcode position
- Area centroid, approximate (3)
- Highlighted from the table
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (9)
Stations in Gravesham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2 Motorcycle Centre Limited50 Singlewell Road | Gravesend Kent | DA11 7PW | 01474 320200 | 123457 |
| D F Auto ServicesAlbion Parade | Gravesend | DA12 2RR | 01474 359230 | 123457 |
| E & S CommercialUnit 1 & Yard | Northfleet | DA11 8DA | 01474 564889 | 123457 |
| Gravesham Borough CouncilBrookvale Depot · council-run | Gravesend | DA11 8HW | 01474 337547 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitRochester Road · Kwik Fit | Gravesend | DA12 2LY | 01474 323315 | 123457 |
| Mark Hannam AutosRear Of 155 Vale Road | Gravesend | DA11 8BX | 01474 569943 | 123457 |
| Mr Clutch Autocentres50 Singlewell Road | Gravesend | DA11 7PW | 01474 626262 | 123457 |
| Riverside MOT CentreUnits B4 And B8 Lion Business Park | Gravesend | DA12 2DX | 01474 533533 | 123457 |
| S.E.T Servicing & MOT Centre LtdUnit 5 Robins Wharf | Gravesend | DA11 9AX | 01474 569889 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (18)
Stations in Gravesham 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.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen FordEagle Way | Northfleet | DA11 9BJ | 01474 537537 | 123457 |
| Apple DevelopmentsCamer Park Road | Meopham | DA13 0AL | 01474 813060 | 123457 |
| Autocare Fastfit48 London Road | Northfleet Kent | DA11 9JR | 01474 536636 | 123457 |
| Autocruse Service Centre6A Saddington Street | Gravesend | DA12 1ED | 01474 322111 | 123457 |
| AutofixUnit 7 | Northfleet | DA11 9DZ | 01474 334450 | 123457 |
| B P Motors1 Bryant Road | Strood | ME2 3EG | 01634 716654 | 123457 |
| G and M MotorsMilton Road | Gravesend | DA12 2PP | 01474 363907 | 123457 |
| Golden Motor Services9 Bentley Street | Gravesend | DA12 2DH | 01474 535377 | 123457 |
| Holly Tree GarageHollytree Drive | Rochester | ME3 7EA | 01474 822552 | 123457 |
| JCB Medway LimitedUnit A, Oakwood Industrial Estate | Kent | DA11 9DT | 01474 340615 | 123457 |
| Kmita Motors Ltd85A Springhead Road | Kent | DA11 9QZ | 01474 359364 | 123457 |
| Lion Test & Tyre CenbtreLion Garage | Gravesend | DA12 1PW | 01474 535990 | 123457 |
| Meopham GarageThe Sidings | Gravesend | DA13 0LT | 01474 812156 | 123457 |
| Norfolk Road MOTUnits 3-8 | Gravesend | DA12 2PA | 01474 363600 | 123457 |
| R J P Auto ServicesUnit A | Gravesend | DA12 3JL | 07761 592508 | 123457 |
| Singlewell Service Centre LimitedUnit A Hever Court Road | Gravesend | DA12 5UQ | 01474 328333 | 123457 |
| W J King Garages Limited40 Overcliffe | Gravesend | DA11 0EJ | 01474 565656 | 123457 |
| Watling Tyre Service LimitedWatling House | Gravesend | DA11 0HN | 01474 321455 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Gravesham
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
| 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. Slightly below London but still above average; competition in larger towns helps. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
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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.
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