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MOT Test Centres in Hastings
28 MOT test stations in Hastings, East Sussex (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 4 (14%) test motorcycles, 7 (25%) test Class 7 vans and 15 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
28
#55 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
4
14% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
7
25% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
4 / 3
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Hastings Stations Can Test
Of the 28 listed stations, 24 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 Hastings. Motorcycle riders have 4 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 7; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 4; three-wheelers can be tested at 3. 4 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across St Leonards on Sea (19), Hastings (4), East Sussex (2), Hastings East Sussex (1) and 2 other post towns. 3 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 4 | 14% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 4 | 14% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 3 | 11% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 24 | 86% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 4 | 14% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 7 | 25% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (13)
Stations in Hastings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Service14 Burgess Road | Hastings | TN35 4NR | 01424 721555 | 123457 |
| ATS Euromaster Limited (St Leonards)Menzies Road · ATS Euromaster | East Sussex | TN38 9BB | 01424 427780 | 123457 |
| Bartletts Seat LimitedUnit 3 Ridge West Industrial Estate | St Leonards on Sea | TN37 7PJ | 01424 754444 | 123457 |
| Formula One Autocentres Limited8 The Ridge · Formula One Autocentres | Hastings | TN34 2AA | 01424 421566 | 123457 |
| Hastings Motorcycle Centre54 & 56 Beaconsfield Road | Hastings,east Sussex | TN34 3TN | 01424 434976 | 123457 |
| J S Gedge10 Silchester Road | St Leonards on Sea | TN38 0JB | 01424 423520 | 123457 |
| Moton MotorcyclesChichester Road | St Leonards on Sea | TN38 9BG | 01424 717242 | 123457 |
| Rds (Hastings) Limited22 Brunel Road | St Leonards on Sea | TN38 9RT | 01424 854559 | 123457 |
| Ridge West GarageUnit 5 | St Leonards on Sea | TN37 7PJ | 01424 755061 | 123457 |
| S Selim1 & 2 Harold Mews | St Leonards on Sea | TN38 0EA | 01424 431266 | 123457 |
| Saabtech (South East) LimitedBridgeway | St Leonards on Sea | TN38 8AP | 01424 722810 | 123457 |
| St Leonards Motors Ltd2 John Macadam Way | St Leonards on Sea | TN37 7SQ | 01424 755855 | 123457 |
| St Leonards Motors Toyota3 John Macadam Way | St Leonards on Sea | TN37 7SQ | 01424 758555 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (15)
Stations in Hastings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood FordSedlescombe Road North | St Leonards on Sea | TN37 7SQ | 01424 230881 | 123457 |
| Castleham MOT Test Centre Limited45 Manor Road | Hastings | TN34 3LL | 01424 436414 | 123457 |
| Dns Car CareUnit E | Hastings | TN37 6PU | 01424 423660 | 123457 |
| Hillcrest Garage (South East) LimitedTower Road West | St Leonards on Sea | TN38 0RL | 01424 422157 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit471 Battle Road · Kwik Fit | St Leonards on Sea | TN37 7BB | 01424 855770 | 123457 |
| Langleys GarageDrury Lane | St Leonards on Sea | TN38 9BA | 01424 432078 | 123457 |
| Leaders MOT Mate2-4 Duke Terrace | St Leonards on Sea | TN37 7DJ | 01424 430036 | 123457 |
| M Tech Bodyshop Limited34/36 Theaklen Drive | East Sussex | TN38 9AZ | 01424 722722 | 123457 |
| P and J Motors4/4A Saxon Road | Hastings East Sussex | TN35 5HP | 01424 718899 | 123457 |
| Setyres Auto CentreSetyres Auto Centre | St Leonards on Sea | TN38 8AL | 01424 426214 | 123457 |
| South Street Autos LimitedUnit 3B Hcp Building | St Leonards on Sea | TN38 9BG | 01424 905973 | 123457 |
| St Leonards Motors LtdChurchwood Drive | St Leonards on Sea | TN38 9QQ | 01424 854000 | 123457 |
| St Leonards Test Centre Limited80 Castleham Road | St Leonards on Sea,east Sussex | TN38 9NT | 01424 850700 | 123457 |
| T & L Garage Services (St Leonards on Sea ) LtdUnit B Block 1 York Road Business Centre | St Leonards on Sea | TN37 6PU | 01424 428914 | 123457 |
| Tivoli Auto Services Limited91 Old Harrow Road | St Leonards on Sea | TN37 7ED | 01424 442277 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Hastings
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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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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