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MOT Test Centres in High Peak
36 MOT test stations in High Peak, Derbyshire (East Midlands) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 7 (19%) test motorcycles, 14 (39%) 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; £30-45 is typical.
Stations listed
36
#26 of 35 districts in East Midlands
Test motorcycles
7
19% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
14
39% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
6 / 3
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the High Peak Stations Can Test
Of the 36 listed stations, 35 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 High Peak. Motorcycle riders have 7 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 14; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 6; three-wheelers can be tested at 3. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across High Peak (23), Buxton (3), Glossop (3), Derbyshire (2) and 4 other post towns. 2 are national chain or dealer-group branches and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 7 | 19% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 7 | 19% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 3 | 8% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 35 | 97% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 6 | 17% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 14 | 39% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (18)
Stations in High Peak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wood Vehicle Repairs LimitedChunal Lane | High Peak | SK13 6JX | 01457 899233 | 123457 |
| Arthur Forbes & Son LimitedBrown Edge Road | High Peak | SK17 7AA | 01298 26531 | 123457 |
| ATS Euromaster LimitedStaden Lane Industrial Park · ATS Euromaster | Buxton | SK17 9RX | 01298 25608 | 123457 |
| D G Bradshaw (Haulage) LimitedD G Bradshaw (Haulage) Limited | High Peak | SK17 9RZ | 01298 74810 | 123457 |
| Derbyshire County CouncilCounty Transport · council-run | High Peak | SK17 8BJ | 01629 531677 | 123457 |
| G & T Motor Spares Ltd16-18 Bridge Street | High Peak | SK17 6BS | 01298 26554 | 123457 |
| Hadfield Motors MOT Service and Repair Centre LimitedUnit 14 Dinting Vale Business Park | High Peak | SK13 6LG | 01457 853399 | 123457 |
| Hallam BrothersNew Mills Road Garage | High Peak | SK22 2EU | 01663 743266 | 123457 |
| Hello Dave Autocare & Repair LimitedUnit 1 Milton Works | Derbyshire | SK23 0QG | 01298 815972 | 123457 |
| J C Motor Services Limited54 Albion Road | Derbyshire | SK22 3EX | 01663 746099 | 123457 |
| Joule Brady Car & Commercials Limited1 Sheffield Road | Chapel-En-Le-Frith | SK23 0PE | 01298 813483 | 123457 |
| NovaraUnit 1 Brookfield | Glossop | SK13 6JF | 01457 371576 | 123457 |
| R Kenyon MOT and Servicing LimitedUnit 5 | Chapel En le Frith | SK23 0JQ | 01298 813424 | 123457 |
| Riverside Garage (Bamford) LtdWater Lane | Hope Valley | S33 0DA | 01433 651950 | 123457 |
| Stella Motors High Peak LimitedHallsteads | High Peak | SK17 8BJ | 01298 816160 | 123457 |
| Swains CentreHarpur Hill Industrial Estate | High Peak | SK17 9JL | 01298 71037 | 123457 |
| Tom Coward and SonsOld Road Garage | High Peak | SK23 7HS | 01663 732655 | 123457 |
| Wharf GarageUnit 2, Wharf Works | High Peak | SK22 3JL | 01663 743917 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (18)
Stations in High Peak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autotech Service Centre LimitedBuxton Road | High Peak | SK23 7JF | 01663 734844 | 123457 |
| B & B Auto EngineersUnit 6 | High Peak | SK13 1BS | 01457 863795 | 123457 |
| Buxton Car Centre Service & Repairs LtdUnit 20, Dew Pond Lane | High Peak | SK17 7LF | 01298 24333 | 123457 |
| Chapel GarageHayfield Road | High Peak | SK23 0JF | 01298 812139 | 123457 |
| Fairway MotorsArundel Street Garage | High Peak | SK13 7AB | 01457 868691 | 123457 |
| George Poole LimitedUnit 7 | High Peak | SK22 2JF | 01663 742168 | 123457 |
| Glossop Service Centre 2006 Limited287-301 High Street West | High Peak | SK13 8EX | 01457 855703 | 123457 |
| Guy Matthews LimitedUnit 2 | High Peak | SK23 0PJ | 01298 815544 | 123457 |
| Hope GarageCastleton Road | Hope Valley | S33 6RZ | 01433 620333 | 123457 |
| Horderns Motor House Ltd79-85 Market Street | High Peak | SK23 0JD | 01298 813314 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit36-40 High Street East · Kwik Fit | Glossop | SK13 8PN | 01457 857277 | 123457 |
| Lawsons AutosVernon House Garage | High Peak | SK23 7HP | 01663 308282 | 123457 |
| M Power Resto Limited7 Marple Road | Glossop | SK13 5EY | 01457 864416 | 123457 |
| Marriott Auto Services77 Leek Road | Buxton | SK17 6UF | 01298 71544 | 123457 |
| Sbf Mechanic Tuning and RemapsUnit 5B Ladmanlow Road | Buxton | SK17 6UQ | 07900 781541 | 123457 |
| Shakespeare Garage48 Spring Gardens | High Peak | SK17 6BZ | 01298 79512 | 123457 |
| Whaley Bridge Garage LimitedUnit 1 | Whaley Bridge | SK23 7HY | 01663 732549 | 123457 |
| Woodside Garage (New Mills) LimitedSalem Mill | High Peak | SK22 4BW | 01663 743897 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in High Peak
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Midlands typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for East Midlands
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. Urban areas have strong competition; rural areas charge slightly more. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
Nearby Districts
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.
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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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