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MOT Test Centres in Moray

56 MOT test stations in Moray (Scotland) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 9 (16%) test motorcycles, 14 (25%) test Class 7 vans and 35 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

56

#16 of 32 districts in Scotland

Test motorcycles

9

16% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

14

25% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

10 / 3

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the Moray Stations Can Test

Of the 56 listed stations, 53 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 Moray. Motorcycle riders have 9 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 14; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 10; three-wheelers can be tested at 3. 3 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Elgin (26), Lossiemouth (6), Buckie (5), Forres (5) and 10 other post towns. 4 are national chain or dealer-group branches and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc916%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc916%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg35%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats5395%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats1018%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg1425%£58.60

Where the 56 Moray stations are

Every listed station in Moray 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.

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Outline map of Moray with 56 MOT test stations marked
  • Exact postcode position
  • Area centroid, approximate (2)
  • Highlighted from the table

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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (21)

Stations in Moray 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.

Specialist MOT test stations in Moray
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
C M BowieUnit 1FochabersIV32 7RQ01343 821111123457
Connor WilsonCrossroads GarageHuntlyAB54 7JT07584 244537123457
Ewan Tulooch Car and Commercial Repairs LimitedArdlynForresIV36 3ED01309 676111123457
Fleet Management Services UK LtdLinkwood RoadElginIV30 6DJ01343 552553123457
Forres Auto Centre LtdWaterford RoadForresIV36 3EE01309 672828123457
Frank Ogg and Son Ltd19 High StreetAberlour on SpeyAB38 9QJ01340 871505123457
G T TyresNewmill Road Industrial EstateKeithAB55 5GB01542 882735123457
Glm MotorsGlm MotorsElginIV30 6NG01343 555157123457
H Mutch55/67 Regent StreetKeithAB55 5EU01542 882167123457
Ian Watt the Square GarageJames StreetLossiemouthIV31 6DD01343 812064123457
Lossiemouth Garage Limited35 Clifton RoadLossiemouthIV31 6DP01343 812063123457
M G Motor Services3 Linkwood LaneElginIV30 1HX01343 544855123457
Main MotorsUnit 10 The WardsElginIV30 6AA01343 548007123457
Mr Moto Motorcycles LtdUnit 4, 3 Bogton PlaceForresIV36 1EP01309 250270123457
North East Motorcycles (Elgin)The WardsElginIV30 6AA01343 548412123457
Sandy Reid Slr Auto Repairs LtdGrampian RoadElginIV30 1XJ01343 548348123457
Sandy Reid's Garage LimitedElgin MOT CentreElginIV30 1XN01343 552522123457
Sheriffmill Motor Co LtdSheriffmill GarageElginIV30 6UH01343 547121123457
The Moray Council Fleet ServicesAshgrove Depot · council-runElginIV30 1UU01343 557332123457
Willie Young Motor Cycle Sales4 Parade Spur SouthElginIV30 3AJ01343 540355123457
Wilmac Garage Ltd1A Greshop RoadForresIV36 2GV01309 694838123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (35)

Stations in Moray 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.

Class 4 only MOT test stations in Moray
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Ace TuningShore StreetLossiemouthIV31 6PB01343 814220123457
Alves AutosHome FarmKinlossIV36 3TL01309 692222123457
Arnold ClarkEdgar Road · Arnold ClarkElginIV30 6YQ01343 547688123457
Bradost Motor LtdThe WardsElginIV30 6AA01343 556115123457
C & P Garage Services Ltd12 West RoadForresIV36 2GW01309 358059123457
Carkare Ltd33 Tyock Industrial EstateElginIV30 1XY01343 545523123457
Castlehill Services44 High StreetRothesAB38 7AY01340 831555123457
Cathcart GarageWest Cathcart StreetBuckieAB56 1PN01542 832500123457
Chanonry MOT Centre Ltd4 Chanonry SpurElginIV30 6ND07928 968887123457
David McLeod Motor Engineers Ltd15 Perimeter RoadElginIV30 6AF01343 544308123457
Edgar Road Garage & Vehicle Sales LtdUnit 1ElginIV30 6YQ01343 551889123457
Fogwatt Garage LimitedLongmornElginIV30 8SL01343 860365123457
Gch ServicesUnit 4 Westerton Road NorthKeithAB55 5FL01542 886127123457
Halfords AutocentreLinkwood Place · Halfords AutocentreElginIV30 1HZ01343 544918123457
Halfords AutocentreNew Elgin Road · Halfords AutocentreElginIV30 6BA01343 569234123457
Hawco6 Wards RoadElginIV30 1NL01343 544977123457
Highland GarageFreuchny LaneBuckieAB56 1BF01542 833018123457
J G Wishart Motor Engineers Ltd12 Chanonry StreetElginIV30 6NF01343 540233123457
Johnston and StuartThe GarageDufftownAB55 4AL01340 820234123457
Kenneth Colin EllisLossie Car CentreLossiemouthIV31 6ED01343 814445123457
Kens GarageLinkwood PlaceElginIV30 1HZ01343 542254123457
Kinloss Garage LdSeapark RoadKinloss, Forres, MorayIV36 3TJ01309 690539123457
Kwik FitEast Road · Kwik FitElginIV30 1XU01343 547622123457
McLean's Garage LtdThe GarageCraigellachieAB38 9RA01542 860325123457
Moray Motors LtdSite 6LossiemouthIV31 6ED01343 813587123457
Motorsmiths Garage LimitedCunningholes Industrial EstateBuckieAB56 4DA01542 836101123457
Newmill Garage80-82 Main StreetKeithAB55 6TS01542 882121123457
Park's Ford ElginEast RoadElginIV30 1XU01343 542176123457
Pentland Motor Company LtdMoycroft Industrial EstateElginIV30 1XZ01343 559820123457
Quilliam Vehicle MaintenanceThe GarageLossiemouthIV31 6NX01343 680000123457
RegencyHigh StreetBuckieAB56 4AD01542 833977123457
RegencyLinkwood PlaceElginIV30 1HZ01343 551552123457
Regency Car Sales Ltd119 High StreetBuckieAB56 4DX01542 833050123457
Station GarageStation RoadBurgheadIV30 5UN01343 835723123457
Woodside GarageKnockHuntlyAB54 7LL01466 771245123457

What an MOT costs in Moray

DVSA maximum, Class 4 car

£54.85

Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales

Scotland typical (Class 4 car)

£30-45

From this site's regional guide for Scotland

Free retest

10 days

If the vehicle stays at the station for repair

ClassVehiclesDVSA maxTypical
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg£37.80£28-37
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85£30-45
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats£59.55 to £80.65£50-80
Class 7Goods 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. Edinburgh and Glasgow are competitive; remote Highland garages tend to be pricier. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.

Nearby Districts

Highlandabout 41 miles between district centres124Aberdeenshireabout 42 miles between district centres127Aberdeen Cityabout 54 miles between district centres75Angusabout 73 miles between district centres48Dundee Cityabout 81 miles between district centres62Perth and Kinrossabout 84 miles between district centres84

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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?

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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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