Hopkins Autoworks

Hopkins Autoworks is an MOT test station at Unit 23, South Hampshire Industrial Park, Eddystone Road, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3SA, in New Forest, Hampshire (South East). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number S000183, 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: 11 of the 69 stations listed in New Forest hold Class 1 or 2, and 22 of the 201 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 17 authorised stations in the district and one of 47 within 10 miles. It is one of 12 stations in New Forest authorised for Class 5 private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats, a class most garages cannot test; 30 stations within 10 miles hold it. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 67 of the district's 69 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Best Autocentres Ltd in Totton, at the same postcode (Classes 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7). 83 other stations sit within 5 miles and 201 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 1.2 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: £35-50 is the typical Class 4 car price in South East 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 HOPKINS AUTOWORKS LLP (company number OC453050) against this station, matched by an exact name and postcode match; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 16 Jul 2024 (1 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 023 8184 1504. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.