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MOT Test Centres in North Ayrshire
46 MOT test stations in North Ayrshire (Scotland) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 7 (15%) test motorcycles, 16 (35%) test Class 7 vans and 26 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
46
#21 of 32 districts in Scotland
Test motorcycles
7
15% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
16
35% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
6 / 3
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the North Ayrshire Stations Can Test
Of the 46 listed stations, 46 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 North Ayrshire. Motorcycle riders have 7 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 16; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 6; three-wheelers can be tested at 3. The stations are spread across Irvine (14), Kilwinning (6), Saltcoats (5), Ardrossan (4) and 9 other post towns. 5 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 | 15% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 7 | 15% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 3 | 7% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 46 | 100% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 6 | 13% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 16 | 35% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (20)
Stations in North Ayrshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Fast Fit LtdUnit One | Stevenston | KA20 3BN | 01294 603811 | 123457 |
| Adb MOTUnit 69 Third Avenue | Irvine | KA12 8HN | 01294 537576 | 123457 |
| Andy's Auto ServicesUnit 15 | Irvine | KA11 4HR | 01294 218899 | 123457 |
| Ashgrove Test Centre5 Ashgrove Road | Kilwinning | KA13 6NX | 01294 552210 | 123457 |
| Bank Street Auto Clinic9 Arkwright Way | Irvine | KA11 4JU | 01294 313822 | 123457 |
| Borestone Repairs LtdBorestone | Dalry | KA24 5JU | 01294 833594 | 123457 |
| Bs MOT & Repair CentreBlock 2,UNIT B,caladonian Place | Glengarnock | KA14 3AZ | 01505 684668 | 123457 |
| Bute Service CentreHarbour Road | Ardrossan | KA22 8BZ | 01294 603556 | 123457 |
| Duskview Sales LtdDuskview Garage | Beith | KA15 1HN | 01505 500224 | 123457 |
| Fit Quick Motors24 Allanpark Street | Largs | KA30 9AG | 01475 672696 | 123457 |
| J & W MotorsUnit 19 | Ardrossan | KA22 8HE | 01294 604577 | 123457 |
| Kvn Vehicle Solutions LtdUnit 5 | Irvine | KA12 8JF | 01294 537200 | 123457 |
| North Ayrshire CouncilUnit 1D · council-run | Kilwinning | KA13 6HR | 01294 323910 | 123457 |
| Park's of Hamilton (Townhead Garage) Ltd5 Corsehill Mount Road | Irvine | KA11 4JZ | 01294 221166 | 123457 |
| Parkhouse Garage Ltd64 Parkhouse Road | Ardrossan | KA22 8AA | 01294 463654 | 123457 |
| Porter's MOT StationUnit 2 | Kilwinning | KA13 6EX | 01294 550300 | 123457 |
| Ryeside Garage5 Drakemyre | Dalry | KA24 5JD | 01294 835670 | 123457 |
| The Garage Glengarnock LimitedBlock 7 | Glengarnock | KA14 3BE | 01505 685555 | 123457 |
| Townhead Testing Station4 Stevenston Road | Kilwinning | KA13 6NJ | 01294 551074 | 123457 |
| Wellpark Motors37 Raise Street | Saltcoats | KA21 5JX | 01294 469495 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (26)
Stations in North Ayrshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold ClarkAyr Road · Arnold Clark | Irvine | KA12 8BZ | 01294 277288 | 123457 |
| Bank Street Auto Clinic115C Bank Street | Irvine | KA12 0PT | 01294 313822 | 123457 |
| Beach Service Station32 Caledonian Road | Stevenston | KA20 3LG | 01294 462487 | 123457 |
| Blackwaterfoot GarageBlackwaterfoot | Isle of Arran | KA27 8ES | 01770 860277 | 123457 |
| Bridgend Garage LtdRiverside Autoplex | Kilwinning | KA13 7JB | 01294 555400 | 123457 |
| Elite Transport114 Montgomery Street | Irvine | KA12 8PW | 01294 312304 | 123457 |
| Garnock MOT CentreUnit 6 | Glengarnock | KA14 3RB | 01505 685590 | 123457 |
| Girdle Toll AutosUnit 3 | Irvine | KA11 1PR | 01294 539075 | 123457 |
| Gjd Auto Care4C Factory Place | Saltcoats | KA21 5LA | 01294 108174 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre62B Dalry Road · Halfords Autocentre | Saltcoats | KA21 6DX | 01294 464928 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreHeatherhouse Road · Halfords Autocentre | Irvine | KA12 8HQ | 01294 274917 | 123457 |
| J A MeechanCounty Garage | Isle of Cumbrae | KA28 0EF | 01475 530682 | 123457 |
| Jamieson Motor Services9 East Road | Irvine | KA12 0BP | 01294 645777 | 123457 |
| Kerr Baillie Ltd234 Glasgow Street | Ardrossan | KA22 8JX | 01294 469124 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit28 Irvine Road · Kwik Fit | Largs | KA30 8HW | 01475 689889 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit7 Quarry Road · Kwik Fit | Irvine | KA12 0TE | 01294 274600 | 123457 |
| Lm Motor Company LimitedHolmhead Garage | Kilbirnie | KA25 6BP | 01505 682486 | 123457 |
| McKinnon Bros. Garage33 Courthill Street | Dalry | KA24 5BL | 01294 833360 | 123457 |
| Neill BrothersDirrans Garage | Kilwinning | KA12 8ST | 01294 557619 | 123457 |
| R F Martin Motor EngineersUnit 1 | Irvine | KA11 4JZ | 01294 222388 | 123457 |
| R K HornThe Garage | Isle of Cumbrae | KA28 0AL | 01475 530567 | 123457 |
| R M G Automotive9 Kyle Road | Irvine | KA12 8JF | 01294 313500 | 123457 |
| Rightcars Ltd1 Wyllie Road | Saltcoats | KA21 5PQ | 01294 472202 | 123457 |
| Sr Auto Services Limited18 Cubrieshaw Street | West Kilbride | KA23 9AY | 01294 823951 | 123457 |
| Warden Motors89 Canal Street | Saltcoats | KA21 5JB | 01294 463333 | 123457 |
| Waterside Motors Ltd24 Waterside Street | Largs | KA30 9LN | 01475 675020 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in North Ayrshire
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
| 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. Edinburgh and Glasgow are competitive; remote Highland garages tend to be pricier. 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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