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Bute Service Centre
MOT test station V104436 at Harbour Road, Ardrossan KA22 8BZ, in North Ayrshire. Authorised for Classes 1, 2, 4 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
4 of 6
Classes 1, 2, 4 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
15
42 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
0.3 miles
J & W Motors
Station details
- DVSA site number
- V104436
- Register status
- Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
- Classes authorised
- Class 1: Motorcycles up to 200ccClass 2: Motorcycles over 200ccClass 4: Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seatsClass 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
- Address
- Harbour Road, Ardrossan
- Postcode
- KA22 8BZ
- Council district
- North Ayrshire (46 listed stations)
- Region
- Scotland
- Map position
- full postcode · 55.6377, -4.8204
What Bute Service Centre can test
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 |
Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.
About this station
Bute Service Centre is an MOT test station at Harbour Road, Ardrossan, KA22 8BZ, in North Ayrshire (Scotland). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V104436, and is authorised for 4 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) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).
Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 7 of the 46 stations listed in North Ayrshire hold Class 1 or 2, and 4 of the 42 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 16 authorised stations in the district and one of 13 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 46 of the district's 46 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is J & W Motors, 0.3 miles away (Classes 4 and 7). 15 other stations sit within 5 miles and 42 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 1.5 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 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price in Scotland 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 BUTE SERVICE CENTRE LLP (company number SO305282) 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 20 Mar 2015 (11 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts. 1 outstanding charge is registered.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01294 603556. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to KA22 8BZ, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| J & W MotorsUnit 19, KA22 8HE | Ardrossan | 0.3 miles | 123457 |
| Kerr Baillie Ltd (district list)234 Glasgow Street, KA22 8JX | Ardrossan | 0.8 miles | 123457 |
| Parkhouse Garage Ltd64 Parkhouse Road, KA22 8AA | Ardrossan | 1.0 mile | 123457 |
| Wellpark Motors37 Raise Street, KA21 5JX | Saltcoats | 1.4 miles | 123457 |
| Gjd Auto Care (district list)4C Factory Place, KA21 5LA | Saltcoats | 1.5 miles | 123457 |
Registered company
Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by an exact name and postcode match. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.
- Registered name
- BUTE SERVICE CENTRE LLP
- Company number
- SO305282
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 20 Mar 2015 (11 years on the register)
- Company type
- Limited Liability Partnership
- Accounts
- Files small company (total exemption) accounts; last made up to 31 Mar 2025
- Registered office
- ARDROSSAN, KA22
- Outstanding charges
- 1
Full register entry on ukcompanyfinder.com (a Digital Signet site). Register status is Companies House's wording on the snapshot date; the DVSA list, not the company register, is the authority on whether the station tests.
What an MOT costs at a Classes 1, 2, 4 and 7 station in Scotland
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 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| 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.
Related MOT cost guides
Motorcycle MOT Cost
£29.65 max for Class 1 and 2; sidecar £37.80.
Van MOT Cost
£54.85 under 3,000kg (Class 4), £58.60 for 3,000-3,500kg (Class 7).
Car MOT Cost (Class 4)
£54.85 cap, £30-45 typical, what Class 4 covers.
MOT Fees by Vehicle Class
The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.
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.
- Company details: Company details from Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 2026-05-01, matched by name and postcode; no officer or personal data is used. ukcompanyfinder.com is a Digital Signet site.
- 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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