The Car & van Centre

The Car & van Centre is an MOT test station at The Car & Van Centre, Orchard House, Princess Way, Prudhoe, NE42 6HB, in Northumberland (North East). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V108357, and is authorised for 3 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2) and cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4).

Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 19 of the 145 stations listed in Northumberland hold Class 1 or 2, and 22 of the 142 stations within 10 miles of this one do. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 137 of the district's 145 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Grants Garage Limited in Northumberland, 0.3 miles away (Classes 4 and 7). 18 other stations sit within 5 miles and 142 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 2.2 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. Garages can charge less and most do: £25-40 is the typical Class 4 car price in North of England according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.

No Companies House company was matched to this trading name and postcode on 1 May 2026. That is common for MOT garages, many of which trade as sole traders or partnerships, and it says nothing about the station's authorisation, which comes from the DVSA list above.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01661 832184. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.