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MOT Test Centres in Oxford
25 MOT test stations in Oxford, Oxfordshire (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 3 (12%) test motorcycles, 8 (32%) test Class 7 vans and 14 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £35-50 is typical.
Stations listed
25
#60 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
3
12% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
8
32% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
3 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Oxford Stations Can Test
Of the 25 listed stations, 24 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 Oxford. Motorcycle riders have 3 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 8; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 3; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. 3 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 3 | 12% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 3 | 12% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 0 | 0% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 24 | 96% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 3 | 12% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 8 | 32% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (11)
Stations in Oxford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cooled Engineering LtdPony Road | Oxford | OX4 2RD | 01865 714141 | 123457 |
| ATS Euromaster LimitedUnit 1 · ATS Euromaster | Oxford | OX4 2RS | 01865 777675 | 123457 |
| Dave Clarke Motorcycles5A Denmark St | Oxford | OX4 1QS | 01865 247420 | 123457 |
| East Oxford Garage LtdUnit B | Oxford | OX4 6LX | 01865 717007 | 123457 |
| Giles Service Centre LtdUnit 6 | Oxford | OX4 6TU | 01865 716888 | 123457 |
| Hi Q Oxford27-31 Ferry Hinksey Rd | Oxford | OX2 0BY | 01865 241180 | 123457 |
| Isis Rescue LtdPeterley Road | Oxford | OX4 2TZ | 01865 434343 | 123457 |
| North Oxford Garage LtdWolvercote Roundabout | Oxford | OX2 8JP | 01865 319000 | 123457 |
| Oxford Direct Services Trading LimitedMarsh Road | Oxford | OX4 2HH | 01865 252932 | 123457 |
| Phillips Tyres LimitedUnit B | Oxford | OX4 2TZ | 01865 775522 | 123457 |
| Royal Mail Group PLC Vehicle Services WorkshopAlec Issigonis Way | Oxford | OX4 2ZY | 07483 372805 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (14)
Stations in Oxford 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; £35-50 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aladdin Oxford Ltd2A Hayfield Road | Oxford | OX2 6TT | 01865 553756 | 123457 |
| B & N Motors21 Peterley Road | Oxford | OX4 2TZ | 01865 771915 | 123457 |
| B J Autos LtdMargaret Road Garage | Oxford | OX3 8NG | 01865 762892 | 123457 |
| Brayley Honda72 Rose Hill | Oxford | OX4 4HS | 01865 748000 | 123457 |
| Bristol Street Motors370 Iffley Rd | Oxford | OX4 4AT | 01865 749000 | 123457 |
| Cowley Road Mot's379 Cowley Road | Oxford | OX4 2BS | 01865 714714 | 123457 |
| Formula One Autocentres LimitedUnit 1 Oxford Trade Centre · Formula One Autocentres | Oxford | OX4 6NF | 01865 776557 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreUnit 5 · Halfords Autocentre | Oxford | OX4 6NU | 01865 717763 | 123457 |
| Johnsons of OxfordBotley Road | Oxford | OX2 0HP | 01865 240101 | 123457 |
| Mr Clutch Autocentres LimitedUnits 12/13 Isis Business Centre | Oxford | OX4 2RD | 01865 774444 | 123457 |
| Oxford AudiOxford Audi | Oxford | OX4 2JY | 01865 373735 | 123457 |
| Oxford Gargae and MOT Ltd4A Denmark Street | Oxford | OX4 1QS | 07881 921191 | 123457 |
| Quarry MOT CentreEastern By Pass | Oxford | OX3 8LA | 01865 762398 | 123457 |
| Temple Road Garage108 Temple Road | Oxford | OX4 2HA | 07555 349156 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Oxford
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
South East typical (Class 4 car)
£35-50
From this site's regional guide for South East
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. Slightly below London but still above average; competition in larger towns helps. 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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