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MOT Test Centres in Rugby
40 MOT test stations in Rugby, Warwickshire (West Midlands) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 8 (20%) test motorcycles, 11 (28%) 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
40
#21 of 30 districts in West Midlands
Test motorcycles
8
20% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
11
28% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
9 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Rugby Stations Can Test
Of the 40 listed stations, 39 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 Rugby. Motorcycle riders have 8 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 11; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 9; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Rugby (34), Coventry (1), Lutterworth (1), Nr Rugby (1) and 3 other post towns. 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 | 8 | 20% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 8 | 20% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 3% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 39 | 98% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 9 | 23% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 11 | 28% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (14)
Stations in Rugby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Easy Network LimitedUnit 2 Prospect Park | Rugby | CV21 1TF | 01788 877447 | 123457 |
| AutodiagUnit 4 Laughing Dog Industrial Estate | Rugby | CV23 9LP | 01788 877660 | 123457 |
| Bt Tyres56-58 Albert Street | Warwicks | CV21 2RH | 01788 550045 | 123457 |
| CAR4U 16 Limited101 Albert Street | Warwickshire | CV21 2SW | 01788 877272 | 123457 |
| Chris Auto Limited55 Somers Road | Rugby | CV22 7DG | 07735 520173 | 123457 |
| Fosseway Vehicle Centre LtdUnit 1B The Wharf | Rugby | CV23 0PR | 01788 832973 | 123457 |
| Hann's AutomotivesUnit 5A | Rugby | CV21 1PS | 01788 552577 | 123457 |
| J Coates Garage Services LtdUnit 2 | Lutterworth | LE17 6AR | 01788 860845 | 123457 |
| J Richardson and SonsLeicester Road | Rugby | CV21 1NZ | 01788 562731 | 123457 |
| People Express Taxis Rugby LimitedUnit 2 | Rugby | CV22 7DG | 01788 546666 | 123457 |
| Protyre Rugby Paynes Lane11 Paynes Lane · Protyre | Rugby | CV21 2UH | 01788 542292 | 123457 |
| Stanbridge Motors Rugby Limited8 Cottage Leap | Rugby | CV21 3XP | 01788 576456 | 123457 |
| Webb Ellis Autocentre LtdUnit 1 | Rugby | CV21 3XH | 01788 535656 | 123457 |
| Woodside Motor ServicesUnit 14 | Rugby | CV21 2NP | 01788 535377 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (26)
Stations in Rugby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Motor Services199-201 Abbey Street | Rugby | CV21 3LW | 01788 337558 | 123457 |
| Arches Lane MOT CentreUnit 2 Arches Business Centre | Rugby | CV21 1QW | 01788 569750 | 123457 |
| Bond Contracts LimitedCoventry Road | Rugby | CV23 9RH | 01926 632633 | 123457 |
| Cory's Car Repairs Limited16-17 Arches Business Centre | Rugby | CV21 1QW | 01788 540776 | 123457 |
| D & D Williams & Co LimitedOxford Road Service Station | Ryton | CV8 3EA | 024 7630 5715 | 123457 |
| Eden Tyre Sales Rugby3D Somers Road | Rugby | CV22 7DB | 01788 551909 | 123457 |
| Frankton Lane GarageStretton On Dunsmore | Nr Rugby | CV23 9JQ | 024 7654 4638 | 123457 |
| Great Central (Vauxhall)Leicester Road | Rugby | CV21 1DJ | 01788 565243 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreWest Way · Halfords Autocentre | Rugby | CV21 2DQ | 01788 571696 | 123457 |
| Jordans Car Repair Services LimitedSouth Street | Rugby | CV21 3SG | 01788 536414 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitBilton Road / Lawford Road · Kwik Fit | Rugby | CV22 7AB | 01788 579320 | 123457 |
| M J AutomotiveUnit 2 Church Lawford Business Centre | Rugby | CV23 9HD | 024 7654 0145 | 123457 |
| Midvale Garage ( Rugby) Ltd190 Bilton Road | Rugby | CV22 7DX | 01788 812174 | 123457 |
| Moserve (Rugby) Limited9 Avon Industrial Estate | Rugby | CV21 3UY | 01788 561099 | 123457 |
| Motec Auto Engineers23A Cromwell Road | Rugby | CV22 5LP | 01788 573213 | 123457 |
| Motor Vation69 Somers Road | Rugby | CV22 7DG | 01788 561922 | 123457 |
| Pinnacle MotorsWharf Farm Trading Estate | Rugby | CV21 4PN | 01788 571660 | 123457 |
| Royal Mail Group PLC Fleet and Maintenance ServicesMill Road | Rugby | CV21 1AA | 07483 925216 | 123457 |
| Rugby Vehicle Testing StationUnit 9 | Rugby | CV21 1QW | 01788 569640 | 123457 |
| Selecta Tyre Rugby56-62 Railway Terrace | Rugby | CV21 3EX | 01788 561160 | 123457 |
| Shilton Garage LtdChurch Road | Coventry | CV7 9HW | 024 7661 1993 | 123457 |
| Townsend Vehicle Hire1 Somers Road | Rugby | CV22 7DB | 01788 577866 | 123457 |
| V12 Sports and Classics LimitedWilleyfields Farm | Rugby | CV23 0SQ | 01455 363181 | 123457 |
| Vasstech Auto Services Limited35 Webb Ellis Industrial Estate | Rugby | CV21 2NP | 01788 542555 | 123457 |
| Wolston Garage and Engineering85 Somers Road | Rugby | CV22 7DG | 01788 543094 | 123457 |
| Woodlands Service Station37 Cymbeline Way | Rugby | CV22 6JZ | 01788 810719 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Rugby
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Midlands typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for West Midlands
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. Urban areas have strong competition; rural areas charge slightly more. 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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