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MOT Test Centres in Solihull

38 MOT test stations in Solihull, Warwickshire (West Midlands) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 2 (5%) test motorcycles, 11 (29%) 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

38

#22 of 30 districts in West Midlands

Test motorcycles

2

5% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

11

29% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

8 / 2

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the Solihull Stations Can Test

Of the 38 listed stations, 38 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 Solihull. Motorcycle riders have 2 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 11; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 8; three-wheelers can be tested at 2. The stations are spread across Solihull (30), Birmingham (5), Coventry (2), Kenilworth (1). 3 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc25%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc25%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg25%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats38100%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats821%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg1129%£58.60

Where the 38 Solihull stations are

Every listed station in Solihull on one map. Point at a row in the tables below and its pin lights up; click a pin and the table jumps to that station. Zoom in and the clusters break apart into individual sites.

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Outline map of Solihull with 38 MOT test stations marked
  • Exact postcode position
  • Area centroid, approximate (1)
  • Highlighted from the table

Outline: Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Interactive tiles: OpenFreeMap and OpenMapTiles, data from OpenStreetMap contributors. No cookies and no account: your position, if you share it, stays in the page.

Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (12)

Stations in Solihull 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.

Specialist MOT test stations in Solihull
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Car Tech (Service Centre)10 Saxon WayBirminghamB37 5AY0121 788 8860123457
Cotterrell Auto Services LimitedUnit 2 Chesterton FarmKenilworthCV8 1PX01676 534598123457
Cranmore Garage Solihull LimitedUnit 10 Drayton RoadSolihullB90 4NG0121 709 0700123457
Holdcroft Renault Solihull270 Stratford RoadSolihullB90 3AD0121 418 6727123457
Hollands GarageHollands CornerSolihullB93 0HH01564 772234123457
Kingshurst Automotive LtdSaxon WayBirminghamB37 5AY0121 770 9377123457
Midhire Self Drive Rentals LimitedDrayton RoadSolihullB90 4NG0121 709 5000123457
Motorserv UKUnit 26SolihullB90 4NZ0121 733 3387123457
Prospect Solihull LimitedArden HouseSolihullB90 4NE0121 705 8118123457
Solihull Vehicle Service Centre Limited303 Lode LaneSolihullB91 2HZ0121 258 0007123457
Solihull Vehicle Service Centre LimitedUnit 3SolihullB91 2HB0121 258 0007123457
Vertu Ford ShirleyUnit 7 Maidwell DriveSolihullB90 4QN0121 733 3333123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (26)

Stations in Solihull 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.

Class 4 only MOT test stations in Solihull
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Arbury Seat34 Stratford RoadSolihullB90 3LS0121 270 6670123457
Auto-QUnit 7BirminghamB37 6QQ0121 770 1201123457
Birmingham Audi780 Stratford RoadSolihullB90 4BQ0121 746 5500123457
Carstins Unity Coventry324 Station RoadCoventryCV7 7EF01676 533145123457
Concours Motor Company (1962) Limited2113 Warwick RoadSolihullB93 0EF01564 770516123457
Crossroads Service Station (Cheswick Green) Ltd599/601 Tanworth LaneSolihullB90 4JE01564 703225123457
Halfords AutocentreUnit 2 Olton Wharf · Halfords AutocentreSolihullB92 7RN0121 706 0178123457
Halfords AutocentreSolihull Retail Park · Halfords AutocentreSolihullB90 4LD0121 733 3622123457
Johnsons Volkswagen SolihullHighlands RoadSolihullB90 4NU0121 713 6200123457
Johnsons Volvo SolihullHighlands RoadSolihullB90 4NU0121 745 0745123457
Kwik FitLode Lane Industrial Estate · Kwik FitSolihullB91 2JU0121 704 4080123457
Lavender Hall Auto RepairsLavender Hall FarmCoventryCV7 7BN01676 533013123457
Listers Alok HouseDrayton RoadSolihullB90 4NG01789 403808123457
Listers Honda Solihull790 To 820 Stratford RoadSolihullB90 4BQ0121 744 7744123457
Listers Jaguar Solihull639 Stratford RoadSolihullB90 4BA0121 745 0777123457
Mercedes-Benz of Solihull After SalesUnit 4 Focus ParkSolihullB90 4QU0121 713 6250123457
Mtr Tyres LimitedUnit 12 Burhill WaySolihullB37 6RF0121 770 1898123457
Plume Tyre Service343 Stratford RoadSolihullB90 3BW0121 745 5692123457
Porsche CentreUnit 1 Monkspath Business ParkSolihullB90 4NY0121 756 1765123457
Porsche Centre SolihullSolihull Business ParkSolihullB90 4NU0121 745 9911123457
Rycliff Cars LimitedPlatinumSolihullB90 8AS0121 457 6600123457
Steven Eagell Toyota824-828 Stratford RoadSolihullB90 4BQ0121 796 2436123457
Sytner Solihull120 Highlands RoadSolihullB90 4NU0121 733 3444123457
The Auto Workshop207-209 Bradford RoadBirminghamB36 9AG0121 748 4800123457
VariousFour Ashes RoadSolihullB93 8NE0121 667 8410123457
Williams Motor ServicesUnit 4 Croft Industrial EstateBirminghamB37 7UU0121 770 4345123457

What an MOT costs in Solihull

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

ClassVehiclesDVSA maxTypical
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg£37.80£28-37
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85£30-45
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats£59.55 to £80.65£50-80
Class 7Goods 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.

Nearby Districts

Birminghamabout 6 miles between district centres313Redditchabout 10 miles between district centres35Bromsgroveabout 11 miles between district centres35Coventryabout 12 miles between district centres117Sandwellabout 12 miles between district centres128Warwickabout 12 miles between district centres54

All districts in West Midlands · All regions

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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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Updated 2026-06-11