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MOT Test Centres in South Gloucestershire

106 MOT test stations in South Gloucestershire (South West) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 10 (9%) test motorcycles, 22 (21%) test Class 7 vans and 72 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

106

#8 of 26 districts in South West

Test motorcycles

10

9% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

22

21% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

10 / 3

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the South Gloucestershire Stations Can Test

Of the 106 listed stations, 102 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 South Gloucestershire. Motorcycle riders have 10 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 22; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 10; three-wheelers can be tested at 3. 4 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Bristol (92), Wotton Under Edge (3), Yate (3), Chippenham (2) and 5 other post towns. 8 are national chain or dealer-group branches and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc109%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc109%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg33%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats10296%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats109%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg2221%£58.60

Where the 106 South Gloucestershire stations are

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Outline map of South Gloucestershire with 106 MOT test stations marked
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (34)

Stations in South Gloucestershire 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 South Gloucestershire
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
B M Motoring Centre Ltd53-55 Broad StreetBristolBS16 5LS0117 956 7411123457
Bike SmartUnit F3, Mayshill Industrial EstateBristolBS36 2NS01454 776952123457
Bitton Motor Co73 Bath RoadBristolBS30 6HP0117 932 8686123457
Briant Tyres & Exhausts LimitedThe Old Body ShopGloucestershireGL12 8SR01453 521666123457
Cas Auto ServicesUnit A2 Wood Road Industrial ParkBristolBS15 8NN0117 961 2566123457
Chipping Sodbury Motor CompanyAvon HouseBristolBS37 6AA01454 310136123457
Dick Lovett MotorradThe BarnBristolBS10 7TU0117 905 0000123457
Downend Scooters Ltd15 Cleevewood RoadBristolBS16 2SF0117 956 7899123457
First Auto Care Techs LtdElberton GarageBristolBS35 4AQ01454 414670123457
Frampton Garage (South Glos) LtdUnit 4 Apollo ParkYateBS37 5AH01454 801880123457
G and C Auto Services63A Hill StreetBristolBS15 4HA0117 947 6442123457
G J B MotorcyclesUnit 6 Sbi CentreBristolBS15 3JY0117 967 7016123457
G R Autoservices Ltd24 North RoadBristolBS37 7PA01454 320196123457
Halfords AutocentreUnit 3 Abbeywood Park · Halfords AutocentreBristolBS34 7JU0117 969 9500123457
Heathend GarageHeathendWotton Under EdgeGL12 8AR01454 294352123457
Listers Bristol NorthFirst Field Way, Cribbs CausewayBristolBS34 5TN0117 295 7612123457
M C Auto Repairs LimitedUnit 4DBristolBS30 6DL0117 947 7405123457
Mehmood Trading LimitedUnit 6, The Old Bus DepotBristolBS15 8ND0117 316 4674123457
Mvs Autos LtdRear Of 31 High StreetBristolBS15 4NF0117 967 8887123457
Oily's Engineering ServicesUnit 11HBristolBS37 5PD01454 325216123457
Oily's MOT Centre LtdUnit 7 Brunel CourtYateBS37 5PD01454 582544123457
Pearce Brothers4 Stover RoadBristolBS37 5JN01454 320023123457
R S Auto Services LtdUnit 5CBristolBS30 8JJ0117 967 0750123457
Royal Mail Group PLC Fleet and Maintenance ServicesVehicle Services RtwBristolBS34 7ST07423 451890123457
South Gloucestershire CouncilBroad Lane · council-runYateBS37 7PN01454 863920123457
Stellantis &YOUMerlin RoadBristolBS10 7UD0117 301 1711123457
The MOT Station (Mayshill) LtdUnit B01 Mayshill Industrial EstateBristolBS36 2NS01454 778245123457
Thornbury MOT LimitedUnit 1B Cooper RoadBristolBS35 3UP01454 418999123457
Trustford Cribbs CausewayHayes WayBristolBS34 5BZ0117 951 3333123457
Tytherington GarageCastle QuarryTytheringtonGL12 8UH01454 412413123457
V-Ten Specialist Motor Cycles LtdUnit C4ThornburyBS35 3UU01454 415489123457
Van & Car Repair Ltd172-174 Bristol RoadBristolBS36 2AX01454 528106123457
Wessex GaragesHayes WayBristolBS34 5BZ0117 992 6222123457
Westerleigh Car Centre Ltd84 Downend RoadBristolBS16 5UE0117 957 4757123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (72)

Stations in South Gloucestershire 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 South Gloucestershire
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
A E Wilcox & Son LtdWickwar GarageWotton Under EdgeGL12 8NG01454 294213123457
Ashley ThoulessGrovesend GarageBristolBS35 3TU01454 501420123457
Beaconlea GarageBeaconleaBristolBS15 8FX0117 967 3295123457
Bond Motor Services Ltd50 High StreetBristolBS15 4AJ0117 961 5958123457
Bridgeyate Motor Services105 Bath RoadBristolBS30 5NJ0117 967 3447123457
Bristol AudiBristol AudiBristolBS10 7FF0117 958 1450123457
Brunel Tyres LtdBath StreetBristolBS16 5NT0117 956 6264123457
C A R Services (Kingswood) LtdUnit 1, West Point Trading EstateBristolBS15 8DX0117 947 8756123457
Car Shops LimitedBollingbrooke WayBristolBS34 6QD0117 453 2429123457
Central Garage (L Bury) LtdUnit 7 West Point Ind EstBristolBS15 8DX0117 947 5085123457
Central Garage (Marshfield) LtdHay StreetChippenhamSN14 8NJ01225 891691123457
Chris Palmer Auto ServicesUnit 3 Sbi CentreBristolBS15 3JY0117 949 9664123457
Cleevewood GarageCleevewood RoadBristolBS16 2SF0117 956 7144123457
Dick Lovett (Bristol) LtdLaurel CourtBristolBS10 7TU0117 905 0000123457
Dick Lovett LimitedThe HangarBristolBS10 7TU07539 209633123457
Dick Lovett Sports Cars LimitedVantage PointBristolBS10 7TU0117 900 7007123457
Downend Service Centre Limited50 Cassell RoadBristolBS16 5DE0117 956 5618123457
Drive Vauxhall Bristol NorthGloucester RoadBristolBS34 6QB0117 969 4331123457
Drive Vauxhall Kingswood50-52 High StreetBristolBS15 4AJ0117 960 0747123457
Dt Autocentre LimitedUnit 1 The Old CoachworksBristolBS30 6DL0117 967 6262123457
Elite Tyre and Autocare LimitedUnit 10BristolBS35 2BS01454 507508123457
Elite Tyre and Autocare LtdYate RoadBristolBS37 9XY01454 507507123457
F G Bond & SonMarshfield GarageChippenhamSN14 8LR01225 891217123457
Fleetcare110 Soundwell RoadBristolBS16 4RT0117 956 9532123457
Formula One AutocentreUnit 2 · Formula One AutocentresBristolBS30 7DA0117 967 7272123457
Frampton Garage (South Glos) Ltd76 Woodend RoadBristolBS36 2LH01454 777841123457
Green Lane GarageNew RoadBristolBS35 4DX01454 202030123457
Halfords AutocentreDownend Road · Halfords AutocentreBristolBS15 1SE0117 961 9120123457
Halfords Autocentres LtdUnit 1, Longwell Green Trading Park · Halfords AutocentreBristolBS30 7ET0117 967 4424123457
Hanham Garage189 High StreetBristolBS15 3RD0117 967 7641123457
Hawkins (Berkeley Vale Motors) LtdThornbury RoadBristolBS35 2LR01454 410034123457
Hmc PatchwayCallicroft RoadBristolBS34 5BU0117 969 5409123457
In 'N' Out Centres LimitedLysander RoadBristolBS10 7UD0117 950 4426123457
Independent Car Specialist IcsUnit 25BristolBS15 4TA07943 790288123457
Interpro Automotive LtdUnit 16 Walker WayBristolBS35 3US01454 412777123457
Jarrett BrothersUnit 2 T T Trading EstateBristolBS37 6AA01454 327780123457
Jc 4 X 4 LimitedUnit 1, The WheelRockhamptonGL13 9DZ01454 261067123457
Kingswood Autocare Ltd1/13 Hanham RoadBristolBS15 8PW0117 907 4282123457
Kwik Fit452 Badminton Road · Kwik FitBristolBS37 6HX01454 319300123457
Kwik FitBadminton Road · Kwik FitBristolBS37 6LL01454 321556123457
Kwik Fit186 Gloucester Road · Kwik FitBristolBS34 5BB0117 969 7038123457
Kwik FitMead Court · Kwik FitThornburyBS35 3UW01454 412872123457
Lcm Automotive (Bristol) LtdUnit 4 Fairway Industrial CentreFiltonBS34 7QS0117 239 9683123457
M.D.T. Auto Engineers LtdUnit C23 Backfield Farm EstateBristolBS37 9XD01454 228729123457
Martin Richings Motor Repairs LimitedUnit 5, Tt Trading EstateBristolBS37 6AA01454 311663123457
Mercedes Benz DirectUnit 20BristolBS34 5TB0117 931 3506123457
Mercedes Benz of BristolLysander RoadBristolBS10 7UB0117 950 6000123457
Mike Madge Motor Repairs LtdThe Old Coach WorksBristolBS30 6DL0117 961 1605123457
Mill Lane AutomotiveUnit 5 St. Stephens Business CentreBristolBS30 5JD0117 967 8665123457
Monster Gear GarageUnit 18 Bridge Road Industrial EstateBristolBS15 4TA0117 239 2416123457
My GarageFarendell RoadBristolBS16 7FF0117 970 1346123457
My Garage KingswoodStation RoadBristolBS15 4XX0117 957 9708123457
N/AUnit 1 Midland WayBristolBS35 2BS01454 413130123457
Pilning GarageCrosshands RoadBristolBS35 4JB01454 632909123457
R C Brine Vehicle MaintenanceCider Mill EstateWotton Under EdgeGL12 8NB01454 294505123457
Renault Bristol EastStation RoadBristolBS15 4XX0117 957 9700123457
Rycliff Cars LimitedUnit 1BristolBS10 7TT0117 203 3990123457
Sgbvs LimitedUnit G3A Horizon 38BristolBS34 6FE0117 947 0098123457
Stanshawes Service Station LtdWesterleigh RoadBristolBS37 4BG01454 318962123457
Staplehill MOT Centre Ltd72-74 Broad StreetBristolBS16 5NL0117 956 4848123457
Stoke Gifford Garages LimitedNorth RoadBristolBS34 8PE0117 969 1050123457
Sytner Jaguar Land Rover BristolThe Venue At Cribbs CausewayBristolBS10 7SR0117 300 3180123457
The Car ClinicBlackhorse RoadBristolBS15 8DZ0117 967 3675123457
The Mechanics (Bristol) Ltd11 Fisher RoadBristolBS15 4RQ0117 961 3422123457
Thornbury Motors LtdGrovesend RoadBristolBS35 2EF01454 412535123457
Tyres Direct U. K24-26 Station RoadBristolBS37 4PW01454 315566123457
VariousBolingbroke WayBristolBS34 6FE07786 850430123457
VariousLysander RoadBristolBS10 7UG0117 952 0000123457
Victoria Recovery Limited90 North RoadBristolBS37 7PR01454 326999123457
Whittle Vehicle Services (Bristol) LtdUnit 6BBristolBS30 8XT0117 967 6959123457
Williams Motor Repairs LimitedUnit 10 Fairway Industrial CentreBristolBS34 7QS0117 923 6700123457
Winterbourne Auto CentreThe Old Station Yard, Hicks Common RoadBristolBS36 1EJ01454 777777123457

What an MOT costs in South Gloucestershire

DVSA maximum, Class 4 car

£54.85

Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales

UK typical (Class 4 car)

£30-45

National typical range; this site's regional guide does not split this region out separately.

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. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.

Nearby Districts

Bristol, City ofabout 5 miles between district centres152Bath and North East Somersetabout 11 miles between district centres67Stroudabout 17 miles between district centres57North Somersetabout 18 miles between district centres93Monmouthshireabout 20 miles between district centres44Newportabout 21 miles between district centres62

All districts in South West · All regions

Related MOT cost guides

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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