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MOT Test Centres in South Oxfordshire
64 MOT test stations in South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 8 (13%) test motorcycles, 13 (20%) test Class 7 vans and 44 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
64
#14 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
8
13% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
13
20% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
9 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the South Oxfordshire Stations Can Test
Of the 64 listed stations, 60 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 Oxfordshire. Motorcycle riders have 8 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 13; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 9; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. 4 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Oxford (16), Wallingford (9), Didcot (7), Henley on Thames (7) and 15 other post towns.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 8 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 8 | 13% | £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 | 60 | 94% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 9 | 14% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 13 | 20% | £58.60 |
Where the 64 South Oxfordshire stations are
Every listed station in South Oxfordshire 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.
- Exact postcode position
- Area centroid, approximate (3)
- Highlighted from the table
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (20)
Stations in South Oxfordshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allaway Auto EngineersUnit D | Wallingford | OX10 9DD | 01491 833116 | 123457 |
| Bikewise MotorcyclesUnit 4 | Abingdon | OX14 3JN | 01235 535037 | 123457 |
| Brown'sBrown's | Thame | OX9 3SE | 01844 217918 | 123457 |
| C & N AutosHadden Hill Garage | Didcot | OX11 9BJ | 01235 810188 | 123457 |
| D J Matthews LtdD J Matthews | Didcot | OX11 7HP | 01235 818933 | 123457 |
| Didcot Auto CentreUnit 5 South Mead Industrial Park | Didcot | OX11 7HL | 01235 423150 | 123457 |
| G P PerformanceDeacons Garage | Oxford | OX10 7LY | 01865 343634 | 123457 |
| Gpr MotoUnit 4 | Oxford | OX33 1TZ | 01865 876558 | 123457 |
| Haynes Bros (Wallingford) LtdUnit 3 | Wallingford | OX10 9DD | 01491 836097 | 123457 |
| HofmannsCoxon House | Henley-On-Thames | RG9 1HG | 01491 848800 | 123457 |
| Motec40 Oakley Road | Chinnor | OX39 4HX | 01844 353388 | 123457 |
| Nuffield Garage Ltd41 Green Lane | Ewelme | OX10 6DA | 01491 824220 | 123457 |
| Roy Windebank Auto Engineers LtdKentwood Farm | Wallingford | OX10 9LJ | 01491 652345 | 123457 |
| S Bell Auto ServicesUnit 4 | Woodcote | RG8 0QX | 01491 684010 | 123457 |
| S D Jones & Son LimitedUnit 8 | Abingdon | OX14 3GW | 01865 408080 | 123457 |
| Sheps Cycle Shack LimitedUnit 3 | Oxford | OX33 1RG | 01865 876771 | 123457 |
| Shiplake MotorsNorthfield Road | Shiplake | RG9 3PA | 0118 940 3125 | 123457 |
| Smiths GarageUnit 29, Manor Farm | Henley on Thames | RG9 5LA | 01491 628386 | 123457 |
| Stan Rod MotorsUnit 10 Wards Farm Ind Estate | Woodcote | RG8 0RB | 01491 681216 | 123457 |
| Wootton Trucks LimitedUnit 28 | Abingdon | OX14 1RY | 01235 555520 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (44)
Stations in South Oxfordshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&A Automotive LtdUnit 5 | Oxford | OX33 1TZ | 01865 874090 | 123457 |
| A1 MotorsRooks Lane | Thame | OX9 2EA | 01844 261007 | 123457 |
| Axford Engineering Services LtdThe Lantern Service Station | Thame, Oxford | OX9 2JL | 01865 875443 | 123457 |
| Benson Garage LtdBenson Garage | Wallingford | OX10 6RP | 01491 838333 | 123457 |
| Brightwell Garage LimitedThe Street | Wallingford | OX10 0RX | 01491 837166 | 123457 |
| Bryants Garage58 Church Road | Oxford | OX33 1LZ | 01865 872417 | 123457 |
| C & G MotorsUnit 3 Westfield Farm | Chosley | OX10 9LS | 01491 652971 | 123457 |
| C R Motors Limited5 Littleworth | Oxford | OX33 1TR | 01865 546198 | 123457 |
| Chequers GarageFullers Road | Didcot | OX11 9EN | 01235 850347 | 123457 |
| Chiltern Tyre and Exhaust SpecialistsThame Park Road | Thame | OX9 3JA | 01844 261181 | 123457 |
| Chinnor Motors Limited32-34 Station Road | Oxon | OX39 4PZ | 01844 352036 | 123457 |
| Courtneys GarageUnit 11/12 Empstead Works | Henley on Thames | RG9 1UF | 01491 572657 | 123457 |
| Crowmarsh Exhaust & Service CentreBeadle Trading Estate | Wallingford | OX10 9DG | 01491 825646 | 123457 |
| David Bray Motor Engineers LtdUnit 9 | Henley on Thames | RG9 1UF | 01491 575910 | 123457 |
| Dorchester MOT Centre LimitedOld Oxford Road | Dorchester on Thames | OX10 7LY | 07977 047062 | 123457 |
| Doug Drewett & Sons LtdKiln Garage | Oxford | OX3 8ST | 01865 433737 | 123457 |
| Draycott Engineering LimitedRichs' Sidings | Didcot | OX11 8AG | 01235 819966 | 123457 |
| E & J MotorsUnit 5 Ayres Yard | Wallingford | OX10 0JZ | 01491 839388 | 123457 |
| Farina Auto Services LtdThe Paddock Kidbys Yard | Reading | RG4 9JT | 0118 972 4036 | 123457 |
| Four Winds Garage LtdDorchester Road | Oxford | OX10 7BJ | 01865 890548 | 123457 |
| Greenwoods of Garsington54 Pettiwell | Oxford | OX44 9DB | 01865 361204 | 123457 |
| Hagbourne MOTS114 New Road | Didcot | OX11 9LD | 01235 812263 | 123457 |
| Hennell Vehicle Services LtdHennell Vehicle Services | Henley on Thames | RG9 4QG | 01491 628866 | 123457 |
| Hi-QFairview Industrial Estate | Henley on Thames | RG9 1HE | 01491 410093 | 123457 |
| Horspath Service Station LtdThe Green | Oxford | OX33 1RT | 01865 873349 | 123457 |
| Jim Pink Wallingford LtdWood Street | Wallingford | OX10 0AZ | 01491 836022 | 123457 |
| John Boyd Motor Vehicle Repairs LimitedUnit 2 Sixpenny Piece Farm | Oxford | OX44 7AZ | 01865 400413 | 123457 |
| Jordell Ltd53 London Road | Wheatley | OX33 1YA | 01865 872999 | 123457 |
| Kama Cars Ltd9 Jefferson Way | Oxon | OX9 3SZ | 01844 690525 | 123457 |
| Motor Haven GarageUnit 2 Old Gymnasium | Wallingford | OX10 6DA | 01491 756726 | 123457 |
| Newtown Car ServicesNewtown Business Park | Henley on Thames | RG9 1HG | 01491 577779 | 123457 |
| Oxford Car Care LimitedThe Vehicle Workshop And Yard At The Mill House | Great Milton | OX44 7JA | 01844 279254 | 123457 |
| Postcombe Service StationA40 London Road | Oxford | OX9 7ED | 01844 281712 | 123457 |
| Rcp Service Centre LimitedBay 1 And 2 | Oxford | OX9 2NP | 01844 278177 | 123457 |
| Scotlands Ash GarageWest Hagbourne | Didcot | OX11 0NA | 01235 850707 | 123457 |
| Sjm Motor Repairs LtdThe Shotover Garage | Oxford | OX3 8ST | 01865 308007 | 123457 |
| Sonning Common Garage LtdPeppard Road | Reading | RG4 9SU | 0118 972 2021 | 123457 |
| Stoke Row GarageMain Street | Henley on Thames | RG9 5QL | 01491 680411 | 123457 |
| T J Hall & Son Ltd46 Henley Road | Oxford | OX4 4YP | 01865 777344 | 123457 |
| Thame One Stop Limited54A East Street | Thame | OX9 3JS | 01844 212901 | 123457 |
| Thame Service Station LtdRycote Lane | Thame | OX9 2BY | 01844 215566 | 123457 |
| Tiddington GarageOxford Road | Tiddington | OX9 2LH | 01844 339210 | 123457 |
| Turnpike Garage EngineeringAbingdon Road | Abingdon | OX14 3DE | 01865 407580 | 123457 |
| Wheatley Car Centre138-144 London Road | Oxford | OX33 1JH | 01865 874046 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in South Oxfordshire
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?
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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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