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MOT Test Centres in St Albans
36 MOT test stations in St Albans, Hertfordshire (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 3 (8%) test motorcycles, 12 (33%) test Class 7 vans and 22 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
36
#32 of 45 districts in East of England
Test motorcycles
3
8% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
12
33% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
6 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the St Albans Stations Can Test
Of the 36 listed stations, 35 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 St Albans. Motorcycle riders have 3 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 12; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 6; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across St Albans (24), Harpenden (6), Redbourn (2), London Colney (1) and 3 other post towns. 4 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 | 8% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 3 | 8% | £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 | 35 | 97% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 6 | 17% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 12 | 33% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (14)
Stations in St Albans 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Autos LimitedUnit 30 | St Albans | AL3 6PF | 07850 861892 | 123457 |
| Drive Thru MOT LtdUnit 13 | St Albans | AL1 1XB | 01727 858300 | 123457 |
| Frogmore Garage LtdUnit 8 | Radlett | WD7 7HU | 01923 855466 | 123457 |
| Gates of Stevenage105 Ashley Road | St Albans,hertfordshire | AL1 5DE | 01727 791300 | 123457 |
| Glyn HopkinLyon Way | St Albans | AL4 0QU | 01708 737999 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentres LtdUnit 1 · Halfords Autocentre | St Albans | AL4 0FT | 01727 810431 | 123457 |
| Harpenden Mill Autocare LtdUnit 3 Batford Mill | Harpenden | AL5 5BZ | 01582 853567 | 123457 |
| Intelligent Autos279 High Street | St Albans | AL2 1EU | 01727 824196 | 123457 |
| M Chapman Auto Services LimitedUnit 6 | St Albans | AL1 1XB | 07860 343751 | 123457 |
| Pan Auto ServicesUnit 1 | Harpenden | AL5 4UN | 01582 764322 | 123457 |
| Redbourn Auto SolutionsUnit 6 Redbourn Industrial Estate | Redbourn | AL3 7LG | 01582 679300 | 123457 |
| Redbourn MOT Centre Ltd1 High Street | Redbourn | AL3 7LE | 01582 794000 | 123457 |
| Royal Mail Group PLC Fleet and Maintenance Services12-14 Brickknoll Park | St Albans | AL1 5BB | 07483 157578 | 123457 |
| The Two Wheel Centre Ltd50 Westfield Road | Harpenden | AL5 4HW | 01582 768630 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (22)
Stations in St Albans 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayley HondaLyon Way | St Albans | AL4 0QU | 01727 722000 | 123457 |
| Brayleys Cars Ltd17 Luton Road | Harpenden | AL5 2UA | 01582 464100 | 123457 |
| Bridge Motors51 Radlett Road | St Albans | AL2 2JX | 01727 874660 | 123457 |
| Citygate Volkswagen St AlbansUnit 11 Alban Park | St Albans | AL4 0JJ | 01727 890100 | 123457 |
| D P Motors13-15 Sutton Road | St Albans | AL1 5JQ | 01727 836673 | 123457 |
| Formula One AutocentresUnit 6, Acrewood Way · Formula One Autocentres | St Albans | AL4 0FT | 01727 852000 | 123457 |
| Glyn Hopkin LimitedCla-Gal House | St Albans | AL4 0LB | 01727 818065 | 123457 |
| Gold Crest Motors Ltd165A Camp Road | St Albans | AL1 5LZ | 01727 832835 | 123457 |
| Golden Lion Garage Used CarsGolden Lion Garage | London Colney | AL2 1RG | 01727 822268 | 123457 |
| Guildford Road Motors20 Guildford Road | St Albans | AL1 5JY | 01727 830884 | 123457 |
| Harpenden MOT CentreUnit 3 | Harpenden | AL5 1PW | 01582 469969 | 123457 |
| Jessamine Motor Co Ltd15 High Street | Wheathampstead | AL4 8BQ | 01582 832212 | 123457 |
| John Gordon Motors LtdRear Of 117 London Road | St Albans | AL1 1LR | 01727 855096 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit74-76 High Street · Kwik Fit | Harpenden | AL5 2SP | 01582 461626 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit212 Hatfield Road · Kwik Fit | St Albans | AL1 4HY | 01727 832381 | 123457 |
| M Wilson Motor RepairsUnit 9 | St Albans | AL1 5HT | 01727 830539 | 123457 |
| Old London Road Garage Ltd103-105 Old London Road | St Albans | AL1 1QD | 01727 867214 | 123457 |
| Park Street Test CentrePaynes Yard | St Albans | AL2 2NE | 01727 873814 | 123457 |
| Prestige Performance Ltd214-218 Hatfield Road | St Albans | AL1 4LW | 01727 836372 | 123457 |
| St Albans Car ClinicUnits 5 & 6, The Gryphon Industrial Park | St Albans | AL3 6XZ | 01727 867747 | 123457 |
| St Albans Recovery610 Hatfield Road | St Albans | AL4 0HP | 01727 834840 | 123457 |
| Watling Test Centre Ltd88 Park Street | St Albans | AL2 2LR | 01727 768826 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in St Albans
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
| 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. 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.
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- 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.
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