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MOT Test Centres in Stevenage
27 MOT test stations in Stevenage, Hertfordshire (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 3 (11%) test motorcycles, 7 (26%) test Class 7 vans and 17 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
27
#41 of 45 districts in East of England
Test motorcycles
3
11% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
7
26% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
2 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Stevenage Stations Can Test
Of the 27 listed stations, 26 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 Stevenage. Motorcycle riders have 3 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 7; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 2; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Stevenage (26), Herts (1). 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 | 3 | 11% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 3 | 11% | £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 | 26 | 96% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 2 | 7% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 7 | 26% | £58.60 |
Where the 27 Stevenage stations are
Every listed station in Stevenage 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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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (10)
Stations in Stevenage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Bn SpecialistCavendish Road | Stevenage | SG1 2ET | 01438 746046 | 123457 |
| Abh Automotive LtdUnit 33 Wedgewood Way | Stevenage | SG1 4QT | 01438 356666 | 123457 |
| Gates of StevenageGunnelswood Road | Stevenage | SG1 2BE | 01438 366000 | 123457 |
| Hadley James LimitedUnit 5 Modular Business Park | Stevenage | SG1 2FZ | 0800 689 1031 | 123457 |
| Hi-Point Autos Ltd30 Boulton Road | Stevenage | SG1 4QX | 01438 720500 | 123457 |
| In 'N' Out Centres LimitedThe Pod | Stevenage | SG1 1XZ | 01438 353831 | 123457 |
| Mercedes Benz of StevenageGunnelswood Road | Stevenage | SG1 2UG | 01438 737800 | 123457 |
| Pit Stop Motorist CentreUnit 13 | Stevenage | SG1 4QR | 01438 721422 | 123457 |
| Raceways Motorcycles25 Church Lane | Stevenage | SG1 3QW | 01438 368656 | 123457 |
| Tjs Motors LtdUnit 2 | Stevenage | SG1 2EQ | 01438 356289 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (17)
Stations in Stevenage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Services Coating Vehicles LtdUnit 5 | Stevenage | SG1 2EQ | 01438 314199 | 123457 |
| Formula One AutocentreLondon Road · Formula One Autocentres | Stevenage | SG1 1XF | 01438 747444 | 123457 |
| Formula One Autocentres LtdBoulton Road · Formula One Autocentres | Stevenage | SG1 4QX | 01438 751100 | 123457 |
| Gold Star Vehicle MaintenanceUnit 35 | Stevenage | SG1 4QT | 01438 358787 | 123457 |
| K & K AutosCrompton Road | Stevenage | SG1 2EE | 01438 350640 | 123457 |
| Ken Brown MotorsShephall Way | Stevenage | SG2 9RW | 01438 313245 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitUnit 2 Stevenage Trade Park · Kwik Fit | Stevenage | SG1 2BH | 01438 759242 | 123457 |
| Leyden Car CentreLeyden Road | Stevenage | SG1 2BP | 01438 355679 | 123457 |
| Norton Green Car Centre LimitedNorton Green Road | Stevenage | SG1 2BA | 01438 314067 | 123457 |
| Ntm Garages Ltd25 Orchard Road | Stevenage | SG1 3HE | 01438 351859 | 123457 |
| Pin Green Autos32 Wedgwood Way | Stevenage | SG1 4QT | 01438 584080 | 123457 |
| Pound Avenue GaragePound Avenue | Stevenage | SG1 3JB | 01438 365500 | 123457 |
| Stevenage Auto CentreUnit 24 Stevenage Enterprise Centre | Stevenage | SG1 3HH | 01438 357000 | 123457 |
| Stevenage Auto Repair CentresUnit 38 | Stevenage | SG1 4QT | 01438 365261 | 123457 |
| Stevenage Motorcare LimitedUnit 11 Stevenage Enterprise Centre | Herts | SG1 3HH | 01438 487007 | 123457 |
| Sts Tyre Pros100 High Street | Stevenage | SG1 3DW | 01438 313333 | 123457 |
| Sytner StevenageArlington Business Park | Stevenage | SG1 2BE | 01438 500267 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Stevenage
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.
- 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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