Home / MOT test centres / East of England / Thurrock
MOT Test Centres in Thurrock
46 MOT test stations in Thurrock (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 9 (20%) test motorcycles, 19 (41%) 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
46
#24 of 45 districts in East of England
Test motorcycles
9
20% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
19
41% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
16 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Thurrock Stations Can Test
Of the 46 listed stations, 44 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 Thurrock. Motorcycle riders have 9 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 19; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 16; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Grays (18), Essex (8), Grays,essex (3), Stanford le Hope (3) and 10 other post towns. 3 are national chain or dealer-group branches and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 9 | 20% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 9 | 20% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 2% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 44 | 96% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 16 | 35% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 19 | 41% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (24)
Stations in Thurrock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveley Garage & MOT Centre9 High Street | Essex | RM15 4BP | 01708 865454 | 123457 |
| Brentwood Road Vehicle Repairs LtdUnit A1 Wick Place Industrial Estate | Essex | RM14 3TL | 07786 550629 | 123457 |
| Chadwell Motorcycles107 Riverview | Essex | RM16 4BD | 01375 842601 | 123457 |
| Chandlers MOT ServiceUnit 6 | Purfleet | RM15 4YG | 01708 606688 | 123457 |
| Dalin Tyres and Alignment LtdAdjacent 2 Ship Lane | Aveley | RM15 4HB | 07970 287078 | 123457 |
| Ensign Bus Company LimitedJuliette Close | South Ockendon | RM15 4YF | 01708 865656 | 123457 |
| Essex MOT Centre Ltd69-71 Victoria Road | Stanford le Hope | SS17 0HZ | 01375 678822 | 123457 |
| Euro Engines (Essex) LtdUnit 4 Translink House | Grays,essex | RM17 5XR | 01375 371188 | 123457 |
| Grays Motor Solutions53 Towers Road | Grays,essex | RM17 6ST | 07852 222212 | 123457 |
| Grays Service Station LimitedBritish Rail Car Park | Grays | RM17 6NQ | 01375 374181 | 123457 |
| Hafords Autocentres LtdUnit 2 Hogg Lane | Grays | RM17 5QL | 01375 375854 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre680 London Road · Halfords Autocentre | Thurrock | RM20 3LX | 01708 866901 | 123457 |
| Lakeside MOT CentreUnit 1 Hedley Avenue | Grays | RM20 4EL | 01375 381566 | 123457 |
| M&BM MotorsUnit 6 | Grays Essex | RM17 6ST | 01375 379401 | 123457 |
| N/AOliver Road | Essex | RM20 3ED | 01708 812916 | 123457 |
| PC Autos Grays LtdUnit 3 Globe Industrial Estate | Essex | RM17 6ST | 01375 374567 | 123457 |
| R M L Auto Services LtdCrammavill Street | Grays | RM16 2BD | 01375 374818 | 123457 |
| R T Rate LtdHogg Lane Service Station | Grays | RM17 5QL | 01375 391234 | 123457 |
| Riverview MOTMerrydale Industrial Estate | Chadwell St Mary | RM16 4LQ | 01375 840455 | 123457 |
| Rosina MOT CentrePurfleet Road | Aveley | RM15 4XT | 01708 680444 | 123457 |
| Saga Truck & van LtdUnit 10 Cosgrove Road | West Thurrock | RM20 3EE | 01708 892500 | 123457 |
| Sams Motors36-38 Southend Road | Grays | RM17 5NJ | 01375 378044 | 123457 |
| Star MOTUnit 4 Star Industrial Estate | Chadwell St Mary | RM16 4AT | 01375 858275 | 123457 |
| Thurrock CouncilFleet Management · council-run | Grays | RM20 3EE | 01375 659854 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (22)
Stations in Thurrock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adm Auto ServiceUnit 3, Clipper Park | Essex | RM18 7HG | 01375 845075 | 123457 |
| Bell Corner Service StationLondon Road | Essex | SS17 9HD | 01268 553773 | 123457 |
| Chadwell PanelcraftUnit 2 Sandy Lane | Grays | RM16 4LR | 01375 844889 | 123457 |
| Corringham Test Centre12 Corringham Road | Stanford le Hope | SS17 0AE | 01375 643619 | 123457 |
| Cy Repair Sevices6 Curzon Drive | Grays | RM17 6BG | 01375 371655 | 123457 |
| Delray AutosUnit A & A1 | Grays | RM16 3DH | 01375 892232 | 123457 |
| Eastern GarageSouthend Road B1420 | Stanford le Hope | SS17 9ET | 01268 556554 | 123457 |
| Grays Honda72-86 Orsett Road | Grays | RM17 5EL | 01375 375333 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreLondon Road · Halfords Autocentre | Grays | RM17 5XZ | 01375 393465 | 123457 |
| I P AutosUnit 1 | South Ockendon | RM15 5TH | 01708 670773 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitUnit S · Kwik Fit | Grays | RM16 4XS | 01375 376723 | 123457 |
| Laindon Car Centre ServicesUnit 11 & 12 Walsham Enterprise Centre | Grays | RM17 6ST | 01375 372554 | 123457 |
| Lancaster LakesideLakeside Estate | Grays | RM20 3WJ | 01708 861321 | 123457 |
| Motorland MOT Ltd1A London Road | Essex | RM15 4XU | 01708 860965 | 123457 |
| Rays MOT CentreUnit 3 | Grays | RM20 4BA | 01708 866918 | 123457 |
| Red Lion Service StationRed Lion Hill | Orsett | RM16 3BX | 01375 672450 | 123457 |
| Riverside Works MOT CentreWest Street | Grays | RM17 6LN | 01375 384414 | 123457 |
| Rykel Automotive Group799 London Road | West Thurrock | RM20 3LH | 01708 865511 | 123457 |
| Sejoc Auto RepairsDaveys Yard | Tilbury | RM18 7PT | 01375 857077 | 123457 |
| South Hill GarageSouth Hill | Basildon | SS16 6JD | 01268 542234 | 123457 |
| Thurrock Auto Care611 London Road | Grays,essex | RM20 3BJ | 01708 805626 | 123457 |
| Tony Levoi36 Lakeside Autopark | Grays | RM20 3WE | 01708 681800 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Thurrock
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.
Nearby Districts
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.
- Verify or remove a listing: station owners can email questions@motcost.com. Removal requests are honoured on the next refresh.