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MOT Test Centres in Torbay
50 MOT test stations in Torbay (South West) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 9 (18%) test motorcycles, 10 (20%) test Class 7 vans and 34 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
50
#19 of 26 districts in South West
Test motorcycles
9
18% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
10
20% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
5 / 2
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Torbay Stations Can Test
Of the 50 listed stations, 48 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 Torbay. Motorcycle riders have 9 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 10; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 5; three-wheelers can be tested at 2. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Torquay (24), Paignton (19), Brixham (5), Devon (2). 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 | 9 | 18% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 9 | 18% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 2 | 4% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 48 | 96% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 5 | 10% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 10 | 20% | £58.60 |
Where the 50 Torbay stations are
Every listed station in Torbay 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 (16)
Stations in Torbay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & P MotorsOrient Road | Paignton | TQ3 2PB | 01803 557745 | 123457 |
| Alan Kerr LimitedPatrick House | Paignton | TQ4 7QP | 01803 522098 | 123457 |
| Brixham GarageYalberton Road | Paignton | TQ4 7PJ | 01803 666622 | 123457 |
| Chelston Motor Services LtdMallock Road Garage | Torquay | TQ2 6AF | 01803 605475 | 123457 |
| Davant Bikes LimitedBroomhill Way | Torquay | TQ2 7QL | 01803 616164 | 123457 |
| Gliddon FordDartmouth Road | Brixham | TQ5 0LH | 01803 842245 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreLymington Road · Halfords Autocentre | Torquay | TQ1 4AU | 01803 310123 | 123457 |
| Hines AutosUnit 31, Woodview Road | Paignton | TQ4 7HP | 01803 559124 | 123457 |
| Motec (SW) LtdUnit 11 | Paignton | TQ4 7HP | 01803 559774 | 123457 |
| P & S Autos Newton Road MOT Centre126 Newton Road | Torquay | TQ2 7AD | 01803 617290 | 123457 |
| RN MotorcyclesChurch Street | Paignton | TQ3 3AF | 01803 866064 | 123457 |
| Swisco LimitedAspen Way | Devon | TQ4 7QR | 01803 208178 | 123457 |
| TQ1 MOT Centre1 Berachah Road | Torquay | TQ1 3AX | 01803 411920 | 123457 |
| Vms Torbay LtdLong Road | Paignton | TQ4 7BL | 01803 527999 | 123457 |
| Western Garage Torbay LtdUnit 4 | Paignton | TQ4 7BR | 01803 559119 | 123457 |
| Yalberton Autos Torbay LtdJupiter House | Paignton | TQ4 7QR | 01803 524697 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (34)
Stations in Torbay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acm Garage230 Lymington Road | Torquay | TQ1 4AR | 07393 577154 | 123457 |
| Amc MotorsOldway Garage | Paignton | TQ3 2TG | 01803 527034 | 123457 |
| Ams Tyres106 Teignmouth Road | Torquay | TQ1 4EX | 01803 315555 | 123457 |
| Ams Tyres and Exhausts233 Torquay Road | Paignton | TQ3 2HW | 01803 666555 | 123457 |
| Autotest & Repair LtdR/O 288 Torquay Road | Paignton | TQ3 2EU | 01803 540238 | 123457 |
| Babbacombe Garage Ltd55 To 57 Babbacombe Road | Torquay | TQ1 3SN | 01803 324445 | 123457 |
| Belgrave Road GarageBute Court Garage | Torquay | TQ2 5HP | 01803 380228 | 123457 |
| Brixham Auto CentreUnit 4 Castor Road | Brixham | TQ5 9PY | 01803 882736 | 123457 |
| Central Garage Brixham LtdMilton Street | Brixham | TQ5 0BY | 01803 882474 | 123457 |
| Central Garage Torbay137 Newton Road | Torquay | TQ2 7AJ | 01803 616150 | 123457 |
| Chelston Electrical Services LtdBroomhill Way | Torquay | TQ2 7QL | 01803 616060 | 123457 |
| Eden AutomotiveTormohun House | Torquay | TQ2 8JG | 01803 317711 | 123457 |
| Eden VauxhallOrchard Way | Torquay | TQ2 7FA | 0118 939 4394 | 123457 |
| Glendower Garage16 Upton Road | Torquay | TQ1 4AH | 01803 327228 | 123457 |
| Happaway GarageHappaway Road | Torquay | TQ2 8ES | 01803 314646 | 123457 |
| K & S Motor ServicesUnit 1 | Paignton | TQ4 7QW | 01803 324798 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit1 Newton Road · Kwik Fit | Torquay | TQ2 5BQ | 01803 213345 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit45 Seaway Road · Kwik Fit | Paignton | TQ3 2NX | 01803 551111 | 123457 |
| Moss EngineeringWesthill Garage | Torquay | TQ1 4HY | 01803 328351 | 123457 |
| Mtm MOT CentreLower Manor Road | Brixham | TQ5 8HF | 01803 857620 | 123457 |
| Paddock Motors (Torbay) LimitedQuarry Terrace | Devon | TQ3 3QZ | 01803 551168 | 123457 |
| Preston MOT & Autocentre331 To 335 Torquay Road | Paignton | TQ3 2EP | 01803 669150 | 123457 |
| Roundham Garage20 Roundham Road | Paignton | TQ4 6DW | 01803 553999 | 123457 |
| Sherwell Valley Garage27 Sherwell Valley Road | Torquay | TQ2 6EJ | 01803 690440 | 123457 |
| Teignbridge Vehicle Repairs LtdUnit 25 | Paignton | TQ4 7HP | 01803 555267 | 123457 |
| Tmvr LtdUnit 6 | Brixham | TQ5 8NF | 01803 882344 | 123457 |
| Treads Tyres & Autos LtdUnit 3 | Torquay | TQ2 7NS | 01803 316231 | 123457 |
| Upton Manor Car Services LtdMercedes House | Paignton | TQ4 7TW | 01803 666690 | 123457 |
| Volksburg LtdUnit 4 | Torquay | TQ2 7NS | 01803 313919 | 123457 |
| Vospers Torquay141 Newton Road | Torquay | TQ2 7AJ | 01803 400800 | 123457 |
| Waterside Car Sales130 To 132 Dartmouth Road | Paignton | TQ4 6ND | 01803 558244 | 123457 |
| Whitehill Garage 2004Whitehill Garage | Torquay | TQ2 7BD | 01803 613291 | 123457 |
| Wrights Lane Garage18 To 22 Wrights Lane | Torquay | TQ1 4HN | 01803 324545 | 123457 |
| Yeomans LtdYeomans Citroen | Torquay | TQ2 7AJ | 01803 615084 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Torbay
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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