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MOT Test Centres in Uttlesford

32 MOT test stations in Uttlesford, Essex (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 2 (6%) test motorcycles, 10 (31%) test Class 7 vans and 21 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

32

#35 of 45 districts in East of England

Test motorcycles

2

6% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

10

31% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

3 / 1

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the Uttlesford Stations Can Test

Of the 32 listed stations, 31 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 Uttlesford. Motorcycle riders have 2 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 10; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 3; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Saffron Walden (10), Bishops Stortford (7), Great Dunmow (5), Dunmow (3) and 5 other post towns.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc26%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc26%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg13%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats3197%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats39%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg1031%£58.60

Where the 32 Uttlesford stations are

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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (11)

Stations in Uttlesford 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.

Specialist MOT test stations in Uttlesford
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Avs Stansted LimitedUnits 1 & 2StanstedCM24 8AP01279 655855123457
Broadfields Garage LimitedUnit 21QEssexCM6 1TQ01371 872940123457
Ians Auto ServicesThe Dairy FarmBishops StortfordCM22 7PX01279 724534123457
Jps MotorsUnit 5 & 6 Dencora ParkSaffron WaldenCB11 3GB01799 528443123457
K and R Muirs Vehicle Services LimitedThe Workshop, Crumps FarmGreat DunmowCM6 1SR01279 873939123457
M11 Vehicle Services LimitedUnit 45EssexCM24 8TY01279 816378123457
P F K Ling LtdTriumph EssexGreat DunmowCM6 1XN01371 512022123457
Shire Hill Garage1 The ShiresSaffron WaldenCB11 3AN01799 510902123457
Tr AutosClarks YardBishops StortfordCM22 6QJ01279 871681123457
Treadfirst Tyre & Exhaust LtdUnit 32Saffron WaldenCB11 3AQ01799 516565123457
Tyremart ServicesUnit 16Great DunmowCM6 1XN01371 873717123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (21)

Stations in Uttlesford 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.

Class 4 only MOT test stations in Uttlesford
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
A H Brooks & Son LtdBrooklands GarageEssexCB10 2UT01799 523389123457
AutopointVirdee Auto CentreGreat DunmowCM6 1RG01279 876472123457
Bridge Works MOT CentreBridge WorksLittle HallingburyCM22 7RP01279 730888123457
Carro's Automotive ServicesCarnation NurseriesNewport,essexCB11 3TR01799 543828123457
Chesterford Engineering LimitedThe MillsSaffron WaldenCB10 1NS01799 530478123457
D and K Vehicle Services LtdSlade FarmSaffron WaldenCB10 1UZ01799 524633123457
D Bonney & Sons34 The StreetBishops StortfordCM23 1DQ01279 813315123457
Garrett Garage Services Limited42 Golds Business ParkBishops StortfordCM22 6JX01279 647777123457
Key Motor Services LtdUnit 1 Ford Farm Industrial UnitsDunmowCM6 1HU01371 876026123457
Park Street Garage Thaxted LtdPark StreetDunmowCM6 2ND01371 830545123457
Park Vehicle ServicesBarn 2, Park FarmSaffron WaldenCB10 1RN01799 531325123457
Premier GarageHigh StreetSaffron WaldenCB11 3PE01799 541041123457
Saffron Autos LimitedUnit 5Saffron WaldenCB11 3AQ01799 521273123457
Saffron Walden Motors Limited66 High StreetSaffron WaldenCB10 1EE01799 523597123457
Stansted AudiStart HillBishops StortfordCM22 7DW01279 467777123457
Station Road Garage2 Station Road Industrial ParkDunmowCM6 1EJ01371 875377123457
Takeley Performance Tyres and ExhaustsUnit 1, Warish Hall FarmBishops StortfordCM22 6NZ01279 871371123457
Taylors Service Centres LimitedUnit 3Great DunmowCM6 1HD01371 876422123457
Thaxted Tyre, Exhaust & Servicing CentrePark StreetThaxtedCM6 2ND01371 830896123457
Wenden GarageStation RoadSaffron WaldenCB11 4LB01799 540500123457
Wright CarsWater Tower BarnBishops StortfordCM22 6BH01279 850596123457

What an MOT costs in Uttlesford

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

ClassVehiclesDVSA maxTypical
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg£37.80£28-37
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85£30-45
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats£59.55 to £80.65£50-80
Class 7Goods 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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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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Updated 2026-06-11