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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.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 2 | 6% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 2 | 6% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 3% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 31 | 97% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 3 | 9% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 10 | 31% | £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.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avs Stansted LimitedUnits 1 & 2 | Stansted | CM24 8AP | 01279 655855 | 123457 |
| Broadfields Garage LimitedUnit 21Q | Essex | CM6 1TQ | 01371 872940 | 123457 |
| Ians Auto ServicesThe Dairy Farm | Bishops Stortford | CM22 7PX | 01279 724534 | 123457 |
| Jps MotorsUnit 5 & 6 Dencora Park | Saffron Walden | CB11 3GB | 01799 528443 | 123457 |
| K and R Muirs Vehicle Services LimitedThe Workshop, Crumps Farm | Great Dunmow | CM6 1SR | 01279 873939 | 123457 |
| M11 Vehicle Services LimitedUnit 45 | Essex | CM24 8TY | 01279 816378 | 123457 |
| P F K Ling LtdTriumph Essex | Great Dunmow | CM6 1XN | 01371 512022 | 123457 |
| Shire Hill Garage1 The Shires | Saffron Walden | CB11 3AN | 01799 510902 | 123457 |
| Tr AutosClarks Yard | Bishops Stortford | CM22 6QJ | 01279 871681 | 123457 |
| Treadfirst Tyre & Exhaust LtdUnit 32 | Saffron Walden | CB11 3AQ | 01799 516565 | 123457 |
| Tyremart ServicesUnit 16 | Great Dunmow | CM6 1XN | 01371 873717 | 123457 |
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.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A H Brooks & Son LtdBrooklands Garage | Essex | CB10 2UT | 01799 523389 | 123457 |
| AutopointVirdee Auto Centre | Great Dunmow | CM6 1RG | 01279 876472 | 123457 |
| Bridge Works MOT CentreBridge Works | Little Hallingbury | CM22 7RP | 01279 730888 | 123457 |
| Carro's Automotive ServicesCarnation Nurseries | Newport,essex | CB11 3TR | 01799 543828 | 123457 |
| Chesterford Engineering LimitedThe Mills | Saffron Walden | CB10 1NS | 01799 530478 | 123457 |
| D and K Vehicle Services LtdSlade Farm | Saffron Walden | CB10 1UZ | 01799 524633 | 123457 |
| D Bonney & Sons34 The Street | Bishops Stortford | CM23 1DQ | 01279 813315 | 123457 |
| Garrett Garage Services Limited42 Golds Business Park | Bishops Stortford | CM22 6JX | 01279 647777 | 123457 |
| Key Motor Services LtdUnit 1 Ford Farm Industrial Units | Dunmow | CM6 1HU | 01371 876026 | 123457 |
| Park Street Garage Thaxted LtdPark Street | Dunmow | CM6 2ND | 01371 830545 | 123457 |
| Park Vehicle ServicesBarn 2, Park Farm | Saffron Walden | CB10 1RN | 01799 531325 | 123457 |
| Premier GarageHigh Street | Saffron Walden | CB11 3PE | 01799 541041 | 123457 |
| Saffron Autos LimitedUnit 5 | Saffron Walden | CB11 3AQ | 01799 521273 | 123457 |
| Saffron Walden Motors Limited66 High Street | Saffron Walden | CB10 1EE | 01799 523597 | 123457 |
| Stansted AudiStart Hill | Bishops Stortford | CM22 7DW | 01279 467777 | 123457 |
| Station Road Garage2 Station Road Industrial Park | Dunmow | CM6 1EJ | 01371 875377 | 123457 |
| Takeley Performance Tyres and ExhaustsUnit 1, Warish Hall Farm | Bishops Stortford | CM22 6NZ | 01279 871371 | 123457 |
| Taylors Service Centres LimitedUnit 3 | Great Dunmow | CM6 1HD | 01371 876422 | 123457 |
| Thaxted Tyre, Exhaust & Servicing CentrePark Street | Thaxted | CM6 2ND | 01371 830896 | 123457 |
| Wenden GarageStation Road | Saffron Walden | CB11 4LB | 01799 540500 | 123457 |
| Wright CarsWater Tower Barn | Bishops Stortford | CM22 6BH | 01279 850596 | 123457 |
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
| 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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