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Brian Bradshaw Motor Engineers Limited
MOT test station 7663AE at Unit 4, Southfield Avenue, Far Cotton, Northampton NN4 8AQ, in West Northamptonshire. Authorised for Classes 1, 2 and 4. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
3 of 6
Classes 1, 2 and 4
Stations within 5 miles
95
136 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
same postcode
D Eales on Wheels Northampton Ltd
Station details
- DVSA site number
- 7663AE
- Register status
- Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
- Classes authorised
- Class 1: Motorcycles up to 200ccClass 2: Motorcycles over 200ccClass 4: Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats
- Address
- Unit 4, Southfield Avenue, Far Cotton, Northampton
- Postcode
- NN4 8AQ
- Council district
- West Northamptonshire (163 listed stations)
- Region
- East Midlands
- Map position
- full postcode · 52.2276, -0.8950
What Brian Bradshaw Motor Engineers Limited can test
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 |
Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.
About this station
Brian Bradshaw Motor Engineers Limited is an MOT test station at Unit 4, Southfield Avenue, Far Cotton, Northampton, NN4 8AQ, in West Northamptonshire (East Midlands). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 7663AE, and is authorised for 3 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2) and cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4).
Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 30 of the 163 stations listed in West Northamptonshire hold Class 1 or 2, and 29 of the 136 stations within 10 miles of this one do. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 162 of the district's 163 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is D Eales on Wheels Northampton Ltd, at the same postcode (Class 4). 95 other stations sit within 5 miles and 136 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.4 miles.
The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 1 £29.65, Class 2 £29.65, Class 4 £54.85. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price in Midlands according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.
Companies House records BRIAN BRADSHAW MOTOR ENGINEERS LIMITED (company number 07316153) against this station, matched by an exact name and postcode match; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 15 Jul 2010 (15 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01604 702991. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to NN4 8AQ, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| D Eales on Wheels Northampton Ltd (district list)Unit 3 The Old Co-Op Dairy, NN4 8AQ | Northampton | same postcode | 123457 |
| Henry Motors Ltd (district list)Unit D Wrefords Yard, NN4 8AA | Northampton | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Henry Motors LtdUnit B1 Wreford Yard, NN4 8AD | Northampton | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit123-133 Bridge Street, NN1 1QF | Northampton | 0.3 miles | 123457 |
| In 'N' Out Centres Limited (district list)Towcester Road, NN1 1BQ | Northampton | 0.4 miles | 123457 |
All 163 stations in West Northamptonshire · East Midlands · All regions
Registered company
Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by an exact name and postcode match. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.
- Registered name
- BRIAN BRADSHAW MOTOR ENGINEERS LIMITED
- Company number
- 07316153
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 15 Jul 2010 (15 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files small company (total exemption) accounts; last made up to 28 Feb 2025
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
- Registered office
- NORTHAMPTON, NN4
Full register entry on ukcompanyfinder.com (a Digital Signet site). Register status is Companies House's wording on the snapshot date; the DVSA list, not the company register, is the authority on whether the station tests.
What an MOT costs at a Classes 1, 2 and 4 station in East Midlands
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Midlands typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for East Midlands
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 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
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. Urban areas have strong competition; rural areas charge slightly more. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
Related MOT cost guides
Motorcycle MOT Cost
£29.65 max for Class 1 and 2; sidecar £37.80.
Car MOT Cost (Class 4)
£54.85 cap, £30-45 typical, what Class 4 covers.
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.
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.
- Company details: Company details from Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 2026-05-01, matched by name and postcode; no officer or personal data is used. ukcompanyfinder.com is a Digital Signet site.
- 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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