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MOT Test Centres in West Oxfordshire
49 MOT test stations in West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 8 (16%) test motorcycles, 10 (20%) test Class 7 vans and 33 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £35-50 is typical.
Stations listed
49
#28 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
8
16% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
10
20% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
4 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the West Oxfordshire Stations Can Test
Of the 49 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 West Oxfordshire. Motorcycle riders have 8 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 10; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 4; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Witney (23), Oxford (7), Chipping Norton (6), Carterton (4) and 8 other post towns. 2 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 8 | 16% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 8 | 16% | £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 | 48 | 98% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 4 | 8% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 10 | 20% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (16)
Stations in West Oxfordshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dowleys MOT & Service CentreUnit 1 | Carterton | OX18 3EZ | 01993 842345 | 123457 |
| Ernigrip Motors Ltd55 North Street | Oxon | OX7 7BH | 01869 349104 | 123457 |
| J Millin & Son LimitedUnit 7B Witan Park | Witney | OX28 4FH | 01993 702185 | 123457 |
| J S Motor Services LtdBushey Ground | Witney | OX29 0SW | 01993 703621 | 123457 |
| Kardos Car & Commercials9-13 Oakfield Industrial Estate | Eynsham | OX29 4TH | 01865 883130 | 123457 |
| Kj's Motor Car Engineers LtdUnit 4 | Witney | OX28 4BW | 01993 772714 | 123457 |
| M J Wearing Limited80 Black Bourton Road | Carterton,oxon | OX18 3HF | 01993 845547 | 123457 |
| Motorfix (Witney) LtdUnit 2, Wessex Ind Estate | Oxford | OX28 4BT | 01993 700776 | 123457 |
| N/A1 Swingburn Place | Oxford | OX28 4EN | 01993 779792 | 123457 |
| Protyre CartertonPlot C · Protyre | Carterton | OX18 1JD | 01993 843987 | 123457 |
| Right Track MotorcyclesUnit 1 Newman Court | Witney | OX29 7LY | 01993 771205 | 123457 |
| Rygor Commercials LtdCassington Road | Oxfordshire | OX29 4DD | 01865 881581 | 123457 |
| Wheelers AutopointUnit 1-2 Station Yard Industrial Estate | Chipping Norton | OX7 5HX | 01608 642014 | 123457 |
| Windrush DAFBurford Road | Witney | OX29 0RB | 01993 702131 | 123457 |
| Witney Road MOT Centre LtdUnit 7 | Witney | OX29 7PR | 01865 300360 | 123457 |
| Witney Vehicle Repairs LtdWorkshop Premises | Witney | OX29 7PL | 07410 309518 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (33)
Stations in West Oxfordshire 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; £35-50 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autocare ExpressUnit One | Witney | OX28 4BP | 01993 776770 | 123457 |
| C S Motors LtdUnit 30 | Witney | OX29 0SR | 01993 771853 | 123457 |
| Charlbury GarageHixet Wood | Charlbury,oxon | OX7 3SB | 01608 810898 | 123457 |
| Cotswold Mot's LimitedUnit 5 Cotswold Business Park | Oxford | OX29 0YB | 01993 772133 | 123457 |
| D Thomas Automotive ServicesUnit 1/2 | Brize Norton | OX18 3QQ | 01993 852392 | 123457 |
| G & M Auto Repairs LtdUnits 7 & 8 | Chipping Norton | OX7 5XS | 01608 642656 | 123457 |
| Grey Gables GarageBampton Road | Witney | OX29 7PD | 01993 702609 | 123457 |
| Grey Gables Garage Services LtdUnit 3 & 4 Viscount Industrial Estate | Carterton | OX18 3QQ | 07850 661520 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentres Ltd1 Bridge Street · Halfords Autocentre | Witney | OX28 1BY | 01993 703703 | 123457 |
| Ian Wilson ServicesUnit 2 Kencot | Gloucestershire | GL7 3QX | 07979 687810 | 123457 |
| Just Right AutosUnit 6 & 7 | Witney | OX28 3JH | 01993 778060 | 123457 |
| Kernahan Service2 Witan Park | Witney | OX28 4YG | 01993 864991 | 123457 |
| Kingsley CarsA40 Eynsham By-Pass | Witney | OX29 4EF | 01865 884488 | 123457 |
| Macs GarageBurford Road | Witney | OX29 0RB | 01993 772136 | 123457 |
| Milton Service Station LtdMilton Under Wychwood | Chipping Norton | OX7 6JS | 01993 830335 | 123457 |
| New Barn GarageNine Acres Lane | Charlbury | OX7 3QZ | 01608 813001 | 123457 |
| New Yatt Motors LtdUnit B2 | Witney | OX29 6TJ | 01993 868546 | 123457 |
| North Oxford Garage LtdMain Road | Witney | OX29 8LA | 01865 319000 | 123457 |
| Oakey Automotive Services LtdCarterton South Ind Estate | Carterton | OX18 3EZ | 01993 843792 | 123457 |
| Old Mill MotorsUnit 2 Crawley Mill Industrial Estate | Witney | OX29 9TJ | 01993 771286 | 123457 |
| P. Bruno Car RepairsUnit 7, Bottom Yard | Oxford | OX29 4TN | 01865 883413 | 123457 |
| Quick Motor Solutions LtdWoodleys Road | Oxford | OX20 1HT | 01993 226346 | 123457 |
| Southcombe Garage LtdOxford Road | Chipping Norton | OX7 5QH | 01608 643999 | 123457 |
| Sportif SuzukiWitney Road | Witney | OX29 8BJ | 01993 883114 | 123457 |
| Stonesfield Garage LLPStonesfield | Witney | OX29 8EA | 01993 891595 | 123457 |
| Storm AutosUnit E3, New Yatt Business Centre | Oxon | OX29 6TJ | 01993 868500 | 123457 |
| Sturdys Castle Car CentreBanbury Road | Oxford | OX5 3EP | 01865 331200 | 123457 |
| The Forge GarageThe Forge Garage | Chipping Norton | OX7 6NJ | 01608 658248 | 123457 |
| The Standlake Garage153 Abingdon Road | Witney | OX29 7RR | 01865 300203 | 123457 |
| The Witney Motor Co LtdUnit 5 Wessex Ind Est | Oxford | OX28 4BT | 01993 702620 | 123457 |
| Thg Vehicle Repairs Ltd15B Bromag Industrial Estate | Witney | OX29 0SR | 01993 700889 | 123457 |
| Wheelers (Chipping Norton) LtdLondon Road | Chipping Norton | OX7 5AX | 01608 642014 | 123457 |
| Witney MOT CentreUnit 6 | Witney | OX29 0QS | 01993 702066 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in West Oxfordshire
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
South East typical (Class 4 car)
£35-50
From this site's regional guide for South East
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. Slightly below London but still above average; competition in larger towns helps. 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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