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MOT Test Centres in Wigan

99 MOT test stations in Wigan (North West) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 18 (18%) test motorcycles, 27 (27%) test Class 7 vans and 58 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £25-40 is typical.

Stations listed

99

#9 of 35 districts in North West

Test motorcycles

18

18% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

27

27% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

17 / 6

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the Wigan Stations Can Test

Of the 99 listed stations, 96 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 Wigan. Motorcycle riders have 18 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 27; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 17; three-wheelers can be tested at 6. 3 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Wigan (63), Leigh (15), Manchester (15), Warrington (3) and 3 other post towns. 11 are national chain or dealer-group branches and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc1818%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc1818%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg66%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats9697%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats1717%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg2727%£58.60

Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (41)

Stations in Wigan 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 Wigan
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Ashton MOT Centre453 Wigan RoadWiganWN4 0DD01942 271038123457
Aspull Motor Vehicles LtdUnit 1, Ladies LaneWiganWN2 2QG01942 522850123457
Bank Street GarageBank StreetWarringtonWA3 3SN01942 723201123457
BardsleysJohnson StreetManchesterM46 0RB01942 882658123457
Blackmoor Service Station363-365 Manchester RoadManchesterM29 7DX01942 891795123457
Bristol Street Motors Wigan FordChallenge WayWiganWN5 0LD01942 210300123457
Carmex Garage Services LimitedMason StreetWiganWN3 4AQ01942 238942123457
Chanters Service Centre LimitedUnit 3ManchesterM46 9BL01942 870900123457
D & K MotorcyclesUnit 1 Rear Holden HouseLeighWN7 1EX01942 608192123457
Formula One Autocentres LimitedChaddock Lane · Formula One AutocentresManchesterM29 7JY01942 870706123457
Freeway AutosUnit 4 Wetheral CloseWiganWN2 4HS01942 521370123457
G.T.R. Motors (Northwest) LtdWheatlea Industrial EstateWiganWN3 6XU01942 248111123457
H W Moon LtdChallenge WayWiganWN5 0LD01942 219999123457
Halfords AutocentreUnit 1 · Halfords AutocentreWiganWN3 4AL01942 231362123457
James Street GarageJames StreetManchesterM29 8JJ01942 883373123457
Jay-MechUnit 9WiganWN3 4DP01942 244244123457
John Atherton Autos Limited2 Wood StreetWiganWN3 4HL01942 497474123457
John Trumble Motor Engineers LtdSunlight WorksManchesterM46 0FY01942 895064123457
Johnson's GarageCity RoadWiganWN5 0HP01942 225394123457
Leigh MOT CentreUnit 10LeighWN7 4DJ01942 260106123457
Leyland Mill Lane Motors LtdUnit 1WiganWN1 2SA01942 236000123457
Lovers Lane GarageLovers LaneManchesterM46 0PG01942 877009123457
Marus Bridge MOT Centre LimitedWinegro HouseWiganWN3 6XE01942 238007123457
Moss Car Sales Servicing & Repairs LtdUnit E5 Moss Industrial EstateLeighWN7 3PT01942 602436123457
MOT Centre WiganUnit 6WiganWN6 7TJ07517 968812123457
Motorstart LimitedNo. 3 York StreetWiganWN3 4BY01942 237111123457
MultiWilcock StreetWiganWN3 4AR01942 491491123457
Multi5/7 Gathurst RoadWiganWN5 8QJ01942 218181123457
Ormeshers Garage LtdMajor StreetWiganWN5 8AD01942 216202123457
P & T Motors LtdUnit 3 Brook MillLeighWN7 2AD01942 672840123457
Paul Whittle CarsManchester Road Service StationWiganWN2 2JA01942 247247123457
Rosebridge Motors LtdWarrington RoadWiganWN3 4TA01942 865910123457
Rye Motors van and Truck LimitedRedgate RoadWiganWN4 8DT01942 712409123457
Smart Tyers and MOT Centre LtdBolton Road Service StationManchesterM46 9JG01942 583669123457
Smiths Service Centre LtdUnit A4 Walter Leigh WayLeighWN7 3PT01942 677527123457
Standish Service Station LimitedUnit 135 Bradley Hall Industrial EstateWiganWN6 0XQ01257 422899123457
Tlt Garage Services LimitedE2 Walter Leigh WayLeighWN7 3PT01942 608723123457
Two Tone MotorsUnit B2(1)LeighWN7 3PT01942 670045123457
Wallgate MOT Centre7-9 Great George StreetWiganWN3 4DL01942 496666123457
Wigan CouncilWigan Council · council-runWiganWN2 2PR01942 705125123457
Zws AutomotiveRosebridge GarageWiganWN2 2BH07421 110171123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (58)

Stations in Wigan 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; £25-40 is typical.

Class 4 only MOT test stations in Wigan
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
A6 Motor Company Bolton Ltd51 Miry LaneWiganWN3 4BT01942 590990123457
Acton GarageStandishgateWiganWN1 1XP01942 246086123457
Adams Autocentre18 Manchester RoadManchesterM29 8DP01942 883110123457
Allied Vehicle ServiceDarby LaneWiganWN2 3DW01942 255197123457
Arnold ClarkScot Lane · Arnold ClarkWiganWN5 0PS01942 225565123457
Arnold ClarkWigan Road · Arnold ClarkWiganWN3 4AL01942 507105123457
Ashcroft's Service and MOT CentreAshcroft's Service And MOT CentreWarringtonWA3 3DR01942 726260123457
Autoweld (Standish) LtdRear Of 82 Preston RoadWiganWN6 0HS01257 425120123457
B P A Service Centre Ltd142-146 Chapel StreetLeighWN7 2AL01942 607392123457
Bickershaw Lane GarageBickershaw LaneWiganWN2 5PL01942 866418123457
Boardmans Coaches LimitedLow Hall Service StationWiganWN2 3TY01942 866384123457
Bryn Motor Company LimitedUnit 12WiganWN4 0BW01942 711112123457
Chorley Group53 Miry LaneWiganWN3 4AF01942 363775123457
Chorley Nissan WiganPottery RoadWiganWN3 5AD01942 820233123457
Claxton Motor EngineersQueen StreetWiganWN3 4HX01942 245836123457
Corkills WiganWallgateWiganWN3 4AS01942 324411123457
Dag Service StationUnit 2B Kirklees Industrial EstateWiganWN2 1HF01942 243000123457
Evans Halshaw Vauxhall WiganChallenge Way · Evans HalshawWiganWN5 0LD01942 212221123457
Exchange & Mart Motors Ltd115 Manchester RoadManchesterM29 8DL01942 883903123457
Formula One Autocentres LimitedCastle Street · Formula One AutocentresManchesterM29 8EG01942 874288123457
Formula One Autocentres LimitedUnit A · Formula One AutocentresAshton in MakerfieldWN4 9PJ01942 616900123457
Formula One Autocentres LimitedUnit 2 · Formula One AutocentresWiganWN3 4AA01942 834555123457
Golborne MOT LtdRailway View FarmGolborneWA3 3NE07920 553232123457
Griffiths & RoperParkside GarageWiganWN2 5TE01942 866981123457
Halfords AutocentreGower Street · Halfords AutocentreWiganWN5 9AD01942 246511123457
Helen Street Garage34 Helen StreetWarringtonWA3 3RL01942 728417123457
In 'N' Out Centres LimitedRobin Park RoadWiganWN5 0BU01942 835156123457
J W Motor Repairs LtdUnit 14 Empress Ind EstateWiganWN2 2BG01942 231217123457
Johnsons WiganChallenge WayWiganWN5 0LD01942 597851123457
Jury Street MOT Centre LimitedUnit 3 Jury StreetLeighWN7 5RX07951 630140123457
K & C Grant (Smallbrook) LtdSmallbrook GarageLeighWN7 5PZ01942 882201123457
K Brown & Partner Limited131 Upholland RoadWiganWN5 7EG07968 022412123457
Kwik Fit95 Leigh Road · Kwik FitLeighWN7 1QY01942 262266123457
Landranger ServicesUnit 4 Atherton Ind EstateManchesterM46 9RB01942 888200123457
Leigh Mot's LtdUnit 2, HrlscLeighWN7 1EX01942 568686123457
Low Bank Service Station LimitedLow Bank RoadWiganWN4 9RW01942 719197123457
M K TuningParsonage GarageLeighWN7 5RP01942 607997123457
M L Auto Repairs LimitedDarby LaneWiganWN2 3DW01942 526993123457
M&R Motor ServicesUnit 2Hindley GreenWN2 4SZ01942 521926123457
Makerfield MOT CentrePrincess RoadWiganWN4 9DE01942 274030123457
Marsh Bros Garage LimitedChapel StreetLeighWN7 2AP01942 676870123457
Motormec34A Bradley Hall EstateWiganWN6 0XQ01257 425631123457
Mount Auto RepairsThe MountWiganWN2 1DA01942 491764123457
Owd Barn Service Station Limited50 Wigan Lower RoadWiganWN6 8LJ01942 245923123457
Park Motors8 Warrington RoadWiganWN4 9PL01942 721401123457
Pemberton MOT CentreNew StreetWiganWN5 8BY01942 206050123457
Pier MOT Wigan LimitedPottery TerraceWiganWN3 5AA01942 491684123457
Pj Autos (Northwest) LimitedHacketts GarageWiganWN4 0JX01942 712052123457
Prospect ServicesBradley LaneWiganWN6 0XF01257 426348123457
R S Northwest LimitedClayton StreetWiganWN3 4DA01942 829976123457
S P Motors Ltd4-5 Orrell StreetWiganWN1 3AQ01942 494923123457
S R AutosCroft YardManchesterM46 9GR01942 870901123457
Standish Autobodies25A The Rear Of High StreetWiganWN6 0HA01257 472552123457
Stoneacre WiganMiry Lane · StoneacreWiganWN3 4BT01942 492121123457
Sure-FitWigan RoadManchesterM46 0GD01942 895885123457
Twist Lane Garage LtdRear Of 184 Twist LaneLeighWN7 4EL01942 672282123457
Tyldesley Tyre & Exhausts LtdTyldesley Tyres & ExhaustManchesterM29 8BQ01942 875788123457
Williams MotorsMoat House StreetWiganWN2 2EH01942 322889123457

What an MOT costs in Wigan

DVSA maximum, Class 4 car

£54.85

Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales

North of England typical (Class 4 car)

£25-40

From this site's regional guide for North West

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. Some of the cheapest MOTs in the UK; deals under £30 are common in the big cities. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.

Nearby Districts

Boltonabout 7 miles between district centres108St. Helensabout 7 miles between district centres64Warringtonabout 9 miles between district centres78Chorleyabout 9 miles between district centres37Salfordabout 11 miles between district centres67West Lancashireabout 11 miles between district centres44

All districts in North West · All regions

Related MOT cost guides

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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