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Aberdeenshire Council
MOT test station 6104A3 at Harlaw Repair Depot, Harlaw Road, Inverurie, Aberdeen AB51 4TE, in Aberdeenshire. Authorised for Classes 4 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
2 of 6
Classes 4 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
14
36 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
0.1 miles
Automasters Inverurie Ltd
Station details
- DVSA site number
- 6104A3
- Register status
- Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
- Classes authorised
- Class 4: Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seatsClass 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
- Address
- Harlaw Repair Depot, Harlaw Road, Inverurie, Aberdeen
- Postcode
- AB51 4TE
- Council district
- Aberdeenshire (127 listed stations)
- Region
- Scotland
- Operator type
- Council-run test centre · price guide
- Map position
- full postcode · 57.2928, -2.3881
What Aberdeenshire Council can test
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 |
Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.
About this station
Aberdeenshire Council is an MOT test station at Harlaw Repair Depot, Harlaw Road, Inverurie, Aberdeen, AB51 4TE, in Aberdeenshire (Scotland). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 6104A3, and is authorised for 2 of the six MOT test classes: cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).
For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 43 authorised stations in the district and one of 14 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 126 of the district's 127 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Automasters Inverurie Ltd in Aberdeenshire, 0.1 miles away (Class 4). 14 other stations sit within 5 miles and 36 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 1.7 miles.
The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 4 £54.85, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price in Scotland according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Class 7 van tests typically run £40-55 against the £58.60 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.
Aberdeenshire Council is a council-run test centre. Local authority centres do not usually carry out repair work, so they have no incentive to find faults; this site's cheapest-MOT guide explains why they are often the most straightforward option in an area.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01467 536343. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Aberdeenshire Council and its nearest alternatives
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- Exact postcode position
- Aberdeenshire Council, or the row you are pointing at
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Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to AB51 4TE, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automasters Inverurie Ltd (district list)Unit 31, Harlaw Way, AB51 4SG | Aberdeenshire | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| I & K Motors (district list)Burghmuir Way, AB51 4FT | Inverurie | 0.5 miles | 123457 |
| West High Street Garage LtdOld Meldrum Road, AB51 0ZJ | Inverurie | 0.8 miles | 123457 |
| Lethenty Garage (district list)Lethenty, AB51 0HQ | Inverurie | 1.3 miles | 123457 |
| Lawrence of Kemnay (district list)Elphinstone Road, AB51 3RN | Inverurie | 1.7 miles | 123457 |
What an MOT costs at a Classes 4 and 7 station in Scotland
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Scotland typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for Scotland
Free retest
10 days
If the vehicle stays at the station for repair
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| 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. Edinburgh and Glasgow are competitive; remote Highland garages tend to be pricier. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
Related MOT cost guides
Van MOT Cost
£54.85 under 3,000kg (Class 4), £58.60 for 3,000-3,500kg (Class 7).
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.
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- 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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