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MOT Test Centres in Argyll and Bute
35 MOT test stations in Argyll and Bute (Scotland) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 5 (14%) test motorcycles, 13 (37%) test Class 7 vans and 19 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
35
#23 of 32 districts in Scotland
Test motorcycles
5
14% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
13
37% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
9 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Argyll and Bute Stations Can Test
Of the 35 listed stations, 34 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 Argyll and Bute. Motorcycle riders have 5 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 13; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 9; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Oban (6), Campbeltown (4), Dunoon (4), Helensburgh (4) and 11 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 | 5 | 14% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 5 | 14% | £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 | 34 | 97% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 9 | 26% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 13 | 37% | £58.60 |
Where the 35 Argyll and Bute stations are
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- Area centroid, approximate (1)
- Highlighted from the table
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (16)
Stations in Argyll and Bute 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Glen Mechanical Services11 The Roading | Campbeltown | PA28 6LU | 01586 551011 | 123457 |
| A Mackenzie Bowmore EngineeringHigh Street | Bowmore | PA43 7JH | 01496 810206 | 123457 |
| Gunns GarageThe Garage | Appin | PA38 4DB | 01631 730279 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre21 Lochside Street · Halfords Autocentre | Oban | PA34 4HP | 01631 570047 | 123457 |
| Hamilton Brothers (Eng) LtdRoading | Campbeltown | PA28 6LU | 01586 553031 | 123457 |
| Helensburgh Car Company101-103 East Clyde Street | Helensburgh | G84 7PJ | 01436 672779 | 123457 |
| Kilmartin Auto RepairsKilmartin | Lochgilphead | PA31 8RQ | 01546 510373 | 123457 |
| Maccallum (Motor Engineers) LtdChurch Street | Dunoon | PA23 8BG | 01369 703350 | 123457 |
| Messrs Duncan McPheeBurnbank Street | Campbeltown | PA28 6JD | 01586 554480 | 123457 |
| Milton Motors201 Edward Street | Dunoon | PA23 7PJ | 01369 704716 | 123457 |
| Murray Auto Service Ltd67 James Street | Argyll and Bute | G84 8XG | 01436 679300 | 123457 |
| Quarry Road MOT CentreThe Old Ice Factory | Oban | PA34 4DP | 01631 564614 | 123457 |
| Quarry Road MOT StationLochavullin Road | Argyll and Bute | PA34 4PL | 01631 566643 | 123457 |
| Rothesay Motor Services60 Ladeside Street | Isle of Bute | PA20 0DJ | 01700 502045 | 123457 |
| Stoddarts of ObanOld Crofters | Oban | PA34 4HN | 01631 564176 | 123457 |
| Terry's Auto Repairs9 Bishop Street | Isle of Bute | PA20 9DL | 01700 500111 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (19)
Stations in Argyll and Bute 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 I Kennedy & SonKennedys Garage | Isle of Mull | PA72 6JF | 01680 300396 | 123457 |
| Arnold ClarkDumbarton Road · Arnold Clark | Dumbarton | G82 2TY | 01389 765131 | 123457 |
| Campbeltown Motor CompanySnipefield | Campbeltown | PA28 6SY | 01586 552030 | 123457 |
| Cowal GargeMcArthur Street | Dunoon | PA23 7PL | 01369 702440 | 123457 |
| Cresswell Cars LtdThe Garage | Isle of Islay | PA42 7AS | 01496 302300 | 123457 |
| Fastfit (Garelochhead) Ltd175 Main Street | Helensburgh | G84 0AU | 01436 811111 | 123457 |
| Harbour GarageLedaig | Isle of Mull | PA75 6NR | 01688 302103 | 123457 |
| Helensburgh Toyota5-7 John Street | Helensburgh | G84 8BA | 01436 672779 | 123457 |
| Islay Auto ServicesUnit 2 | Bridgend | PA44 7NZ | 01496 810088 | 123457 |
| Kilcreggan Garage & MOT CentreShore Road | Helensburgh | G84 0JJ | 01436 842898 | 123457 |
| Kilmory CoachworksUnit 10C, Kilmory Industrial Estate | Lochgilphead | PA31 8RR | 01546 606922 | 123457 |
| L.M.S AutoservicesUnit 6 | Oban | PA34 4HB | 01631 566502 | 123457 |
| Munro's of Oban LtdUnit 2B | Oban | PA34 4PL | 01631 564463 | 123457 |
| Roddy's Garage15 Mill Lane | Oban | PA34 4HA | 01631 565882 | 123457 |
| Sharp's GarageChurchill Quarry | Tarbert, Argyll | PA29 6SX | 01880 820006 | 123457 |
| Stewarts Garage (Dunoon) Ltd50 Wellington Street | Dunoon | PA23 7LA | 01369 706053 | 123457 |
| W & J Duncan18 Mill Street | Isle of Bute | PA20 0EX | 01700 503094 | 123457 |
| W D SempleUnit 1 | Lochgilphead | PA31 8NN | 01546 606767 | 123457 |
| W D SempleBarnbrae Garage | Inveraray | PA32 8UF | 01499 302150 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Argyll and Bute
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 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. Edinburgh and Glasgow are competitive; remote Highland garages tend to be pricier. 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.
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- 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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