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MOT Test Centres in Bedford

75 MOT test stations in Bedford (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 8 (11%) test motorcycles, 19 (25%) test Class 7 vans and 50 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

75

#7 of 45 districts in East of England

Test motorcycles

8

11% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

19

25% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

11 / 1

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the Bedford Stations Can Test

Of the 75 listed stations, 73 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 Bedford. Motorcycle riders have 8 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 19; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 11; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Bedford (62), Kempston (4), Bedford Bedfordshire (1), Bedfordshire (1) and 7 other post towns. 7 are national chain or dealer-group branches and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc811%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc811%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg11%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats7397%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats1115%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg1925%£58.60

Where the 75 Bedford stations are

Every listed station in Bedford on one map. Point at a row in the tables below and its pin lights up; click a pin and the table jumps to that station. Zoom in and the clusters break apart into individual sites.

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Outline map of Bedford with 75 MOT test stations marked
  • Exact postcode position
  • Area centroid, approximate (5)
  • Highlighted from the table

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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (25)

Stations in Bedford 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 Bedford
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
A C Car & Commercial ServicesUnit 4EBedfordMK42 0LJ01234 350594123457
Agw Mot's43 Murdock RoadBedfordMK41 7PQ01234 383424123457
Arg Garage290A Ampthill RoadBedfordMK42 9QL01234 272144123457
Automotive Services Bedford35 Brunel RoadBedfordMK41 9TJ01234 216003123457
Bca Fleet SolutionsBca Thurleigh Airfield Business Park T2BedfordMK44 2YP07496 635807123457
Bedford Autopoint3B Aston RoadBedfordMK42 0LJ01234 327099123457
Bedford Borough Council30 Brunel Road · council-runBedfordMK41 9TJ01234 276777123457
Bedford Motor ServicesMurdoch RoadBedfordMK41 7PE01234 211466123457
Craven MotorcyclesUnit 14 Alexa CourtBedfordMK42 0LW01234 353452123457
Doms Auto ServicesUnit 16BedfordMK42 0HB01234 340683123457
Double O MotorcyclesUnit 39 College StreetBedfordMK42 8LU01234 910900123457
Express Auto Repair2 Haynes RoadBedfordMK42 9PE01234 404041123457
G A Henman & Sons Ltd93 95 High StreetBedfordMK41 6AQ01234 353389123457
Gavin Fleetcare LtdUnion ParkKempstonMK42 7QB01234 855959123457
Glyn Hopkin LtdUnit 33KempstonMK42 7QN01234 856161123457
Homan Tyre Company Ltd26 High StreetBedfordMK42 7AJ01234 851850123457
J & K AutosUnit 4 EastsideBedfordshireMK42 9DT01234 380119123457
L A Auto Services4 To 5 Shuttleworth CourtBedfordMK41 0EN01234 354237123457
Motorvation52-60 Cauldwell StreetBedfordMK42 9AB01234 328477123457
N M T Plant Hire LtdTelegraph HouseBedfordMK42 9TA01234 262444123457
Nitro AutosUnit 2, Cauldwell WalkBedfordMK42 9DT07710 253515123457
Premier Motor Co12 To 14 Manton LaneBedfordMK41 7NY01234 355008123457
T G Performance Custom Cars LtdUnits 15-17 Sergeants WayBedfordMK41 0EH01234 215978123457
UK Truck and Plant GroupThe Transport YardBedfordMK42 9JJ01234 339804123457
Zrs MOT Centre Ltd18J London RoadBedfordMK42 0NS01234 413460123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (50)

Stations in Bedford 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.

Class 4 only MOT test stations in Bedford
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
A A Garage LtdSouldrop Turn GarageSouldropMK44 1HJ07577 000656123457
Aqs AutocentresUnit 2BedfordMK42 0HB01234 218806123457
AutofitUnit 6ABedfordMK41 7PE01234 215500123457
Avon Drive MOT & Service CentreAvon DriveBedfordMK41 7AF01234 342077123457
Barons Automotive LimitedClifton ParcBedfordMK41 0GL01234 434630123457
Bedford AudiProgressBedfordMK42 9XE01234 320033123457
Bedford Fast-Fit2A Ombersley RoadBedfordMK42 9JX01234 213400123457
Bedfords MOT Centre Ltd86A Bromham RoadBedfordMK40 2QH01234 308303123457
Bells Motor GroupRiverfield DriveBedfordMK41 0SF01234 360666123457
Birkdale Motors Bedford LimitedPoor Mans Charities FarmBedfordMK44 2ER01234 378200123457
College Street Motors Ltd3 College StreetKempstonMK42 8LU01234 344802123457
Coventry Road Garage109 Coventry RoadBedfordMK40 4EJ01234 356642123457
Enterprise MotorsUnit 2BedfordMK40 3EQ01234 302230123457
European Car Centre Limited14 Shuttleworth RoadBedfordMK41 0EP01234 271077123457
Evans Halshaw Ford BedfordPioneer Park · Evans HalshawBedfordMK42 9BW01234 328522123457
Evans Halshaw Ford Bedford Used CarsPioneer Park · Evans HalshawBedfordMK42 9BW01234 355779123457
Evans Halshaw Vauxhall BedfordBarkers Lane · Evans HalshawBedfordMK41 9SD01234 270000123457
F Vindis & Sons (Bedford) Ltd332 Ampthill RoadBedfordMK42 9RU01234 327932123457
Formula One Autocentres LtdUnit 2-3 Shuttleworth Road · Formula One AutocentresBedfordMK41 0HS01234 271527123457
Forte Motors Limited46-48 Stuart RoadBedfordMK42 8HS01234 855001123457
Giovanna Motors LtdThe GarageBedfordMK44 1DR07894 108867123457
Halfords Autocentre6 Ashburnham Road · Halfords AutocentreBedfordMK40 1DT01234 354244123457
Halfords Autocentre84-92 Midland Road · Halfords AutocentreBedfordMK40 1QH01234 356506123457
Harrowden Road MOT and Service CentreUnit 2BedfordMK42 0SP01234 212880123457
Hi-Q175 Goldington RoadBedfordMK40 3EL01234 363546123457
Highfield Engineering Co2 Sandy RoadWillingtonMK44 3QS01234 838388123457
Hilton Suzuki280-282 High StreetBedfordMK41 6AY01234 269090123457
John Walsh Motors45 High StreetHarroldMK43 7DA01234 720276123457
Kingsley Garage267 To 271 Bedford RoadKempstonMK42 8BP01234 855757123457
Knightsmead Garage185 Castle RoadBedfordMK40 3RX01234 345333123457
Ksk AutosUnit 10BedfordMK42 9DT01234 351010123457
Kwik Fit13-17 Broadway · Kwik FitBedfordMK40 2TJ01234 350886123457
Leading Motorists CentreUnit 1ABedfordMK42 9DT01234 347933123457
Marshall of St Neots PeugeotAlington RoadSt NeotsPE19 6YH01480 217776123457
Mercedes Benz of BedfordAmpthill RoadBedfordMK42 9QZ01234 272888123457
Motorvogue (Northampton) LtdInterchange ParkBedford BedfordshireMK42 7GB01234 867788123457
Pit Stop Autocentres89 Brickhill DriveBedfordMK41 7QF01234 327737123457
R&J Motors Bedford Ltd18A London RoadBedfordMK42 0NS07982 011014123457
Ravensden Service StationBedford RoadBedfordMK44 2RA01234 771347123457
Richard Ielden Motor Services2 Northill RoadBedfordMK44 3TU01234 831084123457
Russell Autocentre Ltd122 Queens DriveBedfordMK41 9JF01234 349802123457
Steven Eagell Limited52-56 Stagsden RoadBromhamMK43 8PT01234 822941123457
Thompson Bros Garage Limited19 Duncombe StreetKempston,bedfordshireMK42 8ED01234 855268123457
Tri D Motor EngineersBury WalkBedfordMK41 0DU01234 267219123457
Various SitesRiverfield DriveBedfordMK41 0SF01234 355655123457
Whitley Garage76 College StreetBedfordMK42 8LU01234 215810123457
William Rutter Motor ServicesUnit 2BedfordMK41 0RJ01234 217060123457
Wilstead Car SalesUnit 1, 1 Cotton End RoadWilsteadMK45 3BT01234 741002123457
Windsor Road GarageUnit 2BedfordMK42 9SU01234 270370123457
Wootton Garage Ltd2-4 Fields RoadBedfordMK43 9JJ01234 767155123457

What an MOT costs in Bedford

DVSA maximum, Class 4 car

£54.85

Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales

UK typical (Class 4 car)

£30-45

National typical range; this site's regional guide does not split this region out separately.

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. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.

Nearby Districts

Central Bedfordshireabout 10 miles between district centres89Milton Keynesabout 14 miles between district centres105North Hertfordshireabout 16 miles between district centres51Lutonabout 17 miles between district centres69Huntingdonshireabout 19 miles between district centres79North Northamptonshireabout 20 miles between district centres138

All districts in East of England · 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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Updated 2026-06-11