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Formans Auto Centre
MOT test station V102751 at 45 Formans Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham B11 3AR, in Birmingham. 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
266
529 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
0.3 miles
Alfa Auto Services Limited
Station details
- DVSA site number
- V102751
- 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
- 45 Formans Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham
- Postcode
- B11 3AR
- Council district
- Birmingham (313 listed stations)
- Region
- West Midlands
- Map position
- full postcode · 52.4481, -1.8568
What Formans Auto Centre 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
Formans Auto Centre is an MOT test station at 45 Formans Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B11 3AR, in Birmingham (West Midlands). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V102751, 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 108 authorised stations in the district and one of 180 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 307 of the district's 313 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Alfa Auto Services Limited, 0.3 miles away (Class 4). 266 other stations sit within 5 miles and 529 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.5 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 Midlands 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.
Companies House records FORMANS MECHANICS LIMITED (company number 17065119) against this station, matched by the registered postcode plus a motor-trade activity code and a shared name; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 2 Mar 2026 (0 years on the register), and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles. It was previously registered as FORMANS AUTO CENTRE LTD (until 24 Mar 2026).
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 0121 439 2820. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Formans Auto Centre and its nearest alternatives
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- Exact postcode position
- Formans Auto Centre, or the row you are pointing at
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Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to B11 3AR, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Auto Services Limited (district list)2 Leominster Road, B11 3BJ | Birmingham | 0.3 miles | 123457 |
| Snt Auto Centre Midlands Limited (district list)Premises Adjacent To 111A Evelyn Road, B11 3JJ | Birmingham | 0.3 miles | 123457 |
| Saj Autos (district list)3 Springfield Road, B13 9NY | Birmingham | 0.3 miles | 123457 |
| Sakis Auto CentreUnit 2B Cole River Park, B11 2QX | Birmingham | 0.4 miles | 123457 |
| Cartech MOT (district list)25 Spring Road, B11 3ER | Birmingham | 0.5 miles | 123457 |
All 313 stations in Birmingham · West Midlands · All regions
Registered company
Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by the registered postcode plus a motor-trade activity code and a shared name. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.
- Registered name
- FORMANS MECHANICS LIMITED
- Company number
- 17065119
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 2 Mar 2026 (0 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
- Previous names
- FORMANS AUTO CENTRE LTD (until 24 Mar 2026)
- Registered office
- BIRMINGHAM, B11
Full register entry on ukcompanyfinder.com (a Digital Signet site). Register status is Companies House's wording on the snapshot date; the DVSA list, not the company register, is the authority on whether the station tests.
What an MOT costs at a Classes 4 and 7 station in West Midlands
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Midlands typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for West Midlands
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. Urban areas have strong competition; rural areas charge slightly more. 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.
- Company details: Company details from Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 2026-05-01, matched by name and postcode; no officer or personal data is used. ukcompanyfinder.com is a Digital Signet site.
- 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.
- Verify or remove a listing: station owners can email [email protected]. Removal requests are honoured on the next refresh.