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MOT Test Centres in Blaenau Gwent
25 MOT test stations in Blaenau Gwent (Wales) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 4 (16%) test motorcycles, 10 (40%) test Class 7 vans and 13 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
25
#21 of 22 districts in Wales
Test motorcycles
4
16% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
10
40% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
4 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Blaenau Gwent Stations Can Test
Of the 25 listed stations, 25 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 Blaenau Gwent. Motorcycle riders have 4 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 10; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 4; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. The stations are spread across Tredegar (9), Ebbw Vale (7), Abertillery (4), Blaenau Gwent (2) and 2 other post towns. 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 4 | 16% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 4 | 16% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 4% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 25 | 100% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 4 | 16% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 10 | 40% | £58.60 |
Where the 25 Blaenau Gwent stations are
Every listed station in Blaenau Gwent 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.
- Exact postcode position
- Area centroid, approximate (2)
- Highlighted from the table
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (12)
Stations in Blaenau Gwent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abertillery MOT CentreBridge Street | Abertillery | NP13 1VE | 01495 212398 | 123457 |
| AssetOak Street | Abertillery | NP13 1TG | 01495 214484 | 123457 |
| Barleyfield MOT CentreThe Former Animal Pond | Ebbw Vale | NP23 4LU | 07496 457148 | 123457 |
| Bournville MOT Centre LimitedBournville Rd | Blaina | NP13 3EN | 01495 290013 | 123457 |
| Crown Tyre & Auto CentreCrown Garage | Tredegar | NP22 3RX | 01495 711131 | 123457 |
| Cwmdraw MOT Centre LtdUnit 3 Cwmdraw Industrial Estate | Ebbw Vale | NP23 5AE | 01495 302366 | 123457 |
| D B Lewis & SonsGelli Garage | Tredegar | NP22 3RD | 01495 722541 | 123457 |
| GrdUnits 4 5 & 6 | Ebbw Vale | NP23 8UF | 01495 352522 | 123457 |
| One Stop MOT CentreUnit 3 | Tredegar | NP22 4HR | 01495 717577 | 123457 |
| Sirhowy GarageBeaufort Road | Tredegar | NP22 4NZ | 01495 724350 | 123457 |
| Tommie's Autos MOTSCrown Business Park | Tredegar | NP22 4EF | 01495 711004 | 123457 |
| Waldron Commercials LtdUnit 29, Tafarnaubach Industrial Estate | Tredegar | NP22 3AA | 01495 725310 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (13)
Stations in Blaenau Gwent 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 & A Tyre and Exhaust CentreBryn Awelon Road | Ebbw Vale | NP23 5ND | 01495 302236 | 123457 |
| Aberbeeg Tyres and Service StationCommercial Road | Blaenau Gwent | NP13 2AE | 01495 216897 | 123457 |
| Astral GarageDukestown Road | Tredegar | NP22 4QR | 01495 711020 | 123457 |
| AutolinksLake Road Service Station | Brynmawr | NP23 4AP | 01495 310548 | 123457 |
| B & B Garage LtdOak Street | Blaenau Gwent | NP13 1TN | 01495 215187 | 123457 |
| Blaenau Gwent Borough CouncilWorks Department · council-run | Brynmawr | NP23 4YF | 01495 355628 | 123457 |
| Carno GarageReservoir Rd | Ebbw Vale | NP23 5DF | 01495 301366 | 123457 |
| Chapel Garage MOT CentreBlaina Road | Ebbw Vale | NP23 4PT | 01495 310564 | 123457 |
| Colliers MOT CentreKing Street | Abertillery | NP13 1AD | 01495 212597 | 123457 |
| Flyover GarageRiver Road | Abertillery | NP13 2BH | 01495 214383 | 123457 |
| Gwent MOT StationStocktonville Garage | Tredegar | NP22 3RD | 01495 724005 | 123457 |
| Gwent MOT StationPark Road Garage | Ebbw Vale | NP23 8UP | 01495 302865 | 123457 |
| Parker Motors Tredegar LtdPromenade Garage | Tredegar | NP22 4HR | 01495 723024 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Blaenau Gwent
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Wales typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for Wales
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. Cardiff and Swansea are competitive; rural mid-Wales is more limited. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
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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.
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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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