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MOT Test Centres in Brentwood
19 MOT test stations in Brentwood, Essex (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 2 (11%) test motorcycles, 7 (37%) test Class 7 vans and 10 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
19
#44 of 45 districts in East of England
Test motorcycles
2
11% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
7
37% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
5 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Brentwood Stations Can Test
Of the 19 listed stations, 18 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 Brentwood. Motorcycle riders have 2 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 7; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 5; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Brentwood (13), Brentwood Essex (1), Brentwood, Essex (1), Brentwood,essex (1) and 3 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 | 2 | 11% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 2 | 11% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 0 | 0% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 18 | 95% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 5 | 26% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 7 | 37% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (9)
Stations in Brentwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ak Auto ServiceUnit K2 Old Tractor Shed | Brentwood,essex | CM14 5RE | 020 8983 7001 | 123457 |
| Brentwood Car and Commercial MOT CentreOakbank Yard | Brentwood | CM14 5NL | 01277 226365 | 123457 |
| Childerditch MOT CentreUnit 6 | Brentwood | CM13 3HD | 01277 810043 | 123457 |
| Going Spare Auto Care32 Tallon Road | Brentwood | CM13 1TH | 01277 212127 | 123457 |
| Hi Ho Workshops LimitedHi Ho Workshops | Brentwood | CM15 0PJ | 01277 823115 | 123457 |
| Nicks Tyre Services LimitedBentley Garage | Brentwood Essex | CM15 9SB | 01277 372779 | 123457 |
| Nkc Motors481 Ongar Road | Brentwood | CM15 9JG | 01277 375588 | 123457 |
| S & D MotorcyclesUnit C, Frieze Hall Farm | Brentwood | CM14 5RE | 01277 374988 | 123457 |
| Weald Park Garage377 Ongar Rd | Brentwood | CM15 9HZ | 01277 214888 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (10)
Stations in Brentwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinsons GarageStock Lane | Ingatestone | CM4 9QL | 01277 353884 | 123457 |
| Elite MOTSUnit 6 Hall Lane Farm | West Horndon | CM13 3EN | 01277 811233 | 123457 |
| Formula One AutocentresUnit A1 · Formula One Autocentres | Brentwood | CM14 4JE | 01277 229522 | 123457 |
| Grange Motors2 Brook Street | Brentwood | CM14 5LU | 01277 249529 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitUnit 1 · Kwik Fit | Brentwood | CM14 4NS | 01277 227602 | 123457 |
| Mercury Car Centre Limited10 Tallon Road | Brentwood | CM13 1TF | 01277 262233 | 123457 |
| The GarageUnit 6, Kings Eight | Brentwood | CM14 4LF | 01277 233421 | 123457 |
| The Garage Ongar LimitedUnit 13, Halsford Bridge Industrial Estate | Essex | CM5 9RB | 01277 364241 | 123457 |
| Triggs Garage30 Rayleigh Road | Brentwood | CM13 1AD | 01277 212413 | 123457 |
| Various140 London Road | Brentwood, Essex | CM14 4NS | 01277 561182 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Brentwood
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
| 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. 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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