Abercarn MOT Centre

Abercarn MOT Centre is an MOT test station at Unit 13 H & J Darren Drive, Prince Of Wales Industrial Estate, Abercarn, Newport, NP11 5AR, in Caerphilly (Wales). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number S002722, and is authorised for 5 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2), cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4), private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats (Class 5) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).

Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 12 of the 71 stations listed in Caerphilly hold Class 1 or 2, and 30 of the 237 stations within 10 miles of this one do. For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 25 authorised stations in the district and one of 81 within 10 miles. It is one of 17 stations in Caerphilly authorised for Class 5 private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats, a class most garages cannot test; 47 stations within 10 miles hold it. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 70 of the district's 71 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Mint Motor Services Ltd, 0.6 miles away (Classes 4, 5 and 7). 60 other stations sit within 5 miles and 237 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 1.9 miles.

The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 1 £29.65, Class 2 £29.65, Class 4 £54.85, Class 5 £59.55 to £80.65, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price in Wales according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 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 MOORES MOTORS ABERCARN LTD (company number 12120661) 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 24 Jul 2019 (6 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01495 245005. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.