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MOT Test Centres in Cambridge
32 MOT test stations in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 4 (13%) test motorcycles, 9 (28%) test Class 7 vans and 20 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
32
#34 of 45 districts in East of England
Test motorcycles
4
13% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
9
28% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
3 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Cambridge Stations Can Test
Of the 32 listed stations, 30 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 Cambridge. Motorcycle riders have 4 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 9; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 3; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. 7 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 4 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 3 | 9% | £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 | 30 | 94% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 3 | 9% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 9 | 28% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (12)
Stations in Cambridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autokare CambridgeUnits 6 And 7 | Cambridge | CB5 8SL | 01223 412772 | 123457 |
| Cambridge Motorcycles Ltd26 Cheddars Lane | Cambridge | CB5 8LD | 01223 360176 | 123457 |
| Cambridge Vehicle Services LtdUnit A | Cambridge | CB5 8JZ | 01223 566475 | 123457 |
| Emg Motor Group379 381 Milton Road | Cambridge | CB4 1SR | 01223 472000 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreUnit 19 · Halfords Autocentre | Cambridge | CB1 3DY | 01223 352373 | 123457 |
| John Banks Honda Centre19 Mercers Row | Cambridge | CB5 8BY | 01223 321997 | 123457 |
| Kingsway Motorcycles8 City Road | Cambridge | CB1 1DP | 01223 355852 | 123457 |
| Regency Autos LimitedUnits A & F, 120 Church End | Cambridge | CB1 3LB | 01223 324050 | 123457 |
| Robinsons Autostar Limited199 Barnwell Road | Cambridge | CB5 8SH | 01223 664373 | 123457 |
| Stepney Brothers Ltd55 Ditton Walk | Cambridge | CB5 8QD | 01223 241185 | 123457 |
| Steven Eagell ToyotaChurch End | Cambridge | CB1 3LB | 01223 964954 | 123457 |
| VariousCheddars Lane | Cambridge | CB5 8LD | 01223 788059 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (20)
Stations in Cambridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archdeacon Motors32 Cheddars Lane | Cambridge | CB5 8LD | 01223 315670 | 123457 |
| Auto MechColdhams Road | Cambridge | CB1 3EW | 01223 241154 | 123457 |
| Barry S Service CentreUnit Fa The Paddocks | Cambridge | CB1 8DH | 01223 410008 | 123457 |
| Buckingham & StanleyReliance Garage | Cambridge | CB2 9NE | 01223 841616 | 123457 |
| C & D Motors Ltd5-7 Hope Street | Cambridge | CB1 3NA | 01223 414811 | 123457 |
| Cam GarageCamcab House | Cambridge | CB1 3EW | 01223 414414 | 123457 |
| Cambridge Performance Tyres31D Clifton Road Industrial Estate | Cambridge | CB1 7EB | 01223 411441 | 123457 |
| Cambs Tyres Ltd23/24 Cheddars Lane | Cambridge | CB5 8LD | 01223 660452 | 123457 |
| De Freville Engineering Limited91-92 Cowley Road | Cambridge | CB4 0DL | 01223 423378 | 123457 |
| F. Vindis & Sons (Sawston) Limited83 Babraham Road | Cambridge | CB2 4AY | 01223 414181 | 123457 |
| Formula One Autocentres249 Barnwell Road · Formula One Autocentres | Cambridge | CB5 8SL | 01223 214488 | 123457 |
| Formula One Autocentres Limited164-180 Histon Road · Formula One Autocentres | Cambridge | CB4 3JS | 01223 366733 | 123457 |
| G P Motors LtdEltisley Garages | Cambridge | CB3 9JQ | 01223 355574 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreUnit 19 · Halfords Autocentre | Cambridge | CB1 7EA | 01223 249608 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre95/101 Newmarket Road · Halfords Autocentre | Cambridge | CB5 8EN | 01223 361660 | 123457 |
| K T Car CareUnit 6, The Arches | Cambridge | CB1 3EW | 01223 248558 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit264 Newmarket Road · Kwik Fit | Cambridge | CB5 8JL | 01223 360499 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit7 Adkins Corner · Kwik Fit | Cambridge | CB1 3RU | 01223 244812 | 123457 |
| St Andrews Road Garage Ltd20 St Andrews Road | Cambridge | CB4 1DL | 01223 300732 | 123457 |
| Swedish Car Connection120 Church End Business Park | Cambridge | CB1 3LB | 01223 248080 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Cambridge
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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