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MOT Test Centres in Ceredigion
43 MOT test stations in Ceredigion (Wales) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 8 (19%) test motorcycles, 14 (33%) test Class 7 vans and 23 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
43
#17 of 22 districts in Wales
Test motorcycles
8
19% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
14
33% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
8 / 4
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Ceredigion Stations Can Test
Of the 43 listed stations, 42 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 Ceredigion. Motorcycle riders have 8 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 14; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 8; three-wheelers can be tested at 4. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Aberystwyth (14), Ceredigion (11), Cardigan (4), Lampeter (4) and 6 other post towns. 2 are national chain or dealer-group branches and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 8 | 19% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 8 | 19% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 4 | 9% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 42 | 98% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 8 | 19% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 14 | 33% | £58.60 |
Where the 43 Ceredigion stations are
Every listed station in Ceredigion 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 (1)
- Highlighted from the table
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (20)
Stations in Ceredigion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A M J Garage Services LimitedLlanina Garage | Ceredigion | SA47 0NP | 01545 580269 | 123457 |
| Aberystwyth Car CommercialUnit 2 | Aberystwyth | SY23 3JQ | 01970 615480 | 123457 |
| Aberystwyth MotorsUnit 10 Min Y Llyn | Aberystwyth | SY23 3NG | 01970 627738 | 123457 |
| Brondeifi Garage LimitedBrondeifi Garage Ltd | Lampeter | SA48 8JX | 01570 422305 | 123457 |
| Carfix WalesUnit 1A | Ceredigion | SA43 2JP | 07854 926097 | 123457 |
| CawdorRhos Garage | Cardigan | SA43 1NA | 01239 621222 | 123457 |
| Cenarth CoachesThe Workshop | Newcastle Emlyn | SA38 9JP | 01239 710463 | 123457 |
| Ceredigion County CouncilHighways,property & Works Dept · council-run | Aberystwyth | SY23 3JQ | 01970 633825 | 123457 |
| Crosslyn Garage LtdBlaenannerch | Cardigan | SA43 1SN | 01239 810386 | 123457 |
| Garej FelinfachFelinfach | Lampeter | SA48 8AE | 01570 470384 | 123457 |
| Gwalia GarageHighmead | Ceredigion | SA40 9UG | 01570 480335 | 123457 |
| Gwynfryn GarageHoreb | Ceredigion | SA44 4JJ | 01559 362038 | 123457 |
| Huw Lewis Tyres (Protyre)Unit 501 Glanyrafon Industrial Estate · Protyre | Aberystwyth | SY23 3JQ | 01970 611166 | 123457 |
| Islwyn Evans & SonPerris Garage | Llanrhystud | SY23 5ED | 01974 272900 | 123457 |
| J E Hopkins & CompanyTy Gwyn Garage | Llanon | SY23 5JG | 01974 272649 | 123457 |
| J Jenkins & SonsRose Garage | Tregaron | SY25 6JN | 01974 298228 | 123457 |
| R J B AutomotiveHeatherside Garage | Lampeter | SA48 8RF | 01570 470276 | 123457 |
| Robert Davies Motors LtdLlechryd | Ceredigion | SA43 2NR | 01239 682502 | 123457 |
| Royal Mail Group PLC Fleet and Maintenance ServicesGlanyrafon Industrial Estate | Aberystwyth | SY23 3JQ | 01970 611041 | 123457 |
| S E Jones LimitedPantgoch Garage | Llandysul | SA44 6HB | 01239 654100 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (23)
Stations in Ceredigion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Motors LtdLlanbadarn Road | Ceredigion | SY23 3QP | 01970 626666 | 123457 |
| Bay View GarageAberporth | Ceredigion | SA43 2BT | 01239 810613 | 123457 |
| C D W AutosHillcrest Garage | Aberystwyth | SY23 4LY | 01974 261503 | 123457 |
| Cambrian AutosCellan | Ceredigion | SA48 8HU | 01570 422068 | 123457 |
| Cawdor Cars (Aberystwyth) LtdCapel Bangor | Aberystwyth | SY23 3LN | 01970 880223 | 123457 |
| Dj TyresDj Tyres | Tregaron | SY25 6HX | 01974 298511 | 123457 |
| Evans MotorsCartrefle | Ceredigion | SY23 5PB | 07970 654710 | 123457 |
| Forge Aberaeron LimitedThe Forge Garage | Aberaeron | SA46 0HA | 01545 570291 | 123457 |
| Garej Davmor LtdDavmor Garage | Aberystwyth | SY24 5HE | 01970 832278 | 123457 |
| Garth GarageUnit 3 | Llandysul | SA44 5NW | 01559 371515 | 123457 |
| Grahams Vehicle RepairsUnit 1 Nantllan | Aberystwyth | SY23 3DT | 01970 820440 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitPark Ave · Kwik Fit | Aberystwyth | SY23 1AA | 01970 625554 | 123457 |
| Lloyd Motors Aberaeron LtdAlban Square | Aberaeron | SA46 0AQ | 01545 570312 | 123457 |
| Lynwood GarageCapel Seion | Aberystwyth | SY23 4EE | 01970 617498 | 123457 |
| Moduron Delfryn Owens MotorsThe Old Coach House | Ceredigion | SY23 1RZ | 01970 627778 | 123457 |
| Moduron Hafod Garage CyfPontrhydygroes | Ceredigion | SY25 6DQ | 01974 282895 | 123457 |
| N/AUnit 4 | Aberystwyth | SY23 3JQ | 01970 624841 | 123457 |
| O C Davies and Son LimitedPenparc Motors | Cardigan | SA43 1SB | 01239 621757 | 123457 |
| T M DanielTivy Garage | Cardigan | SA43 1BT | 01239 612089 | 123457 |
| Thomas Kevin DaviesCribyn | Lampeter | SA48 7NB | 01570 470721 | 123457 |
| Tsalta Motorsport LtdUnit 5 Glan Yr Afon Industrial Estate | Aberystwyth | SY23 3JQ | 01970 630730 | 123457 |
| Wyn Owens LtdDdol Garage | Llandysul | SA44 5RE | 01239 851750 | 123457 |
| Ystwyth GarageLlanilar | Aberystwyth | SY23 4NZ | 01974 241267 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Ceredigion
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.
Nearby Districts
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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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- 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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