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MOT Test Centres in Cherwell
77 MOT test stations in Cherwell, Oxfordshire (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 6 (8%) test motorcycles, 23 (30%) test Class 7 vans and 48 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £35-50 is typical.
Stations listed
77
#5 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
6
8% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
23
30% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
14 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Cherwell Stations Can Test
Of the 77 listed stations, 76 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 Cherwell. Motorcycle riders have 6 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 23; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 14; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Banbury (30), Bicester (26), Oxford (13), Kidlington (5) and 2 other post towns. 6 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 | 6 | 8% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 6 | 8% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 1% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 76 | 99% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 14 | 18% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 23 | 30% | £58.60 |
Where the 77 Cherwell stations are
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- Exact postcode position
- Area centroid, approximate (2)
- Highlighted from the table
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (29)
Stations in Cherwell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ST Stop MOT & Service Ltd5 Granville Way | Bicester | OX26 4JT | 01869 248877 | 123457 |
| Arnolds MOT & Service StationUnit 16C | Oxford | OX5 1JD | 01865 842400 | 123457 |
| Bicester MOT & Service CentreUnits BW1 To BW5, 40 Murdock Road | Oxon | OX26 4PP | 01869 252222 | 123457 |
| Bicester Tyre and Exhaust CentreVictoria Road | Bicester | OX26 6PJ | 01869 243035 | 123457 |
| Cherwell District CouncilThorpe Lane Depot · council-run | Banbury | OX16 4UT | 01295 221916 | 123457 |
| Dibbles Auto Shop Limited4 Wedgwood Road | Bicester | OX26 4UL | 01869 242544 | 123457 |
| Eagle Autos Service CentreUnit 9 | Oxon | OX16 4SP | 01295 265704 | 123457 |
| Eden VauxhallOxford Motor Park | Oxford | OX5 1RY | 01865 856500 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentres LtdUnit 4 · Halfords Autocentre | Bicester | OX26 4LD | 01869 246727 | 123457 |
| Hartwell OxfordUnit 5 Kidlington Motor Park | Oxford | OX5 1RY | 01865 370600 | 123457 |
| Herbies Vehicle RepairsUnit 11 | Banbury | OX16 5DH | 01295 265823 | 123457 |
| Hh Autos (Aylesbury) Ltd63 Ploughley Road | Bicester | OX25 1NY | 01869 253933 | 123457 |
| Hiq BicesterUnit 6 Launton Trade Park | Bicester | OX26 4AG | 01869 932444 | 123457 |
| John Darby Auto Repairs LtdUnit 2 | Banbury | OX16 4TH | 01295 271066 | 123457 |
| Kings Two Wheel Centre LtdSt Georges House | Oxford | OX5 1HT | 01865 842144 | 123457 |
| Land Tyre ServiceBolton Road | Banbury | OX16 5UL | 01926 613889 | 123457 |
| Lewis Motors LtdSt Georges House | Oxford | OX5 1HT | 07815 425653 | 123457 |
| Norton AutohausLower Cherwell Street | Banbury | OX16 5AY | 01295 278757 | 123457 |
| Oxford DAF16 Chancery Gate Business Centre | Oxford | OX5 1FQ | 01865 844100 | 123457 |
| Pete's Banbury LtdUnit 19 Lower Cherwell Street | Banbury | OX16 5AY | 07465 213092 | 123457 |
| Pro-Auto (Bicester) LtdBuilding 260 | Bicester | OX25 5HA | 01869 233963 | 123457 |
| Reliance Auto Test Bicester Ltd16 Wedgwood Road | Bicester | OX26 4UL | 01869 320032 | 123457 |
| Shm Automotive LimitedHome Hill Barn | Banbury | OX15 4JJ | 01295 720182 | 123457 |
| Sm Modlen Garage LtdUnit 3A Power Park | Banbury | OX16 5AB | 01295 273079 | 123457 |
| Thames Valley PoliceVehicle Transport Workshop | Bicester | OX26 2ZA | 01865 854557 | 123457 |
| Thorpe AutosUnit 2 | Banbury | OX16 4SW | 01295 252624 | 123457 |
| Thorpe Tyres LtdUnit 1 | Banbury | OX16 4SW | 07533 197292 | 123457 |
| Three Corners GaragePloughley Road | Bicester | OX25 2LU | 01869 320100 | 123457 |
| Vertu van Centre BanburySoutham Road | Banbury | OX16 2RS | 01295 253511 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (48)
Stations in Cherwell 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; £35-50 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Servicing & Repairs LimitedUnit 9 Apollo Park | Banbury | OX15 6AY | 01295 804280 | 123457 |
| Apollo Servicing & Repairs LimitedUnit E4 | Bicester | OX26 4LD | 01869 934212 | 123457 |
| Banbury Autos LtdUnit 5 | Banbury | OX16 4SP | 01295 250944 | 123457 |
| Banbury Car ClinicLower Cherwell Street | Banbury | OX16 5AY | 01295 254641 | 123457 |
| Banbury ExpressUnit 7 | Banbury | OX16 5AY | 07490 210732 | 123457 |
| Banbury MOT and Auto Repair Centre3 Lower Cherwell Street | Banbury | OX16 5AY | 01295 264797 | 123457 |
| Banbury MOT and Service CentreUnit 1 Thorpe Mead | Banbury | OX16 4RZ | 01295 700050 | 123457 |
| Barrie Plant & SonsThe Garage | Bicester | OX26 6PH | 01869 244357 | 123457 |
| Bicester Ford16-18 Banbury Road | Bicester | OX26 2HJ | 01869 323272 | 123457 |
| Bicester MOT Ltd57 Wedgwood Road | Bicester | OX26 4UL | 01869 322262 | 123457 |
| Bristol Street BanburySoutham Road | Banbury | OX16 2RS | 01295 253511 | 123457 |
| Britannia GarageUnit 2 | Banbury | OX16 8SX | 01295 268811 | 123457 |
| Bulls Head Garage Souldern LtdSouldern | Bicester | OX27 7JP | 01869 345281 | 123457 |
| Bvs MotorsUnit L10C | Bicester | OX26 4LD | 01869 369555 | 123457 |
| Eden BicesterBuckingham Road | Bicester | OX26 4EL | 01869 600600 | 123457 |
| Eden VauxhallBeaumont Road | Banbury | OX16 1RH | 01295 755400 | 123457 |
| Evans Halshaw Citroen BanburySoutham Road · Evans Halshaw | Banbury | OX16 2RR | 01295 759300 | 123457 |
| Forge Garage32 The Moors | Oxford | OX5 2AJ | 01865 373428 | 123457 |
| Grip Tyres (Bicester)Victoria Road | Bicester | OX26 6QD | 01869 388100 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreSoutham Road · Halfords Autocentre | Banbury | OX16 2RL | 01295 271337 | 123457 |
| Hartwell FordOxford Motor Park | Oxford | OX5 1FH | 01865 290300 | 123457 |
| Hartwell Ford BanburySoutham Road | Banbury | OX16 2AD | 01295 267711 | 123457 |
| Hi Q Tyres & AutocareUnit 4 Swan Industrial Estate | Banbury | OX16 5DH | 01295 804080 | 123457 |
| Ho's Motors3 Murdock Road | Bicester | OX26 4PP | 01869 240930 | 123457 |
| Hopcrofts Holt Service StationBanbury Road | Bicester | OX25 5QQ | 01869 347401 | 123457 |
| Islip Motors32 Bletchingdon Road | Kidlington | OX5 2TQ | 01865 377700 | 123457 |
| J S Motors Oxford Ltd2 Station Approach | Oxford | OX5 1JD | 01865 841627 | 123457 |
| Jay Bee MotorsOxford Road | Banbury | OX15 4AB | 01295 227100 | 123457 |
| Johnsons HondaOxford Motor Park | Kidlington | OX5 1RY | 07565 018401 | 123457 |
| Kidlington Tyre & Exhaust CentreLangford Lane | Oxford | OX5 1HT | 01865 374151 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitBridge Street · Kwik Fit | Banbury | OX16 5PH | 01295 270764 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitKings End Garage · Kwik Fit | Bicester | OX26 7TA | 01869 322444 | 123457 |
| Listers VolkswagenUnit 6 Hazelmere Reach | Banbury | OX16 5TY | 01295 250141 | 123457 |
| M&B Vehicle Services LimitedUnit 18 Sugarswell Business Park | Banbury | OX15 6HW | 01295 738431 | 123457 |
| Marshall Motor Group LimitedUnit 6 | Kidlington | OX5 1FJ | 01865 849700 | 123457 |
| Mercedes Benz of OxfordLangford Lane | Kidlington | OX5 1HT | 01865 371011 | 123457 |
| Overthorpe GarageUnit 12 Thorpe Way | Banbury | OX16 4SP | 01295 272825 | 123457 |
| Pete Thirtle Vehicle Services10 Forge Works | Bicester | OX25 3QN | 01869 351012 | 123457 |
| Protyre BanburyGatteridge St · Protyre | Banbury | OX16 5DJ | 01295 263149 | 123457 |
| Ridgeway Oxford KidlingtonOxford Motor Park | Oxford | OX5 1RY | 01865 373732 | 123457 |
| Ridgeway Skoda Oxford2 Oxford Road | Oxford | OX5 1AA | 01865 686333 | 123457 |
| St Eves GarageUnit 23-25 Wedgwood Road | Bicester | OX26 4UL | 01869 249920 | 123457 |
| Summertown Garage LtdUnits 14/15 | Kidlington | OX5 1JE | 01865 379550 | 123457 |
| VariousOxford Motor Park | Oxford | OX5 1FJ | 01865 291300 | 123457 |
| VariousLaunton Road | Bicester | OX26 6PZ | 01869 252255 | 123457 |
| Weston Garage LimitedA34 North Bound, Bicester Road | Bicester | OX25 3QQ | 01869 351800 | 123457 |
| Worldwide Automotive LtdUnit E17 | Bicester | OX26 4LD | 01869 246600 | 123457 |
| Yew Tree Motor WorksBanbury Road | Buckingham | MK18 4AN | 01280 847034 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Cherwell
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
South East typical (Class 4 car)
£35-50
From this site's regional guide for South East
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. Slightly below London but still above average; competition in larger towns helps. 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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- 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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