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MOT Test Centres in Chorley
37 MOT test stations in Chorley, Lancashire (North West) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 7 (19%) test motorcycles, 10 (27%) 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; £25-40 is typical.
Stations listed
37
#31 of 35 districts in North West
Test motorcycles
7
19% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
10
27% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
5 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Chorley Stations Can Test
Of the 37 listed stations, 34 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 Chorley. Motorcycle riders have 7 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 10; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 5; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 3 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Chorley (30), Preston (4), Leyland (2), Ormskirk (1). 4 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 7 | 19% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 7 | 19% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 3% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 34 | 92% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 5 | 14% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 10 | 27% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (17)
Stations in Chorley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A6 Towing Brackets Ltd1-7 Burlington Street | Preston | PR7 3AE | 01257 263343 | 123457 |
| Adlington Car Care Limited78 Market Street | Chorley | PR7 4HF | 01257 480168 | 123457 |
| Blackmoor GarageBlackmoor Road | Ormskirk | L40 2QE | 01704 822619 | 123457 |
| Car Commercial (Chorley) LtdUnit 1 Anglezarke Buildings | Chorley | PR6 0UJ | 01257 277709 | 123457 |
| Chorley Autocare LimitedHoughton Street | Chorley | PR6 0RG | 01257 264517 | 123457 |
| Chorley AutovolkUnit 1 | Chorley | PR6 0QG | 01257 262277 | 123457 |
| Chorley GroupFoxhole Road | Chorley | PR7 1NY | 01257 448898 | 123457 |
| Coppull Car and Commercial Repair Centre LtdUnit 3 Dickinsons Industrial Estate | Chorley | PR7 5AL | 01257 791768 | 123457 |
| D & W MotorsLawrence Lane | Chorley | PR7 5SJ | 01257 453430 | 123457 |
| Eccleston MOT & Service Centre286 The Green | Chorley | PR7 5TE | 01257 451107 | 123457 |
| Euxton MOT and Service Centre254 Wigan Road | Chorley | PR7 6JD | 01257 824811 | 123457 |
| James Hart (Chorley) LtdClover Road | Chorley | PR7 2NL | 01257 279414 | 123457 |
| Leyland Garage Service CentreLeyland Garage Service Centre | Leyland | PR25 4SN | 01772 433774 | 123457 |
| MultiMoss Cottage Garage | Chorley | PR6 0TB | 01257 230300 | 123457 |
| R G MUnit 17 | Leyland | PR26 9RF | 01772 603781 | 123457 |
| Roy Christopher & Sons LimitedLawrence Lane | Chorley | PR7 5SJ | 01257 451366 | 123457 |
| Wheelton GarageUnit 2 | Chorley | PR6 8EY | 01254 832008 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (20)
Stations in Chorley 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; £25-40 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & J Ryding LtdA & J Ryding Ltd | Chorley | PR6 8HY | 01254 831004 | 123457 |
| Alwyns Autocare Chorley LtdPhoenix Works | Chorley | PR6 0RJ | 01257 233211 | 123457 |
| Autocentre LtdFriday Street | Chorley | PR6 0AA | 01257 269298 | 123457 |
| Autofit46/50 Bengal Street | Chorley | PR7 1SA | 01257 264404 | 123457 |
| C J Dickinson MOT ServiceStation Garage | Preston | PR26 9HQ | 01772 600223 | 123457 |
| Clayton Brook Garage LtdUnit C | Chorley | PR7 1NH | 01257 262966 | 123457 |
| Coppull Motor Repairs134 Preston Road | Preston | PR7 5ED | 01257 791693 | 123457 |
| Croston MOT CentreTwin Lakes Industrial Estate | Preston | PR26 9RF | 01772 601605 | 123457 |
| Evans Halshaw ChorleyBolton St · Evans Halshaw | Chorley | PR7 3AL | 01257 266221 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreCastle Street · Halfords Autocentre | Chorley | PR7 3BU | 01257 262781 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreBengal Street · Halfords Autocentre | Chorley | PR7 1SA | 01257 279809 | 123457 |
| Hinds Head GaragePreston Road | Chorley | PR7 5HH | 01257 791206 | 123457 |
| J & A Rigbye & Sons98 Towngate | Chorley | PR7 5QS | 01257 451648 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitLyons Lane · Kwik Fit | Chorley | PR7 3BA | 01257 269521 | 123457 |
| Motoron Service Centre LimitedBotany Brow Works | Chorley | PR6 0JW | 01257 265360 | 123457 |
| Porters GarageRailway Street | Chorley | PR7 2UA | 01257 262493 | 123457 |
| Robinson and DouglasSpendmore Lane | Chorley | PR7 5BX | 01257 792006 | 123457 |
| Weldbank Garage T Waring & SonsSaville Street | Chorley | PR7 3JB | 01257 263993 | 123457 |
| Wheelton Car Repairs213 Blackburn Road | Chorley | PR6 8EY | 01254 830119 | 123457 |
| Yarrow Bridge GarageYarrow Bridge Garage | Chorley | PR7 4AB | 01257 263186 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Chorley
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
North of England typical (Class 4 car)
£25-40
From this site's regional guide for North West
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. Some of the cheapest MOTs in the UK; deals under £30 are common in the big cities. 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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