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Cornwall Auto Technics Ltd
MOT test station V110389 at 7 Water-Ma-Trout Industrial Estate, Helston TR13 0LW, in Cornwall. Authorised for Classes 4 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
2 of 6
Classes 4 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
17
85 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
same postcode
Water Ma Trout Garage
Station details
- DVSA site number
- V110389
- Register status
- Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
- Classes authorised
- Class 4: Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seatsClass 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
- Address
- 7 Water-Ma-Trout Industrial Estate, Helston
- Postcode
- TR13 0LW
- Council district
- Cornwall (309 listed stations)
- Region
- South West
- Map position
- full postcode · 50.1132, -5.2698
What Cornwall Auto Technics Ltd can test
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 |
Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.
About this station
Cornwall Auto Technics Ltd is an MOT test station at 7 Water-Ma-Trout Industrial Estate, Helston, TR13 0LW, in Cornwall (South West). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V110389, and is authorised for 2 of the six MOT test classes: cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).
For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 93 authorised stations in the district and one of 20 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 289 of the district's 309 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Water Ma Trout Garage, at the same postcode (Class 4). 17 other stations sit within 5 miles and 85 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.4 miles.
The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 4 £54.85, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price across the UK according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 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 AP AUTO REPAIRS CORNWALL LTD (company number 16227135) 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 4 Feb 2025 (1 years on the register), and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01326 554063. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Cornwall Auto Technics Ltd and its nearest alternatives
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- Exact postcode position
- Cornwall Auto Technics Ltd, or the row you are pointing at
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Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to TR13 0LW, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Ma Trout Garage (district list)3 Trenethick Business Park, TR13 0LW | Helston | same postcode | 123457 |
| Westley Garage Helston LimitedUnit 17B, TR13 0LW | Helston | same postcode | 123457 |
| Pascoes MotorcyclesUnit 2, TR13 0LW | Helston | same postcode | 123457 |
| Tyrefinders Limited (district list)Unit 1, TR13 0LW | Helston | same postcode | 123457 |
| Hi Q Tyreservices (district list)Clodgey Lane, TR13 8LR | Helston | 0.4 miles | 123457 |
Registered company
Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by the registered postcode plus a motor-trade activity code and a shared name. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.
- Registered name
- AP AUTO REPAIRS CORNWALL LTD
- Company number
- 16227135
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 4 Feb 2025 (1 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
- Registered office
- HELSTON, TR13
Full register entry on ukcompanyfinder.com (a Digital Signet site). Register status is Companies House's wording on the snapshot date; the DVSA list, not the company register, is the authority on whether the station tests.
What an MOT costs at a Classes 4 and 7 station in South West
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 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| 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.
Related MOT cost guides
Van MOT Cost
£54.85 under 3,000kg (Class 4), £58.60 for 3,000-3,500kg (Class 7).
Car MOT Cost (Class 4)
£54.85 cap, £30-45 typical, what Class 4 covers.
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.
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.
- Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- 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.
- Company details: Company details from Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 2026-05-01, matched by name and postcode; no officer or personal data is used. ukcompanyfinder.com is a Digital Signet site.
- 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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