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John Pye Motors Ltd

MOT test station V103305 at Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auckland DL14 9SX, in County Durham. Authorised for Classes 4 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.

123457

Classes authorised

2 of 6

Classes 4 and 7

Stations within 5 miles

24

111 within 10 miles

Nearest alternative

0.1 miles

Central Tyre

Phone

01388 661107

as listed by DVSA

Station details

DVSA site number
V103305
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
Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auckland
Postcode
DL14 9SX
Council district
County Durham (187 listed stations)
Map position
full postcode · 54.6413, -1.6916

What John Pye Motors Ltd can test

ClassVehiclesDVSA max
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85
Class 7Goods 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

John Pye Motors Ltd is an MOT test station at Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9SX, in County Durham (North East). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V103305, 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 70 authorised stations in the district and one of 39 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 181 of the district's 187 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Central Tyre, 0.1 miles away (Class 4). 24 other stations sit within 5 miles and 111 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.3 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: £25-40 is the typical Class 4 car price in North of England 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 JOHN PYE MOTORS LIMITED (company number 06125681) against this station, matched by an exact name and postcode match; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 23 Feb 2007 (19 years on the register), files micro-entity accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; 45320 Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01388 661107. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.

Nearest MOT Test Stations

The five listed stations closest to DL14 9SX, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.

StationTownDistanceClasses
Central Tyre (district list)Brantwood Terrace, DL14 9TABishop Auckland0.1 miles123457
Rmh Vehicle Services LimitedAbraham Enterprise Park, DL14 9TTBishop Auckland0.1 miles123457
Halfords AutocentreUnit 2 Abraham Industrial Estate, DL14 9TTBishop Auckland0.1 miles123457
Formula One Autocentres Limited (district list)Unit 3 & 4 Heritage Park, DL14 9AEBishop Auckland0.1 miles123457
Carsa Holdings Limited (district list)5 West Auckland Road, DL14 9TWBishop Auckland0.3 miles123457

All 187 stations in County Durham · North East · All regions

Registered company

Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by an exact name and postcode match. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.

Registered name
JOHN PYE MOTORS LIMITED
Company number
06125681
Companies House status on 1 May 2026
Active
Incorporated
23 Feb 2007 (19 years on the register)
Company type
Private Limited Company
Accounts
Files micro-entity accounts; last made up to 30 Apr 2025
Registered activity (SIC)
45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; 45320 Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
Registered office
BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14

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 North East

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 East

Free retest

10 days

If the vehicle stays at the station for repair

ClassVehiclesDVSA maxTypical
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85£30-45
Class 7Goods 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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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.
  • Verify or remove a listing: station owners can email [email protected]. Removal requests are honoured on the next refresh.

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Updated 2026-06-11