North East Auto Services

North East Auto Services is an MOT test station at Essington Way, Peterlee, SR8 5AZ, in County Durham (North East). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 4994AT, and is authorised for 5 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2), cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4), private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats (Class 5) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).

Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 38 of the 187 stations listed in County Durham hold Class 1 or 2, and 22 of the 144 stations within 10 miles of this one do. 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 43 within 10 miles. It is one of 32 stations in County Durham authorised for Class 5 private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats, a class most garages cannot test; 21 stations within 10 miles hold it. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 181 of the district's 187 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Bristol Street Motors Peterlee in Co. Durham, 0.7 miles away (Class 4). 29 other stations sit within 5 miles and 144 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.9 miles.

The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 1 £29.65, Class 2 £29.65, Class 4 £54.85, Class 5 £59.55 to £80.65, 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. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 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 NORTH EAST AUTO SERVICES LTD (company number 11054313) 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 8 Nov 2017 (8 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; 47300 Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores. 4 outstanding charges are registered.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 0191 587 0004. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.