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Rdp Autos Ltd

MOT test station S003827 at Ordnance Cottage, Sinfin Lane, Derby DE24 9GL, in Derby. Authorised for Classes 4, 5 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.

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Classes authorised

3 of 6

Classes 4, 5 and 7

Stations within 5 miles

116

273 within 10 miles

Nearest alternative

0.1 miles

Kam Ambergate

Phone

07903 804785

mobile number as listed by DVSA

Station details

DVSA site number
S003827
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 5: Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seatsClass 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
Address
Ordnance Cottage, Sinfin Lane, Derby
Postcode
DE24 9GL
Council district
Derby, Derbyshire (104 listed stations)
Map position
full postcode · 52.8881, -1.4834

What Rdp Autos Ltd can test

ClassVehiclesDVSA max
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats£59.55 to £80.65
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

Rdp Autos Ltd is an MOT test station at Ordnance Cottage, Sinfin Lane, Derby, DE24 9GL, in Derby, Derbyshire (East Midlands). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number S003827, and is authorised for 3 of the six MOT test classes: 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).

For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 32 authorised stations in the district and one of 88 within 10 miles. It is one of 28 stations in Derby authorised for Class 5 private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats, a class most garages cannot test; 64 stations within 10 miles hold it. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 102 of the district's 104 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Kam Ambergate, 0.1 miles away (Classes 4, 5 and 7). 116 other stations sit within 5 miles and 273 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 1.0 miles.

The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 4 £54.85, Class 5 £59.55 to £80.65, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price in Midlands 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 RDP AUTO'S LTD (company number 09664829) against this station, matched by a unique registered name in the same postcode area; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 1 Jul 2015 (10 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; 71200 Technical testing and analysis. It was previously registered as LONDON ROAD AUTOS LIMITED (until 12 Jan 2016).

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 07903 804785 (a mobile number). Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.

Nearest MOT Test Stations

The five listed stations closest to DE24 9GL, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.

StationTownDistanceClasses
Kam AmbergateSinfin Lane, DE24 9GPDerby0.1 miles123457
Elite MOT Station LimitedUnit 4 E-Commercial Park, DE24 9HLDerby0.1 miles123457
Kam AmbergateAscot Drive, DE24 8EWDerby0.7 miles123457
Woodbine Garage Ltd (district list)Sinfin Lane, DE24 9HWDerby0.7 miles123457
Clifmere 2003 LimitedElton Road, DE24 8EQDerby1.0 miles123457

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Registered company

Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by a unique registered name in the same postcode area. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.

Registered name
RDP AUTO'S LTD
Company number
09664829
Companies House status on 1 May 2026
Active
Incorporated
1 Jul 2015 (10 years on the register)
Company type
Private Limited Company
Accounts
Files small company (total exemption) accounts; last made up to 30 Mar 2025
Registered activity (SIC)
45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; 71200 Technical testing and analysis
Previous names
LONDON ROAD AUTOS LIMITED (until 12 Jan 2016)
Registered office
DERBY, DE3

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, 5 and 7 station in East Midlands

DVSA maximum, Class 4 car

£54.85

Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales

Midlands typical (Class 4 car)

£30-45

From this site's regional guide for East Midlands

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 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats£59.55 to £80.65£50-80
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. Urban areas have strong competition; rural areas charge slightly more. 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