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MOT Test Centres in Derbyshire Dales
40 MOT test stations in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire (East Midlands) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 10 (25%) test motorcycles, 11 (28%) test Class 7 vans and 24 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £30-45 is typical.
Stations listed
40
#21 of 35 districts in East Midlands
Test motorcycles
10
25% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
11
28% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
9 / 7
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Derbyshire Dales Stations Can Test
Of the 40 listed stations, 40 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 Derbyshire Dales. Motorcycle riders have 10 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 11; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 9; three-wheelers can be tested at 7. The stations are spread across Matlock (11), Ashbourne (6), Derbyshire (6), Derby (5) and 6 other post towns. 1 is a national chain or dealer-group branch; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 10 | 25% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 10 | 25% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 7 | 18% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 40 | 100% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 9 | 23% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 11 | 28% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (16)
Stations in Derbyshire Dales 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almark GarageDale Yard | Wirksworth | DE4 4EG | 01629 823319 | 123457 |
| Bakewell MOT Centre LimitedStation Yard | Bakewell | DE45 1GE | 01629 815321 | 123457 |
| Barnfield Garage (Hathersage) LtdBarnfields | Hope Valley | S32 1AE | 01433 650519 | 123457 |
| Cromford Garage24 Water Lane | Matlock | DE4 3QH | 01629 823043 | 123457 |
| D F Naylor LimitedMellow Meadow | Ashbourne | DE6 1QY | 07711 977119 | 123457 |
| Darley Dale GarageUnit 1 Unity Complex | Matlock | DE4 2HX | 01629 733930 | 123457 |
| Hartdale Motors LtdDig Street | High Peak | SK17 0AQ | 01298 84322 | 123457 |
| J & M Renshaw & SonsUnit 6A | Ashbourne | DE6 1HA | 01335 347701 | 123457 |
| Lovers Leap GarageLovers Leap Garage | Derbyshire | S32 4TF | 01433 631686 | 123457 |
| Matlock Green Garage Repair Centre LtdThe Old Tram Depot | Matlock | DE4 3GN | 01629 580480 | 123457 |
| R & J MOT Repairs LtdThe Repair Centre | Matlock | DE4 3RN | 01629 822155 | 123457 |
| Selecta Tyre AshbourneWaterside Retail Park | Ashbourne | DE6 1DG | 01335 289540 | 123457 |
| Shentons GarageMayfield Road | Ashbourne | DE6 2BN | 01335 300734 | 123457 |
| Sturston Garage LtdUnit 5 & 6 Dovedale Court | Ashbourne | DE6 1HD | 01335 342512 | 123457 |
| T W Auto Engineers LimitedUnit 4 Ashbrooke Close | Derby | DE4 2EL | 01629 733993 | 123457 |
| Walkers Garage (Cromford) Limited27 Water Lane | Matlock | DE4 3QH | 01629 823142 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (24)
Stations in Derbyshire Dales 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; £30-45 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkmonton Tractors LimitedAlkmonton | Derbyshire | DE6 3DL | 01335 330460 | 123457 |
| Ardean GarageArdean Garage | Matlock | DE4 3NT | 01629 583406 | 123457 |
| Ashford Lane GarageUnit 5 | High Peak | SK17 8PY | 01298 872820 | 123457 |
| Bradwell Auto ServicesNetherside | Hope Valley | S33 9JL | 01433 620482 | 123457 |
| Budget Tyres (Wirksworth) LtdWater Lane | Wirksworth | DE4 4AA | 01629 822762 | 123457 |
| Dls (UK) LimitedDerbyshire Landrover Spares | Derby | DE4 4AA | 01629 822185 | 123457 |
| Dovedale Garage LimitedThorpe | Derby | DE6 2AT | 01335 350258 | 123457 |
| Froggatt Edge Garage LimitedCalver | Derbyshire | S32 3XH | 01433 630291 | 123457 |
| Harrison's Garage Services LimitedUnit E Old Coach Road | Matlock | DE4 5ND | 01629 582998 | 123457 |
| Hulland Ward Garage LtdMain Street | Derby | DE6 3EF | 01335 370209 | 123457 |
| Kems Autos LimitedDale Road North | Matlock | DE4 2HX | 01629 734714 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitMatlock Green · Kwik Fit | Matlock | DE4 3BT | 01629 700814 | 123457 |
| Leacroft Garage LimitedMain Street | Derbyshire | DE4 2DJ | 01629 650253 | 123457 |
| Matlock MOT Tyre and Exhaust Centre LimitedBus Depot | Matlock | DE4 3AU | 01629 580541 | 123457 |
| Mellors ElliotMilford Garage | Bakewell | DE45 1DX | 01629 814644 | 123457 |
| Mount Pleasant GarageMain Road | Sheffield | S32 1HA | 01433 630604 | 123457 |
| P GregorySheldon Garage | Derbyshire | DE45 1QS | 01629 814180 | 123457 |
| Paul TibblesLydgate Garage | Buxton | SK17 9TN | 01298 85465 | 123457 |
| Richard Thraves Motor RepairsHulland Motors | Derby | DE6 3EA | 01335 370750 | 123457 |
| S & D Collins EngineeringStacks Yard | Buxton | SK17 9SL | 01298 85666 | 123457 |
| Sam Furniss LimitedCliff House | Matlock | DE4 5FY | 01629 55237 | 123457 |
| Scotts Garage LimitedDerby Road | Wirksworth | DE4 4BG | 01629 825877 | 123457 |
| The Service CentreUnit 1 Blenheim Road | Ashbourne | DE6 1HA | 01335 343846 | 123457 |
| Youlgrave GarageAlport Lane | Derbyshire | DE45 1WN | 01629 636943 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Derbyshire Dales
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
| 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. Urban areas have strong competition; rural areas charge slightly more. 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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- 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.
- 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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