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T W Auto Engineers Limited

MOT test station V101088 at Unit 4 Ashbrooke Close, Old Station Road, Rowsley, Derby DE4 2EL, in Derbyshire Dales. Authorised for Classes 1, 2 and 4. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.

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Classes authorised

3 of 6

Classes 1, 2 and 4

Stations within 5 miles

10

96 within 10 miles

Nearest alternative

0.9 miles

Kems Autos Limited

Phone

01629 733993

as listed by DVSA

Station details

DVSA site number
V101088
Register status
Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
Classes authorised
Class 1: Motorcycles up to 200ccClass 2: Motorcycles over 200ccClass 4: Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats
Address
Unit 4 Ashbrooke Close, Old Station Road, Rowsley, Derby
Postcode
DE4 2EL
Council district
Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire (40 listed stations)
Map position
full postcode · 53.1889, -1.6137

What T W Auto Engineers Limited can test

ClassVehiclesDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc£29.65
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85

Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.

About this station

T W Auto Engineers Limited is an MOT test station at Unit 4 Ashbrooke Close, Old Station Road, Rowsley, Derby, DE4 2EL, in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire (East Midlands). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V101088, and is authorised for 3 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2) and cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4).

Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 10 of the 40 stations listed in Derbyshire Dales hold Class 1 or 2, and 23 of the 96 stations within 10 miles of this one do. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 40 of the district's 40 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Kems Autos Limited in Matlock, 0.9 miles away (Class 4). 10 other stations sit within 5 miles and 96 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 3.0 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. 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. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.

Companies House records TW AUTO ENGINEERS LIMITED (company number 04746520) 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 28 Apr 2003 (23 years on the register), files unaudited abridged accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01629 733993. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.

Nearest MOT Test Stations

The five listed stations closest to DE4 2EL, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.

StationTownDistanceClasses
Kems Autos Limited (district list)Dale Road North, DE4 2HXMatlock0.9 miles123457
Darley Dale GarageUnit 1 Unity Complex, DE4 2HXMatlock0.9 miles123457
Two Dales GarageUnit 2 Ladygrove Mill, DE4 2FHMatlock2.4 miles123457
Youlgrave Garage (district list)Alport Lane, DE45 1WNDerbyshire3.0 miles123457
Bakewell MOT Centre LimitedStation Yard, DE45 1GEBakewell3.0 miles123457

All 40 stations in Derbyshire Dales · East Midlands · All regions

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
TW AUTO ENGINEERS LIMITED
Company number
04746520
Companies House status on 1 May 2026
Active
Incorporated
28 Apr 2003 (23 years on the register)
Company type
Private Limited Company
Accounts
Files unaudited abridged accounts; last made up to 30 Jun 2025
Registered activity (SIC)
45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Registered office
BELPER, DE56

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 1, 2 and 4 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 1Motorcycles up to 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85£30-45

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.

Related MOT cost guides

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