Octane Cars

Octane Cars is an MOT test station at Unit 8 Cowley Road, Acton, London, W3 7XA, in Ealing (London). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V104509, 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: 14 of the 105 stations listed in Ealing hold Class 1 or 2, and 133 of the 834 stations within 10 miles of this one do. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 100 of the district's 105 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is West London Bikes & Scooters, 0.2 miles away (Classes 1 and 2). 254 other stations sit within 5 miles and 834 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.6 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: £40-55 is the typical Class 4 car price in London 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 OCTANE CARS LIMITED (company number 06787272) 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 9 Jan 2009 (17 years on the register), files small company accounts, and its registered activity is 71129 Other engineering activities.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 020 8749 1400. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.