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MOT Test Centres in East Ayrshire
53 MOT test stations in East Ayrshire (Scotland) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 5 (9%) test motorcycles, 13 (25%) test Class 7 vans and 35 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
53
#17 of 32 districts in Scotland
Test motorcycles
5
9% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
13
25% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
4 / 2
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the East Ayrshire Stations Can Test
Of the 53 listed stations, 51 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 East Ayrshire. Motorcycle riders have 5 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 13; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 4; three-wheelers can be tested at 2. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Kilmarnock (31), Cumnock (9), Ayr (3), Mauchline (3) and 5 other post towns. 9 are national chain or dealer-group branches and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 5 | 9% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 5 | 9% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 2 | 4% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 51 | 96% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 4 | 8% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 13 | 25% | £58.60 |
Where the 53 East Ayrshire stations are
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (18)
Stations in East Ayrshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold ClarkQueens Drive · Arnold Clark | Kilmarnock | KA1 3XF | 01563 555100 | 123457 |
| Arnold ClarkWestern Road · Arnold Clark | Kilmarnock | KA3 1NJ | 01563 541727 | 123457 |
| ATS Euromaster LimitedRiccarton Road · ATS Euromaster | Kilmarnock | KA1 5AW | 01563 520111 | 123457 |
| Buchanans Garage Services Ltd2 New Mill Road | Kilmarnock | KA1 3JF | 01563 529777 | 123457 |
| East Ayrshire CouncilTransport Section · council-run | Kilmarnock | KA3 6JS | 01563 503254 | 123457 |
| Fleetpoint17 Brown Street | Newmilns | KA16 9AD | 01560 322820 | 123457 |
| George Davis MOT TestingBlock 3 Newton Street Industrial Estate | Mauchline | KA5 6SD | 01290 553543 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre26 Campbell Street · Halfords Autocentre | Kilmarnock | KA1 4HL | 01563 530421 | 123457 |
| J D Morton & Son10-12 Main Street | Mauchline | KA5 6HU | 01290 551353 | 123457 |
| Kerr & Smith (Cumnock) LtdRiverside Garage | Cumnock | KA18 1BJ | 01290 422440 | 123457 |
| M Torrance Motor Engineering105A High Street | Kilmarnock | KA3 5DX | 01560 483399 | 123457 |
| Mcs (Scotland) Ltd49 Main Road | Kilmarnock | KA3 6JT | 01563 590159 | 123457 |
| Moorfield GarageGatehead Road | Kilmarnock | KA2 0AH | 01563 522789 | 123457 |
| Moorfield Motor ServicesUnit 9 Moorfield North Industrial Park | Ayrshire | KA2 0FE | 01563 537145 | 123457 |
| N/AAyr Road | Kilmarnock | KA1 4EL | 01563 572676 | 123457 |
| Power Transport LimitedUnit 2 | Kilmarnock | KA1 4HL | 01563 550333 | 123457 |
| Recorded Fleet Maintenance Kilmarnock LtdUnit 6 | Kilmarnock | KA2 0BA | 01563 543848 | 123457 |
| Truckpoint Ltd7-9 Irvine Road | Kilmarnock | KA2 0HE | 01563 538000 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (35)
Stations in East Ayrshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A A MotorsUnit 4/3 | Galston | KA4 8HH | 01563 820812 | 123457 |
| Abbotsinch Tyres and Exhausts Kilmarnock17 James Little Street | Kilmarnock | KA1 4AT | 01563 531967 | 123457 |
| Arc PerformanceUnit 1 | Kilmarnock | KA1 4DN | 01563 530353 | 123457 |
| Arnold Clark4 Victoria East Road · Arnold Clark | Kilmarnock | KA1 3XJ | 01563 540540 | 123457 |
| Ayrshire AutopointUnit 10 | Kilmarnock | KA1 2RT | 01563 540130 | 123457 |
| Ayrshire Independent MOT3 Manse Lane | Cumnock | KA18 1DQ | 01290 429049 | 123457 |
| Camys Auto Repairs LtdUnit 5 Tourhill Industrial Estate | Kilmaurs | KA3 2SE | 01563 37304 | 123457 |
| Central Garage Motor ServicesUnit 1 | Cumnock | KA18 1LH | 01290 422424 | 123457 |
| Craigie Road Motors LtdCraigie Road Motors | Kilmarnock | KA1 4EE | 01563 541121 | 123457 |
| Dgg Engineering45A Barrhill Road | Cumnock | KA18 1PW | 07951 915032 | 123457 |
| Discount Tyres & ComponentsMerlin Park Filling Station | Cumnock | KA18 2BJ | 01290 425912 | 123457 |
| Evans Halshaw Vauxhall Kilmarnock1 Victoria East Road · Evans Halshaw | Kilmarnock | KA1 3XJ | 01563 575500 | 123457 |
| George Browns Garage9 Standalane | Kilmarnock | KA3 5BG | 01560 484441 | 123457 |
| Gibsons Garage30A Croft Street | Ayr | KA6 7SG | 01292 550400 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre54 Ayr Road · Halfords Autocentre | Cumnock | KA18 1DW | 01290 424666 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreKennedy Street · Halfords Autocentre | Kilmarnock | KA1 4DH | 01563 523381 | 123457 |
| J & S Motors (Ayrshire) LtdUnit B | Kilmarnock | KA1 5HY | 01563 572858 | 123457 |
| Kilmarnock TyresUnit 6-7, Block 5 | Kilmarnock | KA2 0DP | 01563 540003 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit32-36 Low Glencairn Street · Kwik Fit | Kilmarnock | KA1 4DD | 01563 523536 | 123457 |
| Lm Motor Company Limited19 Dean Street | Kilmarnock | KA3 1DY | 01563 614121 | 123457 |
| Loudoun Fast Fit53 East Main Street | Darvel | KA17 0HU | 01560 320344 | 123457 |
| M J MotorsBackhill Garage | Cumnock | KA18 2LZ | 01290 421175 | 123457 |
| Mayfield Garage ServicesThe Yard | Galston | KA4 8LB | 01563 820000 | 123457 |
| McAlpine MOT and Repairs Ltd14 West Langlands Street | Kilmarnock | KA1 2PY | 07922 525973 | 123457 |
| McFadzean Motor Engineering Limited63 Main Road | Kilmarnock | KA3 6DU | 01560 600491 | 123457 |
| McKeen Motors5C David Orr Street | Kilmarnock | KA1 2RH | 01563 572592 | 123457 |
| McMinn Motors Ltd14 Bentinick Street | Kilmarnock | KA1 4AS | 01563 570339 | 123457 |
| Mick's Motor Services26 Croft Street | Ayr | KA6 7SG | 01292 550420 | 123457 |
| Mobityre & Autocare Scotland6-12 Gatehead Road | Kilmarnock | KA2 0HN | 01563 532119 | 123457 |
| Mossgiel Service and Repair Centre Ltd42B Kilmarnock Road | Mauchline | KA5 5DE | 01290 451203 | 123457 |
| New Mill Services2C New Mill Road | Kilmarnock | KA1 3JF | 01563 541178 | 123457 |
| Newmilns Motors Ltd147-149 Main Street | Newmilns | KA16 9DJ | 01560 320134 | 123457 |
| Ochiltree Tyres43 Main Street | Cumnock | KA18 2PE | 01290 700488 | 123457 |
| Seaplane MotorsUnit 1, Block 1 | Ayr | KA6 7AA | 01292 592233 | 123457 |
| Whitehill Car & CommercialLanochsyde | Cumnock | KA18 2RS | 01292 591067 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in East Ayrshire
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Scotland typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for Scotland
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. Edinburgh and Glasgow are competitive; remote Highland garages tend to be pricier. 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.
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