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MOT Test Centres in East Hertfordshire
48 MOT test stations in East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 4 (8%) test motorcycles, 10 (21%) test Class 7 vans and 36 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
48
#23 of 45 districts in East of England
Test motorcycles
4
8% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
10
21% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
7 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the East Hertfordshire Stations Can Test
Of the 48 listed stations, 47 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 Hertfordshire. Motorcycle riders have 4 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 10; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 7; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Bishops Stortford (14), Hertford (8), Ware (6), Buntingford (5) and 13 other post towns. 6 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 4 | 8% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 4 | 8% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 2% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 47 | 98% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 7 | 15% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 10 | 21% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (12)
Stations in East Hertfordshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A J Dedman Garage Service LtdUnit 7 | Bishops Stortford | CM23 3YT | 01279 758844 | 123457 |
| Autofix (Buntingford) LtdUnit 5 | Buntingford | SG9 9JS | 01763 273800 | 123457 |
| Autotech Bishops Stortford LtdUnit 24 | Bishops Stortford | CM23 3YT | 01279 657222 | 123457 |
| D C Butler Motorcycyles Limited3 Twyford Business Centre | Bishops Stortford | CM23 3YT | 01279 659840 | 123457 |
| European CarsAdam & Eve Service Station | Buntingford | SG9 9DL | 01763 271128 | 123457 |
| G & G Automotive LimitedUnit 1 | Ware | SG12 9QQ | 01920 469759 | 123457 |
| Highline AutosUnit 4 Merchant Drive | Hertford | SG13 7BH | 01992 535513 | 123457 |
| Moss & Hall EngineeringUnit 3 | Stapleford | SG14 3NU | 01992 551334 | 123457 |
| Rowland Ridgwell LimitedWoodview Garage | Bishops Stortford | CM23 5PS | 01279 654408 | 123457 |
| Stortford Performance Tyres1 Myson Way | Bishop Stortford | CM23 5JZ | 01279 466466 | 123457 |
| Tj Vehicle Services LtdUnit 1A Stonebury Farm | Buntingford,herts | SG9 0EH | 07305 350915 | 123457 |
| Various SitesRiver Way | Harlow | CM20 2TU | 01279 400400 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (36)
Stations in East Hertfordshire 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&N Auto ServicesUnit 13 | Herts | CM21 0LX | 01279 722423 | 123457 |
| A2Z MOT Testing LimitedUnit 2 | Herts | CM23 3LJ | 01279 757777 | 123457 |
| Aadrenalin Vehicle ServicesUnit 18 Dickermill | Hertford | SG13 7AE | 01992 535105 | 123457 |
| Absolute Vehicle Services LimitedThorley Street | Bishops Stortford | CM23 4AL | 01279 655855 | 123457 |
| All Klasse Autos LtdUnit 29, Twyford Business Centre | Bishop's Stortford | CM23 3YT | 01279 508809 | 123457 |
| Autocare CheshuntWatton Road Filling Station | Ware | SG12 0AD | 01920 465951 | 123457 |
| Bramfield Automotive LimitedBury Lane | Bramfield | SG14 2QL | 01992 536110 | 123457 |
| Clarks Garage Walkern Ltd107 High Street | Stevenage | SG2 7NS | 01438 861634 | 123457 |
| D J RoverUnit 5 Jest & Ruskin Industrial Estate | Ware | SG12 8EB | 01920 465431 | 123457 |
| D R AutosUnit 9 Twyford Business Centre | Bishops Stortford | CM23 3YT | 01279 506666 | 123457 |
| Formula One Autocentres Ltd80 Ware Road · Formula One Autocentres | Hertford | SG13 7HN | 01992 505155 | 123457 |
| Glyn Hopkin Ltd13 Northgate End | Bishops Stortford | CM23 2ET | 07759 192591 | 123457 |
| Hadham Motor CompanyLittle Hadham Service Station | Little Hadham | SG11 2DX | 01279 776161 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre111 South Street · Halfords Autocentre | Bishops Stortford | CM23 3AR | 01279 757572 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreUnit 5 · Halfords Autocentre | Hertford | SG13 7EW | 01992 509111 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentres LtdUnit 3 · Halfords Autocentre | Bishop Stortford | CM23 2TU | 01279 466536 | 123457 |
| Hertford Heath Motors4-6 London Road | Hertford Heath | SG13 7RH | 01992 582763 | 123457 |
| Hertford Service Centre LimitedUnit 1 | Hertford | SG14 1NN | 01992 931850 | 123457 |
| Herts & Essex Garage ServicesRennesley Works | Ware | SG12 0TE | 01920 823897 | 123457 |
| Hilton SuzukiLondon Road | Bishops Stortford | CM23 4AU | 01279 466774 | 123457 |
| Howe EngineeringStones Cross | Buntingford | SG9 0DY | 01763 289521 | 123457 |
| Hunsdon Garage79 High Street | Ware | SG12 8NJ | 01279 842532 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitUnit 4 · Kwik Fit | Hertford | SG13 7EW | 01992 534837 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit95 South Street · Kwik Fit | Bishops Stortford | CM23 3AL | 01279 658110 | 123457 |
| Land Rover Bishops Stortford4-5 Stortford Hall Industrial Park | Bishops Stortford | CM23 5GZ | 01279 465657 | 123457 |
| M J Warner Newmarket Motors LtdHare Street | Buntingford | SG9 0EA | 01763 289472 | 123457 |
| Matts Auto Repair ServicesBryan Road | Bishops Stortford,hertfordshire | CM23 2HR | 01279 653494 | 123457 |
| Mercedes Benz of Bishops StortfordUnit 1 | Bishops Stortford | CM23 2BT | 07768 835496 | 123457 |
| Mercedes Benz of HertfordFoxholes Business Park | Hertford | SG13 7LB | 01992 514444 | 123457 |
| Orchard Works GarageUnit 3 | Sawbridgeworth | CM21 0NG | 01279 723371 | 123457 |
| Roy Carter Limited312 Ware Road | Hertford | SG13 7ER | 01992 550497 | 123457 |
| S J Tokely RepairsUnit 13 | Buntingford | SG9 9AZ | 01763 274260 | 123457 |
| Simon Light LtdWare Garage | Ware,hertfordshire | SG12 7AQ | 01920 423342 | 123457 |
| Star Street Garage LtdUnit 3 | Ware | SG12 7AN | 01920 487176 | 123457 |
| Station Garage (Bishops Stortford) Limited50 London Road | Bishops Stortford | CM23 5NF | 07576 590095 | 123457 |
| Steven Eagell Toyota200-210 Dunmow Road | Bishops Stortford | CM23 5HW | 01279 710040 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in East Hertfordshire
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
UK typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
National typical range; this site's regional guide does not split this region out separately.
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. 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.
- 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.
- 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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