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MOT Test Centres in Eastbourne
31 MOT test stations in Eastbourne, East Sussex (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 2 (6%) test motorcycles, 6 (19%) 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; £35-50 is typical.
Stations listed
31
#50 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
2
6% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
6
19% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
5 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Eastbourne Stations Can Test
Of the 31 listed stations, 31 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 Eastbourne. Motorcycle riders have 2 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 6; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 5; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. The stations are spread across Eastbourne (29), East Sussex (1), Eastbourne,east Sussex (1). 4 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 2 | 6% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 2 | 6% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 0 | 0% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 31 | 100% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 5 | 16% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 6 | 19% | £58.60 |
Where the 31 Eastbourne stations are
Every listed station in Eastbourne on one map. Point at a row in the tables below and its pin lights up; click a pin and the table jumps to that station. Zoom in and the clusters break apart into individual sites.
- Exact postcode position
- Area centroid, approximate (1)
- Highlighted from the table
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (7)
Stations in Eastbourne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood SkodaHawthorn Road | Eastbourne | BN23 6QA | 01323 412612 | 123457 |
| Eastbourne Motoring Centre LimitedUnit 8 Southbourne Business Park | Eastbourne | BN22 8UY | 01323 720681 | 123457 |
| H L MotorsUnit 11 | Eastbourne | BN23 8BB | 01323 767177 | 123457 |
| Quantum Motor ServicesUnit 9C Edison Road | Eastbourne,east Sussex | BN23 6PT | 01323 640142 | 123457 |
| Rossetts (UK) Limited7 Birch Road | Eastbourne | BN23 6PD | 01323 410192 | 123457 |
| Sargeant Hall LimitedFinmere Rd | Eastbourne | BN22 8QL | 01323 644491 | 123457 |
| Southern Co2 Hawthorn Road | Eastbourne | BN23 6QA | 01323 643333 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (24)
Stations in Eastbourne 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; £35-50 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkham Performance LimitedTop Warehouse | East Sussex | BN21 1QN | 01323 430101 | 123457 |
| Autohub Autocentres (Eastbourne) LtdUnit 1 | Eastbourne | BN23 6NT | 01273 726529 | 123457 |
| Birch Mews AutosUnit 16, Birch Industrial Estate | Eastbourne | BN23 6PH | 01323 412993 | 123457 |
| Birchwood FordLottbridge Drove | Eastbourne | BN23 6PX | 01323 414400 | 123457 |
| Caffyns PLC46 Lottbridge Drove | Eastbourne | BN23 6PJ | 01323 344510 | 123457 |
| Caffyns PLCHammonds Drive | Eastbourne | BN23 6PW | 01323 647141 | 123457 |
| Downs Garage Limited5 Harvington Business Park | Eastbourne | BN22 9BN | 01323 721022 | 123457 |
| Eastbourne Audi2 Edward Road | Eastbourne | BN20 7DR | 01323 525700 | 123457 |
| Eastbourne Motoring Centre LtdEastbourne Motoring Centre Ltd | Eastbourne | BN21 3SE | 01323 720681 | 123457 |
| Etc Auto Centre1 Stansted Road | Eastbourne | BN22 8LG | 01323 646016 | 123457 |
| Formula One Autocentres Limited40 Junction Road · Formula One Autocentres | Eastbourne | BN21 3QR | 01323 720910 | 123457 |
| Fort Lane GarageFort Lane | Eastbourne | BN22 7SN | 01323 727774 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreLottbridge Drove · Halfords Autocentre | Eastbourne | BN23 6PJ | 01323 638730 | 123457 |
| Hi Q (Elite Garages)Lottbridge Drove | Eastbourne | BN23 6NS | 01323 728432 | 123457 |
| J P Tyres Limited15 Lister Road | Eastbourne | BN23 6PU | 01323 506250 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitUnits A & C · Kwik Fit | Eastbourne | BN22 8UY | 01323 417111 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit38 Ashford Road · Kwik Fit | Eastbourne | BN21 3TB | 01424 212255 | 123457 |
| Leaf Hall Motors116 Seaside | Eastbourne | BN22 7QP | 01323 639061 | 123457 |
| South Coast Garage Services Limited2A 16A Maple Road | Eastbourne | BN23 6NY | 01323 734473 | 123457 |
| Tateys MOT Centre3G Southbourne Business Park | Eastbourne | BN22 8UY | 01323 411104 | 123457 |
| Visick Cars24 Lottbridge Drove | Eastbourne | BN23 6NS | 01323 722244 | 123457 |
| YeomansWillingdon Drove | Eastbourne | BN23 6QN | 01323 500666 | 123457 |
| Yeomans LimitedUnit 2, 46B Brampton Road | Eastbourne | BN22 9BN | 01323 383441 | 123457 |
| Yeomans Toyota5 Edward Road | Eastbourne | BN23 8AS | 01323 505025 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Eastbourne
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
South East typical (Class 4 car)
£35-50
From this site's regional guide for South East
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. Slightly below London but still above average; competition in larger towns helps. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
Nearby Districts
Related MOT cost guides
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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