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MOT Test Centres in Hartlepool
33 MOT test stations in Hartlepool (North East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 5 (15%) test motorcycles, 10 (30%) test Class 7 vans and 21 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £25-40 is typical.
Stations listed
33
#12 of 12 districts in North East
Test motorcycles
5
15% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
10
30% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
7 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Hartlepool Stations Can Test
Of the 33 listed stations, 32 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 Hartlepool. Motorcycle riders have 5 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. 3 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 | 15% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 5 | 15% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 3% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 32 | 97% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 7 | 21% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 10 | 30% | £58.60 |
Where the 33 Hartlepool stations are
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (12)
Stations in Hartlepool 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Autos2B Waldon Street | Hartlepool | TS24 7QN | 01429 234411 | 123457 |
| Brenda Road MOT Centre LtdBrenda Road | Hartlepool | TS25 2BW | 01429 232433 | 123457 |
| Burn Road Commercial & Car Testing Station27A Burn Road | Hartlepool | TS25 1PL | 01429 267560 | 123457 |
| Car and Commercial Testing Station138B Lynn Street South | Hartlepool | TS24 7LX | 01429 235606 | 123457 |
| Dap Motor Services LtdUnit 6B | Hartlepool | TS25 1PD | 01429 867779 | 123457 |
| Euro TreadUnit 29B | Hartlepool | TS25 1PE | 01429 891778 | 123457 |
| Gibson Haulage LimitedSecurity House | Hartlepool | TS25 1PD | 01429 267127 | 123457 |
| Hartlepool Borough CouncilUnit 12 · council-run | Hartlepool | TS25 2BS | 01429 523817 | 123457 |
| Hartlepool MOTUnit 1 | Hartlepool | TS25 5SS | 01429 598902 | 123457 |
| North East CustomsUnit 2B Longhill Industrial Estate | Hartlepool | TS25 1UE | 01429 861178 | 123457 |
| Rls Autobody Repair CentreCasebourne Road | Hartlepool | TS25 1PJ | 01429 233337 | 123457 |
| Thornville Garage Ltd14 To 16 Thornville Road | Hartlepool | TS26 8DY | 01429 272345 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (21)
Stations in Hartlepool 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; £25-40 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A19 Service StationElwick | Hartlepool | TS27 3HH | 01740 644223 | 123457 |
| AA Motors (North East) LtdGreen Street | Hartlepool | TS24 7LD | 01429 868778 | 123457 |
| Ajs Catcote MOT CentreA J S Catcote MOT Centre | Hartlepool | TS25 4HJ | 01429 269421 | 123457 |
| Bristol Street Motors HartlepoolBrenda Road | Hartlepool | TS25 1HT | 01429 850000 | 123457 |
| Cranwell MotorsMainsforth Terrace South | Hartlepool | TS25 1TZ | 01429 269317 | 123457 |
| Drive Vauxhall HartlepoolBurn Road | Hartlepool | TS24 7LD | 01429 241300 | 123457 |
| Glenesk Garage194 Stockton Road | Hartlepool | TS25 5DE | 01429 274342 | 123457 |
| H Tones & Sons LimitedBrenda Road | Hartlepool | TS25 1PE | 01429 221619 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreTeesbay Retail Park · Halfords Autocentre | Hartlepool | TS25 1XJ | 01429 861875 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreSpring Gardens · Halfords Autocentre | Hartlepool | TS25 5AD | 01429 272344 | 123457 |
| Hartlepool MOT & Service Garage60 Dalton Street | Hartlepool | TS26 9EL | 01429 864730 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit52 York Road · Kwik Fit | Hartlepool | TS26 8AN | 01429 869636 | 123457 |
| M & R MotorsUnit 3 Hartlepool Workshops | Hartlepool | TS25 1UB | 01429 232475 | 123457 |
| Moreland Street Testing StationMoreland Street | Hartlepool | TS24 7NL | 01429 222146 | 123457 |
| Morgans Tyres LimitedOxford Road | Hartlepool | TS25 5RU | 01429 276702 | 123457 |
| Mvs (F St) Ltd1 Freville Street | Hartlepool | TS24 7GQ | 01429 894094 | 123457 |
| North East Auto Services (Hartlepool)72 Hart Lane | Hartlepool | TS26 8QP | 01429 234499 | 123457 |
| Park Road Garage Services Limited115-117 Park Road | Hartlepool | TS26 9HR | 01429 721496 | 123457 |
| Ron Payne Motor EngineersBaltic Street | Hartlepool | TS25 1PS | 01429 273646 | 123457 |
| Stranton GarageWaldon Street | Hartlepool | TS24 7QA | 01429 866664 | 123457 |
| Throston Service StationNorthgate | Hartlepool | TS24 0EQ | 01429 266895 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Hartlepool
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
North of England typical (Class 4 car)
£25-40
From this site's regional guide for North 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. Some of the cheapest MOTs in the UK; deals under £30 are common in the big cities. 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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- 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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