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Goodtread Tyre Co Evanton Ltd
MOT test station 96076 at 40 High Street, Alness IV17 0PS, in Highland. Authorised for Classes 3 and 4. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
2 of 6
Classes 3 and 4
Stations within 5 miles
5
11 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
0.3 miles
Car Tuning and Servicing Centre
Station details
- DVSA site number
- 96076
- Register status
- Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
- Classes authorised
- Class 3: Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kgClass 4: Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats
- Address
- 40 High Street, Alness
- Postcode
- IV17 0PS
- Council district
- Highland (124 listed stations)
- Region
- Scotland
- Map position
- full postcode · 57.6960, -4.2563
What Goodtread Tyre Co Evanton Ltd can test
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 |
Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.
About this station
Goodtread Tyre Co Evanton Ltd is an MOT test station at 40 High Street, Alness, IV17 0PS, in Highland (Scotland). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 96076, and is authorised for 2 of the six MOT test classes: three-wheelers up to 450kg (Class 3) and cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4).
Three-wheeler (Class 3) testing is rarer still, with 13 stations in the district. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 120 of the district's 124 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Car Tuning and Servicing Centre, 0.3 miles away (Class 4). 5 other stations sit within 5 miles and 11 within 10 miles, which makes this a moderately served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 4.8 miles.
The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 3 £37.80, Class 4 £54.85. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price in Scotland according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.
Companies House records GOODTREAD TYRE COMPANY(EVANTON)LIMITED (company number SC061135) against this station, matched by an exact name and postcode match; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 16 Nov 1976 (49 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45310 Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories; 45320 Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories. 4 outstanding charges are registered.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01349 882206. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Goodtread Tyre Co Evanton Ltd and its nearest alternatives
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- Exact postcode position
- Goodtread Tyre Co Evanton Ltd, or the row you are pointing at
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Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to IV17 0PS, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Tuning and Servicing Centre (district list)9 River Drive, IV17 0PG | Alness | 0.3 miles | 123457 |
| J & D Cowper LimitedAirfield Road, Highland, IV16 9XJ | Dingwall | 2.3 miles | 123457 |
| Invergordon MOT Centre (district list)109 High Street, IV18 0AB | Invergordon | 3.3 miles | 123457 |
| Joss Street Garage (district list)30 Joss Street, IV18 0AP | Invergordon | 3.4 miles | 123457 |
| Firm of Hugh Scott (district list)The Garage, IV7 8LX | Dingwall | 4.8 miles | 123457 |
Registered company
Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by an exact name and postcode match. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.
- Registered name
- GOODTREAD TYRE COMPANY(EVANTON)LIMITED
- Company number
- SC061135
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 16 Nov 1976 (49 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files small company (total exemption) accounts; last made up to 29 Aug 2024
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45310 Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories; 45320 Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
- Registered office
- ALNESS, IV17
- Outstanding charges
- 4
Full register entry on ukcompanyfinder.com (a Digital Signet site). Register status is Companies House's wording on the snapshot date; the DVSA list, not the company register, is the authority on whether the station tests.
What an MOT costs at a Classes 3 and 4 station in Scotland
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 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 |
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.
Related MOT cost guides
Car MOT Cost (Class 4)
£54.85 cap, £30-45 typical, what Class 4 covers.
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.
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.
- Company details: Company details from Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 2026-05-01, matched by name and postcode; no officer or personal data is used. ukcompanyfinder.com is a Digital Signet site.
- 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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