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MOT Test Centres in Ipswich
56 MOT test stations in Ipswich, Suffolk (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 6 (11%) test motorcycles, 13 (23%) test Class 7 vans and 37 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
56
#18 of 45 districts in East of England
Test motorcycles
6
11% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
13
23% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
9 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Ipswich Stations Can Test
Of the 56 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 Ipswich. Motorcycle riders have 6 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 13; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 9; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. 5 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Ipswich (50), Suffolk (5), Ipswich,suffolk (1). 5 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 6 | 11% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 6 | 11% | £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 | 51 | 91% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 9 | 16% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 13 | 23% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (19)
Stations in Ipswich 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autofit (Ipswich)8-10 Britannia Road | Ipswich | IP4 4PE | 01473 723325 | 123457 |
| Chris Self Motorcycles LimitedUnit 1A | Ipswich | IP3 0DL | 01473 225990 | 123457 |
| Cox Motorcycles26-28 Fore Street | Ipswich | IP4 1JU | 01473 255516 | 123457 |
| Cvs (Anglia) Ltd15 Holywells Road | Ipswich | IP3 0DL | 01473 216462 | 123457 |
| G B Motors Ltd83 Dales Road | Ipswich | IP1 4JR | 01473 748289 | 123457 |
| Glyn Hopkin Ltd301-305 Norwich Road | Ipswich | IP1 4BP | 01473 467050 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre2 Holywells Close · Halfords Autocentre | Ipswich | IP3 0AW | 01473 218364 | 123457 |
| Hb Commercial76 The Havens | Ipswich | IP3 9BF | 01473 270777 | 123457 |
| Ipswich Clutch Centre Ltd4-5 Cavendish Street | Ipswich | IP3 8AX | 01473 233288 | 123457 |
| Ipswich Tyre and Exhaust Centre Ltd37-41 Holywells Road | Ipswich | IP3 0DL | 01473 256321 | 123457 |
| John GroseRansomes Europark | Ipswich,suffolk | IP3 9BE | 01473 270707 | 123457 |
| Kesgrave Tyre & Exhaust CentreBridge Works | Ipswich | IP3 8LF | 01473 710720 | 123457 |
| Kingdom MotorcyclesUnit 11 | Ipswich | IP3 9PL | 01473 290044 | 123457 |
| MG Motorcycles Limited188 Felixstowe Road | Ipswich | IP3 8EE | 01473 254488 | 123457 |
| Orwell Motorcycles Ltd200 Ranelagh Road | Ipswich | IP2 0AQ | 01473 257401 | 123457 |
| Pg Service Centre112-116 Bramford Road | Ipswich | IP1 2LL | 01473 225200 | 123457 |
| Rackhams Auto Body Centre LimitedUnit 47 & 48 Boss Hall Road | Suffolk | IP1 5BN | 01473 747117 | 123457 |
| Tec 41 LtdUnit 8, Great Whip Street | Ipswich | IP2 8EY | 01473 603932 | 123457 |
| United Vehicle Solutions Limited14-28 Unity Street | Suffolk | IP3 0AP | 01473 806121 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (37)
Stations in Ipswich 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA Motor Medic LtdUnit 5B Elton Park Business Centre | Ipswich | IP2 0DD | 01473 289462 | 123457 |
| Airspeed Tyre & Exhaust LimitedUnits 2 & 4 Ransome Park | Ipswich | IP3 9RT | 01473 723166 | 123457 |
| Autodevotion Ltd1 Goddard Road East | Ipswich | IP1 5NY | 01473 241616 | 123457 |
| Bridge MOT Centre16B Deben Road | Ipswich | IP1 5EN | 01473 461234 | 123457 |
| Bury St Edmunds VolkswagenCrane Boulevard | Ipswich | IP3 9SQ | 01473 556300 | 123457 |
| C J Motor Tech Ltd47-51 Waveney Road | Ipswich | IP1 5DF | 01473 878092 | 123457 |
| Car and Truck Services189 Bramford Road | Ipswich | IP1 4AA | 01473 252381 | 123457 |
| Chancery Garage LtdGreat Whip Street | Ipswich | IP2 8EY | 01473 690044 | 123457 |
| Dd Autoserve Limited1 Belvedere Road | Ipswich | IP4 4AB | 01473 728808 | 123457 |
| Deben Vehicle Repairs Ltd20 Tower Mill Road | Ipswich | IP1 4AQ | 01473 215245 | 123457 |
| Donalds Ipswich7 Crane Boulevard | Ipswich | IP3 9SQ | 01473 287788 | 123457 |
| Drive Vauxhall Ipswich2 Augusta Close | Ipswich | IP3 9SS | 01473 320200 | 123457 |
| Emg Motor GroupWest End Road | Suffolk | IP1 2DZ | 01473 360036 | 123457 |
| Formula One Autocentres Ltd2 Goddard Road · Formula One Autocentres | Ipswich | IP1 5PN | 01473 741177 | 123457 |
| Group 1 Ipswich BMW667 Norwich Road | Ipswich | IP1 6JZ | 01473 243100 | 123457 |
| H & F Auto Services170-172 St Helens Street | Ipswich | IP4 2LH | 01473 281763 | 123457 |
| Hadleigh Tyre Services Ltd935 Woodbridge Road | Ipswich | IP4 4NX | 01473 271897 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreUnit 2A · Halfords Autocentre | Ipswich | IP1 1UZ | 01473 255918 | 123457 |
| Hi -Q (Ipswich)580 Woodbridge Road | Ipswich | IP4 4PH | 01473 724431 | 123457 |
| Integrity Automotive LimitedWest End Road | Suffolk | IP1 2DZ | 01473 659629 | 123457 |
| Ipswich Tyre Centre Limited37-41 Holywells Road | Ipswich | IP3 0DL | 01473 256321 | 123457 |
| John Grose Group LimitedUnit 10 Crane Boulevard | Suffolk | IP3 9SQ | 01473 277642 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit209 Ranelagh Road · Kwik Fit | Ipswich | IP2 0AH | 01473 254999 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit701 Nacton Road · Kwik Fit | Ipswich | IP3 9RZ | 01473 723370 | 123457 |
| Marshall of CambridgeCrane Boulevard | Ipswich | IP3 9SQ | 01473 877127 | 123457 |
| Mercedes-Benz of Ipswich30 The Havens | Ipswich | IP3 9SJ | 01473 232232 | 123457 |
| Mjs ServicesUnits A6-A8 | Ipswich | IP3 0DL | 01473 212594 | 123457 |
| N/ANumber One Ransomes Way | Ipswich | IP3 9SP | 01473 365967 | 123457 |
| Portia Autos LimitedUnit 5 Handford Business Park | Ipswich | IP1 2BH | 07977 150000 | 123457 |
| Premier Vehicle Services (Ipswich) LtdUnit 11 | Ipswich | IP1 5LJ | 01473 749395 | 123457 |
| Proveeda519 London Road | Ipswich | IP2 0ST | 01473 210000 | 123457 |
| Purling Transport LtdUnit F | Ipswich | IP1 5NP | 01473 744333 | 123457 |
| Rayners Garage75 Parliament Road | Ipswich | IP4 5ET | 01473 727725 | 123457 |
| Steven Eagell Toyota1 Augusta Close | Ipswich | IP3 9SS | 01473 715777 | 123457 |
| Various4 Goddard Road East | Ipswich | IP1 5NY | 01473 949670 | 123457 |
| VW Audi Workshop Ltd488 Woodbridge Road | Ipswich | IP4 4PS | 01473 710771 | 123457 |
| Williams Tyre and Exhaust Services (Ipswich) LimitedUnit 1 | Ipswich | IP1 5BN | 01473 749292 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Ipswich
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.
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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.
- 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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