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MOT Test Centres in Middlesbrough
43 MOT test stations in Middlesbrough (North East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 2 (5%) test motorcycles, 12 (28%) test Class 7 vans and 28 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
43
#10 of 12 districts in North East
Test motorcycles
2
5% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
12
28% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
9 / 2
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Middlesbrough Stations Can Test
Of the 43 listed stations, 43 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 Middlesbrough. Motorcycle riders have 2 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 12; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 9; three-wheelers can be tested at 2. The stations are spread across Middlesbrough (41), Middlesborough (2). 8 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 | 2 | 5% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 2 | 5% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 2 | 5% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 43 | 100% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 9 | 21% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 12 | 28% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (15)
Stations in Middlesbrough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Auto ServicesUnits 7 & 8 | Middlesbrough | TS1 5QS | 01642 246886 | 123457 |
| ATS Euromaster LimitedSotherby Road · ATS Euromaster | Middlesborough | TS3 8TB | 01642 249245 | 123457 |
| Bespoke Tyre and Autocare Ltd7 Greta Street | Middlesbrough | TS1 5QS | 01642 939990 | 123457 |
| Cleveland Auto Services and Hire Co LtdLamport Street | Middlesbrough | TS1 5QL | 01642 223636 | 123457 |
| Derek Slack Motors LtdProspect Place | Middlesbrough | TS3 8AR | 01642 256100 | 123457 |
| Jennings FordCargo Fleet Lane | Middlesbrough | TS3 8AX | 01642 240055 | 123457 |
| Lookers TeessideNewport Road | Middlesbrough | TS1 5HZ | 01642 808900 | 123457 |
| M & M GaragesOld Hide And Skin Warehouse | Middlesbrough | TS2 1LR | 01642 251963 | 123457 |
| Middlesbrough Borough CouncilDept Of Contract Services · council-run | Middlesbrough | TS3 8DQ | 01642 728065 | 123457 |
| S P Motors NE LtdUnit 3 | Middlesbrough | TS2 1DY | 01642 224091 | 123457 |
| Tees MOT Services LtdUnit 2 | Middlesbrough | TS2 1QH | 01642 211908 | 123457 |
| TmcCambridge Road | Middlesbrough | TS3 8AG | 01642 223355 | 123457 |
| Ts MOT CentreLinthorpe House | Middlesborough | TS5 6HR | 01642 822232 | 123457 |
| Tyre Exchange12 Cannon Park Road | Middlesbrough | TS1 5JP | 01642 248100 | 123457 |
| Woodside MOT and Service Centre14 Harwood Court | Middlesbrough | TS2 1PU | 01642 247779 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (28)
Stations in Middlesbrough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Vehicle Repairs8 Simpson Street | Middlesbrough | TS5 6HP | 01642 817169 | 123457 |
| Apex MOT ServicesThe Rear Workshop | Middlesbrough | TS5 6HZ | 07758 266111 | 123457 |
| Atlas GarageNorth Street | Middlesbrough | TS1 1JP | 01642 247417 | 123457 |
| Autoking Servicing & Autocare203 Borough Road | Middlesbrough | TS4 2BN | 01642 432966 | 123457 |
| Beaumont Road Garage12 Tame Road | Middlesbrough | TS3 6LL | 01642 243772 | 123457 |
| City Centre MOT North East100A North Ormesby Road | Middlesbrough | TS4 2AG | 01642 245600 | 123457 |
| Evans HalshawNewport Road · Evans Halshaw | Middlesbrough | TS1 5JP | 01642 757500 | 123457 |
| Evans Halshaw (Nissan)A66 Nissan · Evans Halshaw | Middlesbrough | TS3 6AS | 01642 216300 | 123457 |
| Evans Halshaw Vauxhall MiddlesbroughCambridge Road · Evans Halshaw | Middlesbrough | TS3 8AG | 01642 253666 | 123457 |
| Flyover Garage2A Lytton Street | Middlesbrough | TS4 2BZ | 01642 232421 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre203 Marton Road · Halfords Autocentre | Middlesbrough | TS4 2EW | 01642 252888 | 123457 |
| Heatpac Garage6/7 Snowdon Road | Middlesbrough | TS2 1LP | 01642 243178 | 123457 |
| Hodgsons Unique MOT and Autoservices LtdUnit D1 | Middlesbrough | TS4 2JY | 01642 243152 | 123457 |
| Imot and Service Ltd11 Simpson Street | Middlesbrough | TS5 6HP | 01642 823985 | 123457 |
| Innes Street Auto ServicesUnits 1-4 | Middlesbrough | TS2 1JA | 01642 242020 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit106-112 Newport Road · Kwik Fit | Middlesbrough | TS1 5JF | 01642 244000 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit258 Longlands Road · Kwik Fit | Middlesbrough | TS4 2LW | 01642 244251 | 123457 |
| Lawson Cars LtdSouth Bank Road | Middlesbrough | TS3 8AB | 01642 242749 | 123457 |
| Lawson Testing CentreThe Old Abbatoir Building | Middlesbrough | TS3 6AB | 07989 977450 | 123457 |
| Marton Road MOT Centre Ltd416 Marton Road | Middlesbrough | TS4 2PT | 07566 274474 | 123457 |
| Middlesbrough MOT Station82 North Ormesby Road | Middlesbrough | TS4 2AG | 01642 250562 | 123457 |
| Middlesbrough Tyre and AutocentreOrmesby Road | Middlesbrough | TS3 0NB | 01642 316317 | 123457 |
| Middlesbrough Tyres and MOT129 Marton Road | Middlesbrough | TS1 2DU | 01642 248400 | 123457 |
| Rahman Motors LimitedUnit 2 | Middlesbrough | TS2 1LZ | 01642 965960 | 123457 |
| Riverside MOT and Autocare CentreThompsons Yard | Middlesbrough | TS3 8RQ | 01642 913323 | 123457 |
| Ron Turnbull GaragesSnowdon Road | Middlesbrough | TS2 1DB | 01642 248848 | 123457 |
| Stoneacre220 Marton Road · Stoneacre | Middlesbrough | TS4 2EX | 01642 282930 | 123457 |
| Village Cars9 Roman Road | Middlesbrough | TS5 5AD | 01642 825566 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Middlesbrough
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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- 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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