Newcastle Test Centre

Newcastle Test Centre is an MOT test station at Unit 5 John Roberts Garage, Stonewall Place, Silverdale, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 6NR, in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire (West Midlands). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V101441, and is authorised for 5 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2), cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4), private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats (Class 5) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).

Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 8 of the 40 stations listed in Newcastle-under-Lyme hold Class 1 or 2, and 30 of the 220 stations within 10 miles of this one do. For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 13 authorised stations in the district and one of 60 within 10 miles. It is one of 9 stations in Newcastle-under-Lyme authorised for Class 5 private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats, a class most garages cannot test; 41 stations within 10 miles hold it. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 37 of the district's 40 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is C and S Haynes Ltd, at the same postcode (Classes 4, 5 and 7). 121 other stations sit within 5 miles and 220 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 1.0 miles.

The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 1 £29.65, Class 2 £29.65, Class 4 £54.85, Class 5 £59.55 to £80.65, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price in Midlands according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 cap. Class 7 van tests typically run £40-55 against the £58.60 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.

Companies House records NEWCASTLE BODY AND PAINT REPAIRS LIMITED (company number 15760784) against this station, matched by the registered postcode plus a motor-trade activity code and a shared name; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 4 Jun 2024 (1 years on the register), files dormant company accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01782 621500. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.