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MOT Test Centres in North Devon
62 MOT test stations in North Devon, Devon (South West) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 8 (13%) test motorcycles, 26 (42%) test Class 7 vans and 31 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
62
#15 of 26 districts in South West
Test motorcycles
8
13% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
26
42% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
17 / 6
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the North Devon Stations Can Test
Of the 62 listed stations, 62 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 North Devon. Motorcycle riders have 8 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 26; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 17; three-wheelers can be tested at 6. The stations are spread across Barnstaple (31), South Molton (9), Ilfracombe (7), Braunton (5) and 8 other post towns. 3 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 8 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 8 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 6 | 10% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 62 | 100% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 17 | 27% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 26 | 42% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (31)
Stations in North Devon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams and West MotorsEast Street | Braunton | EX33 2EA | 01271 812486 | 123457 |
| ATS Euromaster Ltd (Barnstaple)ATS Euromaster Ltd (Barnstaple) · ATS Euromaster | Barnstaple | EX31 1LG | 01271 342294 | 123457 |
| Avm Motor MechanicsUnit 12 Atlantic Court | Barnstaple | EX31 4FP | 01271 316145 | 123457 |
| Barnstaple MOT Centre & Car Sales Ltd9 Upcott Avenue | Barnstaple | EX31 1HN | 01271 376079 | 123457 |
| Barnstaple Nissan9 Upcott Avenue | Barnstaple | EX31 1HN | 01271 344888 | 123457 |
| Barum Autofix3 Riverside Units | Barnstaple | EX31 1QN | 01271 325259 | 123457 |
| Car Care CentreUnit 2 | South Molton | EX36 3LL | 01769 573310 | 123457 |
| Chivenor MOT CenterUnit 6 | Barnstaple | EX31 4AY | 01271 817666 | 123457 |
| Clarkes Auto Repairs12 Larks Way | Barnstaple | EX32 7NZ | 01271 830300 | 123457 |
| County Garage BarnstapleConey Avenue | Devon | EX32 8QZ | 01271 349400 | 123457 |
| Devon 4 X 4 Services LimitedSouthlea Business Park | South Molton | EX36 3QU | 01769 550900 | 123457 |
| Dk Cars and Commercials LimitedUnit 1 | South Molton | EX36 4JA | 07794 403655 | 123457 |
| Fred Sanders LtdHigher Cleave | Barnstaple | EX31 4ES | 01271 344452 | 123457 |
| Gaydon Street MotorsGaydon Street | Barnstaple | EX32 7DN | 01271 377774 | 123457 |
| Geens GarageStation Road | North Devon | EX36 3LJ | 01769 572395 | 123457 |
| Grant Auto ServicesMill Road | Barnstaple | EX31 1JQ | 01271 374667 | 123457 |
| Horne Park Garage LtdRecovery Division | Ilfracombe | EX34 8PL | 01271 865087 | 123457 |
| J J GaragesLocks Garage | North Molton | EX36 3HW | 01598 740261 | 123457 |
| Jubilee 77 GarageHighfield Road | Ilfracombe | EX34 9NA | 01271 862229 | 123457 |
| Mole Bridge GarageEast Street | South Molton | EX36 3QA | 01769 572451 | 123457 |
| MotorworksUnit 3 | South Molton | EX36 4EJ | 01769 579037 | 123457 |
| Mundells Motor ServicesUnit 1 | Barnstaple | EX31 1GG | 01271 329088 | 123457 |
| On A Hill GarageLynton Cross | Ilfracombe | EX34 9RQ | 01271 862691 | 123457 |
| Riverside Auto Services LtdUnit 4 Riverside Units | Barnstaple | EX31 1QN | 01271 378818 | 123457 |
| Robins GarageUnit 6 | Ilfracombe | EX34 8PL | 01271 862454 | 123457 |
| Silver Street of BarnstapleUnit 1A Taw Trading Estate | Barnstaple | EX31 1JZ | 01271 373373 | 123457 |
| South Molton MOT CentreUnit 1 | South Molton | EX36 3BS | 01769 572472 | 123457 |
| T J H Auto LtdUnit 4 Willow Tree Court | Barnstaple | EX31 3TD | 01271 343343 | 123457 |
| Tgb AutomotiveUnit 3 | South Molton | EX36 3EH | 01769 574837 | 123457 |
| Tree Beech MOT Centre23 Oakleaf Way | Barnstaple | EX32 7NZ | 07584 550175 | 123457 |
| Vertu Peugeot BarnstapleUnit 5 | Barnstaple | EX31 3TH | 01271 326622 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (31)
Stations in North Devon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A and R Auto RepairsUnit 5 | Barnstaple | EX31 1JU | 01271 322854 | 123457 |
| Abbey Garage (Devon) LtdAbbey Garage | Barnstaple | EX31 1JU | 01271 268013 | 123457 |
| Barnstaple Autocare Solutions LtdUnits 1 & 2 | Barnstaple | EX31 3NJ | 01271 343466 | 123457 |
| Barry Hews Automotive Services LtdUnit B Riverview Park | Barnstaple | EX31 1QN | 01271 378222 | 123457 |
| Braunton GarageBraunton Garage | Braunton | EX33 2JP | 01271 814144 | 123457 |
| Car Care CentreTwo Rivers Industrial Estate | Barnstaple | EX31 1JY | 01271 379674 | 123457 |
| Castle Hill GarageScarlett Pimpernell Buildings | Ilfracombe | EX34 9HX | 01271 863432 | 123457 |
| Croyde MotorsJones Hill | Croyde | EX33 1LX | 01271 890260 | 123457 |
| Devonshire MotorsUpcott Avenue | Barnstaple | EX31 1HN | 01271 342600 | 123457 |
| Filleigh GarageFilleigh | Barnstaple | EX32 0RY | 01598 760244 | 123457 |
| Green Lanes Garage61A Vicarage Street | Barnstaple | EX32 7BT | 01271 372220 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreQueen Street · Halfords Autocentre | Barnstaple | EX32 8HG | 01271 329845 | 123457 |
| Horsepond GarageHorsepond Meadow | South Molton | EX36 4EJ | 01769 572373 | 123457 |
| Howards Motor Group BarnstapleHoward Avenue | Barnstaple | EX32 8QA | 01271 440888 | 123457 |
| Jdb PerformanceUnit 5B Mullacott Cross Industrial Estate | Ilfracombe | EX34 8PL | 07475 951681 | 123457 |
| Jon Beer Auto Services LtdBayview Garage | Barnstaple | EX32 0HN | 01271 328689 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit1 Diamond Street · Kwik Fit | Barnstaple | EX32 8NA | 01271 345781 | 123457 |
| Loverings Combe Martin LimitedBorough Road | Combe Martin | EX34 0AN | 01271 883257 | 123457 |
| Lyn Valley Garage41 To 43 Lee Road | Lynton | EX35 6BS | 01598 752513 | 123457 |
| Midway Motors129 Yelland Road | Devon | EX31 3EE | 01271 861083 | 123457 |
| Mollands GarageQuay Lane | Bideford | EX39 4JR | 01271 860307 | 123457 |
| Moor Parts64 South Street | South Molton | EX36 4AG | 01769 573525 | 123457 |
| Mullacott Cross Motor & Body EngineersUnit 7 | Ilfracombe | EX34 8PL | 01271 863321 | 123457 |
| Norris Auto ServicesKnowle Garage | Braunton | EX33 2NA | 01271 817495 | 123457 |
| Quay Garage LtdExeter Road | Braunton | EX33 2BH | 01271 814222 | 123457 |
| Riverside GarageBurrington | Devon | EX37 9JS | 01769 580662 | 123457 |
| Roundswell ToyotaLauder Lane | Barnstaple | EX31 3TA | 01271 346699 | 123457 |
| Royal Mail Group PLC Fleet and Maintenance ServicesQueen Street | Barnstaple | EX32 8XX | 01271 378813 | 123457 |
| Thorn Park GarageThorn Park | Barnstaple | EX32 7PS | 01598 710447 | 123457 |
| West Cross GarageChapel Street | Braunton | EX33 1EL | 01271 812295 | 123457 |
| Winston Pincombe LandroverSouth Molton Street | Chulmleigh | EX18 7BW | 01769 580900 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in North Devon
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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