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MOT Test Centres in North Hertfordshire
51 MOT test stations in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 8 (16%) test motorcycles, 10 (20%) test Class 7 vans and 33 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
51
#22 of 45 districts in East of England
Test motorcycles
8
16% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
10
20% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
5 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the North Hertfordshire Stations Can Test
Of the 51 listed stations, 47 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 Hertfordshire. Motorcycle riders have 8 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 10; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 5; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 4 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Letchworth (17), Hitchin (14), Royston (10), Baldock (2) and 7 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 | 16% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 8 | 16% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 2% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 47 | 92% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 5 | 10% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 10 | 20% | £58.60 |
Where the 51 North Hertfordshire stations are
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (18)
Stations in North Hertfordshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&M Motorcycles Limited1 Diamond Industrial Centre | Letchworth | SG6 1LW | 01462 483211 | 123457 |
| Auto ServicesUnit 5 | Letchworth | SG6 1EX | 01462 677900 | 123457 |
| AutocareJacks Hill | Hitchin | SG4 7EQ | 01462 685466 | 123457 |
| Az AutosIcknield Way | Letchworth | SG6 4AD | 01462 438999 | 123457 |
| Brundell's Auto Centre62 Whinbush Road | Hitchin | SG5 1PZ | 01462 455513 | 123457 |
| Collins Motor Engineers15 Orchard Road | Royston | SG8 5HD | 01763 248468 | 123457 |
| Del Basso Bros14 Bucklersbury | Hitchin | SG5 1AH | 01462 432165 | 123457 |
| J Hyland Motor Services Letchworth LtdUnit 3- 4 Such Close | Letchworth Garden City | SG6 1JF | 01462 483579 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit91 Bedford Road · Kwik Fit | Hitchin | SG5 2TT | 01462 421666 | 123457 |
| M & L Autocare LtdUnit 2-4 Hillcrest | Hitchin | SG4 7JY | 01462 451166 | 123457 |
| N/ANorton Way North | Letchworth | SG6 1BL | 01462 472050 | 123457 |
| Norton Way PeugeotWorks Road | Letchworth | SG6 1NT | 01462 559741 | 123457 |
| Nup End Test Centre1A Nup End Business Centre | Old Knebworth | SG3 6QJ | 01438 829242 | 123457 |
| Pitstop Autocentres Letchworth LimitedUnit 3 Protea Way | Letchworth | SG6 1JT | 01462 685522 | 123457 |
| S B T Motorcycles22 Such Close | Letchworth | SG6 1JF | 01462 671166 | 123457 |
| Saunders Motorcycles17 Station Road | Knebworth | SG3 6AP | 01438 811524 | 123457 |
| Top Gear Autocentre103 Pixmore Avenue | Letchworth | SG6 1QX | 01462 486262 | 123457 |
| Windmill Car and Commercials LimitedUnit 7 | Royston | SG8 5HD | 01763 242353 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (33)
Stations in North Hertfordshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardross AutosUnit 13 | Letchworth | SG6 1JT | 01462 675863 | 123457 |
| Ashwell Garage Ltd33 Station Road | Hertfordshire | SG7 5LG | 01462 742310 | 123457 |
| Auto Service & Tuning Centre Limited42 Wilbury Way | Herts | SG4 0AP | 01462 459459 | 123457 |
| AutolubeUnits 12 & 13 | Letchworth | SG6 1LA | 01462 481342 | 123457 |
| Bardell & Byrne LtdUnit 5 | Letchworth | SG6 1LH | 01462 672885 | 123457 |
| Barkway Service Station7 London Road | Royston | SG8 8EY | 01763 848311 | 123457 |
| Brake & Service World Letchworth LtdWorks Road | Letchworth | SG6 1NP | 01462 673850 | 123457 |
| Brown and Gammons Ltd18 High Street | Baldock | SG7 6AS | 01462 490049 | 123457 |
| Codicote Motors LtdNewtown | Codicote | SG4 8UG | 01438 820288 | 123457 |
| Hda Auto Services LtdUnit 2 Coleman Business Centre | Hitchin | SG4 8HY | 01438 833357 | 123457 |
| Hitchin AudiNightingale Road | Hitchin | SG5 1RQ | 01462 439700 | 123457 |
| Hitchin Autopoint9 Wallace Way | Hertfordshire | SG4 0SE | 01462 440684 | 123457 |
| Hitchin Brake & ClutchQueen Street | Hitchin | SG4 9TN | 01462 441803 | 123457 |
| Hitchin Motorcare Ltd3 Wallace Way | Hitchin | SG4 0SE | 01462 441122 | 123457 |
| I V Services.com LtdUnit 20 | Letchworth | SG6 1HB | 01462 683200 | 123457 |
| John R Ford & Sons (Shefford) Ltd50 Kneesworth Street | Royston | SG8 5AH | 01763 242084 | 123457 |
| John R Ford & Sons (Shefford) LtdUnit 13 | Royston | SG8 5HD | 01763 248951 | 123457 |
| Jwj Car & Commercial113-115 Codicote Road | Welwyn | AL6 9TY | 01438 820351 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit28 Orchard Road · Kwik Fit | Royston | SG8 5HA | 01763 247341 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit59-60 Walsworth Road · Kwik Fit | Hitchin | SG4 9SX | 01462 420365 | 123457 |
| Langley Garage (Stevenage) LtdLondon Road | Hitchin | SG4 7PJ | 01438 354218 | 123457 |
| Mantles Group LtdYork Way | Royston | SG8 5HJ | 01763 226666 | 123457 |
| Mantles KIARoysia Petrol Filling Station | Royston | SG8 5DQ | 01763 244244 | 123457 |
| Meltax LtdWicksteed Park | Royston | SG8 9NB | 01763 244843 | 123457 |
| Pound Avenue GarageEshacrin | Baldock | SG7 5HE | 07811 114465 | 123457 |
| Royston Vehicle Services LtdUnit 10 | Royston | SG8 5UH | 01763 241199 | 123457 |
| Steven Eagell Toyota LetchworthIcknield Way | Letchworth | SG6 1EF | 01462 688400 | 123457 |
| Sts Tyre ProsWorks Road | Letchworth | SG6 1LP | 01462 685036 | 123457 |
| The Car Agents Ltd34 Queen Street | Hitchin | SG4 9TS | 01462 441460 | 123457 |
| Various SitesWorks Road | Letchworth | SG6 1JZ | 01462 484840 | 123457 |
| Vwa Mot'sUnit 2 | Hitchin | SG4 0AP | 01462 434000 | 123457 |
| Whinbush GarageUnit 3A | Letchworth | SG6 1JJ | 01462 677776 | 123457 |
| Wilbury Bodyshop MOT & Service Centre Ltd43 Wilbury Way | Hitchin | SG4 0TW | 01462 422833 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in North Hertfordshire
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.
- Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- 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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