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Continental Service Station Abercrave Ltd
MOT test station 75531 at Brecon Road, Abercrave, Swansea SA9 1SW, in Powys. Authorised for Classes 1, 2 and 4. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
3 of 6
Classes 1, 2 and 4
Stations within 5 miles
11
43 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
2.2 miles
Arrow MOT Centre
Station details
- DVSA site number
- 75531
- Register status
- Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
- Classes authorised
- Class 1: Motorcycles up to 200ccClass 2: Motorcycles over 200ccClass 4: Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats
- Address
- Brecon Road, Abercrave, Swansea
- Postcode
- SA9 1SW
- Council district
- Powys (90 listed stations)
- Region
- Wales
- Map position
- full postcode · 51.7920, -3.7374
What Continental Service Station Abercrave Ltd can test
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 |
Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.
About this station
Continental Service Station Abercrave Ltd is an MOT test station at Brecon Road, Abercrave, Swansea, SA9 1SW, in Powys (Wales). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 75531, and is authorised for 3 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2) and cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4).
Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 15 of the 90 stations listed in Powys hold Class 1 or 2, and 16 of the 43 stations within 10 miles of this one do. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 88 of the district's 90 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Arrow MOT Centre in Powys, 2.2 miles away (Classes 1, 2, 4 and 7). 11 other stations sit within 5 miles and 43 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 2.4 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. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price in Wales according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.
Companies House records CONTINENTAL SERVICE STATION (ABERCRAVE) LIMITED (company number 01911733) against this station, matched by an exact name and postcode match; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 8 May 1985 (40 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45112 Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01639 731000. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to SA9 1SW, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow MOT CentreGurnos, SA9 1DB | Powys | 2.2 miles | 123457 |
| Dragon & Shamrock MOT & Repair CentreUnit 7 Bethel Road, SA9 2HW | Swansea | 2.3 miles | 123457 |
| Woodlands Service Station (district list)2-3 Wind Road, SA9 2JX | Swansea | 2.4 miles | 123457 |
| Lewis Bros Broadway Garage (district list)Ysalyfera, SA9 2JR | Swansea | 2.4 miles | 123457 |
| Garden City GarageDulais Road, SA10 9ES | Neath | 2.4 miles | 123457 |
Registered company
Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by an exact name and postcode match. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.
- Registered name
- CONTINENTAL SERVICE STATION (ABERCRAVE) LIMITED
- Company number
- 01911733
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 8 May 1985 (40 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files small company (total exemption) accounts; last made up to 31 Oct 2024
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45112 Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; 47300 Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores; 47760 Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilizers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores
- Registered office
- ABERCRAVE, SA9
Full register entry on ukcompanyfinder.com (a Digital Signet site). Register status is Companies House's wording on the snapshot date; the DVSA list, not the company register, is the authority on whether the station tests.
What an MOT costs at a Classes 1, 2 and 4 station in Wales
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Wales typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for Wales
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 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
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. Cardiff and Swansea are competitive; rural mid-Wales is more limited. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
Related MOT cost guides
Motorcycle MOT Cost
£29.65 max for Class 1 and 2; sidecar £37.80.
Car MOT Cost (Class 4)
£54.85 cap, £30-45 typical, what Class 4 covers.
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.
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.
- Company details: Company details from Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 2026-05-01, matched by name and postcode; no officer or personal data is used. ukcompanyfinder.com is a Digital Signet site.
- 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.
- Verify or remove a listing: station owners can email [email protected]. Removal requests are honoured on the next refresh.