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MOT Test Centres in South Derbyshire
38 MOT test stations in South Derbyshire, Derbyshire (East Midlands) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 14 (37%) test motorcycles, 17 (45%) test Class 7 vans and 14 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
38
#25 of 35 districts in East Midlands
Test motorcycles
14
37% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
17
45% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
12 / 3
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the South Derbyshire Stations Can Test
Of the 38 listed stations, 35 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 South Derbyshire. Motorcycle riders have 14 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 17; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 12; three-wheelers can be tested at 3. 3 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Derby (15), Swadlincote (13), Derbyshire (7), Burton on Trent (1) and 2 other post towns. 1 is a national chain or dealer-group branch; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 14 | 37% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 14 | 37% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 3 | 8% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 35 | 92% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 12 | 32% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 17 | 45% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (24)
Stations in South Derbyshire 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 B Vehicle Services LtdUnit 3 Seale Lodge Farm | Swadlincote | DE12 8AP | 07896 140201 | 123457 |
| Andrew WindleUnit 1C | Swadlincote | DE11 9DL | 01283 208999 | 123457 |
| Autocar (Overseal) LtdHearthcote Road | Swadlincote | DE11 9DR | 01283 550955 | 123457 |
| Avid MotorcyclesUnit B, Church Street | Swadlincote | DE11 8LN | 01283 819671 | 123457 |
| Bl Trigg Haulage LimitedThe Old Chapel | Swadlincote | DE11 9JH | 01283 213501 | 123457 |
| Braunstone Crossroads Motors LimitedCarriers Road | Derby | DE65 6PE | 01283 247171 | 123457 |
| Brooks Garage (Castle Gresley) Limited152 Mount Pleasant Road | Swadlincote | DE11 9JH | 01283 217177 | 123457 |
| Burnaston GarageEtwall Road | Derby | DE3 0BX | 01332 513320 | 123457 |
| C S Vehicle Services LtdUnit B Castle Lane Industrial Estate | Derby | DE73 8JB | 01332 865311 | 123457 |
| Cassell Automotive Services LimitedUnit 1 Royle Farm Business Park | Burton on Trent | DE15 9TU | 01283 244225 | 123457 |
| Don Amott Leisure LtdEgginton Road | Derby | DE65 5FJ | 01283 732193 | 123457 |
| Eden Tyres & Servicing SwadlincoteUnit F10 Optimum Business Park Tetron Point | Derbyshire | DE11 0BB | 01283 245001 | 123457 |
| Edm Garage Services LimitedBurton Road | Derby | DE65 6BE | 01332 521751 | 123457 |
| Foston MOT Centre LtdUnit 2 Netherclose Farm | Derby | DE65 5PX | 01283 617998 | 123457 |
| Fryers Garage LimitedChurch House Farm | Derby | DE65 5PN | 01283 815623 | 123457 |
| Hatton Garage ServicesScropton Road | Derby | DE65 5DT | 01283 521688 | 123457 |
| K H Auto Centre Limited40 John Street | Derbyshire | DE11 8EJ | 01283 208660 | 123457 |
| M S Autos Hilton LimitedUnit 17 Hilton Industrial Estate | Derby | DE65 5FE | 07783 498705 | 123457 |
| Mick Avery and CoUnit 1 Suttons Business Park | Swadlincote | DE11 8DD | 01283 212454 | 123457 |
| Motorcycle Services LimitedUnit 5 | Derbyshire | DE3 0BX | 01332 521142 | 123457 |
| Protyre SwadlincoteHearthcote Road · Protyre | Swadlincote | DE11 9DS | 01283 221288 | 123457 |
| Riders Group LimitedUnit 8 Viking Industrial Estate | Swadlincote | DE11 7EH | 01283 558282 | 123457 |
| Viking MOTUnit 2C Boardman Industrial Estate | Swadlincote | DE11 9DL | 01283 480404 | 123457 |
| Willington Garage4 Twyford Road | Willington | DE65 6DE | 07855 554433 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (14)
Stations in South Derbyshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute VW Limited128 London Road | Derby | DE72 2GP | 07790 029763 | 123457 |
| Bridge GarageMidland Road | Derbyshire | DE11 0AN | 01283 217468 | 123457 |
| Derby Vehicle Solutions LtdUnit A | Derby | DE23 1LG | 01332 772754 | 123457 |
| Dove's Garages LtdHigh Street | Derbyshire | DE73 8GJ | 01332 862123 | 123457 |
| Forge GarageDag Lane | Derbyshire | DE12 8EQ | 01827 373573 | 123457 |
| Hilton Garage LimitedThe Mease | Derbyshire | DE65 5FJ | 01283 732527 | 123457 |
| L & C Motors LimitedUnit 2 | Swadlincote | DE11 9BG | 01283 214639 | 123457 |
| Melbourne GaragesCastle Lane | Derby | DE73 8JB | 01332 862373 | 123457 |
| Rinkway AutocentreUnit 11 | Derby | DE11 8JL | 01283 551566 | 123457 |
| Sj MotorsUnit 8 Littlethorn Industrial Estate | Woodville | DE11 7DN | 07912 935527 | 123457 |
| Top Gear Tyre & Exhaust CentreUnit 1 | Swadlincote | DE11 0AN | 01283 208833 | 123457 |
| Toyota Motor Manufactoring (UK) LimitedBurnaston | Derby | DE1 9TA | 01332 282121 | 123457 |
| Tyre King Enterprises Ltd2 Woodville Road | Swadlincote | DE12 6JG | 01283 761501 | 123457 |
| Woodland Auto CentreUnit 1, Pool Street | Derby | DE11 8EE | 01283 223436 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in South Derbyshire
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Midlands typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for East Midlands
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. Urban areas have strong competition; rural areas charge slightly more. 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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