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MOT Test Centres in Thanet
48 MOT test stations in Thanet, Kent (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 9 (19%) test motorcycles, 8 (17%) 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; £35-50 is typical.
Stations listed
48
#30 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
9
19% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
8
17% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
6 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Thanet Stations Can Test
Of the 48 listed stations, 45 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 Thanet. Motorcycle riders have 9 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 8; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 6; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 3 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Margate (13), Broadstairs (11), Ramsgate (11), Kent (5) and 7 other post towns. 4 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 9 | 19% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 9 | 19% | £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 | 45 | 94% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 6 | 13% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 8 | 17% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (15)
Stations in Thanet 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&D Service Centre20 Hornet Close | Broadstairs | CT10 2YD | 01843 520191 | 123457 |
| A1 Motorist Centre LimitedUnit 2 Patricia Way | Broadstairs | CT10 2LF | 01843 866633 | 123457 |
| Air Cooled Classis and Custom5B Wilton | Ramsgate,kent | CT12 5HD | 01843 447872 | 123457 |
| Albany MotorsCarlton Avenue | Broadstairs | CT10 1AB | 01843 861061 | 123457 |
| Alexander Motorcycles Limited123 Canterbury Road | Margate | CT9 5BD | 01843 223610 | 123457 |
| Bike Bits30 Central Road | Ramsgate | CT11 7SE | 01843 580054 | 123457 |
| Broadstairs MOT Centre20 St Peters Park Road | Kent | CT10 2BL | 01843 602190 | 123457 |
| Drome GarageManston Road | Margate,kent | CT9 4LT | 01843 823249 | 123457 |
| Dumpton Park Garage Limited193 Ramsgate Road | Broadstairs | CT10 2EW | 01843 863531 | 123457 |
| Invicta Motors Limited414 Margate Road | Westwood | CT12 6SJ | 01843 853555 | 123457 |
| Kent Garage ServicesUnit J1E Channel Road | Margate | CT9 4JS | 01843 293656 | 123457 |
| Lamberts MOT Centre LimitedDane Valley Road | Broadstairs | CT10 3JJ | 01843 600590 | 123457 |
| Minster GarageBedlam Court Lane | Kent | CT12 4HG | 01843 821244 | 123457 |
| Spearman MotorcyclesUnit 2 | Margate | CT9 1SB | 01843 299342 | 123457 |
| Thanet Commercials LimitedUnit 12 Hornet Close | Broadstairs | CT10 2YD | 01843 602194 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (33)
Stations in Thanet 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; £35-50 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Motor Centre6 To 7 All Saints Industrial | Margate | CT9 5TJ | 01843 230212 | 123457 |
| Albert GarageAlbert Road | Margate | CT9 5AN | 01843 221684 | 123457 |
| Alexandra Garage Kent LimitedUnit 5 | Margate | CT9 4HX | 01843 295502 | 123457 |
| Avs Autocare LtdUnit 3 Lamberts Yard | Broadstairs | CT10 3JJ | 07735 055396 | 123457 |
| Birchington Auto Repairs Limited5 Minnis Road | Kent | CT7 9SD | 01843 841366 | 123457 |
| Cliftonville Auto Repairs LimitedThe Garage | Cliftonville | CT9 2PR | 07434 529359 | 123457 |
| D P ServicesUnit X2 Continental Approach | Margate | CT9 4JG | 01843 232100 | 123457 |
| David Spain & Co7-9 Cannon Road | Ramsgate | CT11 9SQ | 01843 588999 | 123457 |
| East Cliff GarageElizabeth Road | Ramsgate | CT11 8JA | 01843 593396 | 123457 |
| Formula One Autocentres LimitedUnit 4 · Formula One Autocentres | Thanet | CT12 5AD | 01843 868600 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentres LtdMargate Road · Halfords Autocentre | Broadstairs | CT10 2PR | 01843 579983 | 123457 |
| Hereson Service Centre Limited157B Hereson Road | Ramsgate | CT11 7EL | 01843 852120 | 123457 |
| Hereward Motors (Kent) Limited17 Birds Avenue | Margate | CT9 5ND | 01843 834441 | 123457 |
| K&S Mot's Servicing and Repairs5 Cannon Road | Kent | CT11 9SQ | 01843 595904 | 123457 |
| Kent Car Craft Limited1 Oakwood Industrial Estate | Broadstairs | CT10 3JJ | 01843 587376 | 123457 |
| Kent VolkswagenThe End Garage | Margate | CT9 1QT | 01843 226777 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit310 Northdown Road · Kwik Fit | Margate | CT9 3PW | 01843 225465 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit2 West Cliffe Road · Kwik Fit | Ramsgate | CT11 9JW | 01843 582221 | 123457 |
| Manna Hutte Service Station9 Canterbury Road West | Ramsgate | CT12 5DY | 01843 582718 | 123457 |
| Manston Auto Centre LimitedUnits 2-6 Evelyn Way | Kent | CT12 5GT | 01843 838392 | 123457 |
| Minster MOT and Repair Centre LimitedUnit 24 Telegraph Industrial Estate | Ramsgate | CT12 4HY | 01843 823131 | 123457 |
| Palm Bay MOT Service Centre412 Northdown Road | Margate | CT9 3PG | 01843 220919 | 123457 |
| Perrys Motor Sales Limited107 To 143 Westwood Road | Broadstairs | CT10 2NP | 01843 600777 | 123457 |
| Pierremonts Limited13 Canterbury Road East | Ramsgate | CT11 0JX | 01843 570530 | 123457 |
| Ramsgate Test CentreWillsons Road | Ramsgate | CT11 9LZ | 01843 853766 | 123457 |
| Thanet Motor Centre11 Addington Street | Margate | CT9 1PN | 01843 296002 | 123457 |
| The Grand Garage1 To 11 Harold Road | Cliftonville | CT9 2HT | 01843 227933 | 123457 |
| The Vehicle Centre Thanet Limited7 Oscar Road | Broadstairs,kent | CT10 1QJ | 01843 862262 | 123457 |
| Tune Up Garage Services39 Margate Road | Ramsgate | CT11 7SU | 01843 592629 | 123457 |
| Vehicle TecUnit 2 | Westgate | CT8 8NR | 01843 835635 | 123457 |
| Victoria Volkswagen Limited2A Fordoun Road | Broadstairs | CT10 2BN | 01843 860262 | 123457 |
| Westwood MOT Tyre and Service Centre LimitedUnit 3 | Margate | CT9 4HX | 01843 298881 | 123457 |
| Whitehall Service CentreWhitehall Road | Ramsgate | CT12 6BU | 01843 587888 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Thanet
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
South East typical (Class 4 car)
£35-50
From this site's regional guide for South East
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. Slightly below London but still above average; competition in larger towns helps. 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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