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MOT Test Centres in Torfaen
38 MOT test stations in Torfaen (Wales) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 2 (5%) test motorcycles, 15 (39%) test Class 7 vans and 20 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
#18 of 22 districts in Wales
Test motorcycles
2
5% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
15
39% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
10 / 2
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Torfaen Stations Can Test
Of the 38 listed stations, 37 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 Torfaen. Motorcycle riders have 2 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 15; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 10; three-wheelers can be tested at 2. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Pontypool (21), Cwmbran (16), Blaenavon (1). 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 | 2 | 5% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 2 | 5% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 2 | 5% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 37 | 97% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 10 | 26% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 15 | 39% | £58.60 |
Where the 38 Torfaen stations are
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (18)
Stations in Torfaen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autocentres LimitedAutocentres House | Cwmbran | NP44 7HD | 01633 872001 | 123457 |
| Cwmbran MOT & Service CentreUnit 37 | Cwmbran | NP44 3AX | 01633 482864 | 123457 |
| Cwmbran Self Drive22 Springvale Industrial Estate | Cwmbran | NP44 5BA | 01633 867610 | 123457 |
| Dj MOT Centre LimitedDuel House | Cwmbran | NP44 7XB | 07834 923910 | 123457 |
| Donovoan Auto ServicesRear Of Fountain Road | Pontypool | NP4 8ER | 01495 741554 | 123457 |
| Fleet SprayNew Road | Pontypool | NP4 7QA | 01495 774333 | 123457 |
| Forge Motors Mechanical LimitedOldbury Rd | Cwmbran | NP44 3JU | 01633 862000 | 123457 |
| French Auto SolutionsUnit C1A, | Pontypool | NP4 0HZ | 01495 750030 | 123457 |
| Garn MotorcyclesGarn Service Station | Pontypool | NP4 7QA | 01495 774863 | 123457 |
| H Beverstock & SonPark Garage | Pontypool | NP4 6SE | 01495 752750 | 123457 |
| Jockey Garage LtdUsk Road | Pontypool | NP4 0JB | 01495 762247 | 123457 |
| New Inn Gearbox Centre LimitedPolo Ground Industrial Estate | Pontypool | NP4 0TW | 01495 750507 | 123457 |
| Parc LimitedUnit 26 | Pontypool | NP4 6PB | 01495 769700 | 123457 |
| Springvale MOT & Service Centre97 Springvale Industrial Estate | Cwmbran | NP44 5BH | 01633 872563 | 123457 |
| Talywain Auto Services LimitedCwmavon Road Garage | Blaenavon | NP4 9LD | 01495 790221 | 123457 |
| Torfaen Vehicle RepairsUnit D | Cwmbran | NP44 8HQ | 07738 585570 | 123457 |
| Ty Blaen TorfaenPanteg Way | Pontypool | NP4 0LT | 01495 766795 | 123457 |
| Usk Vale Auto Services LimitedUnit 10 Rockhill Road | Pontypool | NP4 8AN | 01495 528552 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (20)
Stations in Torfaen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATS Euromaster LtdStation Rd · ATS Euromaster | Cwmbran | NP44 1YA | 01633 484964 | 123457 |
| Autocentres LtdRock Hill Garage | Pontypool | NP4 8AR | 01495 239953 | 123457 |
| C & S Auto ServicesThe Garn Garage | Pontypool | NP4 7QA | 01495 774776 | 123457 |
| Chapel Street Motors LtdThe Garage | Cwmbran | NP44 1DL | 01633 863025 | 123457 |
| Cwmbran Tuning & Service CentreUnit 19 | Cwmbran | NP44 3AA | 01633 866020 | 123457 |
| Cwmffrwd Service Station & Co LtdCwmavon Road | Pontypool | NP4 8PP | 01495 772485 | 123457 |
| Exhaust Tyres & Batteries Worcester LtdAutopia | Cwmbran | NP44 3BB | 01633 866316 | 123457 |
| Fast Fit AutocentreBarbarian House | Cwmbran | NP44 3BB | 01633 847200 | 123457 |
| G T Toms Discount MOTSUnit 2 | Cwmbran | NP44 8HQ | 01633 664036 | 123457 |
| Gemini Service CentreUnit 1A Gemini Works Estate Road | Pontypool | NP4 6YW | 01495 758213 | 123457 |
| John Rees MOT Test CentreThe Garage | Pontypool | NP4 0PW | 01495 760777 | 123457 |
| M & N Motor ServicesIndustrial Estate | Pontypool | NP4 7BA | 01495 769500 | 123457 |
| Mdw Auto LtdFolly Road | Pontypool | NP4 8JD | 01495 750737 | 123457 |
| Nathaniel Car Sales LimitedMaendy Way | Cwmbran | NP44 5LF | 01633 482253 | 123457 |
| Newtown Motors (Cwmbran) Limited1 & 2 Mona Close | Cwmbran | NP44 1UE | 01633 485251 | 123457 |
| Old Bailey GarageFountain Road | Pontypool | NP4 8ES | 01495 760214 | 123457 |
| Panteg MOT Centre LtdPanteg Service Station | Pontypool | NP4 5JH | 01495 755140 | 123457 |
| Parc Ltd T/A Pontypool Accident Repair CentreUnits 17-20 | Pontypool | NP4 6PB | 01495 769700 | 123457 |
| S & A Auto RepairsPavillion Garage | Pontypool | NP4 6NR | 01495 755757 | 123457 |
| Two Locks Garage39 Two Locks Rd | Cwmbran | NP44 7HQ | 01633 482304 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Torfaen
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 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. Cardiff and Swansea are competitive; rural mid-Wales is more limited. 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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