In Town Automotive Limited

In Town Automotive Limited is an MOT test station at Units 6-8 Minton Business Centre, Main Road, Far Cotton, Northampton, NN4 8ES, in West Northamptonshire (East Midlands). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V107731, and is authorised for 5 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2), cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4), private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats (Class 5) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).

Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 30 of the 163 stations listed in West Northamptonshire hold Class 1 or 2, and 29 of the 128 stations within 10 miles of this one do. For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 59 authorised stations in the district and one of 47 within 10 miles. It is one of 37 stations in West Northamptonshire authorised for Class 5 private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats, a class most garages cannot test; 28 stations within 10 miles hold it. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 162 of the district's 163 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is MOT Zone Limited, 0.1 miles away (Classes 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7). 94 other stations sit within 5 miles and 128 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.2 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, Class 5 £59.55 to £80.65, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price in Midlands according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 cap. Class 7 van tests typically run £40-55 against the £58.60 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.

Companies House records IN TOWN AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED (company number 07271975) against this station, matched by a unique registered name in the same postcode area; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 2 Jun 2010 (15 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles. 1 outstanding charge is registered.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01604 666700. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.