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MOT Test Centres in Winchester
49 MOT test stations in Winchester, Hampshire (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 7 (14%) test motorcycles, 13 (27%) test Class 7 vans and 31 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
49
#29 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
7
14% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
13
27% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
10 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Winchester Stations Can Test
Of the 49 listed stations, 47 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 Winchester. Motorcycle riders have 7 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 13; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 10; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Winchester (21), Southampton (9), Alresford (7), Fareham (3) and 7 other post towns. 3 are national chain or dealer-group branches and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 7 | 14% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 7 | 14% | £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 | 47 | 96% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 10 | 20% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 13 | 27% | £58.60 |
Where the 49 Winchester stations are
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (18)
Stations in Winchester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Lear Motorcycles72 Hyde Street | Winchester | SO23 7DW | 01962 862701 | 123457 |
| Alresford Motor Services LtdUnit 5 Shelf House | Alresford | SO24 9QE | 01962 733888 | 123457 |
| Best Autocentres LtdUnit 8 Winchester Trade Park | Winchester | SO23 7FA | 01962 866977 | 123457 |
| Botley Station MOT Centre LtdUnit 1 Bottings Industrial Estate | Southampton | SO30 2DY | 01489 798880 | 123457 |
| Curdridge MOT CentreUnits 3 / 4 Nations Farm | Curdridge | SO32 2BH | 01489 788273 | 123457 |
| Field MotorsUnit 10 Bottings Industrial Estate | Botley | SO30 2DY | 01489 799950 | 123457 |
| Foundry MotorsUnit 3 Foresters Park | Winchester | SO23 7JY | 01962 880269 | 123457 |
| Gm Vehicles ServicesUnit 1B | Alresford | SO24 9QF | 01962 809983 | 123457 |
| Hampshire County CouncilMicheldever Highways Depot · council-run | Hampshire | SO21 3BB | 01962 774341 | 123457 |
| Hampshire Transport ManagementBotley Road | Southampton | SO32 1DR | 01489 895305 | 123457 |
| Martins of WinchesterEaston Lane | Winchester | SO23 7SL | 01962 810000 | 123457 |
| N/ADroxford Road | Wickham | PO17 5AY | 01329 835498 | 123457 |
| New Farm Motor Services LtdNew Farm Road | Alresford | SO24 9QE | 01962 732338 | 123457 |
| Stagetruck LtdLarkwhistle Farm Road | Micheldever | SO21 3BG | 01962 794509 | 123457 |
| Taylors GarageThe Forge Garage | Southampton | SO32 3PA | 01489 877433 | 123457 |
| W J Heard Motor Repairs LimitedShore Lane | Bishops Waltham | SO32 1DY | 01489 895607 | 123457 |
| Wickham Car Servicing LimitedMill Lane | Fareham | PO17 5HY | 01329 832552 | 123457 |
| Williams GarageMain Road | Winchester | SO21 2EE | 01962 713150 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (31)
Stations in Winchester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke MOT & Tyre Centre-Wade RoadUnit A St Martins Trade Park | Winchester | SO23 7RJ | 01962 840666 | 123457 |
| Bramdean Garage LtdBramdean | Alresford | SO24 0JU | 01962 771541 | 123457 |
| Bta Car Sales LtdWinchester Road | Wickham | PO17 5HE | 01329 834131 | 123457 |
| Bursledon Motors LtdDurley Brook Road | Southampton | SO32 2AR | 023 8069 6996 | 123457 |
| C & J AutosBeech Corner Garage | Southampton | SO32 2AR | 023 8060 2720 | 123457 |
| Derek OsgoodThe Workshop | Winchester | SO22 5QW | 01962 840144 | 123457 |
| Freeborn WinchesterUnit 1 | Winchester | SO23 9SQ | 01962 840888 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreUnit J St Martins Ind Estate · Halfords Autocentre | Winchester | SO23 7RJ | 01962 865980 | 123457 |
| Harestock GaragePriors Dean Road | Winchester | SO22 6JU | 01962 881380 | 123457 |
| Icon Autos LtdAdams Cottage Garage | Southampton | SO32 3QB | 023 9263 2736 | 123457 |
| Itchen Motor CoLondon Road | Winchester | SO23 7QN | 01962 884664 | 123457 |
| Jw Autos & Maechanical Services LimitedUnit 1, Balldown Business Centre | Winchester | SO21 2NA | 01962 776188 | 123457 |
| Keylink Southern Auto Services LtdUnit 15-16, The Calvert Centre | Hampshire | SO21 3BN | 01256 397150 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit32-34 Chesil Street · Kwik Fit | Winchester | SO23 0HX | 01962 868201 | 123457 |
| Mcs Garage ServicesThe Workshop | Eastleigh | SO50 7HF | 023 8069 5925 | 123457 |
| Mercedes Benz of WinchesterHeritage Park | Winchester | SO23 7RR | 01962 840066 | 123457 |
| Meringtons Workshop LtdGarrison Hill | Southampton | SO32 3QL | 01489 877431 | 123457 |
| Micheldever Tyre & Auto ServicesMicheldever Station | Winchester | SO21 3AP | 01962 774437 | 123457 |
| N/AUnit 1 | Winchester | SO23 7RQ | 01962 896443 | 123457 |
| North Motor CompanyHolden Farm | Alresford | SO24 0NX | 01962 771331 | 123457 |
| Phoenix Auto Services LtdUnit E | Alresford | SO24 9QF | 01962 736343 | 123457 |
| Protyre SegensworthUnit 1 Concorde Way · Protyre | Fareham | PO15 5FG | 01329 834646 | 123457 |
| Snows WinchesterLondon Road | Winchester | SO23 7QD | 01962 881414 | 123457 |
| Sutton Scotney MOT & Repair CentreThe Old Garage | Winchester | SO21 3LA | 01962 676143 | 123457 |
| The Village GarageHoe Road | Southampton | SO32 1DS | 01489 892121 | 123457 |
| The Village Garage Colden Common Ltd68 Main Road | Winchester | SO21 1RY | 01962 712185 | 123457 |
| Tyreshops & Exhaust CentresUnit 4 | Fareham | PO15 7FE | 01489 885885 | 123457 |
| Wilcan Motor Company LimitedThe Long Barn | Alresford | SO24 9EZ | 01962 736186 | 123457 |
| Winchester MOT Centre LtdStation Garage | Winchester | SO22 6RF | 01962 864719 | 123457 |
| Winchester Motor Company Ltd43 St Cross Road | Winchester | SO23 9PU | 01962 866331 | 123457 |
| Winkworth GarageEmerys Yard | Southampton | SO32 2JH | 01329 832307 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Winchester
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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