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MOT test centres in Houghton Le Spring

Houghton Le Spring has 17 MOT test stations on the official DVSA register. 16 test cars and small vans, 4 are approved for motorcycles and 3 can test vans up to 3.5 tonnes. By law the test itself can cost no more than £54.85 for a car — many garages charge less, so it's worth comparing two or three before you book.

17 test centres
16 test cars
4 test motorcycles
3 test large vans
£54.85 max fee (car)

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Getting an MOT in Houghton Le Spring

Test centres in Houghton Le Spring are spread across 2 postcode districts (DH4, DH5), so there's usually one within a short drive wherever you are in town.

You can book an MOT up to a month (minus a day) before your current certificate runs out and keep the same renewal date, so booking ahead costs you nothing. Bring nothing but the car — the tester looks it up by registration. If it fails, you're entitled to a free retest at the same station within 10 working days for most repairs. Run through our pre-test checklist first: lights, tyres and wipers alone cause a huge share of avoidable failures.

Top-rated garages in Houghton Le Spring

Fix Auto Durham Lumley New Rd, Woodstone Village, Houghton le Spring DH4 6DU, UK
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All DVSA-approved MOT stations in Houghton Le Spring

4 Seasons Rear Of Cooperative Terrace, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6AA Cars & small vans
Burn Garage Herrington Burn, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4JW Cars & small vansMotorcycles up to 200ccMotorcycles over 200cc3-wheeled vehicles
Danby Autos 103 Brickgarth, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0LE Cars & small vans
Herrington Mot Centre 14 Catherine Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7BG Cars & small vansVans 3–3.5t3-wheeled vehicles
Houghton Mot Centre Newbottle Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4AS Cars & small vans
J & B Coachworks Ltd Woodstone Village, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6DU Cars & small vans
J J Transport Unit 3, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0BG Cars & small vansVans 3–3.5tMotorcycles up to 200ccMotorcycles over 200ccMinibuses & buses
Kb Tyres (Ne) Limited Units 4-8, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4TG Cars & small vansVans 3–3.5t
Lloyd Motor Group Stoney Gate, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4NJ
Market Place Garage Market Place Industrial Estate, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8AN Cars & small vans
North East Autocare Unit 10, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8AN Cars & small vans
North East Motorwerx Unit 1a, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8AN Cars & small vans
Penshaw Car Centre Station Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7PW Cars & small vansMotorcycles up to 200ccMotorcycles over 200cc
Quarry Services Ltd Quarry Row, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4AU Cars & small vans
R L Auto Services Ltd Shiney Row Garage, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7DX Cars & small vansMotorcycles up to 200ccMotorcycles over 200cc
Sydney Sparrow Ltd Back Smiths Terrace, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0JH Cars & small vans
Tyrespot Ltd Newbottle Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4AS Cars & small vans

Frequently asked questions

How many MOT test centres are there in Houghton Le Spring?

There are 17 DVSA-approved MOT test stations in Houghton Le Spring on the official register, 16 of which test cars and small vans (class 4).

How much does an MOT cost in Houghton Le Spring?

The law caps the MOT fee at £54.85 for a car and £29.65 for a motorcycle. Many garages in Houghton Le Spring charge less than the cap, so it pays to phone two or three and compare.

Where can I get a motorbike MOT in Houghton Le Spring?

4 stations in Houghton Le Spring are approved for motorcycle testing (class 1 and 2). Look for the motorcycle badge in the list on this page.

How do I check when my MOT is due?

Use our free MOT checker: enter your registration and you'll see your MOT expiry date and full test history from DVSA records. Check your MOT now.

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