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MOT Test Centres in Braintree

19 MOT garages in the Braintree area

84.7%
Area Pass Rate

19

Test Centres

84.7%

Area Pass Rate (+2.4% vs national)

2

Motorcycle MOT

3

Van/Class 7

National Chains in Braintree

KWIK FIT (1)HALFORDS (1)

MOT Centres Map — Braintree

MOT Testing in Braintree

There are 19 DVSA-authorised MOT test centres in Braintree. The area MOT pass rate is 84.7%, which is above the national average of 82.3%.

The maximum MOT fee for cars (Class 4) is £54.85, though many garages in Braintree charge less. 2 centres also offer motorcycle MOTs (Class 1 & 2). 3 centres can test larger vans and commercial vehicles (Class 7).

National chains with branches in Braintree include KWIK FIT, HALFORDS. Many independent garages also operate here, often at competitive prices.

You can book your MOT up to one month before it expires without losing the expiry date. We recommend booking in the morning — if repairs are needed, the garage has time to fix and retest the same day.

Vehicle Classes Tested in Braintree

2

Class 1

Motorcycles (≤200cc)

2

Class 2

Motorcycles (>200cc)

1

Class 3

Three-wheelers

16

Class 4

Cars & Light Vans

2

Class 5

Large Passenger (13+ seats)

3

Class 7

Commercial Vans (≤3,500kg)

All MOT Centres in Braintree

PERKINS GARAGES LIMITED

DUNMOW ROAD, RAYNE, CM77 6SA

Class 4
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WESTDRIVE

GALLEYS CORNER, BRAINTREE ROAD, CM77 8GA

Class 4
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FENNER GARAGES LIMITED

14 DRIBERG WAY, SKITTS HILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CM7 1NB

Class 4
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JR MOT'S LIMITED

UNIT 3 HARRISON DRIVE, SKITTS HILL, CM7 1DE

Class 4
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MARSHALL BRAINTREE SEAT

GALLEYS CORNER, BRAINTREE ROAD, CM7 8GA

Class 4
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ST LEONARDS MOTORS LIMITED

287 RAYNE ROAD, CM7 2QN

Class 4Class 7
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THE DUTTON-FORSHAW MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED

RAYNE ROAD, CM7 2QS

Class 4
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BRAINTREE MOTOR COMPANY

VIGAR HOUSE, ALBERT ROAD, CM7 3JQ

Class 3Class 4
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C J ELEY & CO

109 TO 113 COGGESHALL ROAD, CM7 9EP

Class 4Class 5Class 7
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JESMOND GARAGE

BARDFIELD ROAD, FINCHINGFIELD, CM7 4LT

Class 4
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GATES OF

MANOR STREET, CM7 6JJ

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A.L.MOTORS (BRAINTREE) LTD

UNIT 18, LAKES FARM, QUEENBOROUGH LANE, CM77 6TE

Class 4Class 5Class 7
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ARMADILLO CUSTOMS

BLAKE HOUSE CRAFT CENTRE, UNIT 15 ABC, BLAKE END, CM77 6SH

Class 1Class 2
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CHAPEL HILL AUTO SERVICES LTD

LOWER CHAPEL HILL, CM7 3QU

Class 4
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KNIGHTS MOTORCYCLES

36 WARNER DRIVE, SPRINGWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CM7 2YW

Class 1Class 2
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KWIK FIT

124 SOUTH STREET, CM7 3QQ

Class 4
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HALFORDS AUTOCENTRE

UNIT 5 - 8 CENTURY DRIVE, CHARTER WAY, CM77 8YH

Class 4
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BRAINTREE MOT CENTRE

8 BENFIELD WAY, CM7 3YS

Class 4
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S E TYRES

1 DRIBERG WAY, CM7 1NB

Class 4
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MOT test centres are there in Braintree?
There are 19 DVSA-authorised MOT test centres in Braintree. 2 of these also offer motorcycle MOT tests.
What is the maximum MOT cost in Braintree?
The maximum MOT fee is set by the DVSA at £54.85 for cars (Class 4), £29.65 for motorcycles, and £58.60 for larger vans (Class 7). Many garages in Braintree charge less than the maximum — it's common to find MOTs for £30–£40.
What is the MOT pass rate in the Braintree area?
The MOT pass rate in the Braintree area is 84.7%, which is above the national average of 82.3%.
Can I get a motorcycle MOT in Braintree?
Yes — 2 MOT centres in Braintree are authorised to test motorcycles (Class 1 and Class 2).