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MOT Test Centres in Dorchester

33 MOT garages in the Dorchester area

78.8%
Area Pass Rate

33

Test Centres

78.8%

Area Pass Rate (-3.5% vs national)

4

Motorcycle MOT

12

Van/Class 7

MOT Centres Map — Dorchester

MOT Testing in Dorchester

There are 33 DVSA-authorised MOT test centres in Dorchester. The area MOT pass rate is 78.8%, which is below the national average of 82.3%.

The maximum MOT fee for cars (Class 4) is £54.85, though many garages in Dorchester charge less. 4 centres also offer motorcycle MOTs (Class 1 & 2). 12 centres can test larger vans and commercial vehicles (Class 7).

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 Dorchester

4

Class 1

Motorcycles (≤200cc)

4

Class 2

Motorcycles (>200cc)

1

Class 3

Three-wheelers

28

Class 4

Cars & Light Vans

7

Class 5

Large Passenger (13+ seats)

12

Class 7

Commercial Vans (≤3,500kg)

All MOT Centres in Dorchester

RAMPISHAM GARAGE LIMITED

RAMPISHAM DOWN, DT2 0HT

Class 4
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BNG AUTO SERVICES

UNIT 8, PULHAM BUSINESS PARK, PULHAM, DT2 7DX

Class 4Class 7
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MARTIN MOTORS (UK) LTD

3 WYVERN BUILDINGS, GROVE TRADING ESTATE, DT1 1SU

Class 4
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CASTERBRIDGE MOTOR GROUP LIMITED

MILLERS CLOSE, GROVE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DT1 1ST

Class 4
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FRAMPTON GARAGE LTD

DORCHESTER ROAD, FRAMPTON, DT2 9NB

Class 3Class 4Class 5Class 7
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DORSET COUNCIL

WANCHARD LANE, CHARMINSTER, DT2 9RP

Class 1Class 2Class 4Class 5Class 7
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DORCHESTER NISSAN

MILLERS CLOSE, DT1 1SS

Class 4
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DORCHESTER FORD

GREAT WESTERN INDUSTRIAL CENTRE, DT1 1RD

Class 4Class 5Class 7
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S AND M TYRES LIMITED

UNIT 4, GREAT WESTERN INDUSTRIAL CENTRE, DT1 1RD

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G CROOK & SONS

88 PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, DT1 1PR

Class 1Class 2Class 5Class 7
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MERCEDES-BENZ OF DORCHESTER

MILLERS CLOSE, DT1 1SS

Class 4
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BLADE MOTOR GROUP LIMITED

THE GROVE, DT1 1XU

Class 4Class 5Class 7
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WINTERBOURNE ABBAS TYRE AND AUTO SERVICES LIMITED

MURCO FILLING STATION, A35 WINTERBOURNE ABBAS, DT2 9LJ

Class 4Class 7
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SETYRES AND EXHAUSTS

11 MAUMBURY ROAD, DT1 1QW

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LONG ASH SERVICE STATION

LONG ASH LANE, FRAMPTON, DT2 9NW

Class 4
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RAINBOW GARAGE WINFRITH LTD

A 352 EAST KNIGHTON, WINFRITH, DT2 8LF

Class 1Class 2Class 4
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MAIDEN NEWTON GARAGE LIMITED

DORCHESTER ROAD, MAIDEN NEWTON, DT2 0BA

Class 4
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DOWNTON GIFFORD

UNIT 23, CASTERBRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DT1 1PL

Class 4
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DORCHESTER MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED

ALINGTON AVENUE, DT1 1EX

Class 4Class 5Class 7
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BROWNS MOTOR SERVICES

LOSCOMBE BARN FARM WORKSHOP, WEST KNIGHTON, DT2 8LS

Class 4Class 7
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CAHILL MOTOR SERVICES (DORCHESTER) LTD

GREEN SQUARE, THE GROVE TRADING ESTATE, DT1 1ST

Class 4
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DORCHESTER NISSAN

3 MILLERS CLOSE, DT1 1SS

Class 4Class 7
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CROSSWAYS GARAGE

UNIT 4 HIGHER WOODSFORD, CROSSWAYS, DT2 8BL

Class 4Class 7
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NJT MECHANICS LTD

UNIT 15, THE ENTERPRISE PARK, PIDDLEHINTON, DT2 7UA

Class 4
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ADAMS GARAGE (DORCHESTER) LTD

UNIT 9 LAKESIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ST GEORGES ROAD, DT1 1PE

Class 4
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MAGNA MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED

UNIT 14C, GREAT WESTERN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DT1 1RD

Class 4
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STUDLEY'S MOTORCYCLES

UNIT 2B RAILWAY TRIANGLE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DT1 2PJ

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HOWARDS PEUGEOT DORCHESTER

LONDON ROAD, DT1 1NE

Class 4
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EVANS GARAGE LTD

REDBRIDGE ROAD, CROSSWAYS, DT2 8BG

Class 4
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KWIK - FIT

1 - 2 NORTH SQUARE, DT1 1HY

Class 4
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MOT test centres are there in Dorchester?
There are 33 DVSA-authorised MOT test centres in Dorchester. 4 of these also offer motorcycle MOT tests.
What is the maximum MOT cost in Dorchester?
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 Dorchester charge less than the maximum — it's common to find MOTs for £30–£40.
What is the MOT pass rate in the Dorchester area?
The MOT pass rate in the Dorchester area is 78.8%, which is below the national average of 82.3%.
Can I get a motorcycle MOT in Dorchester?
Yes — 4 MOT centres in Dorchester are authorised to test motorcycles (Class 1 and Class 2).