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MOT Test Centres in Edinburgh

130 MOT garages in the Edinburgh area

79.9%
Area Pass Rate

130

Test Centres

79.9%

Area Pass Rate (-2.4% vs national)

10

Motorcycle MOT

27

Van/Class 7

24.7

Centres per 100K pop.

National Chains in Edinburgh

HALFORDS (6)KWIK FIT (3)

MOT Centres Map — Edinburgh

MOT Testing in Edinburgh

There are 130 DVSA-authorised MOT test centres in Edinburgh. The area MOT pass rate is 79.9%, which is below the national average of 82.3%.

The maximum MOT fee for cars (Class 4) is £54.85, though many garages in Edinburgh charge less. 10 centres also offer motorcycle MOTs (Class 1 & 2). 27 centres can test larger vans and commercial vehicles (Class 7).

National chains with branches in Edinburgh include HALFORDS, KWIK FIT. 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 Edinburgh

10

Class 1

Motorcycles (≤200cc)

10

Class 2

Motorcycles (>200cc)

1

Class 3

Three-wheelers

116

Class 4

Cars & Light Vans

12

Class 5

Large Passenger (13+ seats)

27

Class 7

Commercial Vans (≤3,500kg)

All MOT Centres in Edinburgh

WESTERN VOLKSWAGEN

WHITEHILL ROAD, FORT KINNAIRD, EH15 3HR

Class 4
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ANDREW TULLOCH

109 RESTALRIG ROAD, EH6 7NY

Class 4
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GREENEND MOTORS

20 SUNNYBANK TERRACE, LOWER LONDON ROAD, EH7 5TW

Class 4Class 5Class 7
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THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

33 MURRAYBURN ROAD, EH14 2TF

Class 4
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HALFORDS AUTOCENTRE

90 Salamander Street, LEITH, EH6 7LA

Class 4Class 7
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S AND J MOTORS

118 DUKE STREET, EH6 8HR

Class 4
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WEST END GARAGE

4 CULTINS ROAD, WEST WAY PARK, EH11 4DG

Class 4
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METRO AUTO CENTRE

157 TO 158 LOWER GRANTON ROAD, EH5 1EY

Class 1Class 2Class 4
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TA HARRIS & SON LTD

9/1 BELLFIELD LANE, PORTOBELLO, EH15 2BL

Class 4
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TRUE TEST MOTORS LIMITED

3A ST ALBANS ROAD, EH9 2PA

Class 4
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CARNIES GARAGE

46 WESTFIELD ROAD, EH11 2QB

Class 4
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THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

CITY FLEET MAINTENANCE, SERVICES, 38 RUSSELL ROAD, EH11 2LP

Class 4Class 5Class 7
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CAUSEWAYSIDE GARAGE

31 RATCLIFFE TERRACE, CAUSEWAYSIDE, EH9 1SX

Class 4
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BLACKFORD MOTOR ENGINEERS LTD

107 CHARTERHALL GROVE, EH9 3HT

Class 4
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ARNOLD CLARK

64 CRAIGENTINNY AVENUE NORTH, SEAFIELD, EH6 7LJ

Class 4
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LOCHRIN MOTORS LIMITED

19 LOCHRIN PLACE, TOLLCROSS, EH3 9QT

Class 4
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ARNOLD CLARK

2 CULTINS ROAD, OFF CALDER ROAD, EH11 4DL

Class 4
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NORMAN STUART AUTO SERVICES

15 BALCARRES STREET, MORNINGSIDE, EH10 5JD

Class 4
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MERLIN MOTORS

1B BATH STREET LANE, EH15 1HA

Class 4
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ROBERTSONS GARAGE

51 BRUNSWICK ROAD, EH7 5PD

Class 4
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KEITH ELGIN MOTOR ENGINEERS

36 CANAAN LANE, EH10 4SU

Class 4
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GBL MOTORS

16 DUFF STREET LANE, EH11 2HS

Class 4
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ROYAL MILE SERVICE CENTRE LTD

67 INGLIS GREEN ROAD, EH14 2EZ

Class 4
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ARNOLD CLARK

16 BANKHEAD DRIVE, EH11 4DJ

Class 4Class 7
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STEINS GARAGE

16 TO 18 GORDON STREET, LEITH, EH6 8NA

Class 4
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KWIK FIT

7 - 13 FALCON ROAD WEST, EH10 4AA

Class 4
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ACE AUTO CENTRE LTD

25B BANKHEAD DRIVE, SIGHTHILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, EH11 4DN

Class 4Class 5Class 7
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ADVANCED AUTOS LTD

28 INGLIS GREEN ROAD, EH14 2ER

Class 4
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JAMES ALLAN MOT CENTRE

13 WINDSOR STREET LANE, EH7 5JZ

Class 1Class 2Class 4
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PEOPLES

CULTINS ROAD, HERMISTON QUAY, EH11 4DF

Class 4Class 5Class 7
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MOT test centres are there in Edinburgh?
There are 130 DVSA-authorised MOT test centres in Edinburgh. 10 of these also offer motorcycle MOT tests.
What is the maximum MOT cost in Edinburgh?
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 Edinburgh charge less than the maximum — it's common to find MOTs for £30–£40.
What is the MOT pass rate in the Edinburgh area?
The MOT pass rate in the Edinburgh area is 79.9%, which is below the national average of 82.3%.
Can I get a motorcycle MOT in Edinburgh?
Yes — 10 MOT centres in Edinburgh are authorised to test motorcycles (Class 1 and Class 2).