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MOT Test Centres in Houghton LE Spring

17 MOT garages in the Houghton LE Spring area

83.8%
Area Pass Rate

17

Test Centres

83.8%

Area Pass Rate (+1.5% vs national)

4

Motorcycle MOT

3

Van/Class 7

MOT Centres Map — Houghton LE Spring

MOT Testing in Houghton LE Spring

There are 17 DVSA-authorised MOT test centres in Houghton LE Spring. The area MOT pass rate is 83.8%, which is above the national average of 82.3%.

The maximum MOT fee for cars (Class 4) is £54.85, though many garages in Houghton LE Spring charge less. 4 centres also offer motorcycle MOTs (Class 1 & 2). 3 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 Houghton LE Spring

4

Class 1

Motorcycles (≤200cc)

4

Class 2

Motorcycles (>200cc)

2

Class 3

Three-wheelers

16

Class 4

Cars & Light Vans

1

Class 5

Large Passenger (13+ seats)

3

Class 7

Commercial Vans (≤3,500kg)

All MOT Centres in Houghton LE Spring

BURN GARAGE

HERRINGTON BURN, DH4 4JW

Class 1Class 2Class 3Class 4
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HERRINGTON MOT CENTRE

14 CATHERINE ROAD, NEW HERRINGTON IND ESTATE, DH4 7BG

Class 3Class 4Class 7
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R L AUTO SERVICES LTD

SHINEY ROW GARAGE, FRONT STREET, SHINEY ROW, DH4 7DX

Class 1Class 2Class 4
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SYDNEY SPARROW LTD

BACK SMITHS TERRACE, EASINGTON LANE, DH5 0JH

Class 4
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MARKET PLACE GARAGE

MARKET PLACE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DH5 8AN

Class 4
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J & B COACHWORKS LTD

WOODSTONE VILLAGE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, FENCEHOUSES, DH4 6DU

Class 4
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PENSHAW CAR CENTRE

STATION ROAD, MOUNT PLEASANT, WASHINGTON, DH4 7PW

Class 1Class 2Class 4
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DANBY AUTOS

103 BRICKGARTH, EASINGTON LANE, DH5 0LE

Class 4
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NORTH EAST AUTOCARE

UNIT 10, MARKET PLACE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DH5 8AN

Class 4
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QUARRY SERVICES LTD

QUARRY ROW, NEWBOTTLE STREET, DH4 4AU

Class 4
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HOUGHTON MOT CENTRE

NEWBOTTLE STREET, NEWBOTTLE, DH4 4AS

Class 4
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J J TRANSPORT

UNIT 3, PEARSONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HETTON LE HOLE, DH5 0BG

Class 1Class 2Class 4Class 5Class 7
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NORTH EAST MOTORWERX

UNIT 1A, MARKETPLACE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DH5 8AN

Class 4
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TYRESPOT LTD

NEWBOTTLE STREET, DH4 4AS

Class 4
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KB TYRES (NE) LIMITED

UNITS 4-8, THE FORMER BRITISH COAL POWER STATION, PHILADEPLHIA LANE, NEWBOTTLE, DH4 4TG

Class 4Class 7
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LLOYD MOTOR GROUP

STONEY GATE, DH4 4NJ

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4 SEASONS

REAR OF COOPERATIVE TERRACE, STATION ROAD, FENCEHOUSES, DH4 6AA

Class 4
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MOT test centres are there in Houghton LE Spring?
There are 17 DVSA-authorised MOT test centres in Houghton LE Spring. 4 of these also offer motorcycle MOT tests.
What is the maximum MOT cost in Houghton LE Spring?
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 Houghton LE Spring charge less than the maximum — it's common to find MOTs for £30–£40.
What is the MOT pass rate in the Houghton LE Spring area?
The MOT pass rate in the Houghton LE Spring area is 83.8%, which is above the national average of 82.3%.
Can I get a motorcycle MOT in Houghton LE Spring?
Yes — 4 MOT centres in Houghton LE Spring are authorised to test motorcycles (Class 1 and Class 2).