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MOT Test Centres in Margate

13 MOT garages in the Margate area

80.2%
Area Pass Rate

13

Test Centres

80.2%

Area Pass Rate (-2.1% vs national)

2

Motorcycle MOT

MOT Centres Map — Margate

MOT Testing in Margate

There are 13 DVSA-authorised MOT test centres in Margate. The area MOT pass rate is 80.2%, which is below the national average of 82.3%.

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

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 Margate

2

Class 1

Motorcycles (≤200cc)

2

Class 2

Motorcycles (>200cc)

10

Class 4

Cars & Light Vans

1

Class 5

Large Passenger (13+ seats)

All MOT Centres in Margate

HEREWARD MOTORS (KENT) LIMITED

17 BIRDS AVENUE, CT9 5ND

Class 4
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KENT VOLKSWAGEN

THE END GARAGE, UPPER GROVE, CT9 1QT

Class 4
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ALEXANDER MOTORCYCLES LIMITED

123 CANTERBURY ROAD, WESTBROOK, CT9 5BD

Class 1Class 2
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THANET MOTOR CENTRE

11 ADDINGTON STREET, CT9 1PN

Class 4
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ABBEY MOTOR CENTRE

6 TO 7 ALL SAINTS INDUSTRIAL, ESTATE, ALL SAINTS AVENUE, CT9 5TJ

Class 4
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PALM BAY MOT SERVICE CENTRE

412 NORTHDOWN ROAD, CLIFTONVILLE, CT9 3PG

Class 4
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ALBERT GARAGE

ALBERT ROAD, CT9 5AN

Class 4
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D P SERVICES

UNIT X2 CONTINENTAL APPROACH, WESTWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CT9 4JG

Class 4
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KENT GARAGE SERVICES

UNIT J1E CHANNEL ROAD, WESTWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CT9 4JS

Class 5
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SPEARMAN MOTORCYCLES

UNIT 2, REAR OF 42-60 ETHELBERT ROAD, CT9 1SB

Class 1Class 2
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ALEXANDRA GARAGE KENT LIMITED

UNIT 5, GOODWIN PARK, CONTINENTAL APPROACH, CT9 4HX

Class 4
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KWIK - FIT

310 NORTHDOWN ROAD, CT9 3PW

Class 4
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WESTWOOD MOT TYRE AND SERVICE CENTRE LIMITED

UNIT 3, GOODWIN PARK, WESTWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CT9 4HX

Class 4
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MOT test centres are there in Margate?
There are 13 DVSA-authorised MOT test centres in Margate. 2 of these also offer motorcycle MOT tests.
What is the maximum MOT cost in Margate?
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 Margate charge less than the maximum — it's common to find MOTs for £30–£40.
What is the MOT pass rate in the Margate area?
The MOT pass rate in the Margate area is 80.2%, which is below the national average of 82.3%.
Can I get a motorcycle MOT in Margate?
Yes — 2 MOT centres in Margate are authorised to test motorcycles (Class 1 and Class 2).