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MOT Test Centres in Reading

85 MOT garages in the Reading area

83.3%
Area Pass Rate

85

Test Centres

83.3%

Area Pass Rate (+1.0% vs national)

7

Motorcycle MOT

20

Van/Class 7

48.9

Centres per 100K pop.

National Chains in Reading

MR CLUTCH (1)HALFORDS (3)FORMULA ONE (1)

MOT Centres Map — Reading

MOT Testing in Reading

There are 85 DVSA-authorised MOT test centres in Reading. The area MOT pass rate is 83.3%, which is above the national average of 82.3%.

The maximum MOT fee for cars (Class 4) is £54.85, though many garages in Reading charge less. 7 centres also offer motorcycle MOTs (Class 1 & 2). 20 centres can test larger vans and commercial vehicles (Class 7).

National chains with branches in Reading include MR CLUTCH, HALFORDS, FORMULA ONE. 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 Reading

7

Class 1

Motorcycles (≤200cc)

7

Class 2

Motorcycles (>200cc)

2

Class 3

Three-wheelers

77

Class 4

Cars & Light Vans

15

Class 5

Large Passenger (13+ seats)

20

Class 7

Commercial Vans (≤3,500kg)

All MOT Centres in Reading

T & M MOTORS LTD

4 ARKWRIGHT ROAD, RG2 0LU

Class 4
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RENAULT TRUCKS SOUTH

BENNET ROAD, RG2 0QX

Class 4Class 5Class 7
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EDEN VAUXHALL

38 TO 40 PORTMAN ROAD, RG30 1JG

Class 4
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CLEAVER CARS LTD

67 LOVEROCK ROAD, RG30 1DZ

Class 4
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READING DRIVE IN

137-139 CARDIFF ROAD, RG1 8JP

Class 4
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EDEN READING HYUNDAI

2 ROSE KILN LANE, RG2 0JZ

Class 4
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UNIVERSAL COMMERCIAL VEHICLES LTD

5 DEACON WAY, TILEHURST, RG30 6AZ

Class 4Class 5Class 7
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RIDGEWAY READING

ROSE KILN LANE, RG2 0JZ

Class 4
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P R MOTORS LTD

TOW ACRES, TIDMARSH LANE, TIDMARSH, RG8 8HG

Class 4Class 5Class 7
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THAMES VALLEY MOTS

33 LOVEROCK ROAD, RG30 1DZ

Class 4
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KARCARE SERVICES LTD

UNIT 4, 17 BOULTON ROAD, RG2 0NH

Class 4
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MR CLUTCH AUTOCENTRES LTD

UNIT 4, STADIUM WAY, TILEHURST, RG30 6BX

Class 4Class 7
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STANROD MOTORS 2

14 STATION ROAD, PANGBOURNE, RG8 7AN

Class 4
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JEMCA READING

ROSE KILN LANE, RG2 0LJ

Class 4
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RIDGEWAY VOLKSWAGEN WANTAGE

145 BATH ROAD, RG30 2BD

Class 4Class 7
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GROSVENOR MOTOR COMPANY LTD

10 RICHFIELD AVENUE, RG1 8EQ

Class 4
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AUTOTEK SERVICES LTD

UNIT 3, 816 OXFORD ROAD, RG30 1EL

Class 4
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SONNING COMMON GARAGE LTD

PEPPARD ROAD, SONNING COMMON, RG4 9SU

Class 4
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KWIK-FIT

ROSE KILN LANE, RG2 0JD

Class 5Class 7
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MOTEST READING

7 WELDALE STREET, RG1 7BX

Class 4
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P M G AUTOS LIMITED

UNIT 23, BRITTEN ROAD, RG2 0AU

Class 4
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MARSHALL MOTOR GROUP LIMITED

236 to 238 PEPPARD ROAD, CAVERSHAM, RG4 8UA

Class 4
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P L AUTO SERVICES LTD

165 CARDIFF ROAD, RG1 8HY

Class 4
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LANCASTER LANDROVER

BENNET ROAD, RG2 0QX

Class 4
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THE CAR BAR SERVICE CENTRE LTD

16 PORTMAN ROAD, RG30 1EA

Class 4
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VARIOUS

29 ROSE KILN LANE, RG2 0ST

Class 4
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E JOHN SPRATLEY LTD

60-62 VICTORIA ROAD, MORTIMER, RG7 3SG

Class 4
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JAMES AUTOS

THE GAMBLERS, MOLE ROAD, SINDLESHAM, RG41 5DJ

0118 977 08314.8(120)
Class 3Class 4
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JACKSONS READING

BASINGSTOKE ROAD, SPENCERS WOOD, RG7 1AF

Class 4
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A & S AUTO CARE CENTRE LIMITED

13 ALMA STREET, RG30 1JS

Class 4
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MOT test centres are there in Reading?
There are 85 DVSA-authorised MOT test centres in Reading. 7 of these also offer motorcycle MOT tests.
What is the maximum MOT cost in Reading?
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 Reading charge less than the maximum — it's common to find MOTs for £30–£40.
What is the MOT pass rate in the Reading area?
The MOT pass rate in the Reading area is 83.3%, which is above the national average of 82.3%.
Can I get a motorcycle MOT in Reading?
Yes — 7 MOT centres in Reading are authorised to test motorcycles (Class 1 and Class 2).