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MOT in Aberdeen

67 DVSA authorised test stations in Aberdeen. 65 of them test cars and small vans. 8 can test motorbikes. 21 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 12 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Aberdeen

Figures for the AB postcode area, from every MOT recorded in 2025.

68.37%pass first time
72.32%national average
9.2average age, years
64,939average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc8
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc8
Class 4Cars and light vans65
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats12
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg21

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Fractured or brokenCoil spring14,017
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen7,815
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)7,145
Excessively corrodedRigid brake pipes6,988
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers6,787
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth6,737

Test stations

Dyce MOT Ltd

Farburn House, Farburn Terrace, Dyce
AB21 7DT

Class 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 4.9 km from the centre
07411 547322