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MOT in Blackburn

50 DVSA authorised test stations in Blackburn. 48 of them test cars and small vans. 4 can test motorbikes. 17 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 6 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Blackburn

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

75.93%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.6average age, years
81,945average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc4
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc4
Class 3Three-wheelers3
Class 4Cars and light vans48
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats6
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg17

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth10,385
Fractured or brokenCoil spring7,938
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)7,141
Less than 1.5 mm thickBrake pads6,136
Not workingPosition lamp5,992
Pin or bush excessively wornPins and bushes5,516

Test stations

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Unit 1, Whitebirk Bleach Works
BB1 3HY

Class 1, 2, 4, 7 2.6 km from the centre
01254 691691