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MOT in Bradford

100 DVSA authorised test stations in Bradford. 99 of them test cars and small vans. 7 can test motorbikes. 36 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 14 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Bradford

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

74.35%pass first time
72.32%national average
11.0average age, years
84,732average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc7
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc7
Class 3Three-wheelers1
Class 4Cars and light vans99
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats14
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg36

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth11,606
Fractured or brokenCoil spring10,384
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)8,046
Less than 1.5 mm thickBrake pads7,886
Not workingPosition lamp7,471
Pin or bush excessively wornPins and bushes7,002

Test stations

Rpm Autocare

Unit 2, Summerville Road
BD7 1PX

Class 4, 5, 7 0.6 km from the centre

A S Autos

60 Springmill Street, West Bowling
BD5 7HF

Class 4, 7 1.1 km from the centre
01274 395805