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MOT in Brighton and Hove

30 DVSA authorised test stations in Brighton and Hove. 28 of them test cars and small vans. 2 can test motorbikes. 6 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 3 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Brighton and Hove

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

67.35%pass first time
72.32%national average
11.6average age, years
74,387average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc2
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc2
Class 4Cars and light vans28
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats3
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg6

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)17,797
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen17,085
Not workingPosition lamp14,868
Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsCondition13,104
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers11,783
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth11,240

Test stations

Autovets

534-540 Falmer Road, Woodingdean
BN2 6ND

Class 4 2.3 km from the centre
01273 309555

Hendy

Carden Avenue, Hollingbury
BN1 8AF

Class 4, 7 3.1 km from the centre
01273 051907