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MOT in Bristol

90 DVSA authorised test stations in Bristol. 85 of them test cars and small vans. 11 can test motorbikes. 24 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 16 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Bristol

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

66.26%pass first time
72.32%national average
11.1average age, years
76,007average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc11
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc11
Class 3Three-wheelers1
Class 4Cars and light vans85
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats16
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg24

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)23,667
Not workingPosition lamp21,017
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers20,888
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth20,668
Not workingStop lamp15,802
Projected beam image is obviously incorrectHeadlamp aim15,549

Test stations

Cmr Mots

54 - 56 Brigstocke Road, St Pauls
BS2 8TY

Class 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 1.2 km from the centre
0117 960 6060

Citrotech

Unit 1 Chandos Court, Chapel Street, St Philips
BS2 0UH

Class 4, 5, 7 1.3 km from the centre
0117 971 6070