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MOT in Cheltenham

48 DVSA authorised test stations in Cheltenham. 44 of them test cars and small vans. 9 can test motorbikes. 12 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 5 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Cheltenham

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

69.55%pass first time
72.32%national average
11.6average age, years
80,567average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc9
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc9
Class 3Three-wheelers2
Class 4Cars and light vans44
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats5
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg12

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)16,633
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth14,098
Not workingPosition lamp13,854
Fractured or brokenCoil spring11,858
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen10,450
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers9,983

Test stations

Mcs

Unit 3 Croft's Industrial Estate, Croft Street, Leckhampton
GL53 0ED

Class 4 1.3 km from the centre
01242 234511

Croft Garage

Unit 1 Nauntons Park Ind Est, Churchill Road, Leckhampton
GL53 7EG

Class 4 1.5 km from the centre
01242 523310

Kwik Fit

County Garage, 116 Albion Street
GL52 2SE

Class 4 1.0 km from the centre

Kwik Fit also has 1 other branch in Cheltenham.

01242 228089