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MOT in Colchester

68 DVSA authorised test stations in Colchester. 64 of them test cars and small vans. 6 can test motorbikes. 17 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 10 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Colchester

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

71.61%pass first time
72.32%national average
11.5average age, years
80,646average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc6
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc6
Class 3Three-wheelers1
Class 4Cars and light vans64
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats10
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg17

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen11,210
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)9,702
Not workingPosition lamp8,909
Fractured or brokenCoil spring7,815
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth7,052
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers6,811

Test stations