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MOT in Coventry

96 DVSA authorised test stations in Coventry. 93 of them test cars and small vans. 8 can test motorbikes. 27 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 24 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Coventry

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

75.18%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.8average age, years
78,033average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc8
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc8
Class 3Three-wheelers3
Class 4Cars and light vans93
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats24
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg27

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)14,955
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen13,749
Not workingPosition lamp12,592
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth12,573
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers10,839
Fractured or brokenCoil spring10,745

Test stations

Oj MOT

Unit F, 32-40 Cromwell Street
CV6 5EZ

Class 4, 7 1.9 km from the centre
07742 800761

Daz Autos

Ex Barras Heath Service Station, Mercer Avenue
CV2 4PP

Class 4 2.2 km from the centre
07312 163922

Mercia Autos

Units 17 - 18 Station Street West, Business Park, Foleshill
CV6 5BP

Class 4 2.4 km from the centre
07966 366124