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MOT in Derby

108 DVSA authorised test stations in Derby. 105 of them test cars and small vans. 19 can test motorbikes. 32 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 28 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Derby

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

75.15%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.6average age, years
76,147average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc19
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc19
Class 3Three-wheelers5
Class 4Cars and light vans105
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats28
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg32

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)14,822
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen13,910
Fractured or brokenCoil spring11,963
Not workingPosition lamp11,935
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth11,479
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers8,600

Test stations

Johns Garage

Unit 16, Dunton Close, West Meadows Industrial Estate
DE21 6XB

Class 1, 2, 4 1.1 km from the centre
01332 202033

Derby Audi

Newmarket Drive, Osmaston Park Industrial Estate
DE24 8SW

Class 4 1.7 km from the centre
01332 989831