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MOT in Edinburgh

76 DVSA authorised test stations in Edinburgh. 73 of them test cars and small vans. 8 can test motorbikes. 16 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 8 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Edinburgh

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

70.27%pass first time
72.32%national average
9.3average age, years
63,715average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc8
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc8
Class 3Three-wheelers1
Class 4Cars and light vans73
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats8
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg16

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Fractured or brokenCoil spring18,895
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth12,442
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers12,064
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)11,634
Pin or bush excessively wornPins and bushes9,147
Not workingPosition lamp9,036

Test stations

Peoples

Cultins Road, Hermiston Quay
EH11 4DF

Class 4, 5, 7 4.2 km from the centre
0131 453 0200