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MOT in Exeter

72 DVSA authorised test stations in Exeter. 69 of them test cars and small vans. 7 can test motorbikes. 21 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 10 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Exeter

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

65.13%pass first time
72.32%national average
12.0average age, years
82,472average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc7
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc7
Class 3Three-wheelers3
Class 4Cars and light vans69
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats10
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg21

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth16,721
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)16,679
Not workingPosition lamp15,655
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen14,818
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers14,084
Projected beam image is obviously incorrectHeadlamp aim10,472

Test stations

Jfe Exeter

Grace Road West, Marsh Barton Trading Estate
EX2 8QA

Class 4, 7 1.6 km from the centre
01392 411440

Milltop Motors

4 Grace Units, Grace Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate
EX2 8QA

Class 4, 7 1.6 km from the centre
01392 811000

Mbs

29 Marsh Green Road, Marsh Barton
EX2 8PQ

Class 4 1.6 km from the centre
01392 493222

A1 MOT Centre

13 Tekoa Units, Alphinbrook Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate
EX2 8RG

Class 4 2.1 km from the centre
01392 499300

Vospers of Exeter

Matford Green Business Park, Yeoford Way, Marsh Barton Trading Estate
EX2 8FN

Class 4, 5, 7 2.7 km from the centre
01752 636363

Pdq

Unit 5, 107 Summerway, Whipton
EX4 8DR

Class 4 2.9 km from the centre
01392 460777