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MOT in Gateshead

37 DVSA authorised test stations in Gateshead. 36 of them test cars and small vans. 3 can test motorbikes. 10 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 4 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Gateshead

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

73.46%pass first time
72.32%national average
9.9average age, years
71,267average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc3
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc3
Class 4Cars and light vans36
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats4
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg10

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Fractured or brokenCoil spring23,054
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth15,164
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)15,118
Not workingPosition lamp11,969
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers11,930
Pin or bush excessively wornPins and bushes10,548

Test stations

Kb Autos

4 Heworth Way, Pelaw Industrial Estate
NE10 0UW

Class 4, 7 2.6 km from the centre
0191 649 8959

Cic Autos

Unit 382f, Jedburgh Court, Team Valley Trading Estate
NE11 0BQ

Class 1, 2, 4 2.7 km from the centre
0191 487 4717

Halfords Autocentre

598 Durham Road, Low Fell
NE9 6HY

Class 4 1.5 km from the centre

Halfords Autocentre also has 2 other branches in Gateshead.

0191 491 1294

Kwik - Fit

689 - 691 Durham Road, Low Fell
NE9 5HB

Class 4 1.5 km from the centre

Kwik Fit also has 1 other branch in Gateshead.

0191 487 0022

Motech

23a Shields Road West, Byker
NE6 1JN

Class 1, 2 4.0 km from the centre
0191 265 9793