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MOT in Gloucester

34 DVSA authorised test stations in Gloucester. 32 of them test cars and small vans. 4 can test motorbikes. 8 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 3 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Gloucester

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

69.55%pass first time
72.32%national average
11.6average age, years
80,567average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc4
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc4
Class 4Cars and light vans32
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats3
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg8

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)16,633
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth14,098
Not workingPosition lamp13,854
Fractured or brokenCoil spring11,858
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen10,450
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers9,983

Test stations

Kwik - Fit

Eastern Avenue
GL4 6PE

Class 4 0.0 km from the centre

Kwik Fit also has 1 other branch in Gloucester.

01452 303334