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MOT in Islington

12 DVSA authorised test stations in Islington. 11 of them test cars and small vans. 2 can test motorbikes. 4 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 2 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Islington

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

76.96%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.9average age, years
78,167average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc2
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc2
Class 3Three-wheelers1
Class 4Cars and light vans11
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats2
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg4

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Not workingPosition lamp6,468
Not workingStop lamp6,088
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth5,097
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers4,857
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)4,841
Constant velocity boot severely deterioratedJoints4,763

Test stations