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MOT in Luton

61 DVSA authorised test stations in Luton. 61 of them test cars and small vans. 4 can test motorbikes. 21 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 9 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Luton

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

74.96%pass first time
72.32%national average
11.2average age, years
88,344average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc4
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc4
Class 3Three-wheelers1
Class 4Cars and light vans61
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats9
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg21

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen7,555
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth6,354
Not workingPosition lamp6,119
Constant velocity boot severely deterioratedJoints5,378
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)5,317
Not workingStop lamp4,903

Test stations

Tyre City

Unit 2 - 3, Madford Retail Park, Dunstable Road
LU4 8DN

Class 4, 7 1.9 km from the centre
01582 561389