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MOT in Newcastle upon Tyne

28 DVSA authorised test stations in Newcastle upon Tyne. 25 of them test cars and small vans. 3 can test motorbikes. 7 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 3 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Newcastle upon Tyne

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 vans25
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats3
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg7

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

Kwik - Fit

Kenton Road, Gosforth
NE3 4NB

Class 4 0.9 km from the centre

Kwik Fit also has 2 other branches in Newcastle upon Tyne.

0191 213 1644

Halfords Autocentre

46 to 56 West Road
NE4 9RD

Class 4 2.7 km from the centre

Halfords Autocentre also has 2 other branches in Newcastle upon Tyne.

0191 273 4503