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MOT in Newport

61 DVSA authorised test stations in Newport. 59 of them test cars and small vans. 10 can test motorbikes. 18 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 11 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Newport

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

69.52%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.8average age, years
80,855average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc10
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc10
Class 3Three-wheelers3
Class 4Cars and light vans59
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats11
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg18

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth13,417
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)10,928
Fractured or brokenCoil spring10,385
Not workingPosition lamp8,956
Not workingStop lamp6,744
Less than 1.5 mm thickBrake pads6,716

Test stations

Aaliyah Mot's

Unit 5 Venta House, 9a Port Street, Maesglas Retail Park
NP20 2NS

Class 4 1.3 km from the centre
07519 274630

Drake Mots

Unit 2, Newport Business Park, Corporation Road
NP19 4RF

Class 4 2.4 km from the centre
01633 276238