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MOT in Norwich

88 DVSA authorised test stations in Norwich. 82 of them test cars and small vans. 11 can test motorbikes. 23 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 15 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Norwich

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

70.92%pass first time
72.32%national average
11.6average age, years
81,229average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc11
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc11
Class 3Three-wheelers3
Class 4Cars and light vans82
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats15
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg23

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen27,382
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)17,576
Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsCondition17,058
Fractured or brokenCoil spring15,886
Not workingPosition lamp13,817
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers11,730

Test stations

Holden

22 Heigham Street, Norwich
NR2 4TF

Class 4, 7 0.8 km from the centre
01603 724920

Hmt MOT

Vulcan Road South, Norwich
NR6 6AE

Class 1, 2, 4 1.9 km from the centre
01603 301999