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MOT in Nottingham

65 DVSA authorised test stations in Nottingham. 64 of them test cars and small vans. 4 can test motorbikes. 17 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 11 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Nottingham

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

71.64%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.8average age, years
77,596average 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 vans64
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats11
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg17

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)21,564
Fractured or brokenCoil spring20,959
Not workingPosition lamp17,938
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth16,547
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen15,939
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers14,997

Test stations

Hs Motors

Rhs Unit 1c, Leaworks House, 10 Ronald Street
NG7 3GY

Class 4 1.2 km from the centre
0115 779 9971