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MOT in Oxford

37 DVSA authorised test stations in Oxford. 34 of them test cars and small vans. 4 can test motorbikes. 9 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 4 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Oxford

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

72.18%pass first time
72.32%national average
11.2average age, years
80,269average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc4
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc4
Class 4Cars and light vans34
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats4
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg9

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)13,639
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen12,821
Not workingPosition lamp11,539
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth9,942
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers9,555
Lens slightly defectiveHeadlamp8,371

Test stations

Oxford Audi

Oxford Audi, Oxford Business Park, Garsington Road
OX4 2JY

Class 4 4.7 km from the centre
01865 373735

Gpr Moto

Unit 4, Littleworth Industrial Estate, Wheatley
OX33 1TZ

Class 1, 2 7.6 km from the centre
01865 876558