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MOT in Peterborough

110 DVSA authorised test stations in Peterborough. 105 of them test cars and small vans. 10 can test motorbikes. 37 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 19 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Peterborough

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

73.12%pass first time
72.32%national average
11.0average age, years
83,117average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc10
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc10
Class 3Three-wheelers1
Class 4Cars and light vans105
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats19
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg37

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen27,477
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)21,259
Fractured or brokenCoil spring17,338
Not workingPosition lamp16,335
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth13,612
Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsCondition13,195

Test stations

Mebtronic

Unit 2 Midland House, Midland Road, Peterborough
PE3 6DD

Class 4, 7 0.6 km from the centre
07727 741200

Frm Automotive

Unit 11 Limesquare Business Park, Saville Road, Westwood
PE3 7PR

Class 4, 5, 7 1.9 km from the centre
01733 333838

Rak

Rear of 85 Dogsthorpe Road
PE1 3AH

Class 4 2.0 km from the centre
07932 747352