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MOT in Reading

38 DVSA authorised test stations in Reading. 37 of them test cars and small vans. 3 can test motorbikes. 11 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 9 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Reading

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

74.87%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.8average age, years
74,764average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc3
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc3
Class 3Three-wheelers1
Class 4Cars and light vans37
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats9
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg11

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen16,563
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)15,708
Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsCondition14,958
Not workingPosition lamp13,006
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth10,798
Lens slightly defectiveHeadlamp9,988

Test stations

Wac Autotech

Unit 49 , Suttons Business Park, Suttons Park Avenue
RG6 1AZ

Class 4, 5, 7 2.3 km from the centre
0118 944 0009