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MOT in Rochdale

56 DVSA authorised test stations in Rochdale. 55 of them test cars and small vans. 4 can test motorbikes. 18 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 5 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Rochdale

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

74.37%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.2average age, years
75,965average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc4
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc4
Class 3Three-wheelers2
Class 4Cars and light vans55
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats5
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg18

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth7,994
Fractured or brokenCoil spring7,372
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)6,431
Not workingPosition lamp6,407
Less than 1.5 mm thickBrake pads5,743
Not workingStop lamp5,201

Test stations