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MOT in Slough

49 DVSA authorised test stations in Slough. 49 of them test cars and small vans. 7 can test motorbikes. 15 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 12 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Slough

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

78.65%pass first time
72.32%national average
11.0average age, years
78,066average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc7
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc7
Class 3Three-wheelers4
Class 4Cars and light vans49
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats12
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg15

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen6,933
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)6,119
Not workingPosition lamp5,683
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth4,295
Not workingStop lamp4,201
Constant velocity boot severely deterioratedJoints4,189

Test stations