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MOT in Southampton

67 DVSA authorised test stations in Southampton. 64 of them test cars and small vans. 6 can test motorbikes. 7 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 5 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Southampton

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

71.15%pass first time
72.32%national average
11.2average age, years
77,004average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc6
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc6
Class 3Three-wheelers1
Class 4Cars and light vans64
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats5
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg7

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen16,872
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)15,444
Not workingPosition lamp12,979
Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsCondition12,028
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth10,073
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers9,166

Test stations

Hodges

Unit B Kingsbury Road, Bevois Valley
SO14 0JT

Class 4 0.8 km from the centre
023 8023 0665

Atr Motors

Unit 3, Belgrave Park Industrial Est, Portswood
SO17 3EA

Class 4 1.1 km from the centre
023 8055 4424

Wilmoths

Stadium Motor Village, 21 Britannia Road, Northam
SO14 5RG

Class 4 1.7 km from the centre
023 8033 1144

Tyreland

37 City Industrial Estate, Southern Road
SO15 1HG

Class 4, 7 2.8 km from the centre
023 8023 2600