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MOT in Sunderland

50 DVSA authorised test stations in Sunderland. 50 of them test cars and small vans. 8 can test motorbikes. 15 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 7 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Sunderland

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

69.47%pass first time
72.32%national average
9.8average age, years
71,302average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc8
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc8
Class 3Three-wheelers3
Class 4Cars and light vans50
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats7
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg15

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Fractured or brokenCoil spring5,409
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth4,464
Excessively corrodedRigid brake pipes3,170
Less than 1.5 mm thickBrake pads3,155
Ball joint excessively wornBall joint3,015
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers3,005

Test stations