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MOT in Swindon

46 DVSA authorised test stations in Swindon. 46 of them test cars and small vans. 4 can test motorbikes. 16 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 8 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Swindon

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

71.27%pass first time
72.32%national average
11.1average age, years
78,800average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc4
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc4
Class 3Three-wheelers1
Class 4Cars and light vans46
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats8
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg16

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)10,715
Not workingPosition lamp9,392
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth9,329
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen8,847
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers7,130
Projected beam image is obviously incorrectHeadlamp aim6,157

Test stations

Bansal Motors

B S S House, Unit 22, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate
SN2 2PJ

Class 4 0.6 km from the centre
01793 436478

Redvers

Redvers Yard, At the Rear of 126 Ferndale Road
SN2 1EY

Class 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 1.0 km from the centre
01793 541010

Automax

Unit 7 Lynton Road, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate
SN2 2QJ

Class 4 1.1 km from the centre
01793 979034

K D M

Unit 2, Argyle Commercial Centre
SN2 8AR

Class 4 1.7 km from the centre
01793 487130