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MOT in York

33 DVSA authorised test stations in York. 31 of them test cars and small vans. 5 can test motorbikes. 5 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 3 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about York

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

71.05%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.5average age, years
74,455average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc5
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc5
Class 3Three-wheelers1
Class 4Cars and light vans31
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats3
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg5

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Fractured or brokenCoil spring13,722
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)10,371
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers8,670
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth8,650
Not workingPosition lamp8,170
Excessively corrodedRigid brake pipes7,945

Test stations

Batchelors

Unit 6, Hudson Court, Great North Way, Nether Poppleton
YO26 6RN

Class 4 3.3 km from the centre
01904 520820