MOT test centres in Cardiff

There are 136 DVSA-approved MOT test centres in Cardiff, covering postcodes CF3, CF5, CF05, CF10, CF11, CF14, CF15, CF23 and more. 135 test cars and small vans, 37 test large vans and 7 test motorcycles.

Test centres136
Cars (class 4)135
Large vans (class 7)37
Motorcycles7

Booking an MOT in Cardiff

Check your MOT due date first. You can have the test up to a month (minus a day) before the current certificate runs out and keep the same renewal date.

Free. No sign-up. Data from the DVSA MOT history database.

  • Price: the maximum fee is £54.85 for a car, £29.65 for a motorcycle and £58.60 for a class 7 van. Many Cardiff garages charge less, so ask when you book.
  • Vehicle class: make sure the centre tests your class of vehicle. The badges above show which classes each centre is approved for.
  • If it fails: leaving the vehicle for repair usually means a free partial retest within 10 working days. See our failed MOT guide.
  • Before the test: check lights, tyres, wipers, washer fluid and warning lights. They cause many avoidable fails.

MOT test centres near Cardiff

Source: DVSA active MOT test stations, published 30 September 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Details can change, so confirm with the garage before you travel.