MOT test centres in Essex

There are 79 DVSA-approved MOT test centres in Essex, covering postcodes C01, C02, C04, C06, C09, C015, C016, CB10 and more. 72 test cars and small vans, 25 test large vans and 19 test motorcycles.

Test centres79
Cars (class 4)72
Large vans (class 7)25
Motorcycles19

Booking an MOT in Essex

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 Essex 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 Essex

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.