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MOT test centres in Grays

Grays has 18 MOT test stations on the official DVSA register. 16 test cars and small vans, 2 are approved for motorcycles and 5 can test vans up to 3.5 tonnes. By law the test itself can cost no more than £54.85 for a car — many garages charge less, so it's worth comparing two or three before you book.

18 test centres
16 test cars
2 test motorcycles
5 test large vans
£54.85 max fee (car)

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Getting an MOT in Grays

Test centres in Grays are spread across 3 postcode districts (RM16, RM17, RM20), so there's usually one within a short drive wherever you are in town.

You can book an MOT up to a month (minus a day) before your current certificate runs out and keep the same renewal date, so booking ahead costs you nothing. Bring nothing but the car — the tester looks it up by registration. If it fails, you're entitled to a free retest at the same station within 10 working days for most repairs. Run through our pre-test checklist first: lights, tyres and wipers alone cause a huge share of avoidable failures.

All DVSA-approved MOT stations in Grays

Chadwell Panelcraft Unit 2 Sandy Lane, Grays, RM16 4LR Cars & small vans
Cy Repair Sevices 6 Curzon Drive, Grays, RM17 6BG Cars & small vans
Delray Autos Unit A & A1, Grays, RM16 3DH Cars & small vans
Grays Honda 72 - 86 Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5EL Cars & small vans
Grays Service Station Limited British Rail Car Park, Grays, RM17 6NQ Motorcycles up to 200ccMotorcycles over 200cc
Hafords Autocentres Ltd Unit 2 Hogg Lane, Grays, RM17 5QL Cars & small vansVans 3–3.5t
Halfords Autocentre London Road, Grays, RM17 5XZ Cars & small vans
Kwik - Fit Unit S, Grays, RM16 4XS Cars & small vans
Laindon Car Centre Services Unit 11 & 12 Walsham Enterprise Centre, Grays, RM17 6ST
Lakeside Mot Centre Unit 1 Hedley Avenue, Grays, RM20 4EL Cars & small vansVans 3–3.5tMotorcycles up to 200ccMotorcycles over 200ccMinibuses & buses
Lancaster Lakeside Lakeside Estate, Grays, RM20 3WJ Cars & small vans
Rays Mot Centre Unit 3, Grays, RM20 4BA Cars & small vans
Riverside Works Mot Centre West Street, Grays, RM17 6LN Cars & small vans
R M L Auto Services Ltd Crammavill Street, Grays, RM16 2BD Cars & small vansVans 3–3.5tMinibuses & buses
R T Rate Ltd Hogg Lane Service Station, Grays, RM17 5QL Cars & small vansVans 3–3.5tMinibuses & buses
Sams Motors 36 - 38 Southend Road, Grays, RM17 5NJ Cars & small vans3-wheeled vehicles
Thurrock Council Fleet Management, Grays, RM20 3EE Cars & small vansVans 3–3.5tMinibuses & buses
Tony Levoi 36 Lakeside Autopark, Grays, RM20 3WE Cars & small vans

Frequently asked questions

How many MOT test centres are there in Grays?

There are 18 DVSA-approved MOT test stations in Grays on the official register, 16 of which test cars and small vans (class 4).

How much does an MOT cost in Grays?

The law caps the MOT fee at £54.85 for a car and £29.65 for a motorcycle. Many garages in Grays charge less than the cap, so it pays to phone two or three and compare.

Where can I get a motorbike MOT in Grays?

2 stations in Grays are approved for motorcycle testing (class 1 and 2). Look for the motorcycle badge in the list on this page.

How do I check when my MOT is due?

Use our free MOT checker: enter your registration and you'll see your MOT expiry date and full test history from DVSA records. Check your MOT now.