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MOT test centres in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire has 5 MOT test stations on the official DVSA register. 4 test cars and small vans, 2 are approved for motorcycles. 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.

5 test centres
4 test cars
2 test motorcycles
£54.85 max fee (car)

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Getting an MOT in Hertfordshire

Test centres in Hertfordshire are spread across 5 postcode districts (HP4, SG4, SG7, WD18, WD24), 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.

Hertfordshire has no station approved for minibuses and buses — the nearest is Redbourn Auto Solutions in Redbourn, about 2 miles away.

Top-rated garages in Hertfordshire

Tyre Pros St Albans 115-117 London Rd, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 1LR, UK
★ 4.8 346 on Google

All DVSA-approved MOT stations in Hertfordshire

Ashwell Garage Ltd 33 Station Road, Hertfordshire, SG7 5LG Cars & small vans
De Lisle Ltd Unit 2, Site 2 Northbridge Road, Hertfordshire, HP4 1EH Cars & small vans
Hitchin Autopoint 9 Wallace Way, Hertfordshire, SG4 0SE Cars & small vans
Motosolve 96/98 Cecil Street, Hertfordshire, WD24 5AP Cars & small vansMotorcycles up to 200ccMotorcycles over 200cc
N/A Unit 2 Trade City, Hertfordshire, WD18 0GS Motorcycles up to 200ccMotorcycles over 200cc

Frequently asked questions

How many MOT test centres are there in Hertfordshire?

There are 5 DVSA-approved MOT test stations in Hertfordshire on the official register, 4 of which test cars and small vans (class 4).

How much does an MOT cost in Hertfordshire?

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

Where can I get a motorbike MOT in Hertfordshire?

2 stations in Hertfordshire 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.

Before you book