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MOT test centres in Thetford

Thetford has 23 MOT test stations on the official DVSA register. 22 test cars and small vans, 5 are approved for motorcycles and 10 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.

23 test centres
22 test cars
5 test motorcycles
10 test large vans
£54.85 max fee (car)

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Getting an MOT in Thetford

Test centres in Thetford are spread across 3 postcode districts (IP24, IP25, IP26), 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 Thetford

Aerolite Garage Ltd Norwich Road, Thetford, IP25 6JB Cars & small vans
Ames Nissan Ltd 2 Fison Way, Thetford, IP24 1HT Cars & small vans
Brandon Motor Rentals 1 Brickfields Way, Thetford, IP24 1HX Cars & small vansVans 3–3.5tMinibuses & buses
Central Garage 44 High Street, Thetford, IP26 4AF Cars & small vans3-wheeled vehicles
C J Wortley & Son Ltd 31 Old Severalls Road, Thetford, IP26 4QR Cars & small vans
Cunningham Motors Limited Station Lane, Thetford, IP24 1ND Cars & small vansVans 3–3.5t
David Goddard Motor Engineer 6 Hill Fort Close, Thetford, IP24 1HS Cars & small vans
Emg Motor Group 1 Fison Way, Thetford, IP24 1HT Cars & small vansVans 3–3.5t
Gorse Motors Ltd Gorse Industrial Estate, Thetford, IP24 2PH Cars & small vans
Ivan Chubbock Crow Hill, Thetford, IP25 7RR Cars & small vansVans 3–3.5tMotorcycles up to 200ccMotorcycles over 200cc3-wheeled vehiclesMinibuses & buses
Jacksons Car Sales 80 Market Street, Thetford, IP25 7LZ Cars & small vansVans 3–3.5tMotorcycles up to 200ccMotorcycles over 200ccMinibuses & buses
Kwik - Fit Unit 2, Thetford, IP24 3RU Cars & small vans
M & S Breckland Motors Ltd Unit 8 & 9, Thetford, IP24 1HG Cars & small vans
Oleksyn Motors 5 Roman Way, Thetford, IP24 1XB Cars & small vansVans 3–3.5t
P F K Ling Ltd 90/94 High St, Thetford, IP25 6AH Motorcycles up to 200ccMotorcycles over 200cc
Ponders Garage Chapel St, Thetford, IP25 7LB Cars & small vans
Pta Motoring Centre 45 Thetford Rd, Thetford, IP25 6PN Cars & small vansVans 3–3.5t
Thetford Test Centre 3 Burrell Way, Thetford, IP24 3RW Cars & small vansMotorcycles up to 200ccMotorcycles over 200cc
Threeways Garage Watton Road, Thetford, IP25 7PE Cars & small vans
Top Garage And Mot Center Ltd Unit 4a, Thetford, IP24 3RD Cars & small vansVans 3–3.5t
Truckeast Limited Unit 8, Mundford Road Trading Estate, Thetford, IP24 1NB Cars & small vansVans 3–3.5tMinibuses & buses
Vickers Motors Limited 23 Brunel Way, Thetford, IP24 1HP Cars & small vans
Weathervane Mot Centre Weathervane Farm, Thetford, IP25 7NJ Cars & small vansVans 3–3.5tMotorcycles up to 200ccMotorcycles over 200cc

Frequently asked questions

How many MOT test centres are there in Thetford?

There are 23 DVSA-approved MOT test stations in Thetford on the official register, 22 of which test cars and small vans (class 4).

How much does an MOT cost in Thetford?

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

Where can I get a motorbike MOT in Thetford?

5 stations in Thetford 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.

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