MOT test centre
DVSA test station 1784AY. You book direct with the centre. We don’t take bookings or fees. Is this your garage?
3 quick questions for the next driver.
We check your plate’s MOT record.
Darwen, BB3 1DQ
Darwen, BB3 0DE
Blackburn, BB3 2QJ
Darwen, BB3 0DW
Darwen, BB3 2EB
Darwen, BB3 1QE
Blackburn, BB1 2LX
Darwen, BB3 0DB
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Before you go
24.1% of cars in BB postcodes failed their MOT in 2025, lower than the 27.3% across Great Britain. The usual reasons:
See its chance of failing and what to check first. Free, no sign-up.
The most any centre can charge for a car MOT is £54.85. Many charge less, so call 01254 701683 and ask their price, and whether the retest is free.
It tests cars and vans up to 3,000 kg. It isn't approved for bigger vans (class 7, 3,000 to 3,500 kg).
Yes. It is on DVSA's list of active MOT test stations, updated 30 September 2026, as station 1784AY.
From DVSA’s list of active MOT test stations, updated 30 September 2026. Map position from postcodes.io. Fail rates: DVSA anonymised MOT results 2025, cars, normal tests. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Kick the Tyres is not linked to DVSA or to Hoddlesden Garage.
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