MOT test centre
DVSA test station 89379. 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.
Bournemouth, BH7 6PL
Bournemouth, BH6 5BX
Bournemouth, BH5 2HP
Southbourne, BH6 3QG
Bournemouth, BH7 6DQ
Christchurch, BH23 2EA
Bournemouth, BH6 3HT
Christchurch, BH23 2BN
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Before you go
31.5% of cars in BH postcodes failed their MOT in 2025, higher 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 01202 424381 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 89379.
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 St Christophers Garage Ltd.
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