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MOT centres in Cardiff

373 test centres approved by DVSA in CF postcodes. Call them direct, no booking fees.

373 centres · A to Z

Before you book

What fails most in Cardiff

31% of cars here failed their MOT in 2025, higher than the 27.3% across Great Britain (No. 19 of 118 areas). The usual reasons:

  1. 1
    Worn tyre treadMuch more common here than across Britain
  2. 2
    Damaged tyres
  3. 3
    Headlight aim
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Questions people ask

How much is an MOT in Cardiff?

The most a test centre can charge for a car MOT is £54.85, wherever you are. Many charge less, so ring two or three and ask if the retest is free.

How many MOT centres are there in Cardiff?

373 centres in CF postcodes are approved by DVSA to test cars. 114 of them also test vans.

How early can I book my MOT?

Up to a month (minus a day) before your current MOT runs out. You keep the same renewal date.

Which is the best MOT centre in Cardiff?

We don't rank centres. Every one here is approved by DVSA. If you want a test with nothing to sell you, there are 4 council-run centres here. Councils don't sell repairs, but some only test their own vehicles, so call first.

MOT centres: DVSA list of active MOT test stations, updated 30 September 2026. Fail rates: DVSA anonymised MOT results 2025, cars, normal tests. Map positions from postcodes.io. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Kick the Tyres is not linked to DVSA or any centre listed.

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