MOT test centre
DVSA test station 8695A1. 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.
Tow Law, DL13 4JS
Bishop Auckland, DL13 4AX
Bishop Auckland, DL13 4HT
Barnard Castle, DL12 0DA
Barnard Castle, DL12 0JR
Consett, DH8 9HU
Consett, DH8 7ES
Crook, DL15 9PD
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Before you go
29.7% of cars in DL 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 01388 528510 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 8695A1.
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 Bondisle Garage.
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