MOT test centre
DVSA test station 27702. 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.
Barnard Castle, DL12 8UT
Darlington, DL2 3XD
Richmond, DL11 7QW
Barnard Castle, DL12 8XT
Bishop Auckland, DL13 5EN
Darlington, DL2 3AS
Bishop Auckland, DL14 9RA
Barnard Castle, DL12 8NH
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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 01833 627216 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. DVSA lists it as approved to test motorbikes.
Yes. It is on DVSA's list of active MOT test stations, updated 30 September 2026, as station 27702.
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 Mark Gibson Motor Services Ltd.
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