MOT centres in Pontop
The 31 test centres nearest to Pontop, 19 of them within 3 miles. All approved by DVSA. Call them direct, no booking fees.
31 centres · nearest to Pontop first
R & R Barnett
1.3 milesHare Law Garage, Catchgate, Annfield Plain, DH9 8DT
Luxe Automotive
1.5 milesUnit 9 Bradley Workshops, Consett, DH8 6HF
Consett Car & Commercial
1.6 milesUnit 3a, Bradley Workshops, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 6HG
North Road Garage
1.6 milesNorth Road, Catchgate, Stanley, DH9 8HA
S Wilson Autos
1.8 miles18 Clowes Terrace, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 8QN
Corbridge Road Garage
1.8 milesCorbridge Road, Medomsley, Consett, DH8 6QY
General Garage
2.2 milesSouth View, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 7HS
1st Aid Commercials
2.2 milesSite 2, Morrisons Industrial Estate, Annfield, Stanley, DH9 7RU
Durham County Council
2.2 milesMorrison Busty Depot, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 7RX
Council centres don’t sell repairs. Some only test council vehicles, so call first.
Croxdale Fast Fit Ltd
2.3 milesSherburn Terrace, Consett, DH8 6ND
Kwik - Fit
2.3 milesSherburn Terrace, Consett, DH8 6ND
Tyrespot Consett
2.4 miles9 Gibson Street, Consett, DH8 5LB
Hope Street Garage
2.5 milesHope Street, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 5TS
Bescol Motors
2.6 milesDelves Terrace, Delves Lane, Consett, DH8 7ES
Hobson Test Centre
2.6 milesFront Street, Burnopfield, NE16 6EE
Oxhill Garage
2.8 milesEden Terrace, Oxhill, Stanley, DH9 7LN
The Chop Shop
2.8 milesHownsgill Drive, Delves Lane Industrial Estate, Consett, DH8 9HU
South Moor MOT Centre
2.9 milesRydal Avenue, South Moor, Stanley, DH9 7RQ
Neil Willis Tyre & Exhausts
3.0 milesFernwood Cottages, Quaking Houses, Stanley, DH9 7HJ
Mechanical Services
3.1 milesBraefield Garage, Front Street, Shotley Bridge, Consett, DH8 0HN
Before you book
What fails most near Pontop
26.1% of cars in DH postcodes failed their MOT in 2025, lower than the 27.3% across Great Britain. The usual reasons:
- 1Broken coil springs
- 2Damaged tyres
- 3Headlight aim
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MOT centres near Pontop
Questions people ask
Where is the nearest MOT centre to Pontop?
R & R Barnett in Annfield Plain (DH9 8DT) is about 1.3 miles from the middle of Pontop in a straight line. There are 19 centres within 3 miles.
How much is an MOT in Pontop?
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.
Can I get a van MOT near Pontop?
Every centre here tests vans up to 3,000 kg, the same test as a car. For a bigger van (3,000 to 3,500 kg, class 7), 5 centres within 3 miles can test it. Use the Test vans filter above.
Which is the best MOT centre in Pontop?
We don't rank centres. Every one here is approved by DVSA. The nearest council-run centre is Durham County Council, 2.2 miles away. 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. Distances are straight lines from the middle of Pontop as placed by OS Open Names. Fail rates: DVSA anonymised MOT results 2025, cars, normal tests. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0, and OS data © Crown copyright and database right. Kick the Tyres is not linked to DVSA or any centre listed.
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