MOT test centre
DVSA test station S002956. 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.
Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4AS
Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4AU
Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8AN
Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8AN
Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8AN
Tyne & Wear, DH4 5RJ
Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4TG
Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4NJ
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Before you go
26.1% of cars in DH postcodes failed their MOT in 2025, lower 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 0191 584 3073 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 S002956.
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 Tyrespot Houghton-Le-Spring.
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