MOT test centre
DVSA test station 28505. 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.
Hartlepool, TS27 4AQ
Peterlee, SR8 4LG
Peterlee, SR8 4LG
Peterlee, SR8 1AR
Hartlepool, TS26 8QP
Hartlepool, TS26 8DY
Hartlepool, TS26 8AN
Hartlepool, TS26 9EL
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Before you go
28% of cars in TS postcodes failed their MOT in 2025, about the same as 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 586 3611 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 28505.
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 North East Autoservices (Lido) Limited.
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