MOT test centre
DVSA test station 6928BQ. 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.
Gateshead, NE8 4DS
Tyne & Wear, NE8 4AP
Gateshead, NE8 1US
Gateshead, NE8 4TE
Gateshead, NE8 3EJ
Gateshead, NE11 0NN
Gateshead, NE8 3HN
Gateshead, NE8 2TZ
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Before you go
26.5% of cars in NE 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 477 8595 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 6928BQ.
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 Evans Halshaw Vauxhall Gateshead.
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