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MOT centres in Gosforth

The 40 test centres nearest to Gosforth, 60 of them within 3 miles. All approved by DVSA. Call them direct, no booking fees.

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Before you book

What fails most near Gosforth

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:

  1. 1
    Broken coil springs
  2. 2
    Damaged tyres
  3. 3
    Headlight aim
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MOT centres near Gosforth

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Questions people ask

Where is the nearest MOT centre to Gosforth?

Irton Garage in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE3 1HU) is about 0.0 miles from the middle of Gosforth in a straight line. There are 60 centres within 3 miles.

How much is an MOT in Gosforth?

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 Gosforth?

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), 13 centres within 3 miles can test it. Use the Test vans filter above.

Which is the best MOT centre in Gosforth?

We don't rank centres. Every one here is approved by DVSA. The nearest council-run centre is North Tyneside 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 Gosforth 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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