MOT test centre
DVSA test station S004294. 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.
Washington, NE38 9BZ
Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7PW
Chester Le Street, DH3 2SN
Washington, NE38 0AQ
Washington, NE38 8QB
Chester-Le-Street, DH3 2SA
Washington, NE38 7LW
Washington, NE38 8HZ
Add photos, opening hours and the services you offer so drivers pick you. Free.
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 07780 860968 and ask their price, and whether the retest is free.
Yes. It tests cars and vans up to 3,000 kg, and bigger vans up to 3,500 kg (class 7).
Yes. DVSA lists it as approved to test motorbikes.
Yes. It is on DVSA's list of active MOT test stations, updated 30 September 2026, as station S004294.
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 R and R Motors.
Keep reading