MOT test centre
DVSA test station S003217. 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, NE16 3BL
Blaydon on Tyne, NE21 5LL
Swalwell, NE16 3BQ
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6UX
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 3AW
Gateshead, NE11 9YS
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE16 3DS
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6TZ
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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 414 0901 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 S003217.
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 Stoneacre.
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