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MOT centres in Down Thomas

The 40 test centres nearest to Down Thomas, 22 of them within 3 miles. All approved by DVSA. Call them direct, no booking fees.

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What fails most near Down Thomas

34.7% of cars in PL postcodes failed their MOT in 2025, higher than the 27.3% across Great Britain. The usual reasons:

  1. 1
    Worn tyre tread
  2. 2
    Headlight aim
  3. 3
    Damaged tyres
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MOT centres near Down Thomas

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Questions people ask

Where is the nearest MOT centre to Down Thomas?

Warrens of Plymstock in Plymouth (PL9 9DH) is about 2.0 miles from the middle of Down Thomas in a straight line. There are 22 centres within 3 miles.

How much is an MOT in Down Thomas?

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 Down Thomas?

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

Which is the best MOT centre in Down Thomas?

We don't rank centres. Every one here is approved by DVSA. The nearest council-run centre is Plymouth City Council, 2.4 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 Down Thomas 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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