MOT test centre
DVSA test station 1227BX. 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.
Harpenden, AL5 5BZ
Harpenden, AL5 1PW
Harpenden, AL5 4UN
Hitchin, SG4 8HY
Harpenden, AL5 2SP
Harpenden, AL5 2UA
St Albans, AL3 6XZ
St Albans, AL3 6PF
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Before you go
23.9% of cars in AL postcodes failed their MOT in 2025, lower than 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 01582 832212 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 1227BX.
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 Jessamine Motor Co Ltd.
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