MOT pass rates in Brighton
402,221 cars took a first MOT at test centres in the BN postcode area in 2025. The BN postcode area covers Brighton and the towns around it — Hove, Eastbourne, Worthing and Lewes among them. How the cars did, what they failed on, and what the area drives — computed from the official DVSA record. Figures describe tests done in this area, wherever the cars live.
Pass rate 2025
67.2%
5.1 points below the class-4 average (72.3%); reflects the mix of cars tested here
Tests analysed
402,221
first tests, 2025
Average car age at test
11.6 yrs
national average 10.7 yrs
Arrived with a dangerous fault
8.5%
of BN-area first tests; national 7.3%
How Brighton compares
Ranks and comparisons cover the 116 postcode areas with 20,000 or more first tests in 2025 — the full field at that floor; DVSA merges its smallest areas into one shared code, which is excluded. Location is always the test centre's postcode area, not where any car is kept. Ranks are unadjusted for the age and mix of each area's fleet — they say where an area sits, not why. Areas are often separated by a fraction of a year or a fraction of a point: each rank is exact on the data, but neighbouring ranks can be effectively level.
Pass rate rank
#105 highest
67.2% of first tests passed, of the 116 areas
Fleet age
#13 oldest
average 11.6 yrs at test, of the 116 areas
Electric share
#59 highest
1.9% of first tests were electric cars, of the 116 areas
Tests done
#24 busiest
402,221 first tests in 2025, of the 116 areas
The area's signature make
Of the twelve most-tested makes at BN-area test centres, Honda is the one tested furthest above its national share: 3.7% of BN-area first tests against 2.7% of tests nationally — 1.4 times its national rate. That is a fact about what the area drives, not a claim about the make.
Brighton and its neighbours
Brighton and three neighbouring postcode areas, 2025. Pass rates are unadjusted for fleet age and mix.
| Area | First tests | Pass rate | Avg age | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN (Brighton) | 402,221 | 67.2% | 11.6 yrs | 1.9% |
| PO (Portsmouth) | 470,978 | 67.4% | 11.7 yrs | 1.7% |
| RH (Redhill) | 346,774 | 74.0% | 11.2 yrs | 2.4% |
| TN (Tonbridge) | 444,864 | 72.1% | 11.5 yrs | 1.9% |
Pass rate by car age — BN area vs national
First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 2025.
Brighton (BN) areaAll of Britain
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| Age (years) | BN area tests | BN area pass rate | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 18,388 | 86.3% | 88.5% |
| 4 | 19,313 | 85.1% | 87.2% |
| 5 | 18,772 | 83.3% | 86.0% |
| 6 | 25,170 | 81.6% | 83.5% |
| 7 | 25,750 | 79.3% | 80.9% |
| 8 | 27,691 | 76.2% | 78.2% |
| 9 | 29,271 | 73.2% | 74.9% |
| 10 | 29,045 | 69.7% | 71.9% |
| 11 | 27,712 | 66.7% | 68.6% |
| 12 | 24,560 | 63.1% | 65.8% |
| 13 | 21,766 | 60.0% | 63.5% |
| 14 | 19,900 | 57.0% | 61.2% |
| 15 | 19,526 | 54.3% | 59.3% |
| 16 | 17,531 | 52.7% | 58.3% |
| 17 | 15,270 | 50.9% | 57.2% |
| 18 | 13,949 | 50.2% | 57.4% |
| 19 | 11,008 | 50.0% | 57.0% |
| 20 | 8,735 | 50.4% | 57.6% |
Better or worse than the national average?
The BN area's pass rate minus the national pass rate at each car age, in percentage points. Bars above zero: BN-area tests beat the national average for that age. Below zero: they trail.
BN area behind
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| Age (years) | Gap (points) |
|---|---|
| 3 | -2.2 |
| 4 | -2.1 |
| 5 | -2.7 |
| 6 | -1.9 |
| 7 | -1.6 |
| 8 | -2.0 |
| 9 | -1.7 |
| 10 | -2.2 |
| 11 | -1.9 |
| 12 | -2.7 |
| 13 | -3.5 |
| 14 | -4.2 |
| 15 | -5.0 |
| 16 | -5.6 |
| 17 | -6.3 |
| 18 | -7.2 |
| 19 | -7.0 |
| 20 | -7.2 |
The cars tested around Brighton, by age
How many cars of each age took a first MOT at BN-area test centres in 2025 — the age profile of what the area actually drives.
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| Age (years) | First tests |
|---|---|
| 3 | 18,388 |
| 4 | 19,313 |
| 5 | 18,772 |
| 6 | 25,170 |
| 7 | 25,750 |
| 8 | 27,691 |
| 9 | 29,271 |
| 10 | 29,045 |
| 11 | 27,712 |
| 12 | 24,560 |
| 13 | 21,766 |
| 14 | 19,900 |
| 15 | 19,526 |
| 16 | 17,531 |
| 17 | 15,270 |
| 18 | 13,949 |
| 19 | 11,008 |
| 20 | 8,735 |
What cars fail on around Brighton
Where the failure items land for tests done in the BN area, 2025.
Share of all failure items, 2025 — the 8 biggest categories shown (97.1% of the items); smaller categories are not listed.
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The advisories to watch
Where testers most often write "keep an eye on this" in the BN area, 2025 — the faults in the post.
TyresBrakesSuspensionNon-component advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaksBody, chassis, structure
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| Category | Share of advisories |
|---|---|
| Tyres | 31.8% |
| Brakes | 24.3% |
| Suspension | 21.5% |
| Non-component advisories | 6.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.5% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.2% |
Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?
First-time pass rate for the five most-tested fuel types in the BN area, 2025, against the national all-cars average. Fleet ages differ by fuel — newer fleets help the electrified bars.
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| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 234,052 | 68.2% |
| Diesel | 140,081 | 62.5% |
| Hybrid electric | 19,336 | 83.0% |
| Electric | 7,716 | 81.2% |
| Electric diesel | 832 | 84.1% |
What mileage is normal around Brighton?
Mileage recorded at test by vehicle age, BN-area tests, 2025. The line is the typical (median) car; the shaded band holds the middle half.
Typical car, BN area (median)
Mileage values are midpoints of 2,500-mile bands.
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| Age (years) | Lower quarter | Typical (median) | Upper quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 13,750 | 21,250 | 31,250 |
| 4 | 18,750 | 28,750 | 41,250 |
| 5 | 23,750 | 33,750 | 48,750 |
| 6 | 28,750 | 41,250 | 56,250 |
| 7 | 33,750 | 46,250 | 63,750 |
| 8 | 38,750 | 53,750 | 73,750 |
| 9 | 43,750 | 61,250 | 83,750 |
| 10 | 48,750 | 68,750 | 91,250 |
| 11 | 53,750 | 73,750 | 98,750 |
| 12 | 58,750 | 81,250 | 106,250 |
| 13 | 63,750 | 86,250 | 111,250 |
| 14 | 68,750 | 91,250 | 118,750 |
| 15 | 68,750 | 93,750 | 121,250 |
| 16 | 68,750 | 93,750 | 123,750 |
| 17 | 73,750 | 101,250 | 128,750 |
| 18 | 76,250 | 103,750 | 133,750 |
| 19 | 76,250 | 103,750 | 133,750 |
| 20 | 76,250 | 103,750 | 136,250 |
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What the BN area drives
The 12 most-tested makes at BN-area test centres, 2025, ordered by how many were tested — not a pass-rate league. Pass rates are unadjusted for fleet age: a make whose cars round here run older sits lower for that reason alone.
| Make | Tests 2025 | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 50,139 | 61.9% |
| Volkswagen | 40,176 | 66.7% |
| Vauxhall | 28,139 | 60.9% |
| Toyota | 24,700 | 69.8% |
| Nissan | 22,155 | 63.7% |
| BMW | 21,897 | 74.8% |
| Mercedes-Benz | 19,658 | 71.0% |
| Audi | 18,187 | 73.9% |
| Peugeot | 17,542 | 63.3% |
| Citroen | 15,227 | 61.3% |
| Honda | 14,826 | 68.6% |
| Kia | 13,309 | 72.4% |
MOT test centres in the BN area
243 DVSA-approved MOT test stations across the BN postcode area, 215 of them approved for cars (class 4). Grouped by town, largest first. Classes: 1–2 motorcycles, 3 three-wheelers, 4 cars and small vans, 5 minibuses, 7 vans 3,000–3,500 kg.
| Centre | Address | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton — 39 centres | |||
| 1st Class Garage | 25-27 Montague Place, BN2 1JE | 01273 698010 | Not listed |
| Ats Euromaster Limited Brighton | 28/48 Church Road, BN41 1LA | 01273 414488 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Autohub Autocentres (brighton) Ltd | Unit B8 Hollingbury Enterprise Estate, Crowhurst Road, BN1 8AF | 01273 726529 | 4 |
| Autovets | 534-540 Falmer Road, Woodingdean, BN2 6ND | 01273 309555 | 4 |
| Bikes Of Brighton | Unit 1, Bell Tower Industrial Estate, Roedean Road, BN2 5RU | 01273 677736 | 1, 2 |
| Brighton Mot Centre Limited | 71 Beaconsfield Road, BN1 4QJ | 01273 505405 | 4 |
| C D Scooters | 85 Lewes Road, BN2 3HZ | 01273 680900 | 1, 2 |
| Caffyns Plc | 200 Dyke Road, BN1 5AT | 01273 553061 | 4 |
| Fairlight Garage | 34 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean, BN2 8LJ | 01273 303020 | 1, 2, 4 |
| Fort Garage | 117-119 Victoria Road, Portslade, BN41 1XD | 01273 415161 | 4 |
| Grantham Road Garage | 44a Grantham Road, BN1 6EF | 01273 501797 | 4 |
| Grants Garage (brighton) Limited | Ground Floor North Unit, Telephone Exchange, Freshfield Road, BN2 0BJ | 01273 605705 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Grove Garage (brighton) Limited | 77 Beaconsfield Road, BN1 4QJ | 01273 508606 | 4, 7 |
| Halfords Autocentre | Units 1 - 4, Cheapside, BN1 4GD | 01273 672227 | 4 |
| Harwoods Jaguar Land Rover | Argus House, Crowhurst Road, BN1 8AR | 01273 093660 | 4 |
| Hendy | Carden Avenue, Hollingbury, BN1 8AF | 01273 051907 | 4, 7 |
| Hi Q Elite Garages | 46 Highcroft Villas, BN1 5PT | 01273 558484 | 4 |
| Howard Motors | 9 Howard Terrace, BN1 3TR | 01273 329678 | 4 |
| Kc Motorcycles | Unit 3 Freemans Road, Portslade, BN41 1SL | 01273 411911 | 1, 2 |
| Kemptown Mot Centre Limited | 24 Montague Place, Kemp Town, BN2 1JE | 01273 606680 | 4 |
| Kwik-Fit | 120 - 122 Lewes Road, BN2 3QB | 01273 600791 | 4 |
| Lee Hire Ltd | 7-13 Church Place, Kemptown, BN2 5JN | 01273 680044 | Not listed |
| Long's Garages Limited | Longs Garage Limited, 41 Old London Road, Patcham, BN1 8XR | 01273 883113 | 4 |
| Lookers Mg Brighton | 161 Old Shoreham Road, Southwick, BN42 4RB | 01273 388808 | Not listed |
| Marine Garage Services L.l.p. | 154 Ditchling Road, BN1 6JA | 01273 551420 | 4 |
| Mercedes Benz Of Brighton | Victoria Road, Portslade, BN41 1YJ | 01273 707070 | 4 |
| Mister Mot | Sussex Square Garage, 236 Eastern Road, BN2 5JJ | 01273 604670 | 4 |
| Motest Southern Limited | Unit 7, Bell Tower Industrial Estate, Roedean Road, BN2 5RU | 01273 684777 | 4 |
| On The Wheel | Unit 1 Ocean View Business Park, Gardner Road, Portslade, BN41 1PL | 01273 506306 | 1, 2 |
| R And B Garage Services Limited | Unit 2a Centenary Ind Estate, Hughes Road, Hollingdean, BN2 4AW | 01273 671188 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Rivervale Bosh Service Centre | Rivervale House, 50 Victoria Road, Portslade, BN41 1XB | 01273 433480 | 4, 5, 7 |
| St Margarets Motors | 14 Nevill Road, Rottingdean, BN2 7HG | 01273 308255 | 4 |
| Strafford Self Drive Limited | 74 Preston Road, BN1 4QG | 01273 687167 | 4, 5, 7 |
| T Reeve And Son | Fairways Industrial Estate, Moulsecoomb Way, BN2 4PB | 01273 681688 | 4 |
| Tates | 138 To 166 Trafalgar Road, Portslade, BN41 1GS | 01273 275555 | 4 |
| Tates | A23 London Road, Pyecombe, BN45 7ED | 01273 857555 | 4 |
| Tyre Express (hove) Limited | Block 1 Unit 1 Chalex Industrial Estate, 214 Manor Hall Road, Southwick, BN42 4NH | 01273 412345 | 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 |
| Woodbourne Garage | No 1 Cuckmere Way, Off Ditchling Road, BN1 8AG | 01273 561581 | 4 |
| Woodingdean Mot Centre | 166 Warren Road, Woodingdean, BN2 6DD | 01273 685141 | 4 |
| Eastbourne — 33 centres | |||
| Autohub Autocentres (eastbourne) Ltd | Unit 1, 26-28 Lottbridge Drove, BN23 6NT | 01273 726529 | 4 |
| Birch Mews Autos | Unit 16, Birch Industrial Estate, Birch Road, BN23 6PH | 01323 412993 | 4 |
| Birchwood Ford | Lottbridge Drove, BN23 6PX | 01323 414400 | 4 |
| Birchwood Skoda | Hawthorn Road, BN23 6QA | 01323 412612 | 4, 7 |
| Caffyns Plc | 46 Lottbridge Drove, BN23 6PJ | 01323 344510 | 4 |
| Caffyns Plc | Hammonds Drive, Lottbridge Drove, BN23 6PW | 01323 647141 | 4 |
| Downs Garage Limited | 5 Harvington Business Park, Brampton Road, BN22 9BN | 01323 721022 | 4 |
| Eastbourne Audi | 2 Edward Road, Willingdon Drove, BN20 7DR | 01323 525700 | 4 |
| Eastbourne Motoring Centre Limited | Unit 8 Southbourne Business Park, Courtlands Road, BN22 8UY | 01323 720681 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Eastbourne Motoring Centre Ltd | Eastbourne Motoring Centre Ltd, Cavendish Bridge, Bourne Street, BN21 3SE | 01323 720681 | 4 |
| Etc Auto Centre | 1 Stansted Road, BN22 8LG | 01323 646016 | 4 |
| Eurovans Eastbourne | Eastbourne Road, Westham, BN24 5NH | 01323 767626 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Formula One Autocentres Limited | 40 Junction Road, BN21 3QR | 01323 720910 | 4 |
| Fort Lane Garage | Fort Lane, BN22 7SN | 01323 727774 | 4 |
| H L Motors | Unit 11, Friday Street Farm, Oak Tree Lane, BN23 8BB | 01323 767177 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Halfords Autocentre | Lottbridge Drove, BN23 6PJ | 01323 638730 | 4 |
| Hi Q (elite Garages) | Lottbridge Drove, BN23 6NS | 01323 728432 | 4 |
| J P Tyres Limited | 15 Lister Road, BN23 6PU | 01323 506250 | 4 |
| Kwik - Fit | 38 Ashford Road, BN21 3TB | 01424 212255 | 4 |
| Kwik Fit | Units A & C, Southbourne Business Park, Courtlands Road, BN22 8UY | 01323 417111 | 4 |
| Leaf Hall Motors | 116 Seaside, BN22 7QP | 01323 639061 | 4 |
| Quantum Motor Services | Unit 9c Edison Road, BN23 6PT | 01323 640142 | 1, 2, 4 |
| Rossetts (uk) Limited | 7 Birch Road, Compton Industrial Estate, BN23 6PD | 01323 410192 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Sargeant Hall Limited | Finmere Rd, BN22 8QL | 01323 644491 | 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 |
| South Coast Garage Services Limited | 2a 16a Maple Road, BN23 6NY | 01323 734473 | 4 |
| Southern Co | 2 Hawthorn Road, BN23 6QA | 01323 643333 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Sutton Z | 20 Westham Business Park, Eastbourne Road, BN24 5NP | 01323 769233 | 4 |
| Tateys Mot Centre | 3g Southbourne Business Park, Courtlands Road, BN22 8UY | 01323 411104 | 4 |
| Visick Cars | 24 Lottbridge Drove, BN23 6NS | 01323 722244 | 4 |
| Wilmoths | 89/93 Eastbourne Road, The Triangle, Lower Willingdon, BN20 9NR | 01323 488000 | 4 |
| Yeomans | Willingdon Drove, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 6QN | 01323 500666 | 4 |
| Yeomans Limited | Unit 2, 46b Brampton Road, BN22 9BN | 01323 383441 | 4 |
| Yeomans Toyota | 5 Edward Road, BN23 8AS | 01323 505025 | 4 |
| Worthing — 33 centres | |||
| A And R Motors Ltd | Unit 2, Ivy Arch Road, BN14 8BX | 01903 492425 | 4 |
| Alfs Motorcycles Limited | 100 Dominion Road, BN14 8JP | 01903 200948 | 1, 2 |
| Andy Levins Service | Unit 1, 20 Northbrook Road, Northbrook Trading Estate, BN14 8PN | 01903 200754 | 4 |
| Automotion | Unit 8 Northbrook Business Park, Northbrook Road, BN14 8PQ | 01903 219983 | 4 |
| Autotec | 11a Wordsworth Road, BN11 3NH | 01903 231738 | 4 |
| Brighton Road Motors | 102-108 Brighton Road, BN11 2EN | 01903 236385 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Caffyns Plc | T/a Worthing Volkswagen, 1 Nightingale Avenue, BN12 6FH | 01903 837878 | 4, 7 |
| Cartech Autocentres Limited | 8 Station Parade, Tarring Road, BN11 4SS | 01903 248480 | 4 |
| Cedar Garage Limited | 307 Tarring Road, BN11 5JG | 01903 248967 | 4 |
| Central Auto Repair Services | Central Works, Bridge Road, BN14 7BU | 01903 207219 | Not listed |
| Dinnages Garages Limited | Brougham Road, BN11 2NR | 01903 820505 | 4 |
| Dominion Garage | Unit 4a Southdownview Way, BN14 8NL | 01903 964526 | 4 |
| Gem-Uk Garage (ferring) Limited | 61 Ferringham Lane, Ferring, BN12 5LW | 01903 709009 | 4 |
| Halfords Autocentre | 51-53 Broadwater Street, BN14 8AH | 01903 212323 | 4 |
| Keen And Betts Limited | 42 Findon Road, BN14 0AB | 01903 264422 | 4 |
| Kwik-Fit | 26 Teville Road, BN11 1UG | 01903 217121 | 4 |
| M-Tech Garage Services Limited | Unit 3 Silverdale, Meadow Road, BN11 2RZ | 01903 202899 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Motest Southern Limited | Unit 6 Silverdale, Meadow Road, BN11 2RZ | 01903 205070 | Not listed |
| Motorsense | Unit 5 Hazelwood Trading Estate, Dominion Way, BN14 8LU | 01903 823880 | 5, 7 |
| Park Crescent Garage And Company Limited | Clifton Road, BN11 4DP | 01903 236680 | 4 |
| Parkway Motors Limited | Selden Lane, BN11 2BN | 01903 215577 | 4 |
| Setyres And Exhaust | 147a Tarring Road, BN11 4HE | 01903 209106 | 4 |
| Sovereign Motors Limited | Friar Walk, Canterbury Road, BN13 1BL | 01903 691798 | 4 |
| Stedmans Garage | Arundel Road, BN13 3ES | 01903 691666 | 4 |
| Sussex Rolling Road 2001 Limited | Shop C Limbrick Corner, Palatine Road, BN12 6JH | 01903 531750 | 1, 2 |
| Swift Motor Services Limited | Unit 22 Hambridge Trading Estate, Willowbrook Road, BN14 8NA | 01903 237137 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Various | Palatine Road, Goring-By-Sea, BN12 6JH | 01903 444910 | 4 |
| Worthing Car Sales | 150 Findon Road, BN14 0EL | 01903 695540 | 4 |
| Worthing Motors Limited | 26 - 30 Broadwater Road, BN14 8AG | 01903 536178 | 4 |
| Yeomans | Yeoman Road, Durrington, BN13 3NS | 01903 694499 | 4 |
| Yeomans | 35 Brougham Road, BN11 2NR | 01903 820442 | 4 |
| Yeomans Limited | Littlehampton Road, Ferring, BN12 6PB | 01903 722011 | 4 |
| Yeomans Peugeot | Littlehampton Road, Ferring, BN12 6PB | 01903 502333 | 4 |
| Littlehampton — 18 centres | |||
| 1st Choice Mots | Unit 13 Brookside Business Park, Brookside Avenue, Rustington, BN16 3LP | 01903 786111 | 4, 7 |
| Arun Tyre And Exhaust Centre | 4 Terminus Road, BN17 5BS | 01903 739601 | 4 |
| Arundel Road Garage Limited | Arundel Road, Angmering, BN16 4JZ | 01903 786451 | 4 |
| Auto Repairs And Recovery | Unit C1, Riverside Industrial Estate, Bridge Road, BN17 5DF | 01903 726635 | 1, 2, 4 |
| Automobile Services | Unit F Arndale Road, BN17 7GA | 01903 725287//733300 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Barons Automotive Limited | Manor Retail Park, Rustington, BN16 3FH | 01903 334626 | 4 |
| Charnocks Automotive | Unit N2 Riverside Industrial Estate, Bridge Road, BN17 5DF | 01903 723504 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Cuff Miller And Co Littlehampton Limited | Horsham Road, BN17 6BX | 01903 714367 | 4 |
| Discount Vehicle Testing Centre | Rope Walk, BN17 5DE | 01903 733510 | 4 |
| Engine Management Services | Unit 1 Wickham Business Centre, Harwood Road, BN17 7AU | 01903 721272 | 4 |
| Hares Servicing And Repairs Limited | 3 North Lane, East Preston, BN16 1BN | 01903 772222 | 4 |
| Littlehampton Tyre Service | St Martins Barn, The Car Park, Arundel Road, BN17 6BS | 01903 717080 | 4 |
| Mike Hammond Motors Limited | Vincents Yard, Station Road, Rustington, BN16 3BA | 01903 771933 | 4 |
| Mr Mot | Unit 20 Forsters Yard, Quayside, BN17 5SF | 01903 725755 | 4 |
| Niall Cars Limited | 123 Sea Lane, Rustington, BN16 2SG | 01903 775986 | Not listed |
| Rsg Service Centre | Unit 6, Arunside Industrial Estate, Fort Road, BN17 7QU | 01903 715550 | 4 |
| The Car Surgery (littlehampton) Limited | 9 North Street, Wick, BN17 6JJ | 01903 734834 | 4 |
| Yeomans Limited | 52-54 Horsham Road, BN17 6DN | 01903 502333 | 4 |
| Hove — 10 centres | |||
| Bayleys Mot Centre Ltd | Unit D, Cambridge Grove, BN3 3ED | 01273 722165 | 4, 7 |
| Connaught C Limited | 24 Connaught Road, BN3 3WB | 01273 711073 | 4 |
| Dg Motorcycle Centre Ltd | 235 - 237 Hangleton Road, BN3 7LR | 01273 424531 | 1, 2 |
| Frank G Wickenden Limited | Auto Engineers, 2 Scott Road, BN3 5HN | 01273 739863 | 4 |
| Hove Mot Com | Unit C, Cambridge Works, Cambridge Grove, BN3 3ED | 01273 324305 | 4 |
| Kwik-Fit | 85 Old Shoreham Road, BN3 7BU | 01273 777799 | 4 |
| Motest Southern Limited | Unit 10, St Josephs Business Park, BN3 7ES | 01273 776424 | 4 |
| Palmeira Servicing Limited | 6/10 St Johns Road, BN3 2FB | 01273 723996 | 4 |
| Sb Motors (hove) Llp | 58 Newtown Road, BN3 6AB | 01273 737383 | 4 |
| Setyres And Exhaust | English Close, Old Shoreham Road, BN3 7EE | 01273 204040 | 4 |
| Hailsham — 9 centres | |||
| Amc Motorhomes Ltd | A22 Lower Dicker, BN27 4BG | 01323 449146 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Barons Automotive Limited | Gleneagles Drive, BN27 3UA | 01323 844032 | 4 |
| Diplock Fuel Injection Services Ltd | Unit 3 Avocet Way, Diplocks Way, BN27 3JF | 01323 847282 | 4 |
| Hailsham Mot Centre | 2-3 Dawber Buildings, Diplocks Way Industrial Estate, BN27 3JF | 01323 840959 | 4 |
| Hermitage Garage Limited | A22 Polegate Road, BN27 3PE | 01323 849233 | 4 |
| Mot's 4 U | Unit 7, The Martlets, Diplocks Industrial Estate, BN27 3JF | 01323 848808 | 4 |
| S M Motors (east Sussex) Limited | Unit 11a North Crescent, Diplocks Industrial Estate, Diplocks Way, BN27 3JF | 01323 845548 | 4, 7 |
| Setyres Wealden | Diplocks Way, BN27 3JF | 01323 844711 | 4, 7 |
| Tq Mechanix Ltd | Unit 16, Station Road Industrial Estate, BN27 2EY | 01323 379155 | 4, 7 |
| Lancing — 9 centres | |||
| Adur District Council | Direct Services Unit, Commerce Way, Churchill Industrial Estate, BN15 8TA | 01273 263149 | 4, 7 |
| Alverstone Autos Limited | Unit 1 Marlborough Road, BN15 8UF | 01903 751515 | 4 |
| Circle Garage Limited | 50 South Street, BN15 8AJ | 01903 754507 | 3, 4 |
| Crabtree Lane Garage Limited | 102 Crabtree Lane, BN15 9PW | 01903 767658 | 4 |
| Culver Cars Limited | 1 Culver Road, BN15 9AX | 01903 755158 | 4 |
| Lancing Commercial Limited | 61 Spencer Road, Lancing Business Park, BN15 8UA | 01903 753852 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Sbs Motorcycles | Unit 10 Burrell Buildings, Chartwell Road, Lancing Business Park, BN15 8TZ | 01903 767887 | 1, 2 |
| Setyres And Exhaust | Marlborough House, Chartwell Road, Lancing Business Park, BN15 8TY | 01903 766104 | 4, 7 |
| Steve's Auto Lancing | Ingleside Road, BN15 8EL | 01903 754216 | 4, 7 |
| Portslade — 9 centres | |||
| Alpha Servicing | 77a North Street, BN41 1DH | 07912 651774 | Not listed |
| Barons Automotive Limited | Units 10/11 Victoria Road, BN41 1XQ | 01273 838410 | 1, 2, 4 |
| Caffyns Plc | Victoria Road, BN41 1YD | 01273 425600 | 4 |
| Dinnages Garages Limited | Victoria Road, BN41 1XD | 01273 429600 | 4 |
| Hi-Q Portslade | Unit 1 William Street Trading Estate, William Street, BN41 1PZ | 01273 430303 | Not listed |
| Kwik - Fit | 62 - 66 Station Road, BN41 1DF | 01273 422344 | 4 |
| Motshop | Prestwich House, North Street, BN41 1EE | 01273 416362 | 4 |
| Portslade Mot And Service Centre | 19 To 20 Basin Road North, BN41 1WA | 01273 422004 | 4, 7 |
| T P Servicing Limited | Unit 1, Trafalgar House, 72a North Street, BN41 1DG | 01273 429885 | 4 |
| Newhaven — 8 centres | |||
| A M T Service And Repair | Unit One, 10 North Lane, BN9 9PD | 01273 515107 | 1, 2 |
| A Wilkins Motor Engineers | Unit 2, North Industrial Estate, New Road, BN9 0HE | 01273 510314 | 4 |
| Denton Island Garage Ltd | Unit 1 Meeching Boat Yard, Denton Island, BN9 9BA | 01273 612001 | 4, 7 |
| Formula One Autocentres Limited | Avis Road, BN9 0DH | 01273 512236 | 4 |
| Halfords Autocentre | Unit C, The Drove, BN9 9AG | 01273 515925 | 4 |
| Kwik-Fit | Brighton Road, BN9 9NP | 01273 514674 | 4 |
| Proudlocks Mot & Service Centre Ltd | Unit 8, North Industrial Estate, New Road, BN9 0HE | 01273 510883 | 4 |
| We Fit Service Centre Limited | Unit 2a, Beach Road, BN9 0BX | 01273 515255 | 4 |
| East Sussex — 7 centres | |||
| Arkham Performance Limited | Top Warehouse, 1 Green Street, Eastbourne, BN21 1QN | 01323 430101 | 4 |
| Berwick Service Station Ltd | Berwick, Nr Polegate, BN26 6TA | 01323 870598 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Bishops Lane Garage | Unit 6 Parkside Farm, Shortgate Lane, Laughton, BN8 6DG | 01273 814065 | 4 |
| Martin Kemp Motors | Unit 1, The Malthouse, Daveys Lane, Lewes, BN7 2BF | 01273 488688 | 4 |
| Portslade Garages Limited | 312 Old Shoreham Road, Southwick, BN42 4LN | 01273 276666 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Sykes Harley-Davidson | Holmes Hill, Nr Lewes, BN8 6JA | 01825 872003 | Not listed |
| Yeomans Limited | Unit 1, 46b Brampton Road, Eastbourne, BN22 9BN | 01323 832211 | 4 |
| Henfield — 7 centres | |||
| Boretech Engineering Limited | Becket House, Unit 24 Henfield Business Park, Shoreham Road, BN5 9SL | 01273 495405 | 1, 2 |
| Braziers Autos Limited | The Steam Mill, Lower Station Road, BN5 9UQ | 01273 492059 | 4 |
| Coles Automotive | Browns Meadow, Edburton, BN5 9LL | 01273 857520 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Golden Barn Garage Ltd | Unit 26 Henfield Business Park, Shoreham Road, BN5 9SL | 01903 810055 | 4, 7 |
| Mile Oak Services | Unit Z(2b) Mackley Industrial Estate, Small Dole, BN5 9XR | 01273 494570 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Servicing Sussex Limited | Unit 8 Golding Barn Farm, Henfield Road, BN5 9XH | 01903 815950 | 4 |
| Setyres Fast Fit Centre | High Street, BN5 9DF | 01273 495667 | 4 |
| West Sussex — 7 centres | |||
| Caffyns Worthing Audi | Roundstone By Pass Road, Amgmering, BN16 4BD | 01903 231111 | 4 |
| Discount Mot Services | Owl Barn, Bullock Yard, Ford Lane, Ford, BN18 0EF | 01243 555510 | 3 |
| Fleetforce Services Ltd | Unit B4, Ford Airfield Industrial Estate, BN18 0HY | 01243 210035 | 4, 7 |
| Goldbarz Autoz Ltd | Unit G1, Rudford Industrial Estate, Ford Road, BN18 0BD | 01903 725050 | 4 |
| Jcb Ashford Van Centre | Broadwater Road, Worthing, BN14 8AH | 01903 247000 | 4 |
| Roundstone Van Centre | Roundstone Lane, Angmering, BN16 4AT | 01903 788291 | 4, 7 |
| Sussex Auto Centre Limited | 81a Arundel Road, Littlehampton, BN17 7DE | 01903 715771 | 4 |
| Peacehaven — 6 centres | |||
| Anchor Garage (peacehaven) Limited | 7 Phyliss Avenue, BN10 7HY | 01273 581777 | 4 |
| C R Allen And Sons Limited | Main Workshop, Lower Hoddern Farm, Glynn Road, BN10 8AP | 01273 584987 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Cullen Vehicle Services Limited | Unit 13 Farrington Enterprise Estate, Hoyle Road, BN10 8LW | 01273 307831 | 4, 7 |
| Ron Young Motors Ltd | Unit E4 & E5 Meridian Industrial Estate, Hoyle Road, BN10 8LW | 01273 585417 | 4 |
| Tls Peacehaven Limited | Unit E1, Meridian Industrial Estate, Hoyle Road, BN10 8LW | 01273 583434 | 4 |
| Yeomans | 351 South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs, BN10 7HH | 01273 582428 | 4 |
| Seaford — 6 centres | |||
| Brooklyn Motors | Claremont Road, BN25 2BA | 01323 893040 | 4 |
| Cradle Hill Mot Centre | Unit 16, Cradle Hill Industrial Estate, BN25 3JE | 01323 890737 | 4 |
| Kemp Bros Limited | 14 Steyne Rd, BN25 1HT | 01323 892469 | 1, 2, 4, 7 |
| Mardon Motors | 81 Steyne Road, BN25 1QG | 01323 894019 | 1, 2, 4 |
| Mendall Auto Services Ltd | Units 1, 2 & 3, Blatchington Road, BN25 2AN | 01323 896649 | 1, 2, 4, 7 |
| Truck Services Of Sussex Ltd | 19/21 Cradle Hill Industrial Estate, BN25 3JE | 01273 611588 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Shoreham By Sea — 6 centres | |||
| A Star Garage | Unit 3, 7 Kings Crescent, BN43 5LE | 01273 441044 | 4 |
| Halfords Autocentre | Brighton Road, BN43 6RJ | 01273 464165 | 4 |
| Kwik-Fit | 37 - 41 Brighton Road, BN43 6RE | 01273 465463 | 4 |
| Montgomery Motors | Unit A, 77 Brighton Road, BN43 6RE | 01273 461169 | 4 |
| Perkins And Robins | Ham Road, BN43 6PA | 01273 452638 | 4 |
| Western Road Garage Limited | Western Road, BN43 5WD | 01273 452800 | 4 |
| Hassocks — 5 centres | |||
| Daves Commercials Limited | Unit 43 Firsland Park Estate, Henfield Road, Albourne, BN6 9JJ | 01273 495979 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Mots Only | Unit 18 Ditchling Common, BN6 8SG | 07309 852415 | Not listed |
| Pdh Cars Limited | Stonepound Garage, London Road, BN6 9NZ | 01273 845544 | 4 |
| Silverbrookes | 107 Keymer Road, BN6 8QL | 01273 846388 | 1, 2, 4 |
| Station Garage Hassocks Limited | Station Approach East, BN6 8HN | 01273 844256 | 4 |
| Polegate — 5 centres | |||
| Formula One Autocentres Limited | 3 The High Street, BN26 5HA | 01323 483636 | 4 |
| Hss Garage Services | Unit 4a, Baytree Farm, Baytree Lane, BN26 6QN | 01323 842496 | 4 |
| Polegate Mot Centre Limited | Unit 11, Chaucer Industrial Estate, Dittons Road, BN26 6JF | 01323 487174 | 4 |
| Td Autos | Unit 9, Chaucer Industrial Estate, Dittons Road, BN26 6JF | 01323 489123 | Not listed |
| Tps Motorcycles Limited | Tps Motorcycles Limited, 97 Station Road, BN26 6EB | 01323 488388 | 1, 2 |
| Arundel — 3 centres | |||
| Atlantic Garage | Unit G6, Rudford Industrial Estate, Ford, BN18 0BD | 01903 731077 | 4 |
| S And G Motor Centre | Arundel Road, Fontwell, BN18 0QP | 01243 814564 | 4 |
| Swanbourne Auto Works Limited | Unit N, Rudford Industrial Estate, BN18 0BD | 01903 717662 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 |
| Lewes — 3 centres | |||
| Colas Mechanical Services | The Broyle, Ringmer, BN8 5NP | 01273 815851 | 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 |
| Motest Southern Limited | Davey 's Lane, BN7 2BQ | 01273 488455 | 4 |
| Regency Coaches Limited | Unit 1 Upper Stoneham Farm, BN8 5RH | 01273 477333 | Not listed |
| Southwick — 3 centres | |||
| Autofit (sussex) Limited | Unit 1, Chalex Industrial Estate, Manor Hall Road, BN42 4NH | 01273 420520 | 4 |
| D H Autos | Unit 6 Ladybee Industrial Estate, Albion Street, BN42 4EP | 01273 592002 | 4 |
| Montgomery Motors Limited | 37 Albion Street, BN42 4DN | 01273 595255 | 4, 7 |
| Westham — 3 centres | |||
| Eastbourne Mg | 1 Eastbourne Road, BN24 5NE | 01323 764996 | Not listed |
| Mercedes Benz Eastbourne | Eastbourne Road, Westham, Pevensey, BN24 5NH | 01323 460888 | 4, 7 |
| Mr H Mot Centre Limited | Unit 5, Stage 1, Eastbourne Road, BN24 5NH | 01323 741001 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 |
| Pevensey — 2 centres | |||
| Hankham Motor Works Limited | Hankham Street, Hankham, BN24 5BG | 01323 763376 | 4 |
| Haven Garage Limited | Wallsend Road, Pevensey Bay, BN24 6AA | 01323 767175 | 4, 7 |
| Ringmer — 2 centres | |||
| Precision | Sycamore House, Laughton Road, BN8 5SY | 01825 721205 | 4 |
| Ringmer Service Centre | Unit 2, Caburn Enterprise Park, The Broyle, BN8 5NP | 01273 814515 | 4 |
| Amberley — 1 centre | |||
| Amberley Castle Garage | Station Road, BN18 9LT | 01798 831125 | 4, 7 |
| Angmering — 1 centre | |||
| D&a Motors | Unit 3 Roundstone Automotive Park, Mayflower Way, BN16 4AY | 01903 782551 | 4, 5, 7 |
| Goring By Sea — 1 centre | |||
| Pk Autosmart Limited | Woods Way Trading Estate, Woods Way, BN12 4QY | 01903 366006 | 7 |
| Hellingly — 1 centre | |||
| Car And Commercial Auto Services Limited | Unit 51, Granary Business Centre, Broad Farm, BN27 4DU | 01323 404744 | 4, 7 |
| Pevensey Bay — 1 centre | |||
| Lushington Lane Motors Limited | Unit 10 Westham Business Park, Eastbourne Road, BN24 5NP | 01323 723858 | 4 |
| Rustington — 1 centre | |||
| Xtreme Tyres & Autocare Plus Ltd | Unit 3 Nairn Business Centre, Artex Avenue, BN16 3LN | 01903 786464 | Not listed |
| Sayers Common — 1 centre | |||
| North Star Sussex Limited | Old Forge Garage, London Road, BN6 9HZ | 01273 834678 | 4 |
| Sompting — 1 centre | |||
| Cedar Garage Limited | Unit 1 Rectory Farm Road, BN15 0DP | 01903 830303 | 4, 7 |
| Steyning — 1 centre | |||
| Simms Garage Limited | Tanyard Lane, BN44 3RJ | 01903 814646 | 4 |
| Yapton — 1 centre | |||
| Ab Autos (arundel) Limited | Unit 6 Fresh Acres Nursery, Yapton Lane, BN18 0AS | 01243 554009 | 4, 5, 7 |
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