MOT pass rates in Dartford

244,502 cars took a first MOT at test centres in the DA postcode area in 2025. The DA postcode area covers Dartford and the towns around it — Bexleyheath, Erith and Sidcup 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
77.8%
5.5 points above the class-4 average (72.3%); reflects the mix of cars tested here
Tests analysed
244,502
first tests, 2025
Average car age at test
10.1 yrs
national average 10.7 yrs
Arrived with a dangerous fault
5.3%
of DA-area first tests; national 7.3%

How Dartford 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
#12 highest
77.8% of first tests passed, of the 116 areas
Fleet age
#91 oldest
average 10.1 yrs at test, of the 116 areas
Electric share
#30 highest
2.4% of first tests were electric cars, of the 116 areas
Tests done
#60 busiest
244,502 first tests in 2025, of the 116 areas

The area's signature make

Of the twelve most-tested makes at DA-area test centres, Mercedes-Benz is the one tested furthest above its national share: 6.8% of DA-area first tests against 5.3% of tests nationally — 1.3 times its national rate. That is a fact about what the area drives, not a claim about the make.

Dartford and its neighbours

Dartford and five neighbouring postcode areas, 2025. Pass rates are unadjusted for fleet age and mix.

AreaFirst tests Pass rateAvg ageElectric
DA (Dartford)244,50277.8%10.1 yrs2.4%
BR (Bromley)120,17379.0%9.6 yrs3.3%
ME (Rochester)355,18074.3%11.0 yrs1.8%
RM (Romford)270,16479.4%10.2 yrs2.7%
SE (South East London)260,88675.5%10.9 yrs4.6%
TN (Tonbridge)444,86472.1%11.5 yrs1.9%

Pass rate by car age — DA area vs national

First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 2025.

Dartford (DA) areaAll of Britain
50%60%70%80%90%100%3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)DA area, vehicle age 3: 89.6%DA area, vehicle age 4: 88.8%DA area, vehicle age 5: 87.5%DA area, vehicle age 6: 85.3%DA area, vehicle age 7: 83.4%DA area, vehicle age 8: 81%DA area, vehicle age 9: 79.2%DA area, vehicle age 10: 76.6%DA area, vehicle age 11: 73.3%DA area, vehicle age 12: 71.1%DA area, vehicle age 13: 69.5%DA area, vehicle age 14: 69.1%DA area, vehicle age 15: 66.7%DA area, vehicle age 16: 65.4%DA area, vehicle age 17: 64.4%DA area, vehicle age 18: 64.7%DA area, vehicle age 19: 65.2%DA area, vehicle age 20: 64.9%All of Britain, vehicle age 3: 88.5%All of Britain, vehicle age 4: 87.2%All of Britain, vehicle age 5: 86%All of Britain, vehicle age 6: 83.5%All of Britain, vehicle age 7: 80.9%All of Britain, vehicle age 8: 78.2%All of Britain, vehicle age 9: 74.9%All of Britain, vehicle age 10: 71.9%All of Britain, vehicle age 11: 68.6%All of Britain, vehicle age 12: 65.8%All of Britain, vehicle age 13: 63.5%All of Britain, vehicle age 14: 61.2%All of Britain, vehicle age 15: 59.3%All of Britain, vehicle age 16: 58.3%All of Britain, vehicle age 17: 57.2%All of Britain, vehicle age 18: 57.4%All of Britain, vehicle age 19: 57%All of Britain, vehicle age 20: 57.6%DA area 64.9%All of Britain 57.6%
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Age (years)DA area testsDA area pass rateAll cars
315,69789.6%88.5%
415,70988.8%87.2%
515,14987.5%86.0%
621,56185.3%83.5%
720,71683.4%80.9%
820,80981.0%78.2%
920,18479.2%74.9%
1017,08976.6%71.9%
1113,49273.3%68.6%
1211,74971.1%65.8%
1310,30769.5%63.5%
149,30669.1%61.2%
159,09366.7%59.3%
168,42565.4%58.3%
176,99364.4%57.2%
186,42764.7%57.4%
195,03465.2%57.0%
203,79364.9%57.6%

Better or worse than the national average?

The DA area's pass rate minus the national pass rate at each car age, in percentage points. Bars above zero: DA-area tests beat the national average for that age. Below zero: they trail.

DA area ahead
-10-5+0+5+10Age 3: +1.1 points vs the average car3Age 4: +1.6 points vs the average carAge 5: +1.5 points vs the average car5Age 6: +1.8 points vs the average carAge 7: +2.5 points vs the average car7Age 8: +2.8 points vs the average carAge 9: +4.3 points vs the average car9Age 10: +4.7 points vs the average carAge 11: +4.7 points vs the average car11Age 12: +5.3 points vs the average carAge 13: +6.0 points vs the average car13Age 14: +7.9 points vs the average carAge 15: +7.4 points vs the average car15Age 16: +7.1 points vs the average carAge 17: +7.2 points vs the average car17Age 18: +7.3 points vs the average carAge 19: +8.2 points vs the average car19Age 20: +7.3 points vs the average car20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)Gap (points)
3+1.1
4+1.6
5+1.5
6+1.8
7+2.5
8+2.8
9+4.3
10+4.7
11+4.7
12+5.3
13+6.0
14+7.9
15+7.4
16+7.1
17+7.2
18+7.3
19+8.2
20+7.3

The cars tested around Dartford, by age

How many cars of each age took a first MOT at DA-area test centres in 2025 — the age profile of what the area actually drives.

07k15k22k30kAge 3: 15k3Age 4: 15kAge 5: 15k5Age 6: 21kAge 7: 20k7Age 8: 20kAge 9: 20k9Age 10: 17kAge 11: 13k11Age 12: 11kAge 13: 10k13Age 14: 9kAge 15: 9k15Age 16: 8kAge 17: 6k17Age 18: 6kAge 19: 5k19Age 20: 3k20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)First tests
315,697
415,709
515,149
621,561
720,716
820,809
920,184
1017,089
1113,492
1211,749
1310,307
149,306
159,093
168,425
176,993
186,427
195,034
203,793

What cars fail on around Dartford

Where the failure items land for tests done in the DA area, 2025.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment32.8%
Tyres14.0%
Suspension13.4%
Brakes11.6%
Visibility11.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks6.5%
Body, chassis, structure4.3%
Steering2.9%

Share of all failure items, 2025 — the 8 biggest categories shown (96.7% of the items); smaller categories are not listed.

The advisories to watch

Where testers most often write "keep an eye on this" in the DA area, 2025 — the faults in the post.

Tyres: 35.4% of advisories35.4%Brakes: 24.0% of advisories24.0%Suspension: 20.0% of advisories20.0%Non-component advisories: 6.2% of advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks: 4.2% of advisoriesBody, chassis, structure: 3.3% of advisories
TyresBrakesSuspensionNon-component advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaksBody, chassis, structure
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CategoryShare of advisories
Tyres35.4%
Brakes24.0%
Suspension20.0%
Non-component advisories6.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks4.2%
Body, chassis, structure3.3%

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

First-time pass rate for the five most-tested fuel types in the DA area, 2025, against the national all-cars average. Fleet ages differ by fuel — newer fleets help the electrified bars.

50%60%70%80%90%100%all cars 72.3%Petrol: 76.5% of 152,630 tests76.5%Petrol152,630 testsDiesel: 76.8% of 66,214 tests76.8%Diesel66,214 testsHybrid electric: 88.9% of 19,051 tests88.9%Hybrid19,051 testsElectric: 87.8% of 5,848 tests87.8%Electric5,848 testsElectric diesel: 86.8% of 593 tests86.8%Electric diesel593 tests
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FuelTestsPass rate
Petrol152,63076.5%
Diesel66,21476.8%
Hybrid electric19,05188.9%
Electric5,84887.8%
Electric diesel59386.8%

What mileage is normal around Dartford?

Mileage recorded at test by vehicle age, DA-area tests, 2025. The line is the typical (median) car; the shaded band holds the middle half.

Typical car, DA area (median)
0k25k50k75k100k125k150k3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)Age 3: typical 23,750 miles (middle half 16,250–36,250)Age 4: typical 31,250 miles (middle half 21,250–46,250)Age 5: typical 36,250 miles (middle half 26,250–53,750)Age 6: typical 43,750 miles (middle half 28,750–61,250)Age 7: typical 51,250 miles (middle half 36,250–71,250)Age 8: typical 58,750 miles (middle half 41,250–81,250)Age 9: typical 63,750 miles (middle half 46,250–86,250)Age 10: typical 68,750 miles (middle half 48,750–91,250)Age 11: typical 71,250 miles (middle half 51,250–96,250)Age 12: typical 76,250 miles (middle half 53,750–98,750)Age 13: typical 81,250 miles (middle half 58,750–106,250)Age 14: typical 86,250 miles (middle half 63,750–111,250)Age 15: typical 88,750 miles (middle half 66,250–116,250)Age 16: typical 91,250 miles (middle half 66,250–118,750)Age 17: typical 96,250 miles (middle half 71,250–126,250)Age 18: typical 98,750 miles (middle half 73,750–128,750)Age 19: typical 98,750 miles (middle half 73,750–128,750)Age 20: typical 98,750 miles (middle half 71,250–128,750)98k mi

Mileage values are midpoints of 2,500-mile bands.

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Age (years)Lower quarterTypical (median)Upper quarter
316,25023,75036,250
421,25031,25046,250
526,25036,25053,750
628,75043,75061,250
736,25051,25071,250
841,25058,75081,250
946,25063,75086,250
1048,75068,75091,250
1151,25071,25096,250
1253,75076,25098,750
1358,75081,250106,250
1463,75086,250111,250
1566,25088,750116,250
1666,25091,250118,750
1771,25096,250126,250
1873,75098,750128,750
1973,75098,750128,750
2071,25098,750128,750

What the DA area drives

The 12 most-tested makes at DA-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.

MakeTests 2025 Pass rate
Ford36,75473.2%
Vauxhall25,22772.8%
Volkswagen17,79279.2%
Mercedes-Benz16,58580.9%
BMW13,60481.9%
Toyota13,35179.3%
Nissan13,08972.7%
Audi12,09585.1%
Peugeot8,28473.7%
Kia7,51080.6%
Citroen7,07271.9%
Hyundai6,72578.6%

MOT test centres in the DA area

135 DVSA-approved MOT test stations across the DA postcode area, 118 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.

CentreAddressPhoneClasses
Dartford — 31 centres
Aa Auto CentreUnit 23 Quadrant Court, Greenhithe, DA9 9AY01322 4224114
Ancaster Group Limited555 Princes Road, DA2 6HH01322 8756604
Beadles Group Limited370 Princes Road, DA1 1LN01322 2222014
Bourne Road Garage LtdBourne Rd, Crayford, DA1 4BU01322 5215954
C M RepairsUnit 1, Sandpit Road, DA1 5BU01322 2842431, 2, 4, 5, 7
Claremont Motor Engineers Dartford Limited343 Watling Street, DA2 6EP01322 2200334, 5, 7
Dakar Cars LimitedStanhill Farm, Birchwood Road, DA2 7HD01322 6140444
Formula One AutocentresUnit 2-3, Matrix Business Centre, Victoria Road, DA1 5AJ01322 2777704
Halfords Autocentres LtdUnit 1, Matrix Trade Park, Victoria Road, DA1 5AJ01322 2747324, 7
Hawley Road Garage87 To 99 Hawley Rd, DA1 1PB01322 2254464, 5, 7
Hopfields Auto RepairsUnit 3a, Wilks Avenue, Questor, DA1 1JS07932 7710614, 5, 7
Horton Kirby Mot Station LimitedUnit 3 Oakview Stud Farm, Horton Kirby, DA4 9DF01322 8688001, 2, 4
K & M Auto Services LtdUnit A6 Logicor Park, DA1 5PT07854 1040124, 7
K C Car Services80a The Brent, DA1 1YW01322 2779104, 7
Kwik Fit30 - 32 Westgate Road, DA1 2AS01322 2227374
M G S AutosUnit 3 Progress House, Powder Mill Lane, DA1 1NT01322 2879984
Marshall Motor Group LimitedRennie Drive, DA1 5FD07342 0380044
Mays Two Stroke Service11 Dartford Road, DA1 3EF01322 2249041, 2
Mercedes-BenzUnit 1, Rennie Drive, DA1 5FD01322 2944144
MotorlineRennie Drive, DA1 5FD01322 2805454
Orchard Garage Limited128 Park Road, DA1 1SZ01322 227100Not listed
P And M AutosUnits 4 And 5 Parker Industrial Estate, Watling Street, DA2 6EP01322 2774724
Pars Autos Limited74 Crayford Road, Crayford, DA1 4AT01322 8375001, 2, 4
Shenley Road GarageShenley Rd, DA1 1YF01322 2298874
Tcr Garage74 Swaislands Drive, Crayford, DA1 4HY01322 6323264
The Test Centre DeptfordUnit 19, Applegarth Drive, DA1 1JD03333 5897771, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Volkscar Garage & Mot Ltd201 Fulwich Road, DA1 1UW07985 905230Not listed
Vts Dartford LimitedLondon Road, Stone, DA2 6BH01322 8037643, 4
W J King Garages LimitedFarningham Service Station, A20 Road, Farningham, DA4 0DX01322 8623664
W J King Garages Limited581 - 597 Princes Road, DA2 6EA01322 2275814
Wilmoths10-22 London Rd, Crayford, DA1 4BH01322 5245554
Gravesend — 19 centres
A2 Motorcycle Centre Limited50 Singlewell Road, DA11 7PW01474 3202001, 2
Autocruse Service Centre6a Saddington Street, DA12 1ED01474 3221114
D F Auto ServicesAlbion Parade, DA12 2RR01474 3592304, 7
G And M MotorsMilton Road, DA12 2PP01474 3639074
Golden Motor Services9 Bentley Street, DA12 2DH01474 5353774
Gravesham Borough CouncilBrookvale Depot, Springhead Road, Northfleet, DA11 8HW01474 3375474, 5, 7
Kwik FitRochester Road, DA12 2LY01474 3233154, 5, 7
Lion Test & Tyre CenbtreLion Garage, 301 Old Road East, DA12 1PW01474 535990Not listed
Mark Hannam AutosRear Of 155 Vale Road, Northfleet, DA11 8BX01474 5699433, 4
Meopham GarageThe Sidings, Meopham, DA13 0LT01474 8121564
Mr Clutch Autocentres50 Singlewell Road, DA11 7PW01474 6262624, 7
Norfolk Road MotUnits 3-8, Canal Industrial Park, Canal Road, DA12 2PA01474 363600Not listed
R J P Auto ServicesUnit A, Crown Garage, Shorne, DA12 3JL07761 5925084
Red Street GarageRed Street, Southfleet, DA13 9QJ01474 8332494
Riverside Mot CentreUnits B4 And B8 Lion Business Park, Dering Way, DA12 2DX01474 5335331, 2, 4, 5, 7
S.e.t Servicing & Mot Centre LtdUnit 5 Robins Wharf, Grove Road, Northfleet, DA11 9AX01474 5698895
Singlewell Service Centre LimitedUnit A Hever Court Road, DA12 5UQ01474 3283334
W J King Garages Limited40 Overcliffe, DA11 0EJ01474 5656564
Watling Tyre Service LimitedWatling House, 1 To 3 Pelham Road, DA11 0HN01474 3214554
Sidcup — 15 centres
Astm Tyres4-6 Halfway Street, DA15 8LL07590 4732601, 2, 4
Beadles Group Limited143-149 Main Road, DA14 6PB02081 3168304
Blackfen Mot Tesing CentreRear Of 243-259 Blackfen Road, DA15 8PR02088 5070007
Danson Mot's Limited485 Blackfen Road, DA15 9NP02083 0300114
Eric Falce Auto ServicesNelson Road, DA14 6DY02083 0955474
Hedin Automotive RuxleyMaidstone Road, DA14 5BG02083 0264314
Jemca Sidcup146-152 Maidstone Road, DA14 5HS02083 0081514
Neves Test Centre Limited25-35 Birkbeck Road, DA14 4DD02083 0010004, 7
Porsche Retail Group LimitedEdgington Way, Orpington, DA14 5BN02082 6963004
Sidcup Auto Repairs LtdUnit 8c, Halfway Street, DA15 8LL02033 0219391, 2, 4
Sondel Sport Motorcycles Ltd19-20 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road, DA15 9NB02083 0318111, 2
Tech-OneUnit 6, Rear Of St Johns Parade, DA14 6ES02083 0206004
Wj King Garages Ltd214-226 Main Road, DA14 6RR02083 0977884
Wj King Garages Ltd129-137 Main Road, DA14 6PA02083 0083114
Wright Tech Uk LimitedUnit 8 Fitzroy Business Park, Sandy Lane, DA14 5AH02083 0891754, 5, 7
Kent — 13 centres
Beautiful Body Repairs LtdBbr, Unit C5, Swanscombe Manor Way Business Park, Manor Way, Swanscombe, DA10 0PP01322 381868Not listed
C P Autos20 Lion Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 8NR02083 0396404
D A Mot Centre LtdSalisbury House, Salisbury Road, Dartford, DA2 6EJ01322 8366704
Dean Transprot 1994 LtdUnit 2, 2 Anderson Way, Belvedere, DA17 6BG02083 1122324, 5, 7
Halfords AutocentreUnit 2a Klinger Park, Edgington Way, Sidcup, DA14 5AF02080 7508304
Jcb Medway LimitedUnit A, Oakwood Industrial Estate, Thames Way, Northfleet, DA11 9DT01474 3406154
Kmita Motors Ltd85a Springhead Road, Northfleet, DA11 9QZ01474 3593644
Krazy Horse Customs10-11 Bellegrove Parade, Welling Way, Welling, DA16 3RE02088 5642731, 2
Monarch Autos164 Milton Road, Swanscombe, Dartford, DA10 0LX01322 3811231, 2, 4
Old Forge GarageStapley Rd, Upper Belvedere, DA17 5JP01322 4351111, 2, 4
Orchard Garage Limited159- 161 Heath Lane, Dartford, DA1 2TW01322 2710001, 2, 4
Sk Mot Testing Centre LimitedRear Of 4 - 12 Perry Street, Landsdown Place, Northfleet, DA11 7QU07969 8459514, 5, 7
W J King Garages Limited171 The Brent, Dartford, DA2 6DQ01322 2221714
Erith — 11 centres
Apollo Autos Ltd165 West Street, DA8 1AW01322 4415914
Cab Care CentreUnit E Darenth Works, Ray Lamb Way, DA8 2SP02085 5648224
Dynes391-395 Erith Road, DA8 3LT01322 6214301, 2
Hayes Engineering (erith) LtdUnit 2a, Europa Trading Estate, Fraser Rd, DA8 1QL01322 4403321, 2, 4, 5, 7
Hearts Mot Ltd1a Sandcliff Rd, DA8 1NY01322 4465614
In N Out Centres Retail LimitedMorrisons Car Park, James Watt Way, DA8 2AH03332 4799994
J W Mot Centre2 Maypole Crescent, Darent Industrial Estate, Slade Green, DA8 2JZ01322 3305001, 2
Kwik - Fit73 - 79 West Street, DA8 1AG01322 4424284
Pheasant Garage Ltd40 Belmont Rd, DA8 1LB01322 3410494
Se Auto Services LtdUnit 8 Kencot Way, DA18 4AB02083 1158684
Star Automotive LtdUnit 3, Manford Industrial Estate, Manor Road, DA8 2AJ01322 3518994, 7
Crayford — 8 centres
A1 Carriages LtdFairfield Service Station, Crayford Road, DA1 4AW01322 2204344
Allen Ford39 Thames Road, DA1 4QL01322 5202204, 7
Bexley Lane Garage33-47 Bexley Lane, DA1 4DD01322 5272794
G & M AutocentreUnit 18 Bourne Industrial Park, Bourne Road, DA1 4BZ01322 8382824, 7
G&m Autocentre LtdUnit 17 Bourne Industrial Estate, Bourne Road, DA1 4BF07779 0090031, 2, 4, 5, 7
Mr Clutch Autocentres LtdUnit S2, Acorn Industrial Park, DA1 4AL01322 5260754
Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance Services8 Tower Park Road, DA1 4LB01322 5288404, 7
Sparshatt Truck And Van LimitedUnit 1, 21 Kennet Road, DA1 4QN01322 5200304, 5, 7
Northfleet — 7 centres
Allen FordEagle Way, Stonebridge Road, DA11 9BJ01474 5375374
Autocare Fastfit48 London Road, DA11 9JR01474 5366364
AutofixUnit 7, Ebbsfleet Industrial Estate, Stonebridge Road, DA11 9DZ01474 3344504
Bamber GarageUnit P3, Northfleet Industrial Estate, Lower Road, DA11 9SN01322 3835114
Barney Sands And Hartridge LimitedWest House, Lower Road, Northfleet Industrial Estate, DA11 9SN01322 3820961, 2, 4
Chase Garage Kent LimitedUnit A4, Northfleet Industrial Estate, DA11 9SN01322 3834404
E & S CommercialUnit 1 & Yard, 76 Vale Road, DA11 8DA01474 564889Not listed
Welling — 7 centres
Alcock And VidlerUnit 7 Graves Yard, R/o 96 Upper Wickham Lane, DA16 3HQ02088 5415624
Bridge Auto Service189 Bellegrove Road, DA16 3RA02083 1988884
Brilliant Motors Garage Limited118 Upper Wickham Lane, DA16 3DP02088 5540434
Claremont Motor Engineers53-55 Upper Wickham Lane, DA16 3AE02088 5423254
Mildreds Garage2-4 Bellegrove Parade, Welling Way, DA16 2RE02088 5625441, 2, 4
Nicholas Motors LtdWelling Test Centre, Church Road, DA16 3DY02088 5573934
Wj King Garages Ltd70-88 Park View Road, DA16 1SF02083 0312344
Bexley — 4 centres
A Smith MotorsBritish Rail Car Park, Bexley Station, DA5 1AQ01322 5597584
Bexley Audi138 Blendon Road, DA5 1BZ02083 0130504
Bexley Garage Ltd34 North Cray Road, DA5 3LZ01322 5215514
Wj King Garages Ltd10-16 Steynton Avenue, DA5 3HP02083 0044664
Bexleyheath — 4 centres
Hamilton Motors89 Avenue Road, DA7 4EQ02083 0369904
Rapide MotorcyclesCastlewood Garage, 4 Princes Street, DA7 4BJ02083 0468281, 2
Sanspeed9 Standard Rd, DA6 8DP02083 0343144
Wj King Garages LtdLong Lane Garage, 160-164 Long Lane, DA7 5AQ02083 0322994
Belvedere — 3 centres
All Fords LtdUnit 10, Belvedere Industrial Estate, Fishers Way, DA17 6BS07983 3233874, 5, 7
Charlton Car CareUnit 18, Capital Industrial Estate, Crabtree Manor Way South, DA17 6BJ02033 028960Not listed
Gilbert Road Service Station Ltd26-30 Gilbert Rd, DA17 5DA02083 1144654
Bexley Heath — 2 centres
Axminster AutosPrinces Street, DA7 4BQ02083 0443081, 2, 4, 5, 7
The Mini Centre174 Broadway, DA6 7BT02083 0314414, 7
Longfield — 2 centres
Farrins Mot Testing Limited61 Main Road, DA3 7QT01474 7021844
Hartley Mot Test CentreAsh Road, Hartley, DA3 8EL01474 7065014
Swanscombe — 2 centres
Swanscombe Auto Centre38 To 44 Milton Road, DA10 0LY01322 3842954
Western Auto Centre LtdUnit 2 @ Land Co Manor Way Business Park, Manor Way, DA10 0PP07305 9214854, 7
Blackfen — 1 centre
Blackfen Motorist Centre Ltd309-315 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road, DA15 9NG02082 9875884, 5, 7
Farningham — 1 centre
B S Motors (farningham) LlpWhite Post Garage, Eynsford Road, DA4 0BD01322 8612344
Fawkham Green — 1 centre
Fawkham Green Garage LimitedBrands Hatch Road, DA3 8PD01474 8723554
Footscray — 1 centre
R & R Automotive LtdUnit 2, 122 Maidstone Road, DA14 5HS02083 0216404
Greenhithe — 1 centre
Paramount Garage Bluewater Limited122a Knockhall Chase, DA9 9EN01322 3705001, 2, 7
London — 1 centre
London Hire Mot Centre185 Manor Road, Erith, DA8 2AD02083 2042004, 5, 7
Meopham — 1 centre
Apple DevelopmentsCamer Park Road, DA13 0AL01474 8130604

Source: DVSA Active MOT test stations (Open Government Licence v3.0), release of 26 February 2026. Listing here means DVSA approves the station for the classes shown; it is not a recommendation, and we publish no per-garage pass rates. Some stations are sole traders, so an address may be a home address — we show it because DVSA publishes it as the approved test site. Run a test station and want your entry corrected or removed? Email [email protected] and we will act within 7 days.

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