MOT pass rates in Derby

458,772 cars took a first MOT at test centres in the DE postcode area in 2025. The DE postcode area covers Derby and the towns around it — Burton upon Trent, Swadlincote, Matlock and Ilkeston 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
74.9%
2.6 points above the class-4 average (72.3%); reflects the mix of cars tested here
Tests analysed
458,772
first tests, 2025
Average car age at test
10.6 yrs
national average 10.7 yrs
Arrived with a dangerous fault
6.4%
of DE-area first tests; national 7.3%

How Derby 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
#29 highest
74.9% of first tests passed, of the 116 areas
Fleet age
#59 oldest
average 10.6 yrs at test, of the 116 areas
Electric share
#49 highest
2.1% of first tests were electric cars, of the 116 areas
Tests done
#14 busiest
458,772 first tests in 2025, of the 116 areas

The area's signature make

Of the twelve most-tested makes at DE-area test centres, Land Rover is the one tested furthest above its national share: 3.3% of DE-area first tests against 2.8% of tests nationally — 1.2 times its national rate. That is a fact about what the area drives, not a claim about the make.

Derby and its neighbours

Derby and eight neighbouring postcode areas, 2025. Pass rates are unadjusted for fleet age and mix.

AreaFirst tests Pass rateAvg ageElectric
DE (Derby)458,77274.9%10.6 yrs2.1%
B (Birmingham)1,038,78976.0%10.9 yrs1.6%
CV (Coventry)491,02775.0%10.8 yrs2.3%
LE (Leicester)589,08574.2%11.0 yrs2.2%
NG (Nottingham)615,13871.2%10.8 yrs1.9%
S (Sheffield)749,01175.3%10.7 yrs1.8%
SK (Stockport)335,29672.9%10.0 yrs2.6%
ST (Stoke-on-Trent)369,77371.4%10.5 yrs1.9%
WS (Walsall)238,98071.7%10.7 yrs2.1%

Pass rate by car age — DE area vs national

First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 2025.

Derby (DE) areaAll of Britain
50%60%70%80%90%100%3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)DE area, vehicle age 3: 90.9%DE area, vehicle age 4: 89%DE area, vehicle age 5: 87.9%DE area, vehicle age 6: 85.8%DE area, vehicle age 7: 83.6%DE area, vehicle age 8: 80.8%DE area, vehicle age 9: 77.2%DE area, vehicle age 10: 74.2%DE area, vehicle age 11: 71.1%DE area, vehicle age 12: 67.6%DE area, vehicle age 13: 65.6%DE area, vehicle age 14: 63.7%DE area, vehicle age 15: 61.2%DE area, vehicle age 16: 60.8%DE area, vehicle age 17: 59.5%DE area, vehicle age 18: 60.1%DE area, vehicle age 19: 60.1%DE area, vehicle age 20: 61.7%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%DE area 61.7%All of Britain 57.6%
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Age (years)DE area testsDE area pass rateAll cars
324,92190.9%88.5%
427,01589.0%87.2%
525,11587.9%86.0%
633,85485.8%83.5%
733,13983.6%80.9%
834,60980.8%78.2%
937,05177.2%74.9%
1036,11174.2%71.9%
1133,22971.1%68.6%
1228,82867.6%65.8%
1324,64565.6%63.5%
1421,41863.7%61.2%
1519,39761.2%59.3%
1615,97860.8%58.3%
1713,53159.5%57.2%
1811,90360.1%57.4%
198,85560.1%57.0%
206,81361.7%57.6%

Better or worse than the national average?

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

DE area ahead
-6-3+0+3+6Age 3: +2.4 points vs the average car3Age 4: +1.8 points vs the average carAge 5: +1.9 points vs the average car5Age 6: +2.3 points vs the average carAge 7: +2.7 points vs the average car7Age 8: +2.6 points vs the average carAge 9: +2.3 points vs the average car9Age 10: +2.3 points vs the average carAge 11: +2.5 points vs the average car11Age 12: +1.8 points vs the average carAge 13: +2.1 points vs the average car13Age 14: +2.5 points vs the average carAge 15: +1.9 points vs the average car15Age 16: +2.5 points vs the average carAge 17: +2.3 points vs the average car17Age 18: +2.7 points vs the average carAge 19: +3.1 points vs the average car19Age 20: +4.1 points vs the average car20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)Gap (points)
3+2.4
4+1.8
5+1.9
6+2.3
7+2.7
8+2.6
9+2.3
10+2.3
11+2.5
12+1.8
13+2.1
14+2.5
15+1.9
16+2.5
17+2.3
18+2.7
19+3.1
20+4.1

The cars tested around Derby, by age

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

010k20k30k40kAge 3: 24k3Age 4: 27kAge 5: 25k5Age 6: 33kAge 7: 33k7Age 8: 34kAge 9: 37k9Age 10: 36kAge 11: 33k11Age 12: 28kAge 13: 24k13Age 14: 21kAge 15: 19k15Age 16: 15kAge 17: 13k17Age 18: 11kAge 19: 8k19Age 20: 6k20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)First tests
324,921
427,015
525,115
633,854
733,139
834,609
937,051
1036,111
1133,229
1228,828
1324,645
1421,418
1519,397
1615,978
1713,531
1811,903
198,855
206,813

What cars fail on around Derby

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

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment25.5%
Suspension21.4%
Brakes14.4%
Tyres12.2%
Visibility7.3%
Body, chassis, structure6.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks6.0%
Steering3.8%

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 DE area, 2025 — the faults in the post.

Tyres: 30.2% of advisories30.2%Suspension: 25.2% of advisories25.2%Brakes: 25.1% of advisories25.1%Non-component advisories: 5.2% of advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks: 4.4% of advisoriesBody, chassis, structure: 3.5% of advisories
TyresSuspensionBrakesNon-component advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaksBody, chassis, structure
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CategoryShare of advisories
Tyres30.2%
Suspension25.2%
Brakes25.1%
Non-component advisories5.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks4.4%
Body, chassis, structure3.5%

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

First-time pass rate for the five most-tested fuel types in the DE 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: 75.1% of 225,686 tests75.1%Petrol225,686 testsDiesel: 72.1% of 199,040 tests72.1%Diesel199,040 testsHybrid electric: 90.2% of 23,014 tests90.2%Hybrid23,014 testsElectric: 86.6% of 9,760 tests86.6%Electric9,760 testsElectric diesel: 87.6% of 1,057 tests87.6%Electric diesel1,057 tests
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FuelTestsPass rate
Petrol225,68675.1%
Diesel199,04072.1%
Hybrid electric23,01490.2%
Electric9,76086.6%
Electric diesel1,05787.6%

What mileage is normal around Derby?

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

Typical car, DE 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 38,750 miles (middle half 26,250–51,250)Age 6: typical 43,750 miles (middle half 31,250–58,750)Age 7: typical 51,250 miles (middle half 36,250–68,750)Age 8: typical 58,750 miles (middle half 43,750–78,750)Age 9: typical 68,750 miles (middle half 48,750–88,750)Age 10: typical 76,250 miles (middle half 53,750–98,750)Age 11: typical 83,750 miles (middle half 61,250–108,750)Age 12: typical 88,750 miles (middle half 66,250–116,250)Age 13: typical 93,750 miles (middle half 71,250–121,250)Age 14: typical 101,250 miles (middle half 76,250–128,750)Age 15: typical 103,750 miles (middle half 76,250–133,750)Age 16: typical 103,750 miles (middle half 76,250–133,750)Age 17: typical 108,750 miles (middle half 81,250–138,750)Age 18: typical 108,750 miles (middle half 81,250–141,250)Age 19: typical 108,750 miles (middle half 78,750–141,250)Age 20: typical 106,250 miles (middle half 76,250–138,750)106k 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
526,25038,75051,250
631,25043,75058,750
736,25051,25068,750
843,75058,75078,750
948,75068,75088,750
1053,75076,25098,750
1161,25083,750108,750
1266,25088,750116,250
1371,25093,750121,250
1476,250101,250128,750
1576,250103,750133,750
1676,250103,750133,750
1781,250108,750138,750
1881,250108,750141,250
1978,750108,750141,250
2076,250106,250138,750

What the DE area drives

The 12 most-tested makes at DE-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
Ford65,09371.9%
Vauxhall43,64167.9%
Volkswagen41,88976.5%
Toyota26,22580.1%
BMW25,37181.2%
Audi24,20280.2%
Nissan22,15270.5%
Mercedes-Benz21,56477.7%
Peugeot20,34069.3%
Land Rover15,34879.7%
Kia15,12877.2%
Citroen14,54565.8%

MOT test centres in the DE area

323 DVSA-approved MOT test stations across the DE postcode area, 302 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
Derby — 155 centres
.74 Princes Street, DE23 8NS01332 3322184
20ten Garage ServicesUnit 7, Duffield Road Industrial Estate, Little Eaton, DE21 5EG01332 8338784
Abbey Street Garage344 Abbey Street, DE22 3SZ01332 3427074
Absolute Vw Limited128 London Road, DE72 2GP07790 0297634
Alan Smith Garages LimitedManchester Street, DE22 3GA01332 2903264
Alans Test Centre (derby)27 Shaftesbury Street South, Sir Francis Ley Ind Park, DE23 8YH01332 3630711, 2, 4, 5, 7
Allens Autocare LimitedUnit 4 Bonington Complex, 10 Trent Lane, Castle Donington, DE74 2PY01332 8129224, 5, 7
Alvaston Mot And Service Centre Ltd1231 London Road, Alvaston, DE24 8QH01332 9871404
Atb Motor Engineers Limited12a Wild Street, DE1 1GN01332 2242291, 2, 4
Ats Euromaster Limited (derby)59 Kedleston Road, DE22 1FL01332 2978784
Auto Centre Ilkeston Limited103b Awsworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8JP01159 3221111, 2
Auto Test CentreUnit 13, Castings Road, Sir Francis Ley Indus Park, DE23 8YL01332 2427274, 5, 7
Auto-LineUnit 17 British Waterways Yard, Cavendish Bridge, Shardlow, DE72 2HL01332 7991994, 7
Beechwood (derby) Limited8 Siddals Road, DE1 2QD01332 3819004
Bowbridge Garage LimitedAshbourne Road, Mackworth, DE22 4ND01332 8246704
Braunstone Crossroads Motors LimitedCarriers Road, Eggington, DE65 6PE01283 2471714, 5, 7
Bristol Street DerbySir Frank Whittle Road, DE21 4RX01332 3869004
Bristol Street Motors DerbyNissan Garage, Sir Frank Whittle Road, DE21 4PB01332 3753004
Bristol Street Motors DerbySir Frank Whittle Way, DE21 4PB01332 3753004, 7
Bristol Street Motors Derby SeatLocomotive Way, Pride Park, DE24 8PU01332 3990004
Burnaston GarageEtwall Road, Mickleover, DE3 0BX01332 5133203, 4
Burton Road Autocentre161/169 Burton Road, DE23 6AB01332 3848694
C S Vehicle Services LtdUnit B Castle Lane Industrial Estate, Melbourne, DE73 8JB01332 8653111, 2
Capri Motors LimitedGreat Northern Road, DE1 1LT01332 3321431, 2, 4, 5, 7
Carrington Autocentre LimitedUnit 5 Carrington Court, Great Northern Road, DE1 1LR01332 3850504, 5, 7
Central GarageHigh Street, South Normanton, DE55 2BP01773 8115404
Chellaston Garage Ltd3 Derby Road, Chellaston, DE73 5SA01332 7001784
Clifmere 2003 LimitedElton Road, DE24 8EQ01332 3451381, 2, 4, 5, 7
Colemans Mot Tyre Centre Limited190 Carter Lane East, South Normanton, Alfreton, DE55 2DZ01773 8115425
Crosshill Service StationHeanor Road, Codnor, DE5 9SH01773 7421964, 5, 7
Csm Garage Services LtdCsm Garage Services Ltd, A3 Cranmer Road, West Meadows Estate, DE21 6JL01332 8311441, 2, 4, 5, 7
D C Robinson145 Walbrook Road, DE23 8SF01332 7744553, 4
D C TyresUnit 7 Enterprise Park, Trent Lane, Castle Donington, DE74 2NP01332 8535301, 2, 4, 5, 7
Derby AudiNewmarket Drive, Osmaston Park Industrial Estate, DE24 8SW01332 9898314
Derby AudiRoyal Scot Lane, Pride Park, DE24 8AJ01332 5468004
Derby Mot & Repair Centre Ltd241 Clarence Road, DE23 6LU07723 0374184
Derby Mot CentreUnit 1, 19 Avondale Road, DE23 6SG07902 4196034, 5, 7
Derby Transit Aw Ltd16 Payne Street, DE22 3HW01332 2991444, 5, 7
Derby Tyre & Services Limited74-79 Pear Tree Road, DE23 6QA07723 0374185
Derby Vehicle Solutions LtdUnit A, Stenson Road, DE23 1LG01332 772754Not listed
Derbyshire County CouncilCounty Transport Derby Workshop, Unit 3 Merlin Park, Osmaston Road, DE24 8AE01629 5396404, 5, 7
Dls (uk) LimitedDerbyshire Landrover Spares, Water Lane, Wirksworth, DE4 4AA01629 8221854
Don Amott Leisure LtdEgginton Road, Hilton, DE65 5FJ01283 7321934, 7
Dovedale Garage LimitedThorpe, Nr Ashbourne, DE6 2AT01335 3502584
Duffield Garage Ltd4 Tamworth Street, Duffield, DE56 4ER01332 8437564
East Midland Superbike LimitedUnit 1, 52 Alfreton Road, DE21 4AF01332 2966691, 2
Eden Tyre Sales LimitedAlfreton Road, DE21 4AP01332 3420054, 5, 7
Edm Garage Services LimitedBurton Road, Findern, DE65 6BE01332 5217511, 2, 4, 5, 7
Elite And Performance JagsUnit 10 Derby Trading Estate, Stores Road, DE21 4BE01332 2658264
Elite Mot Station LimitedUnit 4 E - Commercial Park, Sinfin Lane, DE24 9HL01332 9899894, 5, 7
Euro Car Care LimitedUnit 4 Beaufort Court, Mansfield Road, DE21 4FA01332 3458694, 5, 7
Exhaust Tyres And Batteries (worcester) Limited116 Siddals Road, DE1 2PW01332 3472914
F D Elms LimitedUnit 5, Haydock Park Road, Osmaston Park Industrial Estate, DE24 8HT01332 3499774
Five Lamps AutocentreGarden Street, DE1 3JG01332 3456561, 2, 4
Formula One Autocentres Limited23-27 Ashbourne Road, DE22 3FQ01332 2900094
Foston Mot Centre LtdUnit 2 Netherclose Farm, Uttoxeter Road, DE65 5PX01283 6179984, 7
Frank Brown Motor Engineers492-496 Duffield Road, Allestree, DE22 2DJ01332 5571854
Fryers Garage LimitedChurch House Farm, Scropton, DE65 5PN01283 8156234, 5, 7
G & Va Pitts LimitedThe Old Gasworks, Unit 12 Belfield Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8DU01159 3221194, 5, 7
G-Tech Motorworks Limited18 The Paddocks, Longbridge Lane, DE24 8UJ01332 7565354
German Automotive LimitedAscot Drive, DE24 8GZ01332 3693004
Gerry Foley MotorsMansfield Road Garage, Mansfieldroad, Tibshelf Alfreton, DE55 5NG01773 8722771, 2, 4
Grattons Automotive LtdDerwent Street, Belper, DE56 1WN01773 8222274, 7
Group 1 Jaguar Land Rover DerbyChequers Road, DE21 6EP01332 5450004
H & H Auto Service Centre LimitedStoney Cross, Nottingham Road, Spondon, DE21 7NS01332 6631234
Halfords AutocentreUnit 7 Wyvern Way, The Wyvern, DE21 6NZ01332 2807404
Halfords Autocentre4 St Georges Estate, Nottingham Road, DE21 6BW01332 3453274
Halfords AutocentreUnit 1, Saxondale Park, London Road, DE1 2SX01332 3442344
Hansons Garage (heanor)Heanor Gate Road, Heanor, DE75 7GX01773 7145814
Hatton Garage ServicesScropton Road, Hatton, DE65 5DT01283 5216881, 2, 4, 5, 7
Heage Road Vehicle ServicesHeage Road Industrial Estate, Ripley, DE5 3GH01773 7453114, 5, 7
Hi Q Tyre Services42-44 Heanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8DX01159 3254994
Hilltop Service StationGreen Lane, Ockbrook, DE72 3SE01332 6742054
Hopwell & Foster Motor Repairs LimitedUnit 5c Sir Francis Ley Industrial Park, Shaftesbury Street, DE23 8XA01332 2001904, 5, 7
Hughes BrothersUnit E, Chequers Business Park, Chequers Lane, DE21 6AW01332 2026204
Hulland Ward Garage LtdMain Street, Ashbourne, DE6 3EF01335 3702094
Inchcape Toyota -DerbyOrient Way, Pride Park, DE24 8BY01332 3403344
Jd PerformanceUnit 41, Chequers Lane, DE21 6AW01332 2241811, 2, 4, 7
John Cooper Derby LimitedChandos Pole Street, DE22 3BA01332 3439681, 2, 4
Johns GarageUnit 16, Dunton Close, West Meadows Industrial Estate, DE21 6XB01332 2020331, 2, 4
Kam AmbergateSinfin Lane, DE24 9GP01332 9554884, 5, 7
Kam AmbergateAscot Drive, DE24 8EW01332 4389004, 7
Kam AmbergateKam Ambergate, Ripley Road, Ambergate, DE56 2EP01773 8579124, 7
Kam Servicing Network129 Derby Road, Heanor, DE75 7QL01773 7105004
Kd Mot Limited7 Endland Industrial Estate, Parcel Terrace, DE1 1LY07519 5790291, 2, 3, 4, 7
Kwik - FitOsmaston Road, DE23 8LB01332 2943914
Kwik-FitChequers Road, DE21 6EN01332 3646404
Little Eaton Garage Ltd4b Old Hall Mills Business Park, Alfreton Road, Little Eaton, DE21 5EJ01332 8309964
Longbridge Auto's LimitedUnit 10, Longbridge Lane, DE24 8UJ01332 7588664
M & B Motor Engineers LimitedUnit 6 Merlin Park, Osmaston Road, DE24 8AP01332 346235Not listed
M A & R A StoneCentral Garage, 49 Bridge Street, Belper, DE56 1AY01773 8220351, 2, 4
M S Autos Hilton LimitedUnit 17 Hilton Industrial Estate, Sutton Lane, Hilton, DE65 5FE07783 4987051, 2, 4
M.a.b Motors LimitedUnit 2 Parcel Terrace, DE1 1LY01332 2994714, 5, 7
Marilly MotorsComplexia House, Pontefract Street, DE24 8JD01332 2051914, 5, 7
Maurice Evans Motor EngineersUnit 14, Derby Trading Estate, Stores Road, DE21 4BE01332 3711624
Melbourne GaragesCastle Lane, Melbourne, DE73 8JB01332 8623734
Mercedes Benz Of Derby7 St Christophers Way, Pride Park, DE24 8JY01332 2088024
Midland Automotive Group Ltd200 Nottingham Road, Spondon, DE21 7NP01332 8059674
Mot Services DerbyBlock B Normanton Mills, Stanhope Street, DE23 6QJ07958 9778304
Motek7 Great Northern Road, DE1 1LT01332 5253274
Motor Wurks Ltd14 Victoria Road, Draycott, DE72 3PS07805 6617244
Motus Commercials522 Ashbourne Road, Mackworth, DE22 4NB01332 8253004, 5, 7
Mr Clutch Autocentres LimitedUnit 3 Meadows Industrial Estate, Pentagon Island, Nottingham Road, DE21 6BW01332 3724204, 7
N K Derby2 Orient Way, Pride Park, DE24 8BY01332 2059754
Normanton Service StationDairyhouse Road, Normanton, DE23 8HQ01332 3722694, 5, 7
North Street Garage (derby) LimitedRear Of 546 Burton Road, North Street, Littleover, DE23 6BJ01332 3694691, 2, 4
Parkway VolkswagenLocomotive Way, Pride Park, DE24 8PU01332 2688004
Pentagon Vauxhall DerbyPentagon Island, Nottingham Road, DE21 6HB01332 3626614
Phil Bowler Garage Services Limited14 Station Road, Mickleover, DE3 9GH01332 5166784
Powerhouse Engine DevelopmentsUnit 2, Pontefract Street, DE24 8JD01332 3665881, 2, 4, 5, 7
Protyre Derby (cts Tyres)36-37 Parker Centre, Mansfield, DE21 4SZ01332 2906994
R K Auto ServiceUnit 9, Clarke Street, DE1 2BU01332 3609224
Racing Lines (derby) LimitedUnit 1, Perkins Yard, Mansfield Road, DE21 4AW01332 3317161, 2
Rally MotorsBlenheim Drive, Allestree, DE22 2GP01332 5599014
Raynesway Service CentreRaynesway, Spondon, DE21 7BQ01332 6686671, 2, 4
Rdp Autos LtdOrdnance Cottage, Sinfin Lane, DE24 9GL07903 8047854, 5, 7
Read Derby LimitedUnit 16, The Parker Centre, Mansfield Road, DE21 4SZ01332 3725554
Richard Thraves Motor RepairsHulland Motors, Main Street, Hullandward, DE6 3EA01335 3707504
Rinkway AutocentreUnit 11, Rink Drive, Swadlincote, DE11 8JL01283 5515664
Rinkway Autocentre153 Normanton Road, DE23 6UR01332 3617173, 4
Rod Lockett Motor Repairs LimitedUnit 7, Robinson Ind Estate, Shaftsbury Street, DE23 8NL01332 3639351, 2, 3, 4
Rosehill Auto Test Centre Limited39 Whitaker Street, DE23 8FD01332 3406034, 5, 7
Royal Mail Group Plc Vehicle Services WorkshopMidland Road, DE1 1AA01332 6272824, 5, 7
Rwf MotorcyclesThe Bike Shop, Chapel Street, Ripley, DE5 3DL01773 7433581, 2
Sitwell Garage LtdSitwell Street, Spondon, DE21 7FH01332 6744964
Smart Test Centre LimitedItchen House, London Road, DE24 8UP01332 3432324, 5, 7
Spondon Mot Centre LtdUnit 3, 102 Nottingham Road, Spondon, DE21 7NP01332 2811494
Station Garage BelperGoods Road Industrial Estate, Goods Road, Belper, DE56 1UU01773 8826514, 7
StoneacreNottingham Road, Spondon, DE21 7GW01332 6633594
Stoney Cross GarageNottingham Road, Spondon, DE21 7NP01332 6631234, 5, 7
Stores Road Service StationMurco Service Station, Stores Road, DE21 4BD01332 2954134
Stratstone Bmw DerbyUnit 3 Eagle Park, Alfreton Road, DE21 4AE07427 5743124
Stratstone Bmw Mini DerbyBridgegate Derby, Sir Frank Whittle Road, DE21 4RZ01332 3695114
Stuart Hartle Motor EngineerUnit 5 Boars Head Industrial Estate, Clarke Street, DE1 2BU01332 3608754
SunsetUnit 1, Coke Street, DE1 1NE01332 3466884
Superbike Factory LimitedDonington Park, Castle Donington, DE74 2RP01332 8916281, 2
Swift Derby Repairs LimitedUnit 1, 92-124 Wiltshire Road, DE21 6EZ07751 6528574
T C Harrison Group LtdT C Harrison Ford, Stadium View, Pride Park, DE24 8JH01332 6336334, 5, 7
T W Auto Engineers LimitedUnit 4 Ashbrooke Close, Old Station Road, Rowsley, DE4 2EL01629 7339931, 2, 4
Tech-Tonic Vehicle Repair109 Woods Lane, DE22 3UD01332 3438344
Technicar (derby) LimitedUnits 7 & 8, Kingsmead Industrial Estate, Chandos Pole Street, DE22 3AZ01332 3695231, 2, 4, 5, 7
Test And Repair Centre129a Monk Street, DE22 3QE01332 2019254
Top Gear Mot & Service Centre Derby Limited258 - 268 Abbey Street, DE22 3SX01332 2007004, 5, 7
Toyota Motor Manufactoring (uk) LimitedBurnaston, DE1 9TA01332 2821214
Trackside Auto CentreUnit 3, Shaftesbury Street South, Sir Francis Ley Ind Estate, DE23 8YH01332 2915954
Various SitesStadium View, Pride Park, DE24 8JG01332 9722704
Venture Garage LtdBelper Road, Holbrook, DE56 0SX01332 8804001, 2, 3, 4
Vertu DerbySir Frank Whittle Road, DE21 4RX01332 3616264
Vertu Honda DerbySir Frank Whittle Way, DE21 4SX01332 3434444
Vertu Skoda DerbySir Frank Whittle Road, DE21 4PB01332 3753004
Villa Street Motors4 Villa Street, Draycott, DE72 3PZ01332 8744344
Wilmot Service Station10 Morley Road, Chaddesden, DE21 4QU01332 6681034
Windmill GarageUnit 46, Parker Industrial Estate, Mansfield Road, DE21 4SZ01332 3641804
Woodbine Garage LtdSinfin Lane, Sinfin, DE24 9HW01332 7660744
Woodland Auto CentreUnit 1, Pool Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 8EE01283 2234364
Burton On Trent — 35 centres
777 Mot LtdHi Range, A 38 Wychnor Bridges, DE13 8BZ07770 0400701, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Albion Test Centre LtdUnit 4 Maltings Industrial Estate, DE14 1RN01283 5460751, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Ali AutosByrkley Street, DE14 2EG07771 2177994
Alrewas MotorsUnit 1 Station Yard, Croxall Road, Alrewas, DE13 7BD01283 7901044
Anslow Autos LimitedUnit 3, Anslow Business Park, DE13 9QX01283 8105554
Arnold ClarkJames Brindley Way, Off Derby Road, Stretton, DE13 0LB01283 5002814
Arnolds Motorcycles22 Borough Road, DE14 2DA01283 5651541, 2
Atc (burton) LimitedUnits 1 - 2 Hcm Industrial Estate, Wetmore Road, DE14 1QR01283 510272Not listed
Auto Service Plus Limited167a King Street, DE14 3AE01283 5378844
AutopointFerry Street, Stapenhill, DE15 9EU01283 5631634, 5, 7
Broadway AutogarageBroadway Street, DE14 3NB01283 5622884
Burton KiaCentrum Gate, Ninth Avenue, DE14 3JZ01283 5453534
Burton Motor Workshops LimitedUnit 3 Clarke Industrial Estate, Wetmore Road, DE14 1QT01283 5007501, 2, 4, 7
Burton Motors Services LtdUnit9, Steel Fabrications Industrial Estate, Victoria Cresent, DE14 2QA07969 1919654
Cassell Automotive Services LimitedUnit 1 Royle Farm Business Park, DE15 9TU01283 2442251, 2, 4, 7
Crescent MotorsWetmore Road, DE14 1SN01283 5090004, 5, 7
Eden Tyre Sales LimitedUnits 4 - 6, Albion Gateway, Derby Road, DE13 0BH01283 2455004, 5, 7
Forest View Service StationNewborough Road, Needwood, DE13 9PD01283 5752974
Formula One Autocentres LimitedSecond Avenue, Centrum 100, DE14 2WF01283 5000044
Halfords Autocentre5 Wetmore Road, DE14 1SN01283 5400044
Halfords AutocentreUnit 3, Bond End Wharfe, St Peters Bridge, DE14 3RY01283 5152204
Hi-QUnit 4 Crown Industrial Estate, Anglesey Road, DE14 3NX01283 5619314
Jab Testing CentreWellington Road, DE14 2AP01283 5307974, 7
M Pritchard Commercial Engineering LimitedUnit F1, Sovereign Business Park, Hawkins Lane, DE14 1PD01283 5155014, 5, 7
Pedigree Cars Of BurtonHorninglow Road, DE14 2PZ01283 5443454
Pentagon Byd BurtonDerby Road, Stretton, DE13 0DF01283 5151514
Pentagon Vauxhall BurtonDerby Road, Stretton, DE13 0DF01494 5209084
Pro-Tech Mot & Automotive AcademyUnit 2 Bamburgh Court, Castle Point Business Park, Fauld, DE13 9BA01283 7344271, 2, 4, 5, 7
Riverside Car Servicing LimitedRiverside Car Sales Ltd, Unit 2 Jwp Business Park, Nicholson Way Off Wellington Road, DE14 2AW01283 5678994
Sj'sUnit 8 Station Yard, Croxall Road, Alrewas, DE13 7BD01283 7917661, 2
Sutton Park Motor Company Ltd37 Lichfield Street, DE14 3RH01283 7400014
T C Harrison FordHorninglow Street, DE14 1NR01283 5246244, 5, 7
T L Darby LtdUnit 5, Centrum East Retail Park, Eighth Avenue, DE14 2WG01283 5313314
Tyreking Autocentres Burton On Trent LtdDerby Turn, 1 Derby Road, DE14 1RU01283 3292924
Vw ServicesUnit 2, Steelfab Industrial Estate, Victoria Crescent, DE14 2QD01283 5378304, 5, 7
Derbyshire — 34 centres
A&s MotorsUnit G Genesis Enterprise Centre, King Street, Alfreton, DE55 7DQ07535 7357154
Alkmonton Tractors LimitedAlkmonton, Ashbourne, DE6 3DL01335 3304604
Amber AutosUnit 4d, Monk Road Industrial Estate, Alfreton, DE55 7RL01773 8323221, 2, 3, 4
Amber Autos LtdUnit 6a Monk Road Industrial Estate, Alfreton, DE55 7RL01773 8340531, 2, 4, 7
AutofixWhiteley Service Station, Derby Road Marehay, Ripley, DE5 8JN01773 7432664, 7
Bridge GarageMidland Road, Swadlincote, DE11 0AN01283 2174684
C X Automotive19 Wellington Street, Ripley, DE5 3EH01773 7483331, 2, 4
Commercial Vehicle ServicesSaltbrook Meadow Farm, Coton In The Clay, Ashbourne, DE6 5GY01283 820943Not listed
Dove's Garages LtdHigh Street, Melbourne, DE73 8GJ01332 8621234
East Midlands Ambulance Service Nhs TrustAlfreton Resource Centre, Salcombe Court, Meadow Lane Industrial Estate, Alfreton, DE55 7RG01773 5226504, 7
Eden Tyre Sales Limited27 Nottingham Road, Ripley, DE5 3AS01773 7446464
Eden Tyres & Servicing SwadlincoteUnit F10 Optimum Business Park Tetron Point, Swadlincote, DE11 0BB01283 2450014, 5, 7
Forge GarageDag Lane, Lullington, Swadlincote, DE12 8EQ01827 3735734
Frankerbrook Garage92 Ashbourne Road, Cowers Lane, Belper, DE56 2LF01773 5504104
Geoff Cox122 Derby Road, Denby, DE5 8LG01332 7815624
Hilton Garage LimitedThe Mease, Hilton, DE65 5FJ01283 7325274
Ics Autos LtdUnit 2 Elizabeth Court, Ilkeston, DE7 8EF01159 4450504
K H Auto Centre Limited40 John Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 8EJ01283 2086601, 2, 4, 5, 7
Leabrooks Motor Services Ltd125 Greenhill Lane, Riddings, Alfreton, DE55 4AS01773 6021084
Leabrooks Road Garage35 Leabrooks Road, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 4HB01773 5401004
Leacroft Garage LimitedMain Street, Winster, Matlock, DE4 2DJ01629 6502534
M R Autos LtdUnit A3-A4 Meadow Lane Industrial Estate, Salcombe Road, Alfreton, DE55 7RG07930 2458914, 7
Marehay Garage Services LimitedDerby Road, Ripley, DE5 8JN01773 5704704
Motorcycle Services LimitedUnit 5, Burnaston Garage, Etwall Road, Burnaston, DE3 0BX01332 5211421, 2
Motorpoint LimitedChartwell Drive, Derby, DE21 6BZ07975 9186654
P GregorySheldon Garage, Sheldon, Nr Bakewell, DE45 1QS01629 8141804
Pentrich Road Garage LimitedPentrich Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1BQ01773 6027474
Red Lion GarageDerby Road, Heanor, DE75 7QG01773 5320124
Repairgeot LimitedUnit 3 Ray Rushin Business Park, Whiteley Road, Ripley, DE5 3QL01773 6883404, 7
Richford Motor Services LimitedDunsford Road, Meadow Lane Industrial Estate, Alfreton, DE55 7RH01773 8351923, 4, 7
Robinsons Garage50 Belper Road, Stanley Common, DE7 6FP01159 3252634
T & M MotorsParkdale Garage, Bargate Road, Belper, DE56 1NE01773 8222874
The Kilburn GarageThe Lower Kilburn Garage, Derby Road, Lower Kilburn, DE56 0NH01332 8827274
Youlgrave GarageAlport Lane, Youlgrave, Bakewell, DE45 1WN01629 6369434
Ilkeston — 18 centres
Bristol Street Motors IlkestonNew Oakwell Garage, Derby Road, DE7 5FH01159 4444994
Halfords Autocentres LtdRutland Street, DE7 8DG01159 3015304
Ilkeston Service & Repair Centre LimitedUnit 4, Buxton Court, Manners Industrial Estate, DE7 8EF01159 3053004
J P Derry Motor EngineersUnit 1b, Quarry Hill Industrial Park, DE7 4RB01159 4456144
Karl Foster Garage ServicesUnit 2 Plot 11 The Rope Walk, DE7 5HX07887 4845931, 2, 4
Midland Auto Services LimitedUnit 14 Soloman Road, Cossall Industrial Estate, Cossall, DE7 5UA01159 3031944
Miller Auto CentreUnit 3a Manners Court, Manners Industrial Estate, DE7 8EF01158 3786814, 5, 7
Millhouse GarageHigh Lane West, West Hallam, DE7 6HQ01159 3028394
Mvs Auto Service And Repair LimitedUnit 15b Eagle Road, Quarry Hill Industrial Estate, DE7 4RB01159 3085514, 7
Response Auto Repair Centre LtdAmilda Avenue, DE7 5DB01159 4477144
Rgs Motors LimitedUnit 3, Bloomsgrove Road, DE7 8DQ01773 5346551, 2, 4, 5, 7
Richardson RepairsUnits 10 - 11 Richardsons Business Park, Belfield Street, DE7 8DU01159 3069064
Ron Brooks LimitedThe Gateway, Derby Road, DE7 5FH01159 3028854, 5, 7
Smalley Service Station48 Main Road, Smalley, DE7 6EE01332 8802174
Smiths Of IlkestonStation Road, DE7 5TB01159 3223874
Vauxhall Repair Centre LtdUnits 1 & 2 Greens Court, Manners Industrial Estate, DE7 8EF01159 4410774
Wood Lane Garage23 Wood Lane, Horsley Woodhouse, DE7 6BN01332 8818914
Woods Mot Centre LtdUnits E & F, Digby Business Park, Digby Street, DE7 5TG01156 4504923
Swadlincote — 15 centres
A B Vehicle Services LtdUnit 3 Seale Lodge Farm, Acresford, DE12 8AP07896 1402011, 2, 4, 5, 7
Andrew WindleUnit 1c, Boardman Industrial Estate, Boardman Road, DE11 9DL01283 2089994, 5, 7
Autocar (overseal) LtdHearthcote Road, DE11 9DR01283 5509551, 2, 4
Avid MotorcyclesUnit B, Church Street, DE11 8LN01283 819671Not listed
Bl Trigg Haulage LimitedThe Old Chapel, 158 Mount Pleasant Road, Castle Gresley, DE11 9JH01283 2135014, 5, 7
Brooks Garage (castle Gresley) Limited152 Mount Pleasant Road, Castle Gresley, DE11 9JH01283 2171773, 4
Fearns Garage LtdOccupation Road, Albert Village, DE11 8EN01283 2178834
L & C Motors LimitedUnit 2, Stanhope Road, DE11 9BG01283 2146394
M & K BradfordThe Garage, Chapel Street, Oakthorpe, DE12 7QT01530 2705254
Mick Avery And CoUnit 1 Suttons Business Park, Woodville, DE11 8DD01283 2124541, 2, 4, 5, 7
Protyre SwadlincoteHearthcote Road, DE11 9DS01283 2212884, 7
Riders Group LimitedUnit 8 Viking Industrial Estate, DE11 7EH01283 5582821, 2
Top Gear Tyre & Exhaust CentreUnit 1, Midland Road Industrial Estate, Midland Road, DE11 0AN01283 2088334
Tyre King Enterprises Ltd2 Woodville Road, Overseal, DE12 6JG01283 7615014
Viking MotUnit 2c Boardman Industrial Estate, Boardman Road, DE11 9DL01283 4804041, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Matlock — 12 centres
Ardean GarageArdean Garage, 246 Dale Road, Matlock Bath, DE4 3NT01629 5834064
Cromford Garage24 Water Lane, Cromford, DE4 3QH01629 8230431, 2, 3, 4
Darley Dale GarageUnit 1 Unity Complex, Dale Road North, Darley Dale, DE4 2HX01629 7339303, 4
Harrison's Garage Services LimitedUnit E Old Coach Road, Brookfield Industrial Estate, Tansley, DE4 5ND01629 5829984
Kems Autos LimitedDale Road North, Darley Dale, DE4 2HX01629 7347144
Kwik FitMatlock Green, DE4 3BT01629 7008144
Matlock Green Garage Repair Centre LtdThe Old Tram Depot, Rutland Street, DE4 3GN01629 5804801, 2, 4, 5, 7
Matlock Mot Tyre And Exhaust Centre LimitedBus Depot, Bakewell Road, DE4 3AU01629 5805414
R & J Mot Repairs LtdThe Repair Centre, Cromford Road, Cromford, DE4 3RN01629 8221551, 2, 3, 4
Sam Furniss LimitedCliff House, The Cliff, Tansley, DE4 5FY01629552374
Two Dales GarageUnit 2 Ladygrove Mill, Two Dales, DE4 2FH01629 2582504, 7
Walkers Garage (cromford) Limited27 Water Lane, Cromford, DE4 3QH01629 8231424, 7
Alfreton — 9 centres
Birchwood Motor CompanyBirchwood Lane, Somercotes, DE55 4NE01773 6025381, 2, 4
Blackwell Mot And Tyre Centre LimitedUnits 1 Whites Lane, The Ridge, Blackwell, DE55 5GX01773 8119901, 2, 4, 5, 7
H J Morris Motors LtdUnit 1a, Monk Road Industrial Estate, DE55 7RL01773 8365114
High Street Auto Centre LtdHigh Street, Tibshelf, DE55 5NU01773 8750154
M A AutosUnit D2 Salcombe Road, Meadow Lane Industrial Estate, DE55 7RG07791 3771734
Paul Meeks Ta Paul Meeks Mot's3 - 4 Acre Ridge Industrial Estate, Salcombe Road, DE55 7RG07377 7492784
Pitstop J28 LtdCarter Lane East, South Normanton, DE55 2DY01773 8630304, 7
S J AutosBack Lane, Wessington, DE55 6EA01773 8333834
Stretton Mot CentreR/o Bp Petrol Station, Main Road, Stretton, DE55 6EW01246 8633374, 5, 7
Ashbourne — 6 centres
D F Naylor LimitedMellow Meadow, Parwich, DE6 1QY07711 9771194, 5, 7
J & M Renshaw & SonsUnit 6a, Blenheim Road, Airfield Industrial Estate, DE6 1HA01335 3477011, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Selecta Tyre AshbourneWaterside Retail Park, DE6 1DG01335 2895404, 5, 7
Shentons GarageMayfield Road, DE6 2BN01335 3007341, 2, 4, 5, 7
Sturston Garage LtdUnit 5 & 6 Dovedale Court, Moor Farm Road, Airfield Industrial Estate, DE6 1HD01335 3425121, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
The Service CentreUnit 1 Blenheim Road, Airfield Industrial Estate, DE6 1HA01335 3438464
Belper — 5 centres
Belper Car Centre Ltd23a Derby Road, DE56 1UU01773 8267914
Derbyshire County CouncilCounty Transport, Ambergate Workshop, Ripley Road, Ambergate, DE56 2ER01629 5322924, 5, 7
Kam Servicing BelperKam Servicing, Nottingham Road, DE56 1JL01773 8241144
Rmb Contractors LtdRipley Road, Ambergate, DE56 2EP01773 8577574, 7
Viking Motor ServicesThe Old Stable, 213a Park Road, Heage, DE56 2AB01773 8500554
Burton Upon Trent — 5 centres
Allcar Garage ServicesStapenhill Road, DE15 9AE01283 5164164
Car Healer LtdPlot J, Dale Street, DE14 3TE07707 5863584, 7
Filmers Garage LimitedUnit 13, Falcon Business Centre, Falcon Close, DE14 1SG01283 5401994, 7
Kings Test Centre LtdUnit 12, Anderstaff Industrial Park, Hawkins Lane, DE14 1QH01283 540558Not listed
M H Vehicle Services LimitedUnit 1 Castle View Court, Castle Point Business Park, Fauld, DE13 9DX01283 8103301, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Burton-On-Trent — 5 centres
Dallow Street Mot LtdUnit B, Anderson House, Dallow Street, DE14 2PQ01283 3478171, 2, 4, 7
Express MotorsUnit 9 Burton Enterprise Park, Hawkins Lane, DE14 1QG07427 4162804
King Street Mot Centre LtdUnit A 153 King Street, DE14 3AG07729 1158584, 5, 7
Kwik-FitDerby Road, DE14 1RS01283 5106804
Lino's Garage LimitedUnit 5 & 6, A P S Industrial Park, Wetmore Road, DE14 1PL07490 3677074, 7
Heanor — 5 centres
Any Day MotsAgate House, Heanor Gate Road, Heanor Gate Industrial Estate, DE75 7RJ01773 7114111, 2, 4, 5, 7
Best Tread Tyres And AutocentreGodfrey Street, DE75 7GD01773 7149194
Don De Rosa Motor ServicesMundy Hall, Ilkeston Road, DE75 7LX01773 7195144, 7
Kwik - FitLoscoe Road, DE75 7FF01773 5301184
Plough Garage Heanor Limited1 Holbrook Street, DE75 7AY01773 7125734
Wirksworth — 3 centres
Almark GarageDale Yard, West End, DE4 4EG01629 8233194, 7
Budget Tyres (wirksworth) LtdWater Lane, DE4 4AA01629 8227624
Scotts Garage LimitedDerby Road, DE4 4BG01629 8258774
Bakewell — 2 centres
Bakewell Mot Centre LimitedStation Yard, DE45 1GE01629 8153211, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Mellors ElliotMilford Garage, Milford, DE45 1DX01629 8146444
Castle Donington — 2 centres
Available Cars LtdStation Road, DE74 2NL01332 8172224
D C TyresUnit 6 Enterprise Park, DE74 2NP01332 8535304, 5, 7
Castle Donnington — 2 centres
Castle Donington Service Centre Ltd101 Bondgate, DE74 2NZ01332 8140404, 5, 7
The Car Import LimitedTrent Lane, DE74 2PY01332 8104421, 2, 4
Ripley — 2 centres
Manders Garage(ripley) Ltd17b Derby Road, DE5 3EA01773 7475223, 4
Park Hall GarageHavelock Street, DE5 3DR01773 7465394
Burton - On - Trent — 1 centre
Burton Mot & Tyre CentreUnit 1 & 2 Crown Industrial Estate, Anglesey Road, DE14 3NX01283 8902124, 7
Lichfield — 1 centre
D M GKings Bromley Road, Alrewas, DE13 7DD01283 7902213, 4, 7
Morley — 1 centre
Smalley Cross GarageSmalley Cross Roads, Morley, DE7 6DG01332 8818821, 2
Somercotes — 1 centre
Hi-Q9 High Street, DE55 4HD01773 6029984
Staffordshire — 1 centre
Hathaway Motors Test Centre LtdUnit 4a Sidings Industrial Estate, Wetmore Road, Burton Upon Trent, DE14 1SB01283 5659914, 7
Stanton By Dale — 1 centre
Trs Commercials LimitedSeven Oaks Road, DE7 4QU01159 4428291, 2
Willington — 1 centre
Willington Garage4 Twyford Road, DE65 6DE07855 5544331, 2, 4, 5, 7
Woodville — 1 centre
Sj MotorsUnit 8 Littlethorn Industrial Estate, Thorn Street, DE11 7DN07912 9355274

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