MOT pass rates in Dorchester

130,375 cars took a first MOT at test centres in the DT postcode area in 2025. The DT postcode area covers Dorchester and the towns around it — Weymouth, Bridport, Sherborne and Blandford Forum 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
66.8%
5.5 points below the class-4 average (72.3%); reflects the mix of cars tested here
Tests analysed
130,375
first tests, 2025
Average car age at test
12.7 yrs
national average 10.7 yrs
Arrived with a dangerous fault
8.6%
of DT-area first tests; national 7.3%

How Dorchester 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
#106 highest
66.8% of first tests passed, of the 116 areas
Fleet age
#1 oldest
average 12.7 yrs at test, of the 116 areas
Electric share
#113 highest
1.1% of first tests were electric cars, of the 116 areas
Tests done
#103 busiest
130,375 first tests in 2025, of the 116 areas

The area's signature make

Of the twelve most-tested makes at DT-area test centres, Honda is the one tested furthest above its national share: 4.3% of DT-area first tests against 2.7% of tests nationally — 1.6 times its national rate. That is a fact about what the area drives, not a claim about the make.

Dorchester and its neighbours

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

AreaFirst tests Pass rateAvg ageElectric
DT (Dorchester)130,37566.8%12.7 yrs1.1%
BA (Bath)281,12366.7%11.7 yrs1.9%
BH (Bournemouth)348,75968.0%11.8 yrs1.8%
EX (Exeter)374,48464.8%12.0 yrs1.5%
SP (Salisbury)159,00666.2%11.6 yrs1.7%
TA (Taunton)217,05267.3%12.2 yrs1.2%

Pass rate by car age — DT area vs national

First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 2025.

Dorchester (DT) areaAll of Britain
40%50%60%70%80%90%100%3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)DT area, vehicle age 3: 88.9%DT area, vehicle age 4: 88.5%DT area, vehicle age 5: 86.2%DT area, vehicle age 6: 85.4%DT area, vehicle age 7: 81.6%DT area, vehicle age 8: 79.7%DT area, vehicle age 9: 76.8%DT area, vehicle age 10: 72.8%DT area, vehicle age 11: 70.3%DT area, vehicle age 12: 65.2%DT area, vehicle age 13: 62.8%DT area, vehicle age 14: 57.9%DT area, vehicle age 15: 55.3%DT area, vehicle age 16: 54.4%DT area, vehicle age 17: 51.1%DT area, vehicle age 18: 50.1%DT area, vehicle age 19: 49.2%DT area, vehicle age 20: 50%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%All of Britain 57.6%DT area 50%
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Age (years)DT area testsDT area pass rateAll cars
33,34588.9%88.5%
44,17388.5%87.2%
54,42086.2%86.0%
66,50685.4%83.5%
77,13381.6%80.9%
87,92879.7%78.2%
98,97476.8%74.9%
109,44872.8%71.9%
119,25670.3%68.6%
128,67065.2%65.8%
137,82162.8%63.5%
147,14657.9%61.2%
157,20955.3%59.3%
166,54354.4%58.3%
175,84551.1%57.2%
185,68550.1%57.4%
194,50349.2%57.0%
203,71350.0%57.6%

Better or worse than the national average?

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

DT area aheadDT area behind
-8-4+0+4+8Age 3: +0.4 points vs the average car3Age 4: +1.3 points vs the average carAge 5: +0.2 points vs the average car5Age 6: +1.9 points vs the average carAge 7: +0.7 points vs the average car7Age 8: +1.5 points vs the average carAge 9: +1.9 points vs the average car9Age 10: +0.9 points vs the average carAge 11: +1.7 points vs the average car11Age 12: -0.6 points vs the average carAge 13: -0.7 points vs the average car13Age 14: -3.3 points vs the average carAge 15: -4.0 points vs the average car15Age 16: -3.9 points vs the average carAge 17: -6.1 points vs the average car17Age 18: -7.3 points vs the average carAge 19: -7.8 points vs the average car19Age 20: -7.6 points vs the average car20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)Gap (points)
3+0.4
4+1.3
5+0.2
6+1.9
7+0.7
8+1.5
9+1.9
10+0.9
11+1.7
12-0.6
13-0.7
14-3.3
15-4.0
16-3.9
17-6.1
18-7.3
19-7.8
20-7.6

The cars tested around Dorchester, by age

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

02k5k7k10kAge 3: 3k3Age 4: 4kAge 5: 4k5Age 6: 6kAge 7: 7k7Age 8: 7kAge 9: 8k9Age 10: 9kAge 11: 9k11Age 12: 8kAge 13: 7k13Age 14: 7kAge 15: 7k15Age 16: 6kAge 17: 5k17Age 18: 5kAge 19: 4k19Age 20: 3k20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)First tests
33,345
44,173
54,420
66,506
77,133
87,928
98,974
109,448
119,256
128,670
137,821
147,146
157,209
166,543
175,845
185,685
194,503
203,713

What cars fail on around Dorchester

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

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment26.6%
Suspension20.1%
Brakes14.5%
Tyres11.6%
Visibility7.3%
Body, chassis, structure7.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks5.7%
Steering4.1%

Share of all failure items, 2025 — the 8 biggest categories shown (97.1% of the items); smaller categories are not listed.

The advisories to watch

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

Tyres: 28.1% of advisories28.1%Suspension: 26.0% of advisories26.0%Brakes: 24.6% of advisories24.6%Body, chassis, structure: 4.8% of advisoriesNon-component advisories: 4.4% of advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks: 3.8% of advisories
TyresSuspensionBrakesBody, chassis, structureNon-component advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks
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CategoryShare of advisories
Tyres28.1%
Suspension26.0%
Brakes24.6%
Body, chassis, structure4.8%
Non-component advisories4.4%
Noise, emissions and leaks3.8%

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

First-time pass rate for the four most-tested fuel types in the DT 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: 68.3% of 65,293 tests68.3%Petrol65,293 testsDiesel: 63.7% of 60,330 tests63.7%Diesel60,330 testsHybrid electric: 87.0% of 3,194 tests87.0%Hybrid3,194 testsElectric: 83.0% of 1,379 tests83.0%Electric1,379 tests
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FuelTestsPass rate
Petrol65,29368.3%
Diesel60,33063.7%
Hybrid electric3,19487.0%
Electric1,37983.0%

What mileage is normal around Dorchester?

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

Typical car, DT area (median)
0k25k50k75k100k125k150k3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)Age 3: typical 23,750 miles (middle half 16,250–33,750)Age 4: typical 31,250 miles (middle half 21,250–46,250)Age 5: typical 36,250 miles (middle half 23,750–48,750)Age 6: typical 41,250 miles (middle half 28,750–58,750)Age 7: typical 51,250 miles (middle half 36,250–71,250)Age 8: typical 58,750 miles (middle half 41,250–78,750)Age 9: typical 66,250 miles (middle half 46,250–88,750)Age 10: typical 73,750 miles (middle half 51,250–98,750)Age 11: typical 81,250 miles (middle half 58,750–108,750)Age 12: typical 88,750 miles (middle half 63,750–116,250)Age 13: typical 93,750 miles (middle half 68,750–121,250)Age 14: typical 101,250 miles (middle half 73,750–131,250)Age 15: typical 103,750 miles (middle half 76,250–131,250)Age 16: typical 103,750 miles (middle half 76,250–133,750)Age 17: typical 111,250 miles (middle half 83,750–141,250)Age 18: typical 113,750 miles (middle half 83,750–143,750)Age 19: typical 113,750 miles (middle half 83,750–146,250)Age 20: typical 113,750 miles (middle half 81,250–148,750)113k mi

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

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Age (years)Lower quarterTypical (median)Upper quarter
316,25023,75033,750
421,25031,25046,250
523,75036,25048,750
628,75041,25058,750
736,25051,25071,250
841,25058,75078,750
946,25066,25088,750
1051,25073,75098,750
1158,75081,250108,750
1263,75088,750116,250
1368,75093,750121,250
1473,750101,250131,250
1576,250103,750131,250
1676,250103,750133,750
1783,750111,250141,250
1883,750113,750143,750
1983,750113,750146,250
2081,250113,750148,750

What the DT area drives

The 12 most-tested makes at DT-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
Ford16,39163.6%
Volkswagen16,24668.0%
Vauxhall9,80461.7%
Nissan7,47663.5%
Peugeot7,14665.3%
Land Rover5,70265.4%
Honda5,57368.2%
Mercedes-Benz5,29972.5%
BMW5,17872.8%
Audi5,09970.0%
Toyota5,00666.1%
Citroen4,20959.4%

MOT test centres in the DT area

117 DVSA-approved MOT test stations across the DT postcode area, 103 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
Dorchester — 33 centres
Adams Garage (dorchester) LtdUnit 9 Lakeside Industrial Estate, St Georges Road, DT1 1PE01305 2641974
Automek Services LtdUnit 1-2, Jonson Trading Park, Alington Avenue, DT1 1QB01305 2610554
Blade Motor Group LimitedThe Grove, DT1 1XU01305 4431484, 5, 7
Bng Auto ServicesUnit 8, Pulham Business Park, Pulham, DT2 7DX01300 3452284, 7
Browns Motor ServicesLoscombe Barn Farm Workshop, West Knighton, DT2 8LS07746 7589424, 7
Cahill Motor Services (dorchester) LtdGreen Square, The Grove Trading Estate, DT1 1ST01305 2686104
Casterbridge Motor Group LimitedMillers Close, Grove Industrial Estate, DT1 1ST01305 2699994
Crossways GarageUnit 4 Higher Woodsford, Crossways, DT2 8BL01305 8522474, 7
Dorchester FordGreat Western Industrial Centre, DT1 1RD01305 2170004, 5, 7
Dorchester Motor Company LimitedAlington Avenue, DT1 1EX01305 2611114, 5, 7
Dorchester NissanMillers Close, DT1 1SS01305 2630314
Dorchester Nissan3 Millers Close, DT1 1SS01305 2630314, 7
Dorset CouncilWanchard Lane, Charminster, DT2 9RP01305 2212631, 2, 4, 5, 7
Downton GiffordUnit 23, Casterbridge Industrial Estate, DT1 1PL01305 2677884
Evans Garage LtdRedbridge Road, Crossways, DT2 8BG01305 8545674
Frampton Garage LtdDorchester Road, Frampton, DT2 9NB01300 3203473, 4, 5, 7
G Crook & Sons88 Prince Of Wales Road, DT1 1PR01305 2599221, 2, 5, 7
Howards Peugeot DorchesterLondon Road, DT1 1NE01305 2660664
Jb Motorcycle ServicesUnit 8b, Hybris Business Park, Crossways, DT2 8BF01305 8546211, 2
Kwik - Fit1 - 2 North Square, DT1 1HY01305 2502994
Long Ash Service StationLong Ash Lane, Frampton, DT2 9NW01300 3207384
Magna Motor Company LimitedUnit 14c, Great Western Industrial Estate, DT1 1RD01305 2518444
Maiden Newton Garage LimitedDorchester Road, Maiden Newton, DT2 0BA01300 3202894
Martin Motors (uk) Ltd3 Wyvern Buildings, Grove Trading Estate, DT1 1SU01305 2688894
Mercedes-Benz Of DorchesterMillers Close, DT1 1SS01305 7569054
Njt Mechanics LtdUnit 15, The Enterprise Park, Piddlehinton, DT2 7UA01305 8492074
Rainbow Garage Winfrith LtdA 352 East Knighton, Winfrith, DT2 8LF01305 8528231, 2, 4
Rampisham Garage LimitedRampisham Down, DT2 0HT01935 836114
S And M Tyres LimitedUnit 4, Great Western Industrial Centre, DT1 1RD01305 608919Not listed
Setyres And Exhausts11 Maumbury Road, DT1 1QW01305 267674Not listed
Sixt Van & TruckUnit 1, The Former Bodyworks, The Grove, DT1 1ST01305 2573304, 5, 7
Studley's MotorcyclesUnit 2b Railway Triangle Industrial Estate, DT1 2PJ07884 180968Not listed
Winterbourne Abbas Tyre And Auto Services LimitedMurco Filling Station, A35 Winterbourne Abbas, DT2 9LJ01305 8800134, 7
Weymouth — 26 centres
Auto Maintenance Weymouth Ltd172a Dorchester Road, DT3 5EF01305 8391884
AutotekUnit 13 Oxford Court, Granby Industrial Estate, DT4 9GH01305 7893334
Bartletts Motor TechniciansStavordale Business Park, Stavordale Road, DT4 0AB01305 7836751, 2, 4, 5, 7
Bathwick Tyres Weymouth2 Cambridge Road, Granby Industrial Estate, DT4 9TJ01305 7885564, 7
Bluebird Coaches (weymouth) Limited450 Chickerell Road, DT3 4DH01305 7862624, 5, 7
Chesil Beach Motors LtdGranby Filling Station, Cumberland Drive, Granby Ind Estate, DT4 9TB01305 7617774, 5, 7
Class BodyworksSurrey Close, Granby Industrial Estate, DT4 9TY01305 7675404
Cms Weymouth10 Avon Close, Granby Industrial Estate, DT4 9UX01305 7735114
Gp Automototive 2019 Ltd19b Cambridge Road, Granby Industrial Estate, DT4 9TJ01305 7711881, 2, 4, 5, 7
Halfords Autocentres LimitedUnit B3, Link Park, Chickerell Link Road, DT3 4FL01305 7504124
Hungerhill Garage LtdLower Putton Lane, Chickerell, DT3 4AN01305 7676004
Jon Rowe Motor Mechanic ServicesUnit 3.1, Courtyard Business Centre, Lynch Lane, DT4 9DN07715 1047654
Kwik - FitUnit 6, Jubilee Retail Park, DT4 7BG01305 7855854
Lanehouse Service Station Limited1 Avon Close, Granby Industrial Estate, DT4 9UX01305 7600004
Lynch Lane LtdUnit 1, Lovells Yard, Lynch Lane, DT4 9DU01305 7897894
Mark Richards Motor RepairsUnit 10a, Mckay Way, Lynch Lane, DT4 9DN07825 0051194
Marsh Road GarageMarsh Road, DT4 8JD01305 7761164, 7
Marsh Road GaragesMarsh Road, DT4 8JD01305 7761161, 2, 3, 4
Mot Stop LtdUnit 18, 67 - 69 Cambridge Road, Granby Industrial Estate, DT4 9TJ01305 7714594
Motatec LtdThe Old Firestation, 113 Franchise Street, DT4 8JU01305 5680704
N Bascombe Motor Services LimitedUnit 8, 167c Portland Road, DT4 9BQ01305 777724Not listed
South Coast Auto Solutions LtdUnits 7 & 8 Granby Industrial Estate, Oxford Court, Cambridge Road, DT4 9GH01305 4581841, 2, 4, 5, 7
South Coast Motorcycles And ScootersUnit A5, 83 Lynch Lane, DT4 9DN01305 4583301, 2
Tilleys Limited172 Portland Road, DT4 9AE01305 7856721, 2
Tilleys Ltd9 Frederick Place, St Thomas Street, DT4 8HQ01305 7856721, 2
Top Gear WeymouthWhite Horse Garage, Osmington Hill, Osmington, DT3 6ED01305 8355004
Bridport — 10 centres
Bridport Car Repair CentreUnit 18a, Dreadnought Trading Estate, Magdalen Lane, DT6 5BU01308 4258664, 7
Corner GarageMelplash, DT6 3UD01308 4882384
G&a Commercials (bridport) LtdUnit 2, Dreadnought Trading Estate, DT6 5BU01308 4246884, 5, 7
Greig & Allen (bridport) LtdUnit 22, Dreadnought Trading Estate, DT6 5BU01308 4246004
Lanehouse Service Station LimitedLanehouse Vauxhall, St Andrews Industrial Estate, DT6 3EX01308 4580184
Marshwood GarageMarshwood, DT6 5QD01297 6783431, 2, 4
Mc Dorset LimitedCliff Corner, Burton Bradstock, DT6 4RB01308 8979974
Moss Motor Repairs LimitedUnit 4, St Andrews House, Shoe Lane, DT6 3EX01308 4593871, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Motorcare (bridport) LtdUnit 25 Dreadnought Trading Estate, DT6 5BU01308 4273814
The WorkshopsWest Road Garage, West Road, DT6 5BW01308 4208304
Sherborne — 10 centres
Andy Parsons Mobile MechanicUnits 5 & 6 The Old Sawmills, Middlemarsh, DT9 5QW07800 9966801, 2, 5
Autotech Garage ServicesStation Yard, Yetminster, DT9 6LH01935 8720124
Bishops Caundle ServicesBishops Caundle, DT9 5NA01963232111, 2
Bristol Road Garage LimitedWestern Ways Yard, Bristol Road, DT9 4HR01935 8127204
Brotherwood Automobility LimitedPillar Box Lane, Beer Hackett, DT9 6QP01935 8726034
Crackmore GarageMilborne Port, DT9 5AU01963 2512214
Hills Body & Mot Centre LtdUnit 3a Riverside Works, Gas House Hill, DT9 3NH01935 8160104
Maidment Motors LtdUnit 1 Wyvern Buildings, 10 Glovers Close, Milborne Port, DT9 5ER01963 4015474, 5, 7
Sherborne Garage LtdCastletown Way, DT9 4EA01935 8179114
Sherborne Tyre Service LtdSherborne Business Centre, East Mile Lane, DT9 3DP01935 8162194
Dorset — 7 centres
Bowers GarageUnit 2 Tradecroft Industrial Estate, Portland, DT5 2LN01305 8208354
Central Motors118b St Andrews Road, Bridport, DT6 3BL01308 4239941, 2, 4, 5, 7
Cpr Vehicle Services LtdUnit 31 Applins Farm, Farrington, Blandford Forum, DT11 8RA01747 8122184
Fastyres LtdUnit 8, St Andrews Trading Estate, Bridport, DT6 3EX07989 3512254
I J MotorsGorse Hill Unit, Milborne St Andrew, Blandford, DT11 0LH01258 8811734
Kennedys Bodyshop Ltd50a Lynch Lane, Weymouth, DT4 9DN01305 7709494
Motoshed Uk LimitedUnit 14-14a Tradecroft Industrial Estate, Portland, DT5 2LN07932 1340141, 2
Sturminster Newton — 7 centres
A And K Autos LtdRolls Mill, DT10 2HP01258 4726434
Cooks Garage LtdBurton Street, Marnhull, DT10 1PP01258 8202391, 2, 4
Mark BillenUnit 7c, Butts Pond Industrial Estate, DT10 1AZ01258 4731034
Ryans Vehicle RepairsUnit D The Barn, Station Road, Stalbridge, DT10 2RH01963 5486224, 7
Sturminster Newton Mot Centre LtdThe Bridge, DT10 2BS01258 4723734
Turks GarageMarnhull Road, Hinton St Mary, DT10 1NG01258 4726864
Walbridge Motor Company LimitedKings Stag Mill, Kings Stag, DT10 2AU01258 8177774, 5, 7
Blandford Forum — 6 centres
Autotechnics Blandford LimitedUnit 1b Clump Farm Industrial Estate, DT11 7TD01258 4585554
Blandford Heights Mot And Service Centre LtdUnit 4, Littletowns Industrial Estate, Blandford Heights, DT11 7UR01258 4800014
Fippenny Garage LtdCastle Avenue, Okeford Fitzpaine, DT11 0RY01258 8619194
Freds MotorcyclesUnit 6 Littletowns Estate, Blandford Heights, DT11 7UR01258 4561721, 2
Mvs Blandford Limited2c Sunrise Business Park, DT11 8ST01258 4501784
Protyre Blandford9a Sunrise Business Park, Higher Shaftsbury Road, DT11 8ST01258 4801814, 7
Blandford — 5 centres
Beechwood Service CentreVanguard House, Blandford Heights Industrial Estate, DT11 7TE01258 4562864
Blandford Mot And Service CentreBournemouth Road, Charlton Marshall, DT11 9NE01258 4525935
Blandford Road GarageBlandford Road, Shillingstone, DT11 0SF01258 8608964
Kevins Garage And Service StationNorth Street, Winterborne Stickland, DT11 0NH01258 8804714
Sunrise Service & Mot Centre15b Sunrise Industrial Park, Pimperne, DT11 8ST01258 4597984, 5, 7
Lyme Regis — 4 centres
Autowhites LimitedBluebell Halt, Trappers Road, Uplyme, DT7 3TJ01297 4453444
Cobb Garage LtdUnit 1a, Uplyme Road Industrial Estate, DT7 3LS01297 4421594
Rousdon Car Centre LtdA 3052 Sidmouth Road, Rousdon, DT7 3XW01297 4445444
Shrubbery Mot Centre LtdRousden, DT7 3XW01297 4440494, 5, 7
Portland — 4 centres
Chesil Beach Motors LtdEaston Lane, DT5 1BW01305 8204834
Easton MotorsYeates Corner, DT5 2EN01305 8202594, 5, 7
Island Motor Services LtdInmosthay, Easton Lane, DT5 2JU01305 8622774, 5, 7
R S MotorsUnit 27 South Way, Southwell Business Park, DT5 2NJ01305 5687234
Beaminster — 3 centres
Honeysuckle WorkshopTunnel Road, DT8 3HB01308 8627394, 7
Kittwhistle GarageKittwhistle, Blackdown, DT8 3LG01460 302691, 2, 3, 4
Rob Legg Beaminster MotorsUnit 4c, Broadwindsor Road Trading Estate, DT8 3DP01308 8633334
Charminster — 1 centre
Charminster Garage LimitedUnit 1, Charminster Farm Industrial Estate, Wanchard Lane, DT2 9RP01305 2688584
Salway Ash — 1 centre
Eagle AutosUnit 4, Pineapple Business Park, DT6 5DB01308 4889444, 5, 7

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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