MOT pass rates in Durham

165,412 cars took a first MOT at test centres in the DH postcode area in 2025. The DH postcode area covers Durham and the towns around it — Chester-le-Street, Consett and Stanley 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
73.7%
1.4 points above the class-4 average (72.3%); reflects the mix of cars tested here
Tests analysed
165,412
first tests, 2025
Average car age at test
10.0 yrs
national average 10.7 yrs
Arrived with a dangerous fault
7.1%
of DH-area first tests; national 7.3%

How Durham 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
#45 highest
73.7% of first tests passed, of the 116 areas
Fleet age
#94 oldest
average 10.0 yrs at test, of the 116 areas
Electric share
#74 highest
1.7% of first tests were electric cars, of the 116 areas
Tests done
#89 busiest
165,412 first tests in 2025, of the 116 areas

The area's signature make

Of the twelve most-tested makes at DH-area test centres, Citroen is the one tested furthest above its national share: 4.6% of DH-area first tests against 3.0% of tests nationally — 1.6 times its national rate. That is a fact about what the area drives, not a claim about the make.

Durham and its neighbours

Durham and four neighbouring postcode areas, 2025. Pass rates are unadjusted for fleet age and mix.

AreaFirst tests Pass rateAvg ageElectric
DH (Durham)165,41273.7%10.0 yrs1.7%
DL (Darlington)192,42669.9%10.2 yrs1.4%
NE (Newcastle upon Tyne)556,80973.2%9.9 yrs2.0%
SR (Sunderland)110,60969.5%9.8 yrs1.6%
TS (Cleveland)308,13871.6%10.2 yrs1.5%

Pass rate by car age — DH area vs national

First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 2025.

Durham (DH) areaAll of Britain
50%60%70%80%90%100%3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)DH area, vehicle age 3: 89.9%DH area, vehicle age 4: 89.3%DH area, vehicle age 5: 87.3%DH area, vehicle age 6: 83.8%DH area, vehicle age 7: 79.9%DH area, vehicle age 8: 77.3%DH area, vehicle age 9: 73.7%DH area, vehicle age 10: 69.9%DH area, vehicle age 11: 67.5%DH area, vehicle age 12: 65%DH area, vehicle age 13: 62.5%DH area, vehicle age 14: 60.6%DH area, vehicle age 15: 60.4%DH area, vehicle age 16: 59.5%DH area, vehicle age 17: 61%DH area, vehicle age 18: 63.4%DH area, vehicle age 19: 60.5%DH area, vehicle age 20: 64.4%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%DH area 64.4%All of Britain 57.6%
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Age (years)DH area testsDH area pass rateAll cars
310,09589.9%88.5%
410,11589.3%87.2%
59,73487.3%86.0%
613,28183.8%83.5%
713,06079.9%80.9%
813,73277.3%78.2%
914,35773.7%74.9%
1014,08369.9%71.9%
1112,81667.5%68.6%
1210,74865.0%65.8%
138,39662.5%63.5%
146,90460.6%61.2%
156,29260.4%59.3%
165,01759.5%58.3%
173,92561.0%57.2%
183,32963.4%57.4%
192,29960.5%57.0%
201,64264.4%57.6%

Better or worse than the national average?

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

DH area aheadDH area behind
-8-4+0+4+8Age 3: +1.4 points vs the average car3Age 4: +2.1 points vs the average carAge 5: +1.3 points vs the average car5Age 6: +0.3 points vs the average carAge 7: -1.0 points vs the average car7Age 8: -0.9 points vs the average carAge 9: -1.2 points vs the average car9Age 10: -2.0 points vs the average carAge 11: -1.1 points vs the average car11Age 12: -0.8 points vs the average carAge 13: -1.0 points vs the average car13Age 14: -0.6 points vs the average carAge 15: +1.1 points vs the average car15Age 16: +1.2 points vs the average carAge 17: +3.8 points vs the average car17Age 18: +6.0 points vs the average carAge 19: +3.5 points vs the average car19Age 20: +6.8 points vs the average car20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)Gap (points)
3+1.4
4+2.1
5+1.3
6+0.3
7-1.0
8-0.9
9-1.2
10-2.0
11-1.1
12-0.8
13-1.0
14-0.6
15+1.1
16+1.2
17+3.8
18+6.0
19+3.5
20+6.8

The cars tested around Durham, by age

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

05k10k15k20kAge 3: 10k3Age 4: 10kAge 5: 9k5Age 6: 13kAge 7: 13k7Age 8: 13kAge 9: 14k9Age 10: 14kAge 11: 12k11Age 12: 10kAge 13: 8k13Age 14: 6kAge 15: 6k15Age 16: 5kAge 17: 3k17Age 18: 3kAge 19: 2k19Age 20: 1k20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)First tests
310,095
410,115
59,734
613,281
713,060
813,732
914,357
1014,083
1112,816
1210,748
138,396
146,904
156,292
165,017
173,925
183,329
192,299
201,642

What cars fail on around Durham

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

Suspension24.4%
Brakes21.0%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment19.0%
Tyres10.8%
Body, chassis, structure7.3%
Visibility6.5%
Noise, emissions and leaks4.7%
Steering4.0%

Share of all failure items, 2025 — the 8 biggest categories shown (97.8% of the items); smaller categories are not listed.

The advisories to watch

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

Brakes: 33.1% of advisories33.1%Tyres: 28.0% of advisories28.0%Suspension: 23.6% of advisories23.6%Non-component advisories: 4.8% of advisoriesBody, chassis, structure: 3.6% of advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks: 3.0% of advisories
BrakesTyresSuspensionNon-component advisoriesBody, chassis, structureNoise, emissions and leaks
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CategoryShare of advisories
Brakes33.1%
Tyres28.0%
Suspension23.6%
Non-component advisories4.8%
Body, chassis, structure3.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks3.0%

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

First-time pass rate for the four most-tested fuel types in the DH 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: 74.0% of 81,549 tests74.0%Petrol81,549 testsDiesel: 71.7% of 74,728 tests71.7%Diesel74,728 testsHybrid electric: 88.3% of 5,844 tests88.3%Hybrid5,844 testsElectric: 85.9% of 2,886 tests85.9%Electric2,886 tests
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FuelTestsPass rate
Petrol81,54974.0%
Diesel74,72871.7%
Hybrid electric5,84488.3%
Electric2,88685.9%

What mileage is normal around Durham?

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

Typical car, DH 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 21,250–43,750)Age 5: typical 36,250 miles (middle half 26,250–51,250)Age 6: typical 43,750 miles (middle half 31,250–56,250)Age 7: typical 51,250 miles (middle half 38,750–68,750)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 56,250–98,750)Age 11: typical 83,750 miles (middle half 61,250–106,250)Age 12: typical 88,750 miles (middle half 66,250–116,250)Age 13: typical 96,250 miles (middle half 71,250–123,750)Age 14: typical 103,750 miles (middle half 76,250–131,250)Age 15: typical 106,250 miles (middle half 78,750–133,750)Age 16: typical 106,250 miles (middle half 78,750–136,250)Age 17: typical 111,250 miles (middle half 81,250–143,750)Age 18: typical 111,250 miles (middle half 81,250–143,750)Age 19: typical 111,250 miles (middle half 76,250–143,750)Age 20: typical 106,250 miles (middle half 76,250–141,250)106k 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
421,25031,25043,750
526,25036,25051,250
631,25043,75056,250
738,75051,25068,750
843,75058,75078,750
948,75068,75088,750
1056,25076,25098,750
1161,25083,750106,250
1266,25088,750116,250
1371,25096,250123,750
1476,250103,750131,250
1578,750106,250133,750
1678,750106,250136,250
1781,250111,250143,750
1881,250111,250143,750
1976,250111,250143,750
2076,250106,250141,250

What the DH area drives

The 12 most-tested makes at DH-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
Ford20,87772.2%
Volkswagen16,17777.4%
Vauxhall15,93367.7%
Nissan10,44967.3%
Audi7,78977.8%
BMW7,66383.6%
Citroen7,62765.7%
Peugeot7,48766.5%
Toyota6,83976.5%
Mercedes-Benz5,75777.1%
Renault5,62863.3%
Land Rover5,08982.1%

MOT test centres in the DH area

125 DVSA-approved MOT test stations across the DH postcode area, 114 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
Durham — 52 centres
A J Automedics Ltd23a Beehive Workshops, Dragonville Industrial Estate, DH1 2XL01913 8669884, 5, 7
A690 Prep Centre LimitedUnit 9a & 9b, Belmont Industrial Estate, DH1 1TN01913 8400704
Ace Motorcycle Training (durham) LtdUnit D, Gowan House, Mandale Business Park, DH1 1TH01913 8464041, 2
Ajh Automotive LtdDragonville Industrial Estate, Rennys Lane, DH1 2RQ01913 8602954
Andrea's AutosAutodrome Garage, Auton Stile, Bearpark, DH7 7DB01913 8413724
AutorepairukUnit 1c, St Johns Road, Meadowfield Industrial Estate, DH7 8XL01913 7800914, 7
Bristol Street Motors DurhamAbbey Road, Pity Me, DH1 5DQ01913 7500004
Bristol Street Motors DurhamHigh Street, A1(m), Carville, DH1 1AU01913 8611554, 5, 7
Browns Auto Services LtdFront Street, Sherburn Village, DH6 1QY01913 7203034
C L S Dual FuelUnit 1, Bowden Court, St Johns Road, Meadowfield, DH7 8RE01913 7828364, 7
Commercial Motors (ne) LtdSalters Lane, Shotton Colliery, DH6 2PZ01429 8385944, 7
Coxhoe Mot CentreDurham Road, Coxhoe, DH6 4JS01913 7787654
Croxdale Fast Fit LimitedCroxdale, DH6 5HS01388 8140624, 7
Darcys Garage / Protyre DurhamPitt Lane, Finchale Road, DH1 5HH01913 7574444
Durham County CouncilSt Johns Road, Meadowfield Industrial Estate, DH7 8XQ03000 2693494, 5, 7
Durham HondaAbbey Road, Pity Me, DH1 5DQ01913 7505004
Evans HalshawAlma Place, Gilesgate Moor, DH1 2HN01913 3246004
Fastfit Tyres LangleyHedley Terrace, Langley Park, DH7 9TA01913 7335014
Fred Henderson LtdLangley Bridge Garage, DH7 8JZ01913 8463194, 7
Front Street Garage LimitedFront Street, Shotton Colliery, DH6 2LT01915 2607774
Gilesgate Testing CentreRennys Lane, Gilesgate, DH1 2RS01913 8455565
Grange MotorsUnit 5, Rennys Lane, Gilesgate, DH1 2RS01913 8475811, 2, 4, 5, 7
Granville MotorsGreenhills Terrace, Wheatley Hill, DH6 3JG01429 8203253, 4
Halfords AutocentreSherburn Road, DH1 2LJ01913 8427414
Halfords Autocentres LtdAbbey Road Business Park, Pity Me, DH1 5JZ01913 8308334, 7
J D MotorsAngus Street Garage, Angus Street, Langley Moor, DH7 8LF01913 7806674, 7
Jws Motors LtdUnit 2 Osborne Garage, Osborne Business Centre, Grove Terrace, Langley Moor, DH7 8JT01913 7836484, 7
Kby Autos LtdUnit 4, Edwardson Road, Meadowfield Industrial Estate, DH7 8RL01913 7898104
Kwik FitUnit 1, St Andrews Trade Park, DH1 2QX01913 8690884, 5, 7
Langley Moor Auto ServicesRear High Street South, Langley Moor, DH7 8JN01913 7812764
Langley Mot Centre LtdUnit 1c Riverside Industrial Estate, Langley Park, DH7 9TT01913 0395394, 5, 7
Langley Park Mot StationThe Old Fire Station, Langley Street, Langley Park, DH7 9TZ01913 7358804
Maddison Autos LtdVictoria Terrace, Framwellgate Moor, DH1 5BY01913 8494784
Meadowfield Motors LtdFrederick Street North, Meadowfield, DH7 8ND01913 7846463, 4
Milburns Auto Repairs LtdUnit 5, Langley Moor Industrial Estate, Langley Moor, DH7 8JE01913 7811154
Origin AutomotiveUnit 11a, Belmont Industrial Estate, Belmont, DH1 1TN01913 7577721, 2, 4, 7
Parklands CarsParklands, Lanchester, DH7 0JE01207 5292464
Pja Motors LtdFront Street North, Quarrington Hill, DH6 4QG01913 7739994, 5, 7
PulmanAbbey Road, Framwellgate Moor, DH1 5HA01913 8324444
Pulman SkodaBroomside Park, Belmont, DH1 1HP01913 8375004, 5, 7
R Alderson & SonsChapel Garage, Russell Street, Waterhouses, DH7 9AR01913 7344984
S Cars Coxhoe19 Blackgate, Coxhoe, DH6 4AL01913 7702364
S G PetchBroomside Park, Belmont, DH1 1HP01913 7500624
SherwoodsDurham City Retail Park, Alma Place, DH1 2HN01913 8655224
StoneacreAlma Place, Dragonville Industrial Estate, Gilesgate Moor, DH1 2TN01916 3917434, 7
StoneacreSawmill Lane, Brandon, DH7 8AB01913 7808664
Tom Conway Motorcycles Ltd8 - 10 High Street North, Langley Moor, DH7 8JG01913 7898021, 2
Tyrespot LtdAlma Place, Gilesgate, DH1 2HN01913 7298884
Vasstech (durham) Ltd27g Witham House, Mandale Business Park, DH1 1TH01913 8048884, 5, 7
Vertu Bmw DurhamBroomside Park, Belmont Industrial Estate, DH1 1HP01913 8375604
Wilkinson Autos LimitedBowden Court, Unit 1, St Johns Road, Meadowfield Industrial Estate, DH7 8RE01913 7844581, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Worrall Tyre & Recovery LtdUnit 5e Bowburn South Industrial Estate, Bowburn, DH6 5AD07784 1627754, 7
Houghton Le Spring — 17 centres
4 SeasonsRear Of Cooperative Terrace, Station Road, Fencehouses, DH4 6AA0191 3859994
Burn GarageHerrington Burn, DH4 4JW01915 8422061, 2, 3, 4
Danby Autos103 Brickgarth, Easington Lane, DH5 0LE01915 2626004
Herrington Mot Centre14 Catherine Road, New Herrington Ind Estate, DH4 7BG01915 8487703, 4, 7
Houghton Mot CentreNewbottle Street, Newbottle, DH4 4AS01915 8414144
J & B Coachworks LtdWoodstone Village, Industrial Estate, Fencehouses, DH4 6DU01913 8529384
J J TransportUnit 3, Pearsons Industrial Estate, Hetton Le Hole, DH5 0BG01915 1710001, 2, 4, 5, 7
Kb Tyres (ne) LimitedUnits 4-8, The Former British Coal Power Station, Philadeplhia Lane, Newbottle, DH4 4TG01915 8482444, 7
Lloyd Motor GroupStoney Gate, DH4 4NJ01916 223819Not listed
Market Place GarageMarket Place Industrial Estate, DH5 8AN01915 8428644
North East AutocareUnit 10, Market Place Industrial Estate, DH5 8AN01915 1200994
North East MotorwerxUnit 1a, Marketplace Industrial Estate, DH5 8AN01915 8488774
Penshaw Car CentreStation Road, Mount Pleasant, Washington, DH4 7PW01913 8526571, 2, 4
Quarry Services LtdQuarry Row, Newbottle Street, DH4 4AU01915 8431974
R L Auto Services LtdShiney Row Garage, Front Street, Shiney Row, DH4 7DX01913 8569191, 2, 4
Sydney Sparrow LtdBack Smiths Terrace, Easington Lane, DH5 0JH01915 2621704
Tyrespot LtdNewbottle Street, DH4 4AS01915 8430734
Stanley — 15 centres
1st Aid CommercialsSite 2, Morrisons Industrial Estate, Annfield, DH9 7RU07988 3050914, 5, 7
Beamish Street GarageAnthony Street, DH9 8AF01207 2903314
C B S Autos StanleyThe Workshops, Kip Hill Garage, DH9 0LL01207 2904174
Charlotte Street GarageSouthmoor, DH9 7AT01207 2328451, 2, 4, 5, 7
Daleside Mot LtdBrookside Works, Craghead Industrial Estate, DH9 6HA01207 2832374
Durham County CouncilMorrison Busty Depot, Annfield Plain, DH9 7RX03000 265638Not listed
General GarageSouth View, Annfield Plain, DH9 7HS01207 2306004, 7
Jamiesons Garage LtdNew Road Garage, Beamish, DH9 6RS01913 7020034, 7
Neil Willis Tyre & ExhaustsFernwood Cottages, Quaking Houses, DH9 7HJ01207 2331414
North Road GarageNorth Road, Catchgate, DH9 8HA01207 2343481, 2, 3, 4
Oxhill GarageEden Terrace, Oxhill, DH9 7LN01207 2812754
P & J L StobbsSouthlands Garage, Chester Road, DH9 0DQ01207 2346721, 2, 4, 7
S Wilson Autos18 Clowes Terrace, Annfield Plain, DH9 8QN01207 2834234
South Moor Mot CentreRydal Avenue, South Moor, DH9 7RQ01207 2334224
View Lane GarageUnit 1, View Lane, DH9 0DZ01207 2362184
Chester Le Street — 13 centres
20-20 Mot & Service CentreEdward Square, Low Chare, DH3 3QF01913 8876204
A Hedley (motor Engineers) LtdUnit 1, Stella Gill Industrial Estate, Pelton Fell, DH2 2RG01913 8890664, 5, 7
Arnold ClarkPortobello Road, Birtley, DH3 2SN01914 9292224, 7
Autobar Bosch Car ServiceUnit 22, Stella Gill Industrial Estate, DH2 2RG01913 8801104
Birtley Fast Fit LimitedDevon Crescent, Birtley, DH3 1HS01914 1027214
Croxdale Fast Fit LtdPark Road South, DH3 3LS01913 8744444, 7
Hett Hills GaragePelton Fell, DH2 2NG01913 7020524
Kwik FitClarence Terrace, DH3 3DG01913 8842624
M D AutoservicesPelton Fell Road, DH2 2NG01913 8808181, 2, 4, 5, 7
M D Autoservices189a Front Street, DH3 3AX01913 8943314
North East Autoservices (chester Le Street) LimitedSpring Service Station, Pelton Lane, DH2 2LU01913 8821194, 7
Powerhouse Mot CentreBack Station Lane, Birtley, DH3 1DB01914 9200374, 5, 7
Tulips Tyre & Test CentreUnit 15, Drum Industrial Estate, Birtley, DH2 1AG01914 1002224, 7
Consett — 12 centres
Bescol MotorsDelves Terrace, Delves Lane, DH8 7ES01207 4231594
Consett Car & CommercialUnit 3a, Bradley Workshops, Leadgate, DH8 6HG01207 5098954
Corbridge Road GarageCorbridge Road, Medomsley, DH8 6QY01207 5602744
Croxdale Fast Fit LtdSherburn Terrace, DH8 6ND01207 5077774
Gary Watson (mo-Tech) Ltd62 To 64 Medomsley Road, DH8 5HP01207 5919121, 2
Hope Street GarageHope Street, Blackhill, DH8 5TS01207 5047321, 2, 4
Kwik - FitSherburn Terrace, DH8 6ND07783 3262814
Luxe AutomotiveUnit 9 Bradley Workshops, DH8 6HF01207 5703331, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Mechanical ServicesBraefield Garage, Front Street, Shotley Bridge, DH8 0HN01207 5020424
The Chop ShopHownsgill Drive, Delves Lane Industrial Estate, DH8 9HU01207 5885694
The Grove Garage LtdDeneburn Terrace, The Grove, DH8 8BE01207 5804803, 4, 7
Tyrespot Ltd9 Gibson Street, DH8 5LB01207 5919254
County Durham — 4 centres
Fencehouses Mot Centre LtdStation House, Fencehouses, DH4 6AA01913 8597601, 2, 4, 5, 7
L & J AutosUnit 6 Esh Winning Industrial Estate, DH7 9PT07479 9561494
Rooster Motorcycles & Salvage LtdUnit 6 A Morrison Industrial Estate, New Kyo, Stanley, DH9 7RU01207 2840001, 2
Whitehouse Mot CentreUnit 1, Bewick Main, Birtley, DH2 1XG07789 7415694, 7
Chester-Le-Street — 2 centres
Blitz Mot CentreUnit 6, Lees Yard, Mary Avenue, DH3 1JG07974 1953434, 7
Mam Fleet Solutions LimitedPenshaw Way, Portobello Industrial Estate, DH3 2SA01914 1069995, 7
Esh Winning — 2 centres
Rochfords Garages LtdOld Colliery Buildings, Durham Road, DH7 9NR01913 7343631, 2, 4, 5, 7
Working Class Motorcycle CoUnits 5 And 6, Co-Op Buildings, Newhouse Road, DH7 9JX01919 0629811, 2
Sacriston — 2 centres
D & D Autocare LtdBlock 3, Charlaw Lane Industrial Estate, Acorn Close Lane, DH7 6AN01913 7198004, 7
Sacriston Auto Services LtdUnit 1, Colliery Workshops, Charlaw Lane, DH7 6AN01913 7108001, 2, 4, 5, 7
Tyne & Wear — 2 centres
Car Safety Centre LtdUnit 23c Dubmire Industrial Estate, Fencehouses, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5RJ01913 8577554
The Mot Clinic PenshawPark View, Shiney Row, Houghton-Le-Spring, DH4 4QR01913 854818Not listed
Annfield Plain — 1 centre
R & R BarnettHare Law Garage, Catchgate, DH9 8DT01207 2344001, 2, 3, 4
Coxhoe — 1 centre
Commercial Garage16-17 Commercial Road East, DH6 4LD01913 7705014
Croxdale — 1 centre
Croxdale Service StationCroxdale Service Station, A167, DH6 5HS07795 2363061, 2, 3
Hetton Le Hole — 1 centre
Roxbys Garage ServicesKenton House, Four Lane Ends, DH5 0AX01915 2081884, 7

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