MOT pass rates in Falkirk

143,757 cars took a first MOT at test centres in the FK postcode area in 2025. The FK postcode area covers Falkirk and the towns around it — Stirling, Grangemouth and Alloa 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
70.3%
2.0 points below the class-4 average (72.3%); reflects the mix of cars tested here
Tests analysed
143,757
first tests, 2025
Average car age at test
8.9 yrs
national average 10.7 yrs
Arrived with a dangerous fault
7.3%
of FK-area first tests; national 7.3%

How Falkirk 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
#86 highest
70.3% of first tests passed, of the 116 areas
Fleet age
#114 oldest
average 8.9 yrs at test, of the 116 areas
Electric share
#31 highest
2.4% of first tests were electric cars, of the 116 areas
Tests done
#96 busiest
143,757 first tests in 2025, of the 116 areas

The area's signature make

Of the twelve most-tested makes at FK-area test centres, Hyundai is the one tested furthest above its national share: 4.6% of FK-area first tests against 2.9% of tests nationally — 1.6 times its national rate. That is a fact about what the area drives, not a claim about the make.

Falkirk and its neighbours

Falkirk and six neighbouring postcode areas, 2025. Pass rates are unadjusted for fleet age and mix.

AreaFirst tests Pass rateAvg ageElectric
FK (Falkirk)143,75770.3%8.9 yrs2.4%
EH (Edinburgh)418,76470.0%9.3 yrs2.5%
G (Glasgow)532,33472.2%8.9 yrs2.1%
KY (Kirkcaldy)186,85863.8%9.8 yrs1.7%
ML (Motherwell)164,97070.8%8.7 yrs1.7%
PA (Paisley)152,36069.3%9.1 yrs2.1%
PH (Perth)98,54169.5%9.4 yrs1.9%

Pass rate by car age — FK area vs national

First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 2025.

Falkirk (FK) areaAll of Britain
40%50%60%70%80%90%100%3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)FK area, vehicle age 3: 88.3%FK area, vehicle age 4: 85.5%FK area, vehicle age 5: 83.8%FK area, vehicle age 6: 80.3%FK area, vehicle age 7: 75.7%FK area, vehicle age 8: 71.8%FK area, vehicle age 9: 66.8%FK area, vehicle age 10: 62.8%FK area, vehicle age 11: 58.9%FK area, vehicle age 12: 56%FK area, vehicle age 13: 53.3%FK area, vehicle age 14: 51.3%FK area, vehicle age 15: 50.5%FK area, vehicle age 16: 48.5%FK area, vehicle age 17: 49.7%FK area, vehicle age 18: 51.2%FK area, vehicle age 19: 50.4%FK area, vehicle age 20: 56.4%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%All of Britain 57.6%FK area 56.4%
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Age (years)FK area testsFK area pass rateAll cars
312,58588.3%88.5%
412,08585.5%87.2%
510,74283.8%86.0%
614,71980.3%83.5%
713,31575.7%80.9%
812,87171.8%78.2%
912,64266.8%74.9%
1010,98062.8%71.9%
118,93958.9%68.6%
127,07356.0%65.8%
135,63353.3%63.5%
144,47251.3%61.2%
153,77150.5%59.3%
163,03148.5%58.3%
172,23349.7%57.2%
181,97851.2%57.4%
191,36650.4%57.0%
201,02556.4%57.6%

Better or worse than the national average?

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

FK area behind
-12-6+0+6+12Age 3: -0.2 points vs the average car3Age 4: -1.7 points vs the average carAge 5: -2.2 points vs the average car5Age 6: -3.2 points vs the average carAge 7: -5.2 points vs the average car7Age 8: -6.4 points vs the average carAge 9: -8.1 points vs the average car9Age 10: -9.1 points vs the average carAge 11: -9.7 points vs the average car11Age 12: -9.8 points vs the average carAge 13: -10.2 points vs the average car13Age 14: -9.9 points vs the average carAge 15: -8.8 points vs the average car15Age 16: -9.8 points vs the average carAge 17: -7.5 points vs the average car17Age 18: -6.2 points vs the average carAge 19: -6.6 points vs the average car19Age 20: -1.2 points vs the average car20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)Gap (points)
3-0.2
4-1.7
5-2.2
6-3.2
7-5.2
8-6.4
9-8.1
10-9.1
11-9.7
12-9.8
13-10.2
14-9.9
15-8.8
16-9.8
17-7.5
18-6.2
19-6.6
20-1.2

The cars tested around Falkirk, by age

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

05k10k15k20kAge 3: 12k3Age 4: 12kAge 5: 10k5Age 6: 14kAge 7: 13k7Age 8: 12kAge 9: 12k9Age 10: 10kAge 11: 8k11Age 12: 7kAge 13: 5k13Age 14: 4kAge 15: 3k15Age 16: 3kAge 17: 2k17Age 18: 1kAge 19: 1k19Age 20: 1k20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)First tests
312,585
412,085
510,742
614,719
713,315
812,871
912,642
1010,980
118,939
127,073
135,633
144,472
153,771
163,031
172,233
181,978
191,366
201,025

What cars fail on around Falkirk

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

Suspension23.4%
Brakes20.6%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment18.7%
Tyres10.8%
Body, chassis, structure7.3%
Visibility6.5%
Noise, emissions and leaks5.9%
Steering4.2%

Share of all failure items, 2025 — the 8 biggest categories shown (97.5% of the items); smaller categories are not listed.

The advisories to watch

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

Brakes: 31.4% of advisories31.4%Tyres: 27.7% of advisories27.7%Suspension: 26.1% of advisories26.1%Non-component advisories: 4.4% of advisoriesBody, chassis, structure: 3.2% of advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks: 3.1% of advisories
BrakesTyresSuspensionNon-component advisoriesBody, chassis, structureNoise, emissions and leaks
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CategoryShare of advisories
Brakes31.4%
Tyres27.7%
Suspension26.1%
Non-component advisories4.4%
Body, chassis, structure3.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks3.1%

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

First-time pass rate for the five most-tested fuel types in the FK 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: 71.1% of 77,796 tests71.1%Petrol77,796 testsDiesel: 66.0% of 54,572 tests66.0%Diesel54,572 testsHybrid electric: 86.8% of 7,349 tests86.8%Hybrid7,349 testsElectric: 81.9% of 3,418 tests81.9%Electric3,418 testsElectric diesel: 86.0% of 550 tests86.0%Electric diesel550 tests
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FuelTestsPass rate
Petrol77,79671.1%
Diesel54,57266.0%
Hybrid electric7,34986.8%
Electric3,41881.9%
Electric diesel55086.0%

What mileage is normal around Falkirk?

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

Typical car, FK 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 26,250–48,750)Age 6: typical 43,750 miles (middle half 31,250–58,750)Age 7: typical 51,250 miles (middle half 36,250–66,250)Age 8: typical 58,750 miles (middle half 43,750–76,250)Age 9: typical 66,250 miles (middle half 48,750–86,250)Age 10: typical 73,750 miles (middle half 53,750–93,750)Age 11: typical 78,750 miles (middle half 58,750–101,250)Age 12: typical 86,250 miles (middle half 61,250–108,750)Age 13: typical 91,250 miles (middle half 66,250–116,250)Age 14: typical 93,750 miles (middle half 68,750–121,250)Age 15: typical 96,250 miles (middle half 71,250–123,750)Age 16: typical 93,750 miles (middle half 68,750–123,750)Age 17: typical 101,250 miles (middle half 71,250–131,250)Age 18: typical 101,250 miles (middle half 71,250–133,750)Age 19: typical 103,750 miles (middle half 73,750–136,250)Age 20: typical 96,250 miles (middle half 68,750–136,250)96k 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
526,25036,25048,750
631,25043,75058,750
736,25051,25066,250
843,75058,75076,250
948,75066,25086,250
1053,75073,75093,750
1158,75078,750101,250
1261,25086,250108,750
1366,25091,250116,250
1468,75093,750121,250
1571,25096,250123,750
1668,75093,750123,750
1771,250101,250131,250
1871,250101,250133,750
1973,750103,750136,250
2068,75096,250136,250

What the FK area drives

The 12 most-tested makes at FK-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
Ford16,08967.6%
Vauxhall14,16562.7%
Volkswagen11,07471.1%
Audi8,84777.7%
Toyota6,93675.2%
BMW6,86479.6%
Hyundai6,67974.1%
Renault6,51158.4%
Nissan6,25867.4%
Mercedes-Benz5,98773.2%
Kia4,92573.3%
Peugeot4,74761.6%

MOT test centres in the FK area

115 DVSA-approved MOT test stations across the FK postcode area, 109 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
Stirling — 39 centres
Arnold Clark6 Craigleith Road, Broadleys Business Park, FK7 7LQ01786 4414004
Arnold Clark117 To 125 Glasgow Road, FK7 0PG01786 8112344
Arnold ClarkRenault Complex, Kerse Road, FK7 7RU07834 2343124
Arnold Clark4 Craigleith Road, Broadleys Industrial Park, FK7 7LQ01786 4639204
Arnold ClarkMazda, Kearse Road, FK7 7RY01786 6494914
Arnold ClarkKerse Road, FK7 7LA01786 4469264
Arnold ClarkKerse Road, FK7 7RY01786 4474444
Ats Euromaster LtdUnit 3, 19 To 23 Kerse Road, FK7 7SY01786 4761604
Audi Stirling8 Craigleith Road, FK7 7LQ01786 4062904
Budget Auto Centre Stg LimitedUnit 1, Back O Hill Industrial Estate, FK8 1SH01786 4492514
D And G Autocare Ltd7-8 Munro Road, Springkerse Industrial Estate, FK7 7UU01786 4487754, 7
Douglas Park BmwNew Kerse Road, FK7 7RZ01786 4744774
Fairdeal AutosUnit 6/7, Back O Hill Industrial Estate, FK8 1SH01786 4705724
Fairdeal AutosUnit 3, Plean Industrial Estate, Plean, FK7 8BJ01786 8123454, 5, 7
Flear And Thomson StirlingUnit 11 Kerse Trade Park, Craigleith Road, FK7 7GN01786 2415404
Glengyle Garage LtdFintry Road, Kippen, FK8 3DR07775 7311171, 2, 3, 4
Halfords AutocentreLinden Avenue, FK7 7PG01786 4623354
Halfords AutocentreUnit 6, Kerse Road, FK7 7RZ01786 4505804
J P Howden Auto Electrics Ltd12 Broadleys Road, Springkerse Industrial Estate, FK7 7ST01786 4490094
J.a.g. Auto Engineers LimitedUnit 3c, Back O Hill Industrial Estate, FK8 1SH01786 4300084
Kwik Fit11 Boroughmuir Road, FK8 2DY01786 4735154
Mc Auto Services Limited5a Cunningham Road, Springkerse Industrial Estate, FK7 7SW07792 4131384
Milton Garage Limited12 Whitehouse Road, Springkerse Industrial Estate, FK7 7SP01786 5422604, 7
Morrisons Garage LtdWhins Of Milton, FK7 8HQ0178682363004
Mts Truck & Van Services LtdUnits 1 & 2, Block 4, Bandeath Industrial Estate, FK7 7NP01786 6418454, 5, 7
Onestop Motor Engineers Limited18 Whitehouse Road, Springkerse Industrial Estate, FK7 7SS01786 4467711, 2, 4, 5, 7
Park's Ford StirlingRapid Fit, 6 Kerse Road, FK7 3RW01786 4454454, 5, 7
Springkerse Autocentre Ltd13 To 15 Springkerse Road, FK7 7SN01786 4452204
Stirling Auto Services Ltd9 Borrowmeadow Road, Springkerse, FK7 7UW01786 4508884, 5, 7
Stirling Autocentre19 Kerse Road, FK7 7SY01786 4750664, 7
Stirling Trailer Centre Limited3 The Paddock, Stirling Agricultural Centre, FK9 4RN01786 8334244, 7
Swr14 Cunningham Road, Springkerse Industrial Estate, FK7 7SW01786 8494894, 7
Trossachs Motor Engineers LtdMain Street, Aberfoyle, FK8 3UG01877 3823411, 2, 4
Village Garage Engineers LtdThe Garage, Plean, FK7 8BS01786 8124513, 4
West End GarageFalkirk Road, Bannockburn, FK7 8JD01786 8134764
West End GarageForthside Way, Springkerse Industrial Estate, FK7 7SS01786 8134334
West End Garage Buchlyvie LtdWest End Garage, Main Street, Buchlyvie, FK8 3LT01360 8502284
Western Honda14 Craigleith Road, Broadleys Business Park, FK7 7LQ01786 2342004
Western NissanPlot 18, Broadleys Business Park, Craigleith Road, FK7 7LQ01786 2355364, 7
Falkirk — 32 centres
Alan Motors156 Main Street, Carronshore, FK2 8HQ01324 5549554
Broomhill Garage33 Broomhill Road, Bonnybridge, FK4 2AL01324 8198004, 7
Carronshore Mot CentreUnit 1, 114 North Main Street, Carronshore, FK2 8HZ01324 5555544, 5, 7
D And G Autocare LtdUnit 7, Etna Court, Middlefield Industrial Estate, FK2 9EQ01324 2277514, 7
David Graham Vehicle Repairs Ltd64 Union Road, Camelon, FK1 4PF01324 6212221, 2, 4, 5, 7
E Burgoyne And SonsHalls Of Airth, Airth, FK2 8PN01324 8314084, 5, 7
Elite Recovery Falkirk LtdUnit 9, Merchiston Industrial Estate, FK2 7PD01324 6333664
Facts Garage Ltd18a Mary Street, Laurieston, FK2 9PP01324 6367041, 2, 4
Falkirk Mot & Service CentreUnit 5, Burnbank Road Number 9, FK2 7PE01324 6111304
Farmer Autocare Limited17 Main Street, Bainsford, FK2 7PQ01324 6211554
Forth CarzUnit 1, Castlelaurie Industrial Estate, FK2 7XJ01324 6130074, 5, 7
George Thomson Car & CommercialsUnit 1, Canal Yard, Glen Village, FK1 2BE01324 6103374
Halfords AutocentreGrangemouth Road, FK2 9DD01324 6215864
Herbertshire GarageKirkslap, Denny, FK6 6EP01324 8291261, 2, 4, 7
Ian Grieve ( Falkirk) Ltd95a Glasgow Road, Camelon, FK1 4JD01324 6051004
J K Tyres & Autocentre Ltd42 Redding Road, Polmont, FK2 9XL01324 7198194
J K Tyres And Autocentre Ltd130a To 132 King Street, Stenhousemuir, FK5 4HS01324 5792004
James Kelly Mot Test Centre LtdUnit 1, The Redhouse, Shieldhill Road, Reddingmuirhead, FK2 0DT01324 7141134
Jim Allan Motorcycles Ltd208 Grahams Road, FK2 7BX01324 6201111, 2
Jm Motor Engineers8 Castings Court, Middlefield Industrial Estate, FK2 9HQ01324 6114924, 7
Kwik - Fit100 Glasgow Road, Camelon, FK1 4HJ01324 6350004
Kwik - FitCallander Road, FK1 1XS01324 6384884
Murray Automotive LtdUnit 2a, Canal Yard, Glen Village, FK1 2BE01324 6221234
PeoplesCallendar Road, FK1 1SQ01324 6215114, 7
Peter Vardy LimitedGlensburgh Road, Grangemouth, FK3 8XJ01324 4642704
Pro Division Car Care Ltd140 Muirhall Road, Larbert, FK5 4RE01324 5547903, 4
Re Nu ItBog Road, Laurieston, FK2 9PB01324636524or6255794
Rosehall Service And RepairsMain Street, Polmont, FK2 0QP01324 7123384
Sdm ToyotaLadysmill, Grangemouth Road, FK2 9AU01324 6359354
Square Deal Motors Ltd4 Middlefield Road, Middlefield Industrial Estate, FK2 9ZD01324 6168014, 5, 7
Stainless Creations LimitedUnit 18b, Burnbank Industrial Estate, FK2 7PE01324 6228324, 7
Wilson Mot Test CentreUnit 3, Canal Yard, Glen Village, FK1 2BE01324 6334064
Grangemouth — 13 centres
Abbotsinch Service CentreUnit 3, Abbotsinch Court, FK3 9UN01324 4722244
Arnold ClarkBeancross Road, FK3 8YL01324 4955554
Arnold ClarkFalkirk Road, FK3 8XP01324 4747664
Autotech SolutionsWood Street, FK3 8LH01324 4717774, 7
Autotune12 Dundas Street, FK3 8BX01324 474470Not listed
Dm CommercialsThe Scottish Board Centre, West Mains Industrial Estate, FK3 8YE01324 4736594, 7
Evans Halshaw Vauxhall FalkirkLaurieston Road, FK3 8XX01324 6733004
Falkirk CouncilDalgrain Depot, Dalgrain Industrial Estate, Mccafferty Way, FK3 8EB01324 5904004, 5, 7
J K Tyres & Autocentre Ltd87 Newhouse Road, FK3 8NJ01324 4699994, 5, 7
Kwik - FitBo'ness Road, FK3 9BJ01324 4724204
Mercedes-Benz Of GrangemouthBeancross Road, FK3 8YF01324 6661004
Powdrake Servicentre Ltd1 To 2 Powdrake Road, FK3 9UT01324 4712304
Wilfs Ltd26 To 28 Oswald Avenue, FK3 9AF01324 4839994
Alloa — 11 centres
(alloa) A1 Auto ServicesUnit 2, The Trade Centre, Bruce Street, FK10 1RX01259 7234561, 2, 4
A Manson & Son LimitedOld Road Garage, Kennet Village, Clackmannanshire, FK10 4DP01259 7302614
Arnold ClarkHallpark, Sauchie, FK10 3NA01259 7239124
C & D MotorsUnit 1, Mulraney Warehousing Complex, Kelliebank, FK10 1NT01259 7259254
Cj Autosport LtdRiverbank Industrial Area, Kellibank Industrial Estate, FK10 1NU01259 7292124
Farmer Autocare LimitedUnit 1, Old Russells Yard, Clackmannan Road, FK10 4DA01259 2160634
J K Tyres & Autocentre Ltd32 Fenton Street, FK10 2DX01259 2204404, 5, 7
Kincardine Auto Centre LimitedFeregait Road, Kincardine, FK10 4QR01259 7938884
Kwik Fit26 Clackmannan Road, FK10 1RR01259 7222224
Mayfield Autos Scotland LimitedUnit 6, Kelliebank Industrial Estate, FK10 1NT01259 215438Not listed
Russell EngineeringMidtown Business Park, Cambus, FK10 2PG01415 5712804, 5, 7
Bonnybridge — 4 centres
Auto Doctor Limited19 Bridge Street, FK4 1DD01324 8117741, 2, 3, 4
D & D Bell LtdUnit 1 Croft Estate, Glasgow Road, Longcroft, FK4 1QP01324 841477Not listed
David Morris Mechanical ServicesBonnymuir Works, Bonnyside Road, FK4 2AD01324 8146464
Omnius AutomotiveUnits 4 & 5, Bonnybridge Industrial Estate, Murnin Road, FK4 2BW01324 8142024
Denny — 3 centres
Macfarlane MotorsWellstrand Garage, Stirling Street, FK6 6JD01324 8222924
Mobile Car Care42 Stirling Street, FK6 6DJ01324 8245504
Ryan AutocareDuncarron Estate, Broad Street, FK6 6ED01324 8256654
Callander — 2 centres
Dreadnought GarageStirling Road, FK17 8LE01877 3310994
Pfk Callander Ltd140 Main Street, FK17 8BG01877 3315694
Doune — 2 centres
Castle Garage7 Murchison Park, FK16 6AY01786 842738Not listed
Doune Motors Dvs LtdUnit 2, Murchison Park, Stirling Road, FK16 6AA01786 8410614
Alva — 1 centre
Brook Street Motors140 Brook Street, FK12 5AN01259 7605061, 2, 4, 5, 7
Banknock — 1 centre
Central MotsCentral Garage, Kilsyth Road, FK4 1UF01324 8495004, 7
Dunblane — 1 centre
Sweeneys GarageFront Street, Braco, FK15 9PW01786 8802274
Killin — 1 centre
Lix Toll GarageLix Toll, FK21 8RB01567 820280Not listed
Larbert — 1 centre
Muirhall Motors13 Muirhall Road, FK5 4RF01324 5522094
Menstrie — 1 centre
Menstrie Motors Ltd2a Johnstone Street, FK11 7DB01259 7605594, 7
Slamannan — 1 centre
Castlehill Filling Station LtdBank Street, FK1 3EL01324 8515364
Stirlingshire — 1 centre
Ewan Lawson Motors8 Central Park Avenue, Larbert, FK5 4RX01324 5704004, 5, 7
Tullibody — 1 centre
H&j Mot CentreDumyat Business Park, Bond Street, FK10 2PB01259 2155604, 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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