MOT pass rates in Llandudno

317,464 cars took a first MOT at test centres in the LL postcode area in 2025. The LL postcode area covers Llandudno and the towns around it — Bangor, Wrexham, Colwyn Bay, Rhyl and Caernarfon 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
70.1%
2.2 points below the class-4 average (72.3%); reflects the mix of cars tested here
Tests analysed
317,464
first tests, 2025
Average car age at test
11.5 yrs
national average 10.7 yrs
Arrived with a dangerous fault
8.2%
of LL-area first tests; national 7.3%

How Llandudno 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
#87 highest
70.1% of first tests passed, of the 116 areas
Fleet age
#18 oldest
average 11.5 yrs at test, of the 116 areas
Electric share
#114 highest
1.1% of first tests were electric cars, of the 116 areas
Tests done
#41 busiest
317,464 first tests in 2025, of the 116 areas

The area's signature make

Of the twelve most-tested makes at LL-area test centres, Peugeot is the one tested furthest above its national share: 6.2% of LL-area first tests against 4.2% of tests nationally — 1.5 times its national rate. That is a fact about what the area drives, not a claim about the make.

Llandudno and its neighbours

Llandudno and two neighbouring postcode areas, 2025. Pass rates are unadjusted for fleet age and mix.

AreaFirst tests Pass rateAvg ageElectric
LL (Llandudno)317,46470.1%11.5 yrs1.1%
CH (Chester)369,87769.7%10.5 yrs1.8%
SY (Shrewsbury)225,18071.6%11.2 yrs1.5%

Pass rate by car age — LL area vs national

First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 2025.

Llandudno (LL) areaAll of Britain
50%60%70%80%90%100%3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)LL area, vehicle age 3: 89.7%LL area, vehicle age 4: 89.1%LL area, vehicle age 5: 87.6%LL area, vehicle age 6: 85.1%LL area, vehicle age 7: 82.1%LL area, vehicle age 8: 78.9%LL area, vehicle age 9: 74.7%LL area, vehicle age 10: 71.5%LL area, vehicle age 11: 68.5%LL area, vehicle age 12: 64.5%LL area, vehicle age 13: 61.7%LL area, vehicle age 14: 59.1%LL area, vehicle age 15: 56.1%LL area, vehicle age 16: 56.6%LL area, vehicle age 17: 54.2%LL area, vehicle age 18: 55.1%LL area, vehicle age 19: 55.2%LL area, vehicle age 20: 54.7%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%All of Britain 57.6%LL area 54.7%
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Age (years)LL area testsLL area pass rateAll cars
312,38889.7%88.5%
412,87589.1%87.2%
512,78587.6%86.0%
619,27685.1%83.5%
720,08282.1%80.9%
822,50678.9%78.2%
925,39674.7%74.9%
1026,22171.5%71.9%
1125,26568.5%68.6%
1222,82464.5%65.8%
1319,49261.7%63.5%
1416,55359.1%61.2%
1515,64956.1%59.3%
1613,31556.6%58.3%
1711,13854.2%57.2%
1810,00255.1%57.4%
197,51755.2%57.0%
205,66654.7%57.6%

Better or worse than the national average?

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

LL area aheadLL area behind
-4-2+0+2+4Age 3: +1.2 points vs the average car3Age 4: +1.9 points vs the average carAge 5: +1.6 points vs the average car5Age 6: +1.6 points vs the average carAge 7: +1.2 points vs the average car7Age 8: +0.7 points vs the average carAge 9: -0.2 points vs the average car9Age 10: -0.4 points vs the average carAge 11: -0.1 points vs the average car11Age 12: -1.3 points vs the average carAge 13: -1.8 points vs the average car13Age 14: -2.1 points vs the average carAge 15: -3.2 points vs the average car15Age 16: -1.7 points vs the average carAge 17: -3.0 points vs the average car17Age 18: -2.3 points vs the average carAge 19: -1.8 points vs the average car19Age 20: -2.9 points vs the average car20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)Gap (points)
3+1.2
4+1.9
5+1.6
6+1.6
7+1.2
8+0.7
9-0.2
10-0.4
11-0.1
12-1.3
13-1.8
14-2.1
15-3.2
16-1.7
17-3.0
18-2.3
19-1.8
20-2.9

The cars tested around Llandudno, by age

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

07k15k22k30kAge 3: 12k3Age 4: 12kAge 5: 12k5Age 6: 19kAge 7: 20k7Age 8: 22kAge 9: 25k9Age 10: 26kAge 11: 25k11Age 12: 22kAge 13: 19k13Age 14: 16kAge 15: 15k15Age 16: 13kAge 17: 11k17Age 18: 10kAge 19: 7k19Age 20: 5k20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)First tests
312,388
412,875
512,785
619,276
720,082
822,506
925,396
1026,221
1125,265
1222,824
1319,492
1416,553
1515,649
1613,315
1711,138
1810,002
197,517
205,666

What cars fail on around Llandudno

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

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment22.2%
Suspension22.1%
Brakes17.5%
Tyres11.3%
Body, chassis, structure7.7%
Visibility6.7%
Noise, emissions and leaks6.0%
Steering4.0%

Share of all failure items, 2025 — the 8 biggest categories shown (97.4% of the items); smaller categories are not listed.

The advisories to watch

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

Tyres: 28.7% of advisories28.7%Brakes: 28.1% of advisories28.1%Suspension: 25.3% of advisories25.3%Body, chassis, structure: 4.5% of advisoriesNon-component advisories: 4.1% of advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks: 3.8% of advisories
TyresBrakesSuspensionBody, chassis, structureNon-component advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks
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CategoryShare of advisories
Tyres28.7%
Brakes28.1%
Suspension25.3%
Body, chassis, structure4.5%
Non-component advisories4.1%
Noise, emissions and leaks3.8%

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

First-time pass rate for the five most-tested fuel types in the LL 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%Diesel: 67.9% of 167,001 tests67.9%Diesel167,001 testsPetrol: 71.3% of 137,876 tests71.3%Petrol137,876 testsHybrid electric: 88.6% of 8,534 tests88.6%Hybrid8,534 testsElectric: 84.7% of 3,337 tests84.7%Electric3,337 testsElectric diesel: 87.6% of 580 tests87.6%Electric diesel580 tests
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FuelTestsPass rate
Diesel167,00167.9%
Petrol137,87671.3%
Hybrid electric8,53488.6%
Electric3,33784.7%
Electric diesel58087.6%

What mileage is normal around Llandudno?

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

Typical car, LL area (median)
0k25k50k75k100k125k150k3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)Age 3: typical 23,750 miles (middle half 16,250–33,750)Age 4: typical 33,750 miles (middle half 21,250–46,250)Age 5: typical 38,750 miles (middle half 26,250–53,750)Age 6: typical 46,250 miles (middle half 31,250–61,250)Age 7: typical 53,750 miles (middle half 38,750–71,250)Age 8: typical 63,750 miles (middle half 43,750–81,250)Age 9: typical 71,250 miles (middle half 51,250–91,250)Age 10: typical 78,750 miles (middle half 56,250–101,250)Age 11: typical 86,250 miles (middle half 63,750–111,250)Age 12: typical 91,250 miles (middle half 68,750–118,750)Age 13: typical 98,750 miles (middle half 73,750–126,250)Age 14: typical 103,750 miles (middle half 78,750–133,750)Age 15: typical 106,250 miles (middle half 81,250–136,250)Age 16: typical 106,250 miles (middle half 78,750–136,250)Age 17: typical 113,750 miles (middle half 86,250–143,750)Age 18: typical 116,250 miles (middle half 86,250–148,750)Age 19: typical 113,750 miles (middle half 83,750–148,750)Age 20: typical 111,250 miles (middle half 81,250–148,750)111k 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
421,25033,75046,250
526,25038,75053,750
631,25046,25061,250
738,75053,75071,250
843,75063,75081,250
951,25071,25091,250
1056,25078,750101,250
1163,75086,250111,250
1268,75091,250118,750
1373,75098,750126,250
1478,750103,750133,750
1581,250106,250136,250
1678,750106,250136,250
1786,250113,750143,750
1886,250116,250148,750
1983,750113,750148,750
2081,250111,250148,750

What the LL area drives

The 12 most-tested makes at LL-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
Ford44,51268.0%
Volkswagen33,20372.7%
Vauxhall33,14764.7%
Peugeot19,55166.7%
Audi15,61275.7%
BMW14,74778.0%
Toyota14,32275.9%
Nissan13,31363.3%
Citroen12,39362.4%
Mercedes-Benz12,28273.4%
Land Rover11,16875.1%
Renault10,23058.6%

MOT test centres in the LL area

281 DVSA-approved MOT test stations across the LL postcode area, 257 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
Wrexham — 59 centres
2 Woods Garage ServicesUnits 3-4 Park Road Industrial Estate, Rhosymedre, LL14 3AQ01978 8100071, 2, 4
Andre's Auto Service LtdRiverside Yard, Hightown Road, LL13 8ED01978 3505184
Ansa Tyres Limited17 Pierces Square, Off Pentrefelin, LL13 7NE01978 3642641, 2, 4
Apex Auto CentreUnit 2 Apex Centre, Clywedog Road South, Wrexham Industrial Estate, LL13 9XS01978 6642724
Aquaduct GarageAquaduct Garage, Llangollen Road, Trevor, LL20 7TF01978 2539024
Aquaduct GarageTop Road, Summerhill, LL11 4SP07831 3905734
Arthurs Of Wrexham - PeugeotCroesfoel Industrial Park, Rhostyllen, LL14 4EJ01978 3663337
Ats Euromaster Ltd (wrexham)Maesgwyn Garage, Mold Road, LL11 2AD01978 3523014, 5, 7
Autoservices Marchwiel GarageWrexham Road, Marchwiel, LL13 0PW01978 2639884
Balmuir GarageChester Road, Gresford, LL12 8TL01978 8524124
Barracks GarageBarracks Lane, Cymau, LL12 9TU01978 7618324
Belle Vue GarageRuthin Road, LL13 7NU01978 3565814
Caergwrle Mot ServicesRear Of 2a Mold Road, Caergwrle, LL12 9LP01978 7605394
CheckpointShones Lane, Llay, LL12 0PL01978 8545544
Chirk Service StationHolyhead Road, Chirk, LL14 5NA01691 7734284
Cjc Motor ServicesUnit K & L, Five Crosses Industrial Estate, Minera, LL11 3RD01978 7225681, 2, 4
Evans Halshaw Ford WrexhamWrexham Road, Rhostyllen, LL14 4EJ01978 3655854
Halfords Autocentre8 Pen Y Bryn, LL13 7HY01978 3591284
Homestead GarageGegin Lane, Llay, LL12 0NU01978 8547984, 7
Howatson And Partington Motor ServicesBradley Road, LL13 7TG01978 3584354
Jo's Place LimitedUnit 12d Vauxhall Industrial Estate, LL14 6HA07587 6583344, 5, 7
John Roberts Motor Services6 West Bank Road, Llay, LL12 0PZ01978 8538824
Johnny's Garage LtdUnit 8 Ash Road North, Wrexham Industrial Estate, LL13 9JT07701 3589554, 7
Just Mot Wrexham LtdPlas Acton Garage, 282 Chester Road, LL12 8DU01978 364907Not listed
K Jones Mot CentreTwo Mile Industrial Estate, Quarry Road, Pentre Broughton, LL11 6AB01978 7543214
Kwik - FitWatery Road, LL13 7SY01978 3654464
L & D Brothers LimitedCroes Y Mab, Marchwiel, LL13 0PF01978 3651554, 5, 7
Lb Motors Wrexham LimitedUnit 2 Rc Motors Complex, Redwither Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate, LL13 9RD01978 6605954, 7
Lindop Brothers WrexhamLlay New Road, Bradley, LL11 4BA01978 7200744
Marks AutosUnit F Coppi Industrial Estate, Hall Lane, Rhosllanerchrugog, LL14 1TG01978 4481824
Marks MotorsCambrian House Lodge, Brymbo, LL11 5NH01978 7585214, 7
Minera Mot CentreUnit 27 Five Crosses, Minera, LL11 3RD01978 7594291, 2, 4
Moreton Garage ServicesUnit 4, Moreton Business Park, Gledrid, LL14 5DG01691 7730031, 2, 4, 5, 7
North Wales Motorcycles10 Rivulet Road, LL13 8DT01978 3665231, 2
Npc Commercials LtdUnit 32 Miners Road, Llay Industrial Estate, Llay, LL12 0PJ01978 8565461, 2, 4, 5, 7
Owen Automotive LimitedUnit 3, Rhosddu Industrial Estate, LL11 4RE01978 2658804, 5, 7
Penley Mill Garage LimitedLion Lane, Penley, LL13 0LY01978 7103023, 4, 5, 7
Queens Cross GarageRailway Road, Brymbo, LL11 5EA01978 7562734
R & J MotorsUnit 8 Oak Road, Bowling Bank, LL13 9RG01978 6603654
Rhos Mot And Service CentreUnit 1, Coppi Industrial Estate, Rhos, LL14 1TG07590 0388661, 2, 3, 4, 7
Riverside Auto Centre (wrexham) LimitedUnit 12a, Dodds Lane, Gwersyllt, LL11 4NT01978 7226004
Robertsons Garage LimitedNew Garage, Southsea Road, New Broughton, LL11 6TD01978 7555661, 2, 4, 5, 7
Smithy Garage Hope LtdSmithy Garage, Hawarden Road, Hope, LL12 9NL01978 7618124
StoneacrePlas Acton Road, Pandy, LL11 2UA01978 3116664, 7
T S J Services LimitedLlanfynydd Garage, Llanfynydd, LL11 5HH01352 7704721, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Tan-Y-Clawdd Motors LimitedWrexham Road, Johnstown, LL14 1PA01978 8402021, 2, 4
Terrys Auto RepairsChurch View, Chirk, LL14 5PE01691 7772864
Trotting Mare Garages LimitedKnolton, Overton On Dee, LL13 0LE01978 7104354
Turner AutomotiveKing Street, Acrefair, LL14 3RH01978 4484114
Volkswagen Van Centre (wrexham)Rhosddu Industrial Estate, Rhosrobin, LL11 4YL01978 3406004, 7
W S BroadsLivery Stables, Summerhill, LL11 4SW01978 7200463, 4, 5, 7
Williams ServicesRear Of Unit 11 Bridge Way Centre, Bridge Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate, LL13 9QS01978 6649604, 5, 7
Wrexham County Borough CouncilCommunity Services Depot, Abbey Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate, LL13 9PW01978 7296654, 5, 7
Wrexham Service CentreThe Grange, Units 1 - 5 Rhosddu Industrial Estate, Rhosddu, LL11 4YY01978 3139004, 7
Wrexham TyresUnit 2 Felin Puleston Industrial Estate, Ruabon Road, LL13 7RF01978 3141511, 2, 4, 7
Wrexham VolkswagenRhosrobin, LL11 4YL01978 3406004, 7
Wrights Auto Services & Tyre Centre LtdUnit 60 Clywedog Road North, Wrexham Industrial Estate, LL13 9XN07975 7718141, 2, 4
Wrights GarageGutter Hill, Johnstown, LL14 1LT01978 8442334, 7
Yale GarageBrook Street, LL13 7LL01978 3564001, 2
Caernarfon — 17 centres
A & R Motor ServicesSouth Road, LL55 2HP01286 6733574
Arfon GarageClwt Y Bont, Deiniolen, LL55 3HS01286 8723044
B & K Williams LtdSouth Road, LL55 2HG01286 6755574
Beespeed LtdUnit 1g, Cibyn Industrial Estate, LL55 2BD01286 6717814, 7
Cibyn Mot Centre LtdUnit 29, Cibyn Industrial Estate, LL55 2BD01286 6690091, 2, 4
Dragon MotorsCwm Y Glo, LL55 4DD01286 8711724
G & H Car & Commercial LimitedZone 3, Cibyn Industrial Estate, LL55 2BD01286 6736464, 7
Garej Arwyn CyfUnit Ah, Penygroes Industrial Estate, Penygroes, LL54 6DB01286 8822994, 5, 7
Garej PontllyfniPontllyfni, LL54 5EG01286 6607044, 5, 7
Gwalia GarageCaeathro, LL55 2SS01286 6730965, 7
Minffordd GarageBethel, LL55 1UN01248 6704514
Moduron Gp MotorsUnit 2, Penygroes Industrial Estate, Penygroes, LL54 6DB01286 8808395
Moduron H G Jones Motors LimitedTre Dafydd, Penygroes, LL54 6PW01286 8811114
Pant Waen GarageWaunfawr, LL55 4YY01286 650524Not listed
Peblig Garage LtdBasement - Unit C, Peblig Industrial Park, Llanbeblig Road, LL55 2SE01286 6789394, 5, 7
Povey's Garage LtdLlanllyfni Road, Penygroes, LL54 6DA01286 8802824
Slaters (gm) LimitedDinas, Llanwnda, LL54 7YN01286 8302274
Rhyl — 17 centres
A & K Autos North Wales LtdUnit A4, Cefndy Road Employment Park, Cefndy Road, LL18 2HJ01745 3305004
Ats Euromaster LimitedVale Road, LL18 2PH01745 3436474
Autovale Tyres Ltd13-19 Kwick Fit Centre, Elwy Street, LL18 1BS01745 3464494
Autovale Tyres LtdUnit 23b, Allitts Industrial Estate, Vale Road, LL18 2PD01745 3344244, 7
Bridge Garage (rhyl) LimitedMarsh Road, LL18 2AB01745 3504984, 7
Brig Y Don CommercialsWellington Road, LL18 1LE01745 3361074, 7
C B Autos LimitedUnit 9-10, Bridge Business Park, Marsh Road, LL18 2DF01745 3368964
C E Mechanical ServicesUnit 4 Snownest Court, Tir Llwyd Industrial Estate, Kinmel Bay, LL18 5JY01745 3344004, 5, 7
Coastal Cars116 Vale Road, LL18 2PD01745 3394101, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Cp Motors LtdThomas Avenue, Dyserth, LL18 6AN01745 5719194
KerbsideOld British Gas Works, Westbourne Avenue, LL18 1EE01745 3561354
Olys Autos Ltd111 Marsh Road, LL18 2AB01745 4077635
Rhino Tyres - Team ProtyreKinmel Park Industrial Estate, Royal Welch Avenue, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5TQ01745 7770004
Rtb Technical Services LimitedUnit 1, Glan Y Morfa Industrial Estate, LL18 2AD01745 334861Not listed
Shaws Service StationThe Square, Kinmel Bay, LL18 5LU01745 3534814
Taylorautos Ltd59 Ffordd Las, LL18 2EE01745 3506214, 7
W R Davies63 Fforddlas, LL18 2EE01745 3500004, 5, 7
Bangor — 16 centres
Anchor MotorsBangor Road, Bethesda, LL57 3LU01248 6004514
Ats Euromaster LimitedCaernarfon Road, LL57 1XX01248 3611114
AutotechNant Y Mount, Capel Y Graig, LL57 2SQ01248 6732324, 5, 7
Bangor Mot CentrePenrhosgarnedd, LL57 2NU01248 370707Not listed
Bangor Tyre Service LtdCaernarfon Road, LL57 4SU01248 3612944, 5, 7
Central GaragePen Y Bryn Road, Bethesda, LL57 3BD01248 6010314
College Motors (bangor) LtdCaernarfon Road, LL57 4SU01248 3551074
Elias Garage347 High Street, LL57 1YH01248 3616944
Halfords AutocentreMenai Foundry, Beach Road, LL57 1BU01248 3537884
Halfords AutocentreCaernarfon Road, LL57 4SU01248 3555344
J I Foulkes Mot Centre LimitedFarrar Road, LL57 1LJ01248 362109Not listed
K W Jones & Son LimitedCentral Garage, Bangor Street, Y Felinheli, LL56 4PZ01248 6702774
Kieran's Automotive Repairs LimitedUnit 4, Plot 19, Llandygai Industrial Estate, LL57 4YH01248 5720004, 5, 7
Kwik-FitLon Glan Mor, LL57 1DG01248 3554004
Mike's Garage (llandygai) LtdUnit 2, Plot 2 Llandygai Industrial Estate, LL57 4YH01248 3700774, 5, 7
Moduron Pandy Motors CyfTregarth, LL57 4AY01248 6006194
Llandudno — 16 centres
Ats Euromaster LimitedOrme View Garage, The Promenade, LL30 1BG01492 8748744
Beacon Garage12 Garage Street, LL30 1DW01492 8778804
Central House Garage4 Builder Street, LL30 1DR01492 3307304
Chris Lewis Mechanical Services LimitedUnit 1 Ffordd Maelgwyn, Tremarl Industrial Estate, Llandudno Junction, LL31 9PN01492 5928301, 2, 4, 5, 7
Halfords AutocentreCouncil Street West, LL30 1ED01492 8607954
Kwik FitConway Road, LL30 1DE01492 8607344
Lcr Motors LimitedBack Pleasant Street, Craig-Y-Don, LL30 1LJ01492 8797991, 2, 4
Llandudno GarageBuilder Street West, LL30 1HH01492 8759534, 5, 7
Lucy's Mechanical Centre LtdCurzon Garage, Curzon Passage, Craig Y Don, LL30 1TB01492 7024651, 2
M & S Automotive LimitedBuilder Street West, LL30 1HH01492 8720701, 2, 4, 5, 7
Maesdu GarageUnit 1, Cae Bach, Builder Street, LL30 1DR01492 8748194
Masonic Street GarageMasonic Street, LL30 2DU01492 8743384
North Wales AudiThe Point, Conway Road, Llandudno Junction, LL31 9AY01492 5857774
North Wales Motor Company LimitedArgyll Road, LL30 1DF01492 8759914
North Wales VolkswagenThe Point, Conway Road, Llandudno Junction, LL31 5ET01492 5857004, 7
Westshore Car RepairsHerkomer Road, West Shore, LL30 2YZ01492 8776074
Abergele — 13 centres
Bryn Rhos GarageBetws-Yn-Rhos, LL22 8AW01492 6802464
Cernyw HowatsonCefn Coch Isa, Llangernyw, LL22 8RD01745 8603844, 5, 7
Drs Mechanical Services LtdUnit 2 Glan Morfa Garage, Seafield Drive, Belgrano, LL22 9AH01492 5888744
Glan Aber GarageGlan Aber Garage, Bryn Ffanig Ganol, Betws Yn Rhos, LL22 8NF01492 6806124, 5, 7
K G MotorsportThe Old Mill, High Street, LL22 7AR01745 8249794, 7
Nigel Williams Motor ServicesUnit 9 Minafon Yard, Betws Yn Rhos, LL22 8AW01492 6801264
Roberts Garage55a Market Street, LL22 7AF01745 8331944
Star Tyre Centre LimitedRichmond Garage, Towyn Road, Towyn, LL22 9HE01745 8223714
Synchronized Motorcycles LtdA1 To A4 Peel Street, LL22 7LA01745 422266Not listed
Threeways Garage LtdFaenol Avenue, LL22 7HT01745 8258474
W T Roberts & SonsRhandir Garage, Trofarth, LL22 8BW01492 6504494
Wanklyn's GarageTyn Y Pwll, Llangernyw, LL22 8UA01745 8602544
Waterloo Service StationPenrefail Cross Roads, Moelfre, LL22 8PN01745 8391954
Colwyn Bay — 11 centres
Albert Place LimitedAlbert Place Garage, 4 Albert Place, LL29 7PL01492 5321504
AutohausUnit 2, Glan Y Wern Road, Mochdre, LL28 5BW01492 5438434
Braids Garage Mountain View Testing StationChapel Street, Mochdre, LL28 5BB01492 5466234
Colwyn Bay Motorcycles Ltd4 Groes Road, LL29 8PU01492 5359591, 2
Fleetsmart LtdFactory Units 1 - 4, Sitequest Enterprise Parc, Conway Road, LL28 5HA01492 4905824, 5, 7
Greenfield Garage LtdRear 24-26 Greenfield Road, LL29 8EL01492 5327614
Nev's Garage RepairsGlan Conwy, LL28 5TF01492 5802194
Parry's Commercials LtdGraig, Glan Conwy, LL28 5RA01492 5803034, 5, 7
Slaters (gm) LimitedConwy Road, LL29 7LY01492 5570004
Slaters VauxhallIndustrial Unit 10, Quinton Hazel Enterprise Park, Glan Y Wern Road, LL28 5BS01492 5570004, 7
Windsor GarageGarage & Testing Centre, Abergele Road, LL29 7SN01492 5333464, 7
Conwy — 9 centres
Garej Ty Gwyn CyfParc Ty Gwyn, Ffordd Betws, Llanrwst, LL26 0PQ01492 6403994, 7
Mercedes-Benz Of North WalesThe Point, Conwy Road, Llandudno Junction, LL31 9BA01492 5940004
Morfa Garage11 Ffordd Sam Pari, LL32 8HH01492 5934881, 2, 4, 7
Mpb Service And Repair CentreUnit 2 Oswald Road, Llandudno Junction, LL31 9EP01492 2034674
Owens Mot & Garage ServicesStation Road East, Penmaenmawr, LL34 6BD01492 6234724
Premier Metal Works (llandudno Junction) LimitedUnit 1 Conwy Road, Llandudno Junction, LL31 9NX01492 5824414
Reno-Tech (north Wales) LimitedUnit 104-105 Ffordd Maelgwyn, Tremarl Industrial Estate, Llandudno Junction, LL31 9PN01492 5840231, 2, 4, 7
SytnerFford Maelgwyn, Llandudno Junction, LL31 9PL01492 4115234
Tan Y Bont Garage Mot LtdBeach Road, Llanddulas, LL22 8HB01492 515525Not listed
Denbigh — 9 centres
A And D Motorcycles LtdSpencer Industrial Estate, LL16 5TQ01745 8151051, 2
A P MotorsBodfari Service Station, Mold Road, Bodfari, LL16 4DL01745 7101654
Ats Euromaster LimitedRhyl Road, LL16 5TA01745 8122174
Autocentre38 Trem Y Dyffryn, Colomendy Trading Estate, LL16 5TX01745 8155504
G & G Motors (nw) LimitedBryn Gwyrdd, Colomendy Industrial Estate, LL16 5TA01745 8124834
Graig MotorsGraig Yard, Graig Road, LL16 5US01745 8156063, 4, 5, 7
Maldwyn Williams Garage ServicesRhyl Road, LL16 5TH01745 812542Not listed
Pen Y Bryn AutosBarkers Well Lane, LL16 3YF01745 8120014
Pentre MotorsRuthin Road, Llanrhaeadr, LL16 4NT01745 8905434
Holyhead — 8 centres
A H Peters & Sons LimitedService Station, Trearddur Bay, LL65 2YP01407 8604324
A W Roberts And SonsBryn Filling Station, Bodedern, LL65 3SS01407 7405801, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Central Garage (bryngwran) LimitedBryn Gwran, LL65 3PP01407 7208314
Cybi Garage Limited117 London Road, LL65 2NY01407 7611111, 2, 4
Dyffryn Service StationLondon Road, Valley, LL65 3AF01407 7421294
Moduron Fali Valley MotorsLondon Road, Valley, LL65 3DR01407 7411524, 5, 7
R Williams Motor ServicesThe Mill Warehouse, Tan Y Felin, Caergeiliog, LL65 3YD01407 7404141, 2, 4
Victoria GarageVictoria Road, LL65 1UD01407 7621684
Pwllheli — 8 centres
Efail Rhos GarageRhoshirwaun, LL53 8HN01758 760227Not listed
Garej Iwan CyfY Ffor, LL53 6UW01766 8193774, 7
Glanafon GarageAbersoch, LL53 7HP01758 7123084
Hardy's Recovery LimitedGlandon Industrial Estate, LL53 5YT01758 6121211, 2, 4, 5, 7
Lleyn Tyres LimitedUnit 4, Hafan Marina Workshops, LL53 5YW01758 6123684
Nefyn CoachesWest End Garage, Ffordd Dewi Sant, Nefyn, LL53 6EG01758 7209041, 2, 4, 5, 7
O H Griffith & CoFourcrosses, LL53 6UR01766 8102404
Tegfan Garage LtdLlangwnnadl, LL53 8NP01758 7706514, 7
Anglesey — 7 centres
Afg Car & Body RepairsOld Builders Yard, Pentre Berw, LL60 6HU01248 4213691, 2, 4, 5, 7
Blue GarageUnit 1b Gaerwen Industrial Estate, Gaerwen, LL60 6HR07411 0933634, 7
Bryn Glas GarageBryngwran, Holyhead, LL65 3SH01407 7202811, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Bryntirion GarageLlanerchymedd, LL71 8DD01248 4703584
Central Garages (amlwch) LtdMona Street, Amlwch, LL68 9TG01407 8304444, 5, 7
Ty Gwyn GarageLlansadwrn, Menai Bridge, LL59 5SN01248 8120594
Tyn Lon Garage LtdHolyhead Road, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, LL61 5SX01248 7142594
Prestatyn — 7 centres
Celtic Cars Limited6 To 8 Meliden Road, LL19 9RT01745 8544624
Central GarageNant Hall Road, LL19 9LR01745 8544414
Gms Auto CentreUnit 10, Park Dyffryn Industrial Estate, Ffordd Pendyffryn, LL19 9DG01745 8899624
Meliden Motor Repairs125 Ffordd Talargoch, Meliden, LL19 8NR01745 8873134
Prestatyn Service CentreUnit 1, Lighthouse Business Park, Bastion Road, LL19 7ND01745 8571041, 2, 4
S & J Autocentre LimitedUnit 13, Brook Park Trading Estate, LL19 7HH01745 8555164
W R DaviesNant Garage, Prestatyn Road, LL19 9LE01745 8581004
Llangefni — 6 centres
Ats Euromaster LimitedIndustrial Estate, LL77 7RS01248 7503974
Cefni GarageUnit 1, Llwyn Ednyfed, LL77 7SE01248 7507044, 5, 7
Cefni Garage LtdGlanhwfa Road, LL77 7FE01248 7503074
Elim Citroen LimitedGlanhwfa, LL77 7EN01248 7505314
Parc GarageParc Garage, Bodffordd, LL77 7LJ01248 7239334
W R DaviesUnit 2-4, Bryn Cefni Business Park, LL77 7JA01248 7501424, 5, 7
Porthmadog — 6 centres
Canolfan Mot Centre LimitedCambrian Terrace, LL49 9EH01766 5124931, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Gest View GarageSnowdon Street, LL49 9DF01766 5136131, 2, 4, 5, 7
Glanaber GarageBorth-Y-Gest, LL49 9TP01766 5123644
Gta Diagnostix LimitedMadog Motor Museum, Snowdon Street, LL49 9DF01766 5155584
Gwyndaf Evans Motors LtdMadoc Street, LL49 9DB01766 5492804
Hugh's TyresEast Avenue, LL49 9EL01766 5122324
Ruthin — 6 centres
AutomarkFormer Builders Yard, Hen Lon Parcwr Industrial Estate, LL15 1NJ01824 7097714, 7
Dragon Tyre ServicesMwrog Street, LL15 1LB01824 7034104
Glan Clwyd Garage53 Mwrog Street, LL15 1LB01824 7055651, 2, 4, 7
Lloyd And WilliamsHaulfryn Garage, Rhos Street, LL15 1DU01824 7023244
Moto-R1b Lon Parcwr, LL15 1LY01824 7025001, 2
Redstone ServiceUnit 2, Lon Parcwr Industrial Estate, LL15 1NJ07387 973140Not listed
Dolgellau — 5 centres
A And M HughesPenbryn Garage, LL40 1UE01341 4227014
Auto MaxUnit 22, Parc Menter, Marian Mawr Industrial Estate, LL40 1UU01341 4228031, 2, 4
Clogau Motors LtdBontddu, LL40 2UA01341 4303004
Gwyndaf Evans Motors LtdArran Road, LL40 1HS01341 4234411, 2, 4, 5, 7
Gwynedd CouncilFleet Maintenance Division, Bala Road Depot, LL40 2YG01341 4224404, 5, 7
Amlwch — 4 centres
Blackstone GaragePennant, Rhosybol, LL68 9RF01407 8319741, 2, 4
Crown GarageBrynddu Road, Llanfechell, LL68 0PU01407 7105624
Mon Garage LtdUnit D, Site 7 Amlwch Industrial Estate, LL68 9BX01407 7289881, 2, 4, 5, 7
Red Shell GarageAmlwch, Anglesey, LL68 9NU01407 8302543, 4
Gaerwen — 4 centres
Anglesey GarageUnit 12, Gaerwen Industrial Estate, LL60 6HR01248 4225924
Star Autocare LtdStar Workshops, Star, LL60 6AW01248 7140944
Star Workshop DivisionStar Workshops, Star, LL60 6AW01248 7140944
Ty Crwn GarageChapel Street, LL60 6DN01248 4214074, 5, 7
Bala — 3 centres
Minafon GarageIndustrial Estate, LL23 7NL01678 5207914
Modurdy Henblas Garage LimitedHigh Street, LL23 7AG01678 5202374, 7
Williams Of BalaBodolwyn Garage, Arenig Street, LL23 7AH01678 5207774
Blaenau Ffestiniog — 3 centres
Garej Bowydd Garage LtdWynne Road, LL41 3UH01766 8310914
Moduron Moelwyn MotorsHigh Street, LL41 3AJ01766 8308034
Tywyn Road GarageRear Of Tywyn Road, LL41 3UR01766 8300354
Corwen — 3 centres
Glasfryn GarageGlasfryn, LL21 0RY01490 4202314
N W Morris LimitedBryn S M Service Station, Bryn Saith Marchog, LL21 9SB01824 7503254
Thomas Motor MartDyffryn Garage, Glanrafon, LL21 0HA01678 5200554
Llandudno Junction — 3 centres
Halliwell Jones (north Wales) LimitedFfordd Maelgwyn, Tre Marl Industrial Estate, LL31 9PL01492 5624004
J N And G WilliamsOswald Road Garage, LL31 9EP01492 5813124
W R DaviesConwy Road, LL31 9BA01492 5934444, 7
Barmouth — 2 centres
Bradbury's GaragePark Road, LL42 1PH01341 2804494
Coastline TyresTyn Y Coed Works, Jubilee Road, LL42 1EF01341 2812154
Bodelwyddan — 2 centres
Bodelwyddan Service Station LtdAbergele Road, LL18 5SS01745 583587Not listed
Denbighshire County CouncilDenbighshire County Council, Maintenance Facility Expressway Business Park, Abergele Road, LL18 5SQ01824 7084604, 5, 7
Garndolbenmaen — 2 centres
M-Trac CymruGarej Bryncir, Bryncir, LL51 9LX01766 5305554, 7
Motobeics Gwion Prys MotorcyclesNantcyll Uchaf, Pant Glas, LL51 9DJ01766 5308311, 2
Harlech — 2 centres
Harlech Toyota CentreFfordd Newydd, LL46 2PS01766 7804324, 5, 7
Morfa GarageMorfa Garage, LL46 2UW01766 7802884, 5, 7
Llangollen — 2 centres
A N Richards LtdThe Garage, Froncysyllte, LL20 7RA01691 7778354, 7
Kenrick MotorsMarket Street, LL20 8RA01978 8613824
Llanrwst — 2 centres
Central Garage Llanrwst CyfyngedigBetws Road, LL26 0HE01492 6404454
Gwydyr GarageBetws Road, LL26 0HE01492 6401184, 5, 7
Menai Bridge — 2 centres
Pentraeth Automotive LimitedHenffordd Garage, LL59 5RW01248 7182514
Road And Trail Motorcycles LtdUnit 2, Four Crosses, Pentraeth Road, LL59 5RP01248 7154151, 2, 3, 4
Rhosneigr — 2 centres
Bryn Coed GarageLlanfaelog, Ty Croes, Anglesey, LL63 5ST01407 8108204
Premier Motor And Marine CompanyStation Road, LL64 5QW01407 8101814
Rhuddlan — 2 centres
Auto Tow LtdUnit 25, Htm Business Park, LL18 5UZ01745 5919591, 2
Wilsons Motor ServicesEliot Buildings, Rhyl Road, LL18 2TR01745 5902724
St Asaph — 2 centres
Auto Services North Wales LtdPenrhewl Service Station, Lower Denbigh Road, LL17 0EG01745 5851914
St Asaph Mot CentreUnit 7, Green Industrial Estate, The Roe, LL17 0LU01745 5855554
Tywyn — 2 centres
D C Auto RepairsUnit A & F, Beacon Trading Estate, LL36 9RT01654 7117141, 2, 4
Penrhos GarageGwalia Road Industrial Estate, Gwalia Road, LL36 9DH01654 7119914, 5, 7
Aberdyfi — 1 centre
Dyfi Yard Repairs LtdThe Boat Yard, Penrhos, LL35 0RY01654 7672554
Beaumaris — 1 centre
Castle GarageChapel Street, LL58 8DS01248 8103554
Bethesda — 1 centre
Ffrydlas GarageDouglas Terrace, LL57 3NT01248 6007234
Betws-Y-Coed — 1 centre
Bettws Motors LimitedCraiglan Road, LL24 0AW01690 7103034
Brynteg — 1 centre
G A Hughes & SonRhos Garage, Brynteg, Anglesey, LL78 8JR01248 8523124
Caernarvon — 1 centre
Eifl Road GarageEifl Road Garage, Trefor, LL54 5LW01286 660733Not listed
Criccieth — 1 centre
Regent GarageCaernarfon Road, LL52 0AP01766 5225164
Denbighshire — 1 centre
Trefnant Garage LimitedUnit 1 Kinmel Drive, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5TY01745 7306164, 5, 7
Dyffryn Ardudwy — 1 centre
Smithy Garage LimitedSmithy Garage, LL44 2EN01341 2477994
Gwynedd — 1 centre
Moduron Arwel Parry MotorsRhydyclafdy, Pwllheli, LL53 7YP01758 7404074, 5, 7
Kinmel Bay — 1 centre
Michael Foulkes Saab SpecialistUnit 28, Tir Llwyd Industrial Estate, St Asaph Avenue, LL18 5JA01745 3436424
Llanberis — 1 centre
Snowdon GarageHigh Street, LL55 4SU01286 8702254
Llanfairfechan — 1 centre
Gadlys GaragePark Road, LL33 0NL01248 6805224
Newborough — 1 centre
Y Ddraig Goch GarageLlanedwen Garage, Dwyran, LL61 6RP01248 4402503, 4
Penrhyndeudraeth — 1 centre
Garage Amc Remapping & Diagnostic LtdUnit 11, Cookes Industrial Estate, LL48 6LT01766 7729994, 7
Pentraeth — 1 centre
Bridges Garge Pentraeth LtdUnit 1, Pentraeth Industrial Estate, LL75 8LJ01248 4504704
Rhos On Sea — 1 centre
Rhos MotorsUnit 7, Rhos Ind Est, Church Road, LL28 4YX01492 5452624
Trawsfynydd — 1 centre
J M Hughes A'i Feibion CyfCambrian Garage, LL41 4SP01766 5402334
Y Felinheli — 1 centre
Modurdy Felinheli Garage LtdFferm Bonc, Tan Y Maes, LL56 4UQ01248 6701044

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