MOT pass rates in Oldham

228,145 cars took a first MOT at test centres in the OL postcode area in 2025. The OL postcode area covers Oldham and the towns around it — Rochdale, Ashton-under-Lyne, Heywood and Littleborough among them. How the cars did, what they failed on, and what the area drives — computed from the official DVSA record. Figures describe tests done in this area, wherever the cars live.

Pass rate 2025
74.3%
2.0 points above the class-4 average (72.3%); reflects the mix of cars tested here
Tests analysed
228,145
first tests, 2025
Average car age at test
10.2 yrs
national average 10.7 yrs
Arrived with a dangerous fault
7.8%
of OL-area first tests; national 7.3%

How Oldham 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
#34 highest
74.3% of first tests passed, of the 116 areas
Fleet age
#86 oldest
average 10.2 yrs at test, of the 116 areas
Electric share
#97 highest
1.5% of first tests were electric cars, of the 116 areas
Tests done
#67 busiest
228,145 first tests in 2025, of the 116 areas

The area's signature make

Of the twelve most-tested makes at OL-area test centres, Toyota is the one tested furthest above its national share: 8.7% of OL-area first tests against 5.3% of tests nationally — 1.6 times its national rate. That is a fact about what the area drives, not a claim about the make.

Oldham and its neighbours

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

AreaFirst tests Pass rateAvg ageElectric
OL (Oldham)228,14574.3%10.2 yrs1.5%
BB (Blackburn)288,45275.6%10.6 yrs1.6%
BL (Bolton)254,32975.0%9.9 yrs2.3%
HD (Huddersfield)136,72670.8%10.0 yrs2.2%
HX (Halifax)83,05270.7%10.6 yrs1.5%
M (Manchester)498,54472.9%10.9 yrs1.4%
SK (Stockport)335,29672.9%10.0 yrs2.6%

Pass rate by car age — OL area vs national

First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 2025.

Oldham (OL) areaAll of Britain
50%60%70%80%90%100%3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)OL area, vehicle age 3: 91%OL area, vehicle age 4: 89.9%OL area, vehicle age 5: 88.1%OL area, vehicle age 6: 85.7%OL area, vehicle age 7: 83.6%OL area, vehicle age 8: 79.7%OL area, vehicle age 9: 76.4%OL area, vehicle age 10: 73.4%OL area, vehicle age 11: 69.5%OL area, vehicle age 12: 66.5%OL area, vehicle age 13: 63.6%OL area, vehicle age 14: 60.6%OL area, vehicle age 15: 59.3%OL area, vehicle age 16: 57.3%OL area, vehicle age 17: 56.3%OL area, vehicle age 18: 57.7%OL area, vehicle age 19: 57.4%OL area, vehicle age 20: 57.4%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%OL area 57.4%
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Age (years)OL area testsOL area pass rateAll cars
312,70291.0%88.5%
412,83489.9%87.2%
512,52188.1%86.0%
617,91085.7%83.5%
718,54683.6%80.9%
819,09179.7%78.2%
919,33976.4%74.9%
1019,02773.4%71.9%
1116,83769.5%68.6%
1214,56566.5%65.8%
1311,80863.6%63.5%
1410,07260.6%61.2%
159,07759.3%59.3%
167,90157.3%58.3%
176,20456.3%57.2%
185,40357.7%57.4%
193,80957.4%57.0%
202,66757.4%57.6%

Better or worse than the national average?

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

OL area aheadOL area behind
-4-2+0+2+4Age 3: +2.5 points vs the average car3Age 4: +2.7 points vs the average carAge 5: +2.1 points vs the average car5Age 6: +2.2 points vs the average carAge 7: +2.7 points vs the average car7Age 8: +1.5 points vs the average carAge 9: +1.5 points vs the average car9Age 10: +1.5 points vs the average carAge 11: +0.9 points vs the average car11Age 12: +0.7 points vs the average carAge 13: +0.1 points vs the average car13Age 14: -0.6 points vs the average carAge 15: +0.0 points vs the average car15Age 16: -1.0 points vs the average carAge 17: -0.9 points vs the average car17Age 18: +0.3 points vs the average carAge 19: +0.4 points vs the average car19Age 20: -0.2 points vs the average car20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)Gap (points)
3+2.5
4+2.7
5+2.1
6+2.2
7+2.7
8+1.5
9+1.5
10+1.5
11+0.9
12+0.7
13+0.1
14-0.6
15+0.0
16-1.0
17-0.9
18+0.3
19+0.4
20-0.2

The cars tested around Oldham, by age

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

05k10k15k20kAge 3: 12k3Age 4: 12kAge 5: 12k5Age 6: 17kAge 7: 18k7Age 8: 19kAge 9: 19k9Age 10: 19kAge 11: 16k11Age 12: 14kAge 13: 11k13Age 14: 10kAge 15: 9k15Age 16: 7kAge 17: 6k17Age 18: 5kAge 19: 3k19Age 20: 2k20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)First tests
312,702
412,834
512,521
617,910
718,546
819,091
919,339
1019,027
1116,837
1214,565
1311,808
1410,072
159,077
167,901
176,204
185,403
193,809
202,667

What cars fail on around Oldham

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

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment23.4%
Suspension22.4%
Brakes17.1%
Tyres11.4%
Visibility7.1%
Body, chassis, structure6.5%
Noise, emissions and leaks5.5%
Steering3.5%

Share of all failure items, 2025 — the 8 biggest categories shown (96.9% of the items); smaller categories are not listed.

The advisories to watch

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

Tyres: 28.6% of advisories28.6%Brakes: 26.5% of advisories26.5%Suspension: 26.2% of advisories26.2%Non-component advisories: 5.0% of advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks: 4.3% of advisoriesBody, chassis, structure: 3.8% of advisories
TyresBrakesSuspensionNon-component advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaksBody, chassis, structure
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CategoryShare of advisories
Tyres28.6%
Brakes26.5%
Suspension26.2%
Non-component advisories5.0%
Noise, emissions and leaks4.3%
Body, chassis, structure3.8%

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

First-time pass rate for the five most-tested fuel types in the OL 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: 73.6% of 116,501 tests73.6%Petrol116,501 testsDiesel: 72.2% of 92,225 tests72.2%Diesel92,225 testsHybrid electric: 87.4% of 15,152 tests87.4%Hybrid15,152 testsElectric: 88.4% of 3,412 tests88.4%Electric3,412 testsElectric diesel: 90.2% of 706 tests90.2%Electric diesel706 tests
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FuelTestsPass rate
Petrol116,50173.6%
Diesel92,22572.2%
Hybrid electric15,15287.4%
Electric3,41288.4%
Electric diesel70690.2%

What mileage is normal around Oldham?

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

Typical car, OL 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 38,750 miles (middle half 26,250–53,750)Age 6: typical 43,750 miles (middle half 31,250–61,250)Age 7: typical 53,750 miles (middle half 36,250–73,750)Age 8: typical 61,250 miles (middle half 43,750–81,250)Age 9: typical 68,750 miles (middle half 48,750–91,250)Age 10: typical 76,250 miles (middle half 53,750–98,750)Age 11: typical 83,750 miles (middle half 61,250–108,750)Age 12: typical 88,750 miles (middle half 63,750–116,250)Age 13: typical 93,750 miles (middle half 68,750–123,750)Age 14: typical 101,250 miles (middle half 73,750–128,750)Age 15: typical 103,750 miles (middle half 76,250–133,750)Age 16: typical 103,750 miles (middle half 76,250–133,750)Age 17: typical 106,250 miles (middle half 78,750–138,750)Age 18: typical 108,750 miles (middle half 78,750–138,750)Age 19: typical 106,250 miles (middle half 78,750–136,250)Age 20: typical 103,750 miles (middle half 73,750–133,750)103k 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
526,25038,75053,750
631,25043,75061,250
736,25053,75073,750
843,75061,25081,250
948,75068,75091,250
1053,75076,25098,750
1161,25083,750108,750
1263,75088,750116,250
1368,75093,750123,750
1473,750101,250128,750
1576,250103,750133,750
1676,250103,750133,750
1778,750106,250138,750
1878,750108,750138,750
1978,750106,250136,250
2073,750103,750133,750

What the OL area drives

The 12 most-tested makes at OL-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
Ford25,43471.3%
Volkswagen19,87875.0%
Toyota19,75674.5%
Vauxhall18,89266.9%
Nissan14,38468.9%
Audi13,89281.8%
BMW13,71882.7%
Mercedes-Benz11,67580.0%
Peugeot10,78269.4%
Kia9,26376.8%
Hyundai6,45375.9%
Citroen6,06863.7%

MOT test centres in the OL area

184 DVSA-approved MOT test stations across the OL postcode area, 163 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
Oldham — 73 centres
A & S MotorsUnit 2, Kelsall Street, OL9 6HR01616 2855554, 5, 7
A J R Motor EngineeringWhetstone Garage, Clyde Street, OL1 4HT01616 2654121, 2, 4
A N S Motors Limited40 Vicarage Street, OL8 4QG01616 8153534
A1 Ortos Limited54 Middleton Road, OL9 9AD01616 5284094
Apex Motors (oldham) Limited430 Hollins Road, Hollins, OL8 4LB01616 2449024
Azz Tech Mot And Service LtdUnit 3, 293 Featherstall Road North, OL1 2NH01616 2885994
B & G Autotechs Limited81 Moorhey Street, OL4 1JE01616 2733344
B N D MotorsVictoria Mill, Scowcroft Lane, Shaw, OL2 7BB01706 8414214
Bikes And Beyond75a Milnrow Road, Shaw, OL2 8AL01706 8495001, 2
Blackstone MotUnit 3, Stockfield Road, Chadderton, OL9 9LL01612 1919174
Bns AutosUnit 3, Milne Street, OL1 4BA01612 5896654
Brayleys Cars LimitedSt Marys Way, OL1 1NW01616 2862004
Bryn Hilton Motor EngineeringFrenches Works, Chew Valley Road, Greenfield, OL3 7AE01457 8744724
C & A Service Centre LimitedMilnrow Road, Shaw, OL2 8EQ01706 8401114
Central Mot CentreVernon Works, Clay Street, OL8 1BH01616 3305474
Chadderton Motor Company LimitedUnit D, Broadgate Business Park, OL9 9XA01616 786161Not listed
Crossbank GarageCrossbank Garage, Crossbank Street, OL8 1HE01616 6513004, 7
Cunliffe AutosUnit 1 The Ironworks, Union Street, Royton, OL2 5JD01616 2644204
D & J Autos Mot Centre LimitedD & J Autos Mot Centre Limited, Unit 50 Hartford Works, Suthers Street, OL9 7TQ01616 7862894, 5, 7
Dpf Trailer Leasing LimitedStock Lane, Chadderton, OL9 9EY01616 2474341, 2, 4, 5, 7
Drury Lane Service Station460-466 Manchester Road, Hollinwood, Chadderton, OL9 7NG01616 8878824, 5, 7
Duke Street Motors1 Duke Street, Shaw, OL2 8PA01706 8454784
E Stott & Sons142b Lees Road, OL4 1HT01616 2427724
Fast Fit AutosUnit 1, 38 Lee Street, OL8 1EF01616 3384425
Frank Griffiths Motor Engineers LtdDaniel Street, Derker, OL1 3NS01616 6519184
G & P AutosLowerhouse Street, OL1 3NN01616 2749314
Glodwick Mot CentreBrompton House, Brompton Street, OL4 1AG01616 379390Not listed
Halfords AutocentreKing Street, OL8 1EU01616 2752454
Hathershaw Mot StationFalcon House, Neild Street, Hathershaw, OL8 1QG01616 2646174
Heaton Park Garage396 Manchester Road, Hollinwood, OL9 7PQ01615 075893Not listed
Holdcroft Hyundai OldhamRochdale Road, OL1 1NW01616 2140704
Hollinwood Service Centre320 Manchester Road, Hollinwood, OL9 7ES01616 3313664
Hpl Motors390 Manchester Road, Chadderton, OL9 7PG01616 2142274
I K MotsCooper House, Falmouth Street, OL8 1PF01616 5264354, 7
Ian Edward CarsCross Street, OL4 1HD01616 2731124
J M A Automotive3 Risley Street, Off Bargap Road, OL1 3RL01616 5209224, 7
Jcm Commercials LimitedUnit 8 Moss Lane Industrial Estate, Moss Lane, Heyside, OL2 6HR01706 8474474, 5, 7
Jenkins Autos Ltd23 Union Street, Royton, OL2 5JD01616 5211554, 5, 7
Kwik - FitHuddersfield Road, OL1 3HR01616 2416104
Lancaster AudiChadderton Way, Chadderton, OL1 2RL01617 1701524
Lansdowne Motors LimitedLansdowne Road, Chadderton, OL9 9EG01616 5272264, 7
M Motorbodies Mot Centre110 Shaw Road, Daltry St Ind Estate, OL1 4AB01616 2423651, 2, 4, 5, 7
Medlock Mot Centre LtdUnit 2, Wellyhole Street, OL4 3BB01616 2635874, 5, 7
Moorside Garage440 Ripponden Road, Moorside, OL4 2LJ01616 3312461, 2, 4, 7
Mpg Mot Station Ltd17 Mount Pleasant Street, OL4 1HH01616 2215504, 5, 7
N & P MotorsUnit 3, Derker Street Trading Estate, Derker Street, OL1 4BE01616 2866884
O M C Ford Oldham1 Manchester Road, Werneth, OL8 4AU01612 8741414, 7
Old Mill Mot LtdOld Mill Service Station, Rochdale Road, OL1 2HD01616 3330494
Oldham Metropolitan Borough CouncilMoorhey Street, OL4 1JE01617 7015637
Oldham MotorsBottom O The Moor, Huddersfield Road, OL1 3HQ01616 2460424
Oldham VolkswagenChadderton Way, OL1 2BB01616 5271314, 7
Otr Service And MotsEdwards House, Coin Street, Royton, OL2 6EE01706 8822441, 2, 4, 5, 7
Park Road Mot CentrePark Road Mot Centre, Unit 1, Park Road, OL8 1DB01616 2688664, 5, 7
Pentagon Vauxhall OldhamChadderton Way, OL1 2QL01616 2127204, 7
Prescotts Garage Hollinwood LtdClowes Street, Hollinwood, OL9 7LY01616 8207474, 7
Pro-FitUnit 2, Walker Street, OL8 1SX01616 2601114, 5, 7
Retford Street MotorsRear Of 84 Retford Street, OL4 1BL01616 5238084
Roundabout TyresCrompton Way, Shaw, OL2 7AF01706 8403384
Royton Car ServicesHigh Barn Street, Royton, OL2 6DW01616 2444884
Rrg Peugeot OldhamSpencer Street, Chadderton, OL9 7JE01616 5244224
S & P Lomas Motor EngineersDunkerley Street, OL4 2BA01616 3334744, 5, 7
S A M Mot StationWilson Street, OL8 1HN01616 3358574
Salty's Garage LimitedWestpoint Industrial Estate, Hargreaves Street, OL9 9ND01616 5280831, 2, 4, 5, 7
Shaw Auto Point LimitedMilnrow Road, Shaw, OL2 8EQ01706 2991554
Shaw Mot Centre LimitedNew Holland Service Centre, 480 Shaw Road, Royton, OL2 6PG01706 2901231, 2, 4
Springfield Service StationMiddleton Road, Chadderton, OL9 6JR01616 2487554
Stockfield Garage LimitedStockfield Garage Limited, Stockfield Road, OL9 9HD01616 2715544, 5, 7
T Auto's LimitedBradford Street, OL1 2PY01616 7880094
Toms Motors838 Middleton Road, Chadderton, OL9 0PA01616 3737705
Volksmaster Limited387 Ashton Road, OL8 2NA01616 2450604
Volksmaster Limited179 Hollins Road, OL8 3DF01616 2852704, 5, 7
Westbourne MotorsUnit 1, Westbourne Street, Westwood, OL9 6AR01616 2007314
Woodend Mot Centre LimitedUnit 11c Woodend Mills, South Hill, Springhead, OL4 5DR01616 2200891, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Rochdale — 59 centres
Aadam AutosUnit 3, Alison House, 20 Regent Street, OL12 0HQ01706 3573584
Acceleration Services Limited70 Mellor Street, OL12 6AA01706 6550054
Aks Autoworks LimitedAll Saints Works, Foxholes Road, Hamer, OL12 9BS01706 6455164, 7
Ana Tyre And ExhaustAna Tyre And Exhaust, Unit 12, Fletcher Street, OL11 1AE01706 6491904
Ansari MotorsUnit 1 Jermyn Street, Off Yorkshire Street, OL12 0DP01706 869038Not listed
Autocare (rochdale) LimitedAutocare (rochdale) Limited, Barn Garage, Count Street, OL16 5LP01706 5246921, 2, 3, 4
Belfield Road GarageBelfield Road Garage, Belfield Road, OL16 2UP01706 6401064, 7
Blue Pit Test CentreBlue Pit Mill, Unit 5 Queensway, Castleton, OL11 2PG07947 6001454
Burns Motor WorksBurns Garage, Haynes Street, OL12 0UW01706 6472174
Chichester Street Mot Centre Rochdale LtdHolden Motors, Chichester Street, OL16 2AU01706 3549924
Dc Autos Nw LimitedUnit 1 Observer, Great George Street, OL16 1QG01706 4040884, 7
Duke Street Autopoint LimitedDukes Mot Test Centre, The Quadrangle, Howard Street, OL12 0LT01706 5266774, 5, 7
F & F Motor Services Limited40 Manchester Road, OL11 4HY01706 3598884
First Stop Car CareUnit 2, Jermyn Street, OL12 0DP01706 5579794
Gls Auto Care LimitedCoupland Street, Whitworth, OL12 8QQ01706 5277114
Halfords AutocentreLily Street, OL16 2AS01706 5274014
Heritage Auto CentresHeritage Auto Centre, School Lane, OL16 1QP01706 3463624
Hi Body ShopUnit 2, Ashwood House, Hamer Lane, OL16 2UL07891 6210034
Holmes Street Mot Centre LimitedUnit 2, Holmes Street, OL12 6AQ01706 6453634, 7
I And C Corlett LimitedWoodhouse Garage, Forsyth Street, Norden, OL12 7RF01706 6471644
Kwik FitWhitworth Road, OL12 0QX01706 6580254
Kwik Stop Auto Centre Ltd11 - 20 School Lane, OL16 1QP01706 6613964, 7
M A Mot Centre LimitedUnit 1, Buildings On The West Side Of Norman Road, Norman Road, OL11 4HS01706 5262744, 7
Mayfield Vehicle Repairs Limited5 Kiln Lane, Milnrow, OL16 3JF01706 5213044
Mohsin AshUnit 3, Bishop Street, OL16 2TE01706 3599444
Molyneux Street GarageMolyneux Street Garage, Molyneux Street, OL12 6QB01706 6597984
Motaquip RochdaleUnit 2, Haynes Street, OL12 0UW01706 4105434, 7
Mph Prestige (north West) LtdGlobe Works, Queensway, OL11 2QY01706 6566784
Mr Tyre LimitedYorkshire Street, OL16 2DS01706 8040655
New Five Star MotorsNew 5 Star Motors, Ambrose Street, Off Boundary St, OL11 1QX01706 6438064, 5, 7
Nixon Street GarageNixon Street, Castleton, OL11 3JL01706 6317594
Northwest Engines Rochdale LtdUnit 4-8 Dane Mill, Brigdefield Street, OL11 4EY01204 8590444, 7
Omc Ford RochdaleManchester Road, Castleton, OL11 2TR01706 6544244
Premier Automotive LtdMolesworth Street, OL16 1TS01706 7180294
Prestige Auto CentreUnit 6, Lincoln Close Business Park, OL11 1LB01706 6489994, 7
Primrose Street GaragePrimrose Street Garage, Primrose Street, OL12 6AW01706 6486484
Queensway AutosUnit 1, Hart Business Park, Queensway, OL11 2QQ01706 5580943, 4
Rehman Motors32 George Street, OL16 2DF01706 3538374, 7
Robinsons Of RochdaleCentral Garage, Water Street, OL16 1UH01706 7166501, 2
Rochdale Mot And RepairUnit 12, Albion Road Inustrial Estate, OL11 4JB07886 4737574
Rochdale Motor ServicesUnits 6 & 7, Great George Street, OL16 1QG01706 6555514, 7
Rochdale Motor ServicesUnit 1, 69 Great George Street, OL16 1QG01706 6555514, 7
Rochdale SelectQueensway, OL11 2NR01706 7177004
Rrg (rochdale)Edinburgh Way, OL11 2PD01706 8688884
Rrg Peugeot RochdaleEdinburgh Way, OL11 2PD01706 7102224
Rrg Skoda RochdaleKingsway, OL16 4AP01706 7588884
Rsg RochdaleHarriett Street, OL16 2BB01706 7119314, 5, 7
S.a.m Autocentre Nw LtdGarage 2 March Street, OL16 2AP01706 6599664
Saville Motors LimitedUnit 3 Coldwall Industrial Estate, Spotland Road, OL12 7BD01706 6544051, 2, 4, 5, 7
Spring Court AutocentreSpring Court Autocentre, Whitworth Road, OL12 0LU01706 6312451, 2, 4
Stephen Heywood Auto EngineersUnit 5, Buckley Road Industrial Estate, Buckley Road, OL12 9EF01706 7191114, 7
StoneacreQueensway, OL11 1TJ01706 6332224
T&h Motor RepairsT&h Motor Repairs, Huddersfield Road, Newhey, OL16 3QD01706 5313904
The Mot And Repair CentreWhitworth Road Test Centre, 70 Whitworth Road, OL12 0EZ01706 4009004
Topham's Mot Centre210 216 Drake Street, OL16 1UP01706 6507064
Victoria Garage (littleborough) LimitedHalifax Road, Durn, Littleborough, OL15 0HB01706 3702001, 2, 4
Waggon Garage LimitedNew Street, Milnrow, OL16 3PE01706 6506681, 2, 4
Whitworth Bar Garage Ltd140 Market Street, Whitworth, OL12 8SZ01706 3432944
Williams RochdaleGorrels Way, Off Queensway, OL11 2PX01706 7177004
Ashton Under Lyne — 16 centres
Berkeley Street Mot StationUnit 4 Berkeley Street, OL6 7DT01613 3940654
Colin Appleyard LimitedCavendish Street, OL6 7QL01613 3051484
Evans Halshaw Ford Ashton Under LyneManchester Road, OL7 0DG01613 3001214, 7
Gatefield Autos Mot Centre LtdUnit 3, Gatefield Works, Whitelands Road, OL6 6UG01613 1238014, 7
Guide Bridge Mot & Service Centre LtdUnit 5, South Street Industrial Estate, Guide Bridge, OL7 0HU01613 3953544
Halfords AutocentreWellington Road, OL6 6DJ01613 3073315, 7
Harthead Service StationSt Albans Avenue, Hartshead Estate, OL6 8TU01615 6045804
Lockwood & Greenwood LimitedRyecroft Business Centre, Unit 4 - 6, Ryecroft Street, OL7 0BS01613 0150004
M And S Garage LimitedBeaumont Street, OL6 9NX07720 817909Not listed
Mark-One Auto SpecialistsRipon Street, OL6 9PQ01613 3906984
Mc Mot Centre Ltd1 Boodle Street, OL6 8NF07801 5733334, 5, 7
Mdr Autos114b Manchester Road, Mossley, OL5 9AY01457 8334124
Motor RangeAlexandria Drive, Off Lord Sheldon Way, OL7 0QN01613 016800Not listed
Sds MotorcyclesCarr Street, OL6 8ES01613 4385511, 2
Tacko And Son GarageLangham Street, Off Oldham Road, OL7 9AX01613 307868Not listed
Timperley Motors LtdLangham Street Ind Est, Langham Street, OL7 9AX01613 3021724
Heywood — 11 centres
Blue Bell Mot And Service Centre LimitedUnit 23, Hooley Bridge, Bamford Road, OL10 4AP01706 3618584
Car Recovery Guys LtdUnit 1 Birch Garage, Manchester Road, OL10 2QD01706 6243413
Cronshaw Motor RepairsUnit C Foxhill Works, Fox Street, OL10 1EA07971 7515904
Derbyshire Motors LtdRiver Street, Off Bamford Road, OL10 4AB01706 6230684
Formula One Autocentres LimitedYork Street, OL10 4NS01706 6234174, 7
Green Lane Automobile EngineersUnit 6, Hall Street, OL10 1DP01706 6238074
Hillside Of HeywoodRochdale Road East, OL10 1RJ01706 6246744
Kwik - FitRoeacre Park, Rochdale Road, OL10 1PN01706 3666574
Rochdale Mbc Environmental ManagementGreen Lane, OL10 2DY01706 9220384, 5, 7
Summit Service StationSummit Service Station, Bury New Road, OL10 4RF01706 3603701, 2, 4
Volksmaster Limited135 York Street, OL10 4NS01706 6226334
Todmorden — 6 centres
Automotive Repair & PerformanceEngine House, Blind Lane, OL14 5HZ01706 8144661, 2, 4, 5, 7
C And G AutosSquare Garage, Rochdale Road, Walsden, OL14 6SX01706 8135793, 4
Hoyles Coach & Transport Services LtdPhoenix Garage, Halifax Road, OL14 5SG01706 8128804
T S MotorsThe Bakery, Gauxholme Fold, OL14 7PW01706 8147414
Todmorden Mot CentreUnit 2a Canteen Mill Ind Est, Lydgate, Burnley Road, OL14 8EX01706 8147431, 2, 4
Wheelwrights GarageRoyd Street, Harley Bank, OL14 5JL01706 8185384
Mossley — 4 centres
M B Autos Mot Test CentreUnit 3 Park Mill Estate, Off Camden Street, OL5 9BD07733 3240114, 7
Mossley Car Care LtdUnit 1e The Glover Centre, Egmont Street, OL5 9PY01457 2380801, 2
Mossley MotorsRiverside Works, Waggon Road, OL5 9HL01457 8388834, 5, 7
RgmRoaches Garage, Manchester Road, OL5 9BL01457 8352104
Bacup — 3 centres
Glen Service StationGlen Service Station, Newchurch Road, Stacksteads, OL13 0NN01706 8739884
Newline AutosUnit 1, Height Barn Mill, Height Barn Lane Off Newline, OL13 0DB07723 0549834
Shore Service StationShore Service Station, Brittania, OL13 9SL01706 8738374
Chadderton — 3 centres
Fourways Mot And Repair Center LtdTroman House, Stockfield Road, OL9 9LG01615 112490Not listed
Kwik - FitLansdown Road, OL9 9EG01616 5283114
Y.k AutoworxUnit A1, Nile Mill, Fields New Road, OL9 8NH01616 523671Not listed
Littleborough — 3 centres
Canalside Testing StationUnit 2, Paragon Industrial Estate, Smithybridge, OL15 8QF01706 3755974, 7
Lake GarageUnit 2 Red Lees Works, Dean Head, Summit, OL15 9LZ01706 3783514, 5, 7
Stantons Motor GarageUnit 4, Python Industrial Estate, Todmorden Road, OL15 9EG01706 3701664
Ashton-Under-Lyne — 2 centres
John Rhodes Motor Engineers LtdVictoria Garage, Station Road, Mossley, OL5 9HU01457 8330624, 7
Mr Tyre Ltd10 Burlington Street, OL6 7JB01613 4419874, 7
Ashton -Under-Lyne — 1 centre
Bikes And Bits (mcr) Ltd268 Stockport Road, OL7 0NS01613 3942311, 2
Ashton Under Lynne — 1 centre
Storm MotorcyclesUnit 4 Squire Mill One, Micklehurst Road Mossley, OL5 9JL07970 0628421, 2
Delph — 1 centre
Saddleworth Motor Services LimitedUnit 9, Knarr Mill, Oldham Road, OL3 5RQ01457 8710521, 2, 4, 7
Manchester — 1 centre
Cross Garage Motors LimitedQueens Road, Hurst Cross, Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 8HE01613 3062064

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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