MOT pass rates in Salisbury

159,006 cars took a first MOT at test centres in the SP postcode area in 2025. The SP postcode area covers Salisbury and the towns around it — Andover, Shaftesbury and Fordingbridge among them. How the cars did, what they failed on, and what the area drives — computed from the official DVSA record. Figures describe tests done in this area, wherever the cars live.

Pass rate 2025
66.2%
6.1 points below the class-4 average (72.3%); reflects the mix of cars tested here
Tests analysed
159,006
first tests, 2025
Average car age at test
11.6 yrs
national average 10.7 yrs
Arrived with a dangerous fault
8.7%
of SP-area first tests; national 7.3%

How Salisbury 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
#108 highest
66.2% of first tests passed, of the 116 areas
Fleet age
#11 oldest
average 11.6 yrs at test, of the 116 areas
Electric share
#76 highest
1.7% of first tests were electric cars, of the 116 areas
Tests done
#91 busiest
159,006 first tests in 2025, of the 116 areas

The area's signature make

Of the twelve most-tested makes at SP-area test centres, Land Rover is the one tested furthest above its national share: 4.1% of SP-area first tests against 2.8% of tests nationally — 1.4 times its national rate. That is a fact about what the area drives, not a claim about the make.

Salisbury and its neighbours

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

AreaFirst tests Pass rateAvg ageElectric
SP (Salisbury)159,00666.2%11.6 yrs1.7%
BA (Bath)281,12366.7%11.7 yrs1.9%
BH (Bournemouth)348,75968.0%11.8 yrs1.8%
DT (Dorchester)130,37566.8%12.7 yrs1.1%
RG (Reading)506,80574.8%10.8 yrs2.6%
SN (Swindon)296,00870.9%11.1 yrs2.0%
SO (Southampton)406,85871.1%11.2 yrs2.3%

Pass rate by car age — SP area vs national

First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 2025.

Salisbury (SP) areaAll of Britain
40%50%60%70%80%90%100%3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)SP area, vehicle age 3: 86.4%SP area, vehicle age 4: 85.7%SP area, vehicle age 5: 83.4%SP area, vehicle age 6: 80.3%SP area, vehicle age 7: 78.6%SP area, vehicle age 8: 75%SP area, vehicle age 9: 71.8%SP area, vehicle age 10: 67.8%SP area, vehicle age 11: 63.9%SP area, vehicle age 12: 61.6%SP area, vehicle age 13: 58.2%SP area, vehicle age 14: 55.3%SP area, vehicle age 15: 52.9%SP area, vehicle age 16: 52.1%SP area, vehicle age 17: 51.5%SP area, vehicle age 18: 49.4%SP area, vehicle age 19: 49%SP area, vehicle age 20: 49.1%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%SP area 49.1%
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Age (years)SP area testsSP area pass rateAll cars
36,48986.4%88.5%
46,90785.7%87.2%
57,06583.4%86.0%
69,93080.3%83.5%
710,37678.6%80.9%
811,14875.0%78.2%
911,95771.8%74.9%
1011,99967.8%71.9%
1111,90763.9%68.6%
1210,34861.6%65.8%
138,88258.2%63.5%
147,98355.3%61.2%
157,67352.9%59.3%
166,46952.1%58.3%
175,73951.5%57.2%
185,20349.4%57.4%
194,26049.0%57.0%
203,25949.1%57.6%

Better or worse than the national average?

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

SP area behind
-10-5+0+5+10Age 3: -2.1 points vs the average car3Age 4: -1.5 points vs the average carAge 5: -2.6 points vs the average car5Age 6: -3.2 points vs the average carAge 7: -2.3 points vs the average car7Age 8: -3.2 points vs the average carAge 9: -3.1 points vs the average car9Age 10: -4.1 points vs the average carAge 11: -4.7 points vs the average car11Age 12: -4.2 points vs the average carAge 13: -5.3 points vs the average car13Age 14: -5.9 points vs the average carAge 15: -6.4 points vs the average car15Age 16: -6.2 points vs the average carAge 17: -5.7 points vs the average car17Age 18: -8.0 points vs the average carAge 19: -8.0 points vs the average car19Age 20: -8.5 points vs the average car20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)Gap (points)
3-2.1
4-1.5
5-2.6
6-3.2
7-2.3
8-3.2
9-3.1
10-4.1
11-4.7
12-4.2
13-5.3
14-5.9
15-6.4
16-6.2
17-5.7
18-8.0
19-8.0
20-8.5

The cars tested around Salisbury, by age

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

05k10k15k20kAge 3: 6k3Age 4: 6kAge 5: 7k5Age 6: 9kAge 7: 10k7Age 8: 11kAge 9: 11k9Age 10: 11kAge 11: 11k11Age 12: 10kAge 13: 8k13Age 14: 7kAge 15: 7k15Age 16: 6kAge 17: 5k17Age 18: 5kAge 19: 4k19Age 20: 3k20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)First tests
36,489
46,907
57,065
69,930
710,376
811,148
911,957
1011,999
1111,907
1210,348
138,882
147,983
157,673
166,469
175,739
185,203
194,260
203,259

What cars fail on around Salisbury

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

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment26.1%
Suspension19.9%
Tyres14.8%
Brakes13.2%
Visibility7.1%
Noise, emissions and leaks6.1%
Body, chassis, structure6.1%
Steering3.8%

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

The advisories to watch

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

Suspension: 26.3% of advisories26.3%Tyres: 26.3% of advisories26.3%Brakes: 24.6% of advisories24.6%Non-component advisories: 5.4% of advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks: 4.9% of advisoriesBody, chassis, structure: 3.9% of advisories
SuspensionTyresBrakesNon-component advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaksBody, chassis, structure
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CategoryShare of advisories
Suspension26.3%
Tyres26.3%
Brakes24.6%
Non-component advisories5.4%
Noise, emissions and leaks4.9%
Body, chassis, structure3.9%

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

First-time pass rate for the four most-tested fuel types in the SP 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: 67.6% of 79,507 tests67.6%Petrol79,507 testsDiesel: 62.9% of 71,641 tests62.9%Diesel71,641 testsHybrid electric: 83.2% of 4,793 tests83.2%Hybrid4,793 testsElectric: 80.0% of 2,700 tests80.0%Electric2,700 tests
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FuelTestsPass rate
Petrol79,50767.6%
Diesel71,64162.9%
Hybrid electric4,79383.2%
Electric2,70080.0%

What mileage is normal around Salisbury?

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

Typical car, SP area (median)
0k25k50k75k100k125k150k3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)Age 3: typical 26,250 miles (middle half 16,250–36,250)Age 4: typical 33,750 miles (middle half 23,750–48,750)Age 5: typical 41,250 miles (middle half 26,250–53,750)Age 6: typical 46,250 miles (middle half 33,750–63,750)Age 7: typical 53,750 miles (middle half 38,750–73,750)Age 8: typical 63,750 miles (middle half 46,250–83,750)Age 9: typical 71,250 miles (middle half 51,250–93,750)Age 10: typical 78,750 miles (middle half 56,250–101,250)Age 11: typical 83,750 miles (middle half 63,750–111,250)Age 12: typical 91,250 miles (middle half 66,250–118,750)Age 13: typical 98,750 miles (middle half 73,750–126,250)Age 14: typical 103,750 miles (middle half 78,750–131,250)Age 15: typical 106,250 miles (middle half 78,750–133,750)Age 16: typical 106,250 miles (middle half 78,750–133,750)Age 17: typical 111,250 miles (middle half 83,750–141,250)Age 18: typical 113,750 miles (middle half 86,250–143,750)Age 19: typical 113,750 miles (middle half 83,750–146,250)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
316,25026,25036,250
423,75033,75048,750
526,25041,25053,750
633,75046,25063,750
738,75053,75073,750
846,25063,75083,750
951,25071,25093,750
1056,25078,750101,250
1163,75083,750111,250
1266,25091,250118,750
1373,75098,750126,250
1478,750103,750131,250
1578,750106,250133,750
1678,750106,250133,750
1783,750111,250141,250
1886,250113,750143,750
1983,750113,750146,250
2081,250111,250148,750

What the SP area drives

The 12 most-tested makes at SP-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
Ford20,71862.3%
Volkswagen19,23267.5%
Vauxhall10,57157.8%
Audi8,73974.2%
BMW8,31471.5%
Nissan6,87859.7%
Mercedes-Benz6,80970.1%
Peugeot6,74661.3%
Land Rover6,53969.3%
Toyota5,84667.8%
Skoda5,50773.8%
Honda5,17166.8%

MOT test centres in the SP area

125 DVSA-approved MOT test stations across the SP postcode area, 116 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
Salisbury — 55 centres
Alltecnique LtdUnit 24 Sarum Business Park, Lancaster Road, Old Sarum, SP4 6FB01722 3385854
Andover Mot And Servicing LimitedWarminster Road, Stapleford, SP3 4LT01722 7902874
Ashbourne Motors Service CentreUnit 5 The Bourne Centre, Southampton Road, SP1 2NY01722 4125044, 7
Athena GarageUnit 1, Loyal Trade Business Park, Stephenson Road, Churchfields Ind Estate, SP2 7NP01722 3383424
August MotorsChurchfields Road, SP2 7PW01722 4122224
Autotech Mot And Repairs LimitedUnit 5-6, Netherhampton Business Centre, Netherhampton, SP2 8PU01722 273777Not listed
Autowork (salisbury) LtdUnit 5 Stephenson Road, Churchfields Ind Est, SP2 7NP01722 4138384
Avant Garde Mot Centre LimitedUnit 2 Pinewood Business Centre, Blandford Road, Coombe Bissett, SP5 4LH01725 5195554, 7
Blade Motor Group Limited16 Lower Road, Churchfields, SP2 7QD01722 2731694
Blade Motor Group Limited16 Lower Road, Churchfields, SP2 7QD01722 2731694
Border Service StationLopcombe Corner, SP5 1BY01980 8623784
Bridge GarageMaddington Street, Shrewton, SP3 4JD01980 6210501, 2, 3, 4
Brunel MotorsBrunel Road, Churchfields Industrial Estate, SP2 7PU01722 3378224
Edwards FordTelford Road, Churchfields, SP2 7PF01722 4242444, 7
Express MotorsSunriseway, Solstice Park, SP4 7YR01980 6252824, 5, 7
Formula One Autocentres LimitedCorner Site, Salisbury Business Park, Dairy Meadow Lane, SP1 2TJ01722 3313334
Graham Dimmer Mot Centre LtdAvon House, Newton Road, Churchfields, SP2 7QA01722 3283444, 7
Halfords AutocentreHarnham Garage, New Bridge Road, SP2 8AA01722 3281684
Halfords AutocentreSouthampton Road, SP1 2LE01722 3353914
Hayball Motorcycles LtdBrunel Road, Churchfields, SP2 7PU01722 3227961, 2
Haynes GarageA30 Road, Lopscombe Corner, SP5 1BW01980 8624384, 7
Hendy GroupBrunel Road, Churchfields Industrial Estate, SP2 7PU01722 3493494
Hendy Group SalisburyBrunel Road, SP2 7PL02380 4831284, 7
Hendy Hyundai SalisburyOld Sarum Park, Old Sarum, SP4 6EB07790 8027094
Hi Q (elite Garages)114-116 Southampton Road, SP1 2LE01722 3294544
Hideaway Garage LtdAmesbury Business Park, London Road, SP4 7EQ01980 6233074
Highfield Garage LtdKingsway Trading Estate, Wilton, SP2 0AW01722 7420094
Jwr Vehicle Services LtdUnit 2, Volpoint House, Milford Trading Estate, SP1 2JG01722 3291834
Kwik-FitSouthampton Road, SP1 2LE01722 3306964
Landford Garage LimitedPartridge Hill, Landford, SP5 2BB01794 3222774
Levers GarageShaftesbury Road, Fovant, SP3 5JA01722 7142434
M & M Auto EngineersBridge Corner Garage, Castle Lane, Whaddon, SP5 3EB01722 7104674
Magna Motor Company Wessex LtdThe Headlands, Bournemouth Road, Downton, SP5 3HJ01725 5137774
Marshall Motor Group LimitedLondon Road, SP1 3YU01722 3253254
Meadow Garage28 - 32 Salisbury Road, Amesbury, SP4 7HL01980 6226334
Mercedes Benz Of SalisburySouthampton Road, SP1 2JS01722 4115554
New Garage (harnham) LimitedUnits 28-30, Harnham Trading Estate, SP2 8NW01722 3213301, 2, 3, 5, 7
Nomansland GarageForest Road, Nomansland, SP5 2BP01794 3902714
Parkhouse GarageCholderton, SP4 0EG01980 6292204
Patel OilsYew Tree Garage, Blandford Road, Sixpenny Handley, SP5 5QP01725 5525504
Pdk Mot Centre LimitedCoombe Down Farm, Blandford Road, Coombe Bissett, SP5 4LJ01722 7181834, 5, 7
Penton48 Churchfields Road, Churchfields Industrial Estate, SP2 7NW01722 4131414
Penton CitroenLower Road, Churchfields, SP2 7PW01722 6220794, 5, 7
Pkf Engineering Ltd3-4 Farm Lane Business Centre, Churchfields Road, SP2 7NG01722 4101104
R D AveryNew Road, Landford, SP5 2AZ01794 3232964, 5, 7
Rangers Garage1 Bulford Road, Durrington, SP4 8DL01980 6555554
Snows SalisburyTelford Road, Churchfields, SP2 7PH01722 3336504
Summerlock Motors (sarum) Ltd38 Middleton Road, SP2 7AY01722 4144734
Sutton Landrover ServicesUnit 1 Eastern Works, Sutton Mandeville, SP3 5NL01722 7149994, 5, 7
Svs Shrewton Vehicle Services LimitedUnit 2 Elston Hill Farm, Shrewton, SP3 4HR01980 6202224, 7
T J AutomotiveUnit 5 Wyndham Centre, Dairy Meadow Lane, SP1 2TJ01722 3348864
Tyreland11 Edison Road, Churchfields Industrial Estate, SP2 7NU01722 5170464
V-Tec AutomotiveUnit 2, Mitchell Road, Churchfields Industrial Estate, SP2 7PY01722 3296024, 5, 7
Vp Motorcycles LtdUnit 23 Sarum Business Park, Lancaster Road, Old Sarum, SP4 6FB01722 2385941, 2
Waters AutomotiveUnit 1, Norton Enterprise Park, Churchfields Ind Estate, SP2 7YS01722 4118114
Andover — 29 centres
Abacus Garage Services286 Weyhill Road, SP10 3LS01264 3199914, 5, 7
Andover Car Service LimitedUnit 6 Parnell Court, East Portway, Portway Business Park, SP10 3LX01264 3665654
Andover FordHopkinson Way, West Portway Ind Estate, SP10 3LF01264 3203204
Andover Mot And Servicing LimitedUnit 1, Brunel Gate, West Portway Business Park, SP10 3SL01264 3595401, 2, 4, 5, 7
Andover Mot And Servicing LtdThe Broadway, Suffolk Road, SP10 2JF01264 3524894
Andover Tachograph Centre LtdUnit H, The Alexander Bell Centre, Hopkinson Way, SP10 3UR01264 3234244, 5, 7
Andover Tyre And Auto Services LtdUnit 12 Crown Way, Walworth Business Park, SP10 5LU01264 3335001, 2, 4, 5, 7
Andover Tyre And Auto Services LtdUnit 1, Crown Way, Walworth Business Park, SP10 5LU01264 3335004, 5, 7
Arma Autos Andover LimitedUnits 1 & 2 Darby Gate, Hopkinson Way, West Portway Industrial Estate, SP10 3LF01264 3526584, 5, 7
Ats Euromaster51a New Street, SP10 1EL01264 3236064
Bp Rolls Automotive26 Hopkinson Way, West Portway Industrial Estate, SP10 3LF01264 3358014, 5, 7
Clanville GarageClanville, SP11 9HZ01264 7737054
Davies & Sons Commercial Repairs22 Hopkinson Way, West Portway Ind Est, SP10 3LF01264 3339274, 5, 7
Formula One Autocentres LimitedUnit 6 Glenmore Trade Park, Greenwich Way, SP10 4DR01264 3631104
G.p.lillywhite & Sons8 Butt Street, Ludgershall, SP11 9QQ01264 7906244
Halfords Autocentres LtdUnit 2, Weyhill Road, SP10 3BE01264 3638294
Harewood GarageAndover Down, SP11 6LQ01264 3524561, 2, 3, 4
In 'n' Out Centres LimitedUnit 5 Andover Trade Park, Joule Road, SP10 3UX01264 3234844
Ludgershall Auto Centre LimitedShamrock Works, Faberstown, SP11 9PE07384 1948795
Martins Of Andover50 London Street, SP10 2PE01264 3230024
Martins Of Andover18 Colebrook Way, Weyhill Road, SP10 3BB01264 3552007
Merityre Specialists LimitedWest Way, Walworth Business Park, SP10 5JG01264 3330444
Mot Super Centre Ltd30 Hanson Road, SP10 3HL01264 3691871, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Motorvate77a Scott Close, Walworth Industrial Estate, SP10 5NU01264 3343004, 5, 7
Rvs Garage ServicesUnit 1 Telford Gate, Portway Business Park, SP10 3SF01264 7910414, 5, 7
Station GarageStation Approach Road, SP10 3HN01264 3513444
Switch Tyre LtdWeyhill Road, Weyhill, SP11 0PH01264 7727774
T C ScottBreach Farm Garage, Egbury Road, St Mary Bourne, SP11 6DH01264 7386063, 4
Test Valley Borough CouncilUnit 37, Macadam Way, West Portway Industrial Estate, SP10 3XW01264 3683764, 5, 7
Shaftesbury — 11 centres
Dcm Ty4e And Autocentres LtdUnit 4 Longmead Industrial Estate, SP7 8PL01747 8516544
Five Square Motors LtdSalisbury Road, SP7 8BU01747 8522954
Hilltop MotorsUnit 3 And 4, Nddc Units, Longmead Industrial Estate, SP7 8PL01747 8512534
Hine Motors7 Longmead Industrial Estate, SP7 8PL01747 8523334, 5, 7
Ian W Hull Car Maintenance16a Wincombe Business Park, SP7 9QJ01747 8559554
Just BikesUnit 17b, Wincombe Business Park, SP7 9QJ01747 8510051, 2
Lan-Trac 4x4 LtdUnit 8 Semley Business Park, Station Road, Semley, SP7 9AN01747 8525274, 7
Melbury Vehicle Service LtdCann Common, SP7 0EB01747 8552474
Motatec LtdUnit 3 & 4, 25b & C Longmead Ind Estate, SP7 8PL01747 8585111, 2, 4, 7
Motcombe Garage LtdBittles Green, Motcombe, SP7 9NX01747 8525794, 5, 7
Wincombe Mot & Repair Centre17c Wincombe Business Park, SP7 9QJ01747 8586124, 5, 7
Gillingham — 10 centres
AutotechnicsUnit 21, Brickfields Business Park, SP8 4PX01747 8243734
Bb Motor CompanyUnit 1, Old Market Centre, SP8 4QQ01747 8351114
Colin Heckford Car RepairsUnit 3, Brickfields Industrial Estate, SP8 4JH01747 8258004
F J Chalke LtdUnit 46-47, Brickfields Business Park, SP8 4PX01747 8232044
Gillingham Tyre Services LtdThe Workshop, Stour Motors, Queen Street, SP8 4DY01747 8254794
M-Tech (dorset) LtdWest Stour, SP8 5RJ01747 8587944, 7
Paul Coates AutomotiveBack Street, East Stour, SP8 5LF01747 8387454
Peacemarsh GaragePeacemarsh, SP8 4HB01747 8223074
Station Road Garage 1912 LimitedStation Road Garage, Station Road, SP8 4QA01747 8224344
The Bike ClinicUnit 31 Brickfields Business Park, SP8 4PX01747 8355351, 2
Fordingbridge — 5 centres
Alderholt MotorsDaggons Road, Alderholt, SP6 3AA01425 6523554
Damerham GarageEast End, Damerham, SP6 3HQ01725 5182244
Dean Palmer Motor EngineersUnit 11, Sandleheath Industrial Estate, Sandleheath, SP6 1PA01425 6565204
Hillwood Motors Service CentreSouthampton Road Garage, Southampton Road, SP6 1AP01425 6553114
R & M J WatersAlbion Road Garage, Albion Road, SP6 1EL01425 6521454
Amesbury — 2 centres
General Vehicle ServicesUnit 5/6, Millsway Centre, Boscombe Down, SP4 7AU01980 6244904
Kwik FitUnit 7 & 8 Helix Trade Park, Sunrise Way, Solstice Park, SP4 7EY01980 8808874, 5, 7
Shaftsbury — 2 centres
Fairview Vehicle ServicesArnolds Garage, Sherborne Causeway, SP7 9PX01747 8382024, 7
VariousBell Street, SP7 8AR01747 6854554
Tidworth — 2 centres
Mot Supercentre Ltd11 Station Road, SP9 7NZ01980 8407401, 2, 4, 5, 7
Tidworth AutocentreMarlborough Road, SP9 7SU01980 8477004
Downton — 1 centre
Skinner And OsmentUnit 16 Downton Industrial Estate, Batten Road, SP5 3HU01725 5115434
Durrington — 1 centre
A M Autotech LtdLarkhill Road, SP4 8DS01980 6553774, 7
Hants — 1 centre
Kwik Fit1/2 New Street, Churchill Way, Andover, SP10 1NP01264 3503224
Lopcombe — 1 centre
Bromspec Motorworks LtdUnit 3a Bunas Business Park, SP5 1BP01264 7835784
Ludgershall — 1 centre
G P Dyke (engineering)G P Dyke (engineering), Unit 9 Ludgershall Business Park, New Drove Road, SP11 9TX01264 7929224, 7
Redlynch — 1 centre
Lover GarageLover Garage, School Road, SP5 2PW01725 510228Not listed
Sailsbury — 1 centre
A And J Vehicle Services LimitedThe Garage Workshop Old Road, Alderbury, SP5 3AR01794 3332514
Tisbury — 1 centre
Tisbury Motors LtdHigh Street, SP3 6HF01747 8702581, 2, 4
Wiltshire — 1 centre
Adams AutosUnit 3-4 Loyal Trade Business Park, Stephenson Road, Churchfields Ind Est, SP2 7NP01722 4114441, 2, 4

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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