MOT pass rates in Southampton

406,858 cars took a first MOT at test centres in the SO postcode area in 2025. The SO postcode area covers Southampton and the towns around it — Eastleigh, Winchester, Romsey and Lyndhurst 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
71.1%
1.2 points below the class-4 average (72.3%); reflects the mix of cars tested here
Tests analysed
406,858
first tests, 2025
Average car age at test
11.2 yrs
national average 10.7 yrs
Arrived with a dangerous fault
7.2%
of SO-area first tests; national 7.3%

How Southampton 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
#71 highest
71.1% of first tests passed, of the 116 areas
Fleet age
#24 oldest
average 11.2 yrs at test, of the 116 areas
Electric share
#37 highest
2.3% of first tests were electric cars, of the 116 areas
Tests done
#23 busiest
406,858 first tests in 2025, of the 116 areas

The area's signature make

Of the twelve most-tested makes at SO-area test centres, Skoda is the one tested furthest above its national share: 3.6% of SO-area first tests against 2.4% of tests nationally — 1.5 times its national rate. That is a fact about what the area drives, not a claim about the make.

Southampton and its neighbours

Southampton and five neighbouring postcode areas, 2025. Pass rates are unadjusted for fleet age and mix.

AreaFirst tests Pass rateAvg ageElectric
SO (Southampton)406,85871.1%11.2 yrs2.3%
BH (Bournemouth)348,75968.0%11.8 yrs1.8%
GU (Guildford)453,06172.3%11.0 yrs2.6%
PO (Portsmouth)470,97867.4%11.7 yrs1.7%
RG (Reading)506,80574.8%10.8 yrs2.6%
SP (Salisbury)159,00666.2%11.6 yrs1.7%

Pass rate by car age — SO area vs national

First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 2025.

Southampton (SO) areaAll of Britain
50%60%70%80%90%100%3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)SO area, vehicle age 3: 88.4%SO area, vehicle age 4: 87.4%SO area, vehicle age 5: 85.8%SO area, vehicle age 6: 83.8%SO area, vehicle age 7: 81.3%SO area, vehicle age 8: 78.7%SO area, vehicle age 9: 75.2%SO area, vehicle age 10: 72.5%SO area, vehicle age 11: 69%SO area, vehicle age 12: 66.4%SO area, vehicle age 13: 63.3%SO area, vehicle age 14: 60.7%SO area, vehicle age 15: 58.1%SO area, vehicle age 16: 57.2%SO area, vehicle age 17: 55.2%SO area, vehicle age 18: 55.5%SO area, vehicle age 19: 55.1%SO area, vehicle age 20: 54.4%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%SO area 54.4%
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Age (years)SO area testsSO area pass rateAll cars
319,69988.4%88.5%
421,22087.4%87.2%
520,31585.8%86.0%
626,81783.8%83.5%
727,14281.3%80.9%
829,55878.7%78.2%
930,96575.2%74.9%
1030,81372.5%71.9%
1129,11769.0%68.6%
1225,58566.4%65.8%
1321,85263.3%63.5%
1419,51460.7%61.2%
1518,50058.1%59.3%
1616,02157.2%58.3%
1713,47855.2%57.2%
1812,71755.5%57.4%
199,75155.1%57.0%
207,63754.4%57.6%

Better or worse than the national average?

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

SO area aheadSO area behind
-4-2+0+2+4Age 3: -0.1 points vs the average car3Age 4: +0.2 points vs the average carAge 5: -0.2 points vs the average car5Age 6: +0.3 points vs the average carAge 7: +0.4 points vs the average car7Age 8: +0.5 points vs the average carAge 9: +0.3 points vs the average car9Age 10: +0.6 points vs the average carAge 11: +0.4 points vs the average car11Age 12: +0.6 points vs the average carAge 13: -0.2 points vs the average car13Age 14: -0.5 points vs the average carAge 15: -1.2 points vs the average car15Age 16: -1.1 points vs the average carAge 17: -2.0 points vs the average car17Age 18: -1.9 points vs the average carAge 19: -1.9 points vs the average car19Age 20: -3.2 points vs the average car20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)Gap (points)
3-0.1
4+0.2
5-0.2
6+0.3
7+0.4
8+0.5
9+0.3
10+0.6
11+0.4
12+0.6
13-0.2
14-0.5
15-1.2
16-1.1
17-2.0
18-1.9
19-1.9
20-3.2

The cars tested around Southampton, by age

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

010k20k30k40kAge 3: 19k3Age 4: 21kAge 5: 20k5Age 6: 26kAge 7: 27k7Age 8: 29kAge 9: 30k9Age 10: 30kAge 11: 29k11Age 12: 25kAge 13: 21k13Age 14: 19kAge 15: 18k15Age 16: 16kAge 17: 13k17Age 18: 12kAge 19: 9k19Age 20: 7k20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)First tests
319,699
421,220
520,315
626,817
727,142
829,558
930,965
1030,813
1129,117
1225,585
1321,852
1419,514
1518,500
1616,021
1713,478
1812,717
199,751
207,637

What cars fail on around Southampton

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

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment28.6%
Suspension18.0%
Tyres14.3%
Brakes13.0%
Visibility8.1%
Noise, emissions and leaks6.1%
Body, chassis, structure5.5%
Steering3.4%

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 SO area, 2025 — the faults in the post.

Tyres: 30.3% of advisories30.3%Suspension: 24.4% of advisories24.4%Brakes: 23.6% of advisories23.6%Non-component advisories: 5.3% of advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks: 4.9% of advisoriesBody, chassis, structure: 3.1% of advisories
TyresSuspensionBrakesNon-component advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaksBody, chassis, structure
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CategoryShare of advisories
Tyres30.3%
Suspension24.4%
Brakes23.6%
Non-component advisories5.3%
Noise, emissions and leaks4.9%
Body, chassis, structure3.1%

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

First-time pass rate for the five most-tested fuel types in the SO 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: 71.7% of 217,478 tests71.7%Petrol217,478 testsDiesel: 67.4% of 156,800 tests67.4%Diesel156,800 testsHybrid electric: 85.7% of 21,936 tests85.7%Hybrid21,936 testsElectric: 85.0% of 9,429 tests85.0%Electric9,429 testsElectric diesel: 85.3% of 1,032 tests85.3%Electric diesel1,032 tests
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FuelTestsPass rate
Petrol217,47871.7%
Diesel156,80067.4%
Hybrid electric21,93685.7%
Electric9,42985.0%
Electric diesel1,03285.3%

What mileage is normal around Southampton?

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

Typical car, SO 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 36,250 miles (middle half 26,250–51,250)Age 6: typical 43,750 miles (middle half 28,750–58,750)Age 7: typical 51,250 miles (middle half 36,250–68,750)Age 8: typical 58,750 miles (middle half 41,250–78,750)Age 9: typical 66,250 miles (middle half 46,250–88,750)Age 10: typical 73,750 miles (middle half 51,250–96,250)Age 11: typical 78,750 miles (middle half 58,750–106,250)Age 12: typical 86,250 miles (middle half 63,750–111,250)Age 13: typical 91,250 miles (middle half 68,750–118,750)Age 14: typical 98,750 miles (middle half 71,250–126,250)Age 15: typical 98,750 miles (middle half 73,750–128,750)Age 16: typical 98,750 miles (middle half 71,250–128,750)Age 17: typical 106,250 miles (middle half 78,750–136,250)Age 18: typical 108,750 miles (middle half 78,750–138,750)Age 19: typical 108,750 miles (middle half 78,750–141,250)Age 20: typical 108,750 miles (middle half 78,750–143,750)108k 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
526,25036,25051,250
628,75043,75058,750
736,25051,25068,750
841,25058,75078,750
946,25066,25088,750
1051,25073,75096,250
1158,75078,750106,250
1263,75086,250111,250
1368,75091,250118,750
1471,25098,750126,250
1573,75098,750128,750
1671,25098,750128,750
1778,750106,250136,250
1878,750108,750138,750
1978,750108,750141,250
2078,750108,750143,750

What the SO area drives

The 12 most-tested makes at SO-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
Ford54,25466.8%
Volkswagen39,99671.8%
Vauxhall32,44664.1%
BMW22,02676.2%
Mercedes-Benz21,19875.0%
Toyota19,85775.3%
Audi18,62377.5%
Nissan17,58565.3%
Peugeot15,43466.2%
Hyundai14,94973.2%
Skoda14,70078.6%
Honda13,43468.5%

MOT test centres in the SO area

268 DVSA-approved MOT test stations across the SO postcode area, 249 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
Southampton — 159 centres
4 Smart SolutionsMarls Road, Botley, SO30 2EY01489 7855514
Abbey Auto RepairsUnit 5 Hound Farm, Hound Road, Netley, SO31 5FS02380 4570131, 2, 4
Abtech A.v.s.s. LimitedUnit 2 Newmans, Hounsdown Business Park, Totton, SO40 9LX02380 6666634
Ace Automotive Southern Limited2 4 Beatrice Road, Shirley, SO15 3GU02380 7861054
Adams MoreyThe Causeway, Redbridge, SO15 0DR02380 6630004, 5, 7
Adams MoreyUnits E6, E7, E8 Adnac North, Adnac Drive, Nursling, SO16 0BT02380 7995504, 5, 7
Atherley Garage Ltd121 Malmesbury Road, Shirley, SO15 5FJ02380 6318614
Atr MotorsUnit 3, Belgrave Park Industrial Est, Portswood, SO17 3EA02380 5544244
Auto AssistanceUnit 6 Speedwell Close, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 4BT02380 2652624
Auto SolutionsUnit 3, Northbrook Industrial Estate, Shirley, SO16 6PB02380 7799941, 2, 4, 5, 7
AutopatHardley Industrial Estate, Hythe, SO45 3NQ02380 8401634
Autotune Garage Services LtdUnit 10d Herald Industrial Estate, Herald Road, Hedge End, SO30 2JW01489 7976761, 2, 4
B's GarageB's Garage, Calshot Road, Calshot, SO45 1BE02380 8910461, 2, 3, 4
Balmer Lawn Garage LtdNorth Road, Dibden Purlieu, SO45 4PG02380 8778004
Barry Motor TradeStanley House, Manor House Avenue, SO15 0LF07842 7705644, 5, 7
Bcl Auto CentreUnit 1 Crosshouse Road, Endle Street, SO14 5GZ02380 2277664
Beechwood Motor Company Ltd4-6 Malvern Road, Shirley, SO16 6QA02380 7782004
Blackfield Garage Services LtdThe Crossroads, Hampton Lane, Blackfield, SO45 1WE02380 8931464
Blue Motors1a Kent Street, SO14 5SP07833 6634404
Botley Station Mot Centre LtdUnit 1 Bottings Industrial Estate, Hillsons Road, Curdridge, SO30 2DY01489 7988801, 2, 4, 5, 7
Brackstone Mechanical Services5a Newtown Road, Warsash, SO31 9FY01489 797168Not listed
Breeze Van Centre331 Salisbury Road, Totton, SO40 3ZU02380 6633334, 7
Brystone LtdUnit 5, Newmans Copse Road, Hounsdown Business Park, SO40 9LX02380 6610104
Bursledon Motors LtdDurley Brook Road, Durley, SO32 2AR02380 6969964
C & J AutosBeech Corner Garage, Durley Brook Road, Durley, SO32 2AR02380 6027204
C W F Poulten LtdWeston Grove Garage, Weston Grove Road, Woolston, SO19 9EP02380 4487784
Cadnam GarageSouthampton Road, Cadnam, SO40 2NB02380 8121594
Calmore Service Station Limited128 - 132 Calmore Road, Totton, SO40 8GQ02380 8644241, 2
Calmore Service Station Ltd128 - 132 Calmore Road, Totton, SO40 8GQ02380 8644244
Cartland Commercials LtdPanelrite House, First Avenue, Millbrook, SO15 0LG02380 7044004, 5, 7
Cawte GarageUnit 11, Solent Industrial Centre, Trafalgar Road, Freemantle, SO15 3EB02380 7808944
Colin Moston Cars (workshop)Clifton Garage, Burnetts Lane, Horton Heath, SO50 7DJ02380 6923214
Common BarnRoddington Forge, Allington Lane, West End, SO30 3HQ07753 1791863, 4
Copythorn Garage LtdCopythorne Garage, Romsey Road, Cadnam, SO40 2PB02380 8140674
Crescent Motorcycle Co LtdLowford Hill, Bursledon, SO31 8ES02380 4032031, 2
Crossway Garage LtdRomsey Road, Cadnam, SO40 2NN02380 8122044
D T Auto Services81 Commercial Road, Totton, SO40 3AF02380 8690734
Dial An MotUnit F1 Liners Industrial Estate, Pitt Road, Shirley, SO15 3FQ02380 3329604
Dolphin Auto ServicesUnit 245 Bentley Way, Ampress Park, Lymington, SO41 8JW01590 6709004
Doubletake Motorcycles LtdBond Street, Northam, SO14 5QA02380 5778581, 2
Dyke Services182 Portsmouth Road, Woolston, SO19 9AQ02380 4410074
E & J Jarvis Ltd66 Onslow Road, Bevois Valley, SO14 0JN02380 2292974
Eastleigh Borough CouncilHedge End Depot, Botley Road, Hedge End, SO30 2RA02380 6883884, 5, 7
Easy Fit Limited1 Banquet House, Standford Street, SO14 5FN02380 6376824
Eco Tyres Global Limited30 - 32 St Marys Place, SO14 3HY02380 4410444, 7
Express Mot11 Endle Street, SO14 5FZ02380 6332004
Fawley GarageCalshot Road, Fawley, SO45 1DF02380 8910574
Flintstone Mot2 Shirley Park Road, Shirley, SO16 4FP02380 5284224
Forcefield Computing LtdLowford Garage, School Road, Lowford, SO31 8BU02380 402244Not listed
Formula One AutocentresUnit 45, City Industrial Park, West Quay Road, SO15 1HG02380 6388834
Formula One Autocentres LtdHedge End Trade Park, Toll Bar Way, Hedge End, SO30 2UH01489 7966334
Foxtec Services LtdUnit 2-3, Paget Street Industrial Estate, SO14 5GN02380 3339274
Freeborn Garages Ltd12 Rochester Street, Northam, SO14 5QW02380 3311444
G P Garage LtdHardley Industrial Estate, Hardley, Hythe, SO45 3NQ02380 8490444
Garage Solutions (uk) Ltd23 Mount Pleasant Road, SO14 0EH02380 2119934
Halfords Autocentre14 Queensway, SO14 3GT02380 3350524
Halfords Autocentre409 Millbrook Road, Millbrook, SO15 0HX02380 7803454
Halfords AutocentreC/o Halfords, 138 Southampton Road, Park Gate, SO31 6AF01489 5813464
Hamble Garage LimitedConcept Court, Hamble, SO31 4NL02380 4541724, 7
Hampshire Motorcycle Centre222 Shirley Road, Shirley, SO15 3FL02380 2248951, 2
Hampshire Transport ManagementBotley Road, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1DR01489 8953054, 5, 7
Hendy Ford MarchwoodHythe Road, Marchwood, SO40 4WU02380 4240504
Hendy Jaguar Land Rover SouthamptonWide Lane, SO18 2JD02382 5513904
Hi Q (elite Garages)135 - 155 Northam Road, Northam, SO14 0QG02380 2345994
Hilton MotorsBond Road Garage, Bond Road, Bitterne Park, SO18 1LH02380 5556004
HodgesUnit B Kingsbury Road, Bevois Valley, SO14 0JT02380 2306654
Holbury Service Station165 Long Lane, Holbury, SO45 2NZ02380 8937274
Hopkins AutoworksUnit 23, South Hampshire Industrial Park, Eddystone Road, Totton, SO40 3SA02381 8415041, 2, 4, 5, 7
Hutfields Car CentreUnit 19c, High Street, Botley, SO30 2EA01489 7831174
Hythe Garage Services LtdProspect Place, Hythe, SO45 6AU02380 8493704
Icon Autos LtdAdams Cottage Garage, Soberton, SO32 3QB02392 6327364
J R L Autos30-34 Cambridge Road, SO14 6TB02380 2215424
K1 Tyre & Servicing Ltd90 - 93 Mount Pleasant Road, SO14 0EB02381 7804134
Kinleys GarageUnit 1a Kemps Quay Ind Park, Quayside Road, Bitterne Manor, SO18 1BZ02380 2226574
Kwik - Fit165 Bitterne Road, SO18 1BH02380 3317424
Kwik - Fit115 Lodge Road, SO14 6RE02380 2244884
Kwik-Fit12 Park Street, Shirley, SO16 4RJ02380 7745354
L&d Stanley Motor Vehicle Engineers2a Ampthill Road, Millbrook, SO15 8LP02380 7756203, 4
Len Harfield LtdBitterne Park Garage, 6 Cobden Avenue, Bitterne Park, SO18 1FX02380 5558604
Magna MazdaBursledon Road, Bitterne, SO19 7LW02380 4433444
Masterfit Doves Southampton75 The Avenue, SO17 1AL02380 3300664
Mercedes Benz Of SouthamptonGeorge Curl Way, Southampton Airport, SO18 2RZ02380 6190444
Meridien Modena LimitedUnit 1 Newmans Copse Road, Hownsdown Business Park, Totton, SO40 9LX02380 2834044
Meringtons Workshop LtdGarrison Hill, Droxford, SO32 3QL01489 8774314
Mga Garage Services LimitedUnit 4 Guildford Street, SO14 0QL02382 5043214
Micks Motor Repairs And Tyres LimitedUnit J Bakers Wharf, Millbank Street, SO14 5QQ02381 7831654
Motorhouse Src LtdUnit B1 Liners Industrial Est, Pitt Road, Shirley, SO15 3FQ02380 2202371, 2, 4
Mots @ Toms LtdTrailer House, West Quay Road, SO15 1GZ02380 3309424
Mots OnlyUnit 3 Park Business Centre, Park Road, SO15 3US02380 3304404
New Chapel Garage34 High Street, West End, SO30 3DR02380 4745534
New Chapel Garage LtdUnit 7 Mayflower Park, Botley Road, Hedge End, SO30 2HE01489 7978784
Newmans Southampton Ltd112 Commercial Road, Totton, SO40 3AD02380 8738884
Nichols Town GarageGranville Street, Northam, SO14 5FQ02380 3333134
North Baddesley Service CentreRownhams Lane, North Baddesley, SO52 9LX02380 7328424
Oakley Road Garage6 Oakley Road, SO16 4LG02380 7025924
P & B (autocentre)Unit 2, Budds Lane Trading Estate, Romsey, SO51 0HA01794 5221034
P.g Auto Services LtdUnit G3 Liners Industrial Estate, Pitt Road, Freemantle, SO15 3FQ02380 3365644
Pentangle Mb LtdUnit 17 Eddystone Road, South Hampshire Industrial Park, Totton, SO40 3SA02380 8119004
Pete King Mechanical Repairs53 Salem Street, Shirley, SO15 5QE02380 7728694
Peter Cooper Hedge EndCoopers Roundabout, Hedge End, SO30 2WA01489 6611004
Peter Cooper Motor Group Limited63-71 High Street, West End, SO30 3DS02382 3558884
Peter Cooper Motor Group LimitedRoyal London Park, Flanders Road, Hedge End, SO30 4QH07831 8553544
Peter Cooper Shirley Road381 Shirley Road, Shirley, SO15 3JD02380 7011074
Peter Nash Specialist Cars1 Warsash Road, Warsash, SO31 9HW01489 5898984
Pitt Stop Garage LtdUnit B5 Pitt Road, Shirley, SO15 3FQ02380 3372274
Pitter Commercials LtdBotley Road, West End, SO30 3HA02380 4771254, 5, 7
Protyre Southampton Burgess Road170-176 Burgess Road, SO16 3HH02380 6774684
Regal Autosport International Ltd72-82 Belgrave Road, Portswood, SO17 3AN02380 5586364
Richmond SouthamptonWest Quay Road, SO15 1BW02381 6303004
Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance ServicesEast Road, Marchwood Industrial Estate, SO40 4BX02380 5320024, 7
Rs Vehicle Services (southampton) LtdUnit 14, Test Valley Business Centre, Test Lane, SO16 9JW02380 8700874
S G Vehicle RepairsSpicers Hill, Totton, SO40 9ER02380 8622214
Shawfix AutosShawfix Autos, Whinfield Road, Dibden Purlieu, SO45 4QA02380 8450504
Shirley Garage Ltd3 Pitt Road, Shirley, SO15 3FQ02380 2113104, 5, 7
Sholing Service Station19-21 Botany Bay Road, Sholing, SO19 8LT02380 4228884
Sjp Independent Garage Specialist Ltd133-145 Botley Road, North Baddesley, SO52 9EB02380 7339444
Snows Car CentreSecond Avenue, Millbrook, SO15 0LP02380 5225084
Snows Chandlers Ford95- 101 Bournemouth Road, Chandlers Ford, SO53 3AQ02380 2554324
Snows Fiat SouthamptonSnows Fiat Brand Centre, Second Avenue, Millbrook, SO15 0LP02380 5225524
Snows Peugeot Southampton493 495 Bursledon Road, Sholing, SO19 8NJ02380 4074005, 7
Snows Sarisbury Green118 Bridge Road, Sarisbury Green, SO31 7EP01489 5899004
Snows ToyotaThird Avenue, Millbrook, SO15 0LD02380 7077004
Snows Vauxhall SouthamptonPortsmouth Road, Sholing, SO19 9RP02380 4492324
Snows Vauxhall SouthamptonAshley Crescent, Sholing, SO19 9NA02380 4492324, 7
Snows VolvoSecond Avenue, Millbrook, SO15 0BY02380 7337334
Snows Volvo SouthamptonFirst Avenue, Millbrook, SO15 0LJ02380 7887884
Solent Mot Centre Ltd3a Northbrook Industrial Estate, Holybrook Road, Shirley, SO16 6PB02380 7834034
South Hants Garage Services LtdUnit 14, Carlton Commerce Centre, Empress Road, SO14 0SQ02380 6713064
Southampton City CouncilCity Depot, First Avenue, SO15 0LJ02380 8343634, 5, 7
Southampton Motorcycle Mot CentreUnit 6 City Commerce Centre, Marsh Road, SO14 3EW02381 7814401, 2
Sparks Commercial Services LimitedThe Causeway, Old Redbridge Road, SO15 0NP02380 8700005, 7
Sparshatts Group LimitedBridge Road, Swanwick, SO31 7ZE01489 5896194
Sparshatts Group LimitedUnit 5 Station Industrial Estate, Duncan Road, Park Gate, SO31 1BX01489 5567704
Sparshatts Of Botley LtdBroad Oak, Botley, SO30 2EU01489 7851114
Spitfire GarageSpitfire Quay, Hazel Road, SO19 7GB02380 4227164, 5, 7
Station GarageUnit 7, Park Gate Business Centre, Chandlers Way, SO31 1FQ01489 5845674
Station Garage (park Gate) LimitedUnit 4 Park Gate Business Centre, Chandlers Way, Park Gate, SO31 1FQ01489 5845674, 5, 7
Station Garage Park Gate Ltd116 Botley Road, Park Gate, SO31 1FQ01489 5845674
Station MotorsPortsmouth Road, Woolston, SO19 9AF02380 4484684
Sundays Hill Mot CentreFoord Road, Hedge End, SO30 0DB02380 4069444, 7
Taj Auto Tech Ltd157-179 Empress Road, SO14 0JW02380 6362584, 5, 7
Taj Mot Station Ltd19 Portswood Road, SO17 2ES02380 5533334
Taj Mot Station LtdUnit 4, Mount Pleasant Industrial Estate, SO14 0SP02380 3375001, 2, 4
Taj Mot Station LtdUnit 13, Mount Pleasant Industrial Estate, SO14 0SP02380 3375004, 5, 7
Take 2 MotorcyclesUnit 5 Test Valley Business Centre, Test Lane, Nursling, SO16 9JW02380 8632951, 2
Taylors GarageThe Forge Garage, Droxford, SO32 3PA01489 8774331, 2, 3, 4
The Village GarageHoe Road, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1DS01489 8921214
Tyre Shack LimitedUnit 1 - 4 Millbrook Industrial Estate, Third Avenue, SO15 0LD02380 5285284
Tyreshops Garage ServicesUnit 8a, Herald Industrial Estate, Hedge End, SO30 2JW01489 7873504
Union CarsHigh Street, Totton, SO40 9HN02380 8686314
Various SitesOyster House, Andes Road, Nursling Industrial Estate, Nursling, SO16 0YZ02380 0890414, 7
Wellow Garage Services Ltd4 Cannon Street, Shirley, SO15 5PQ01794 3222134
West End Motor CompanyUnits 26 & 27, Seddul Bahr Industrial Estate, Allington Lane, SO30 3HP02380 4706864, 7
Westland Motors Southampton Ltd81 Shirley Road, SO15 3FE02380 2203224
William Street Services LtdUnit 1, William Street, Northam, SO14 5QH02380 2225214
WilmothsStadium Motor Village, 21 Britannia Road, Northam, SO14 5RG02380 331144Not listed
Winkworth GarageEmerys Yard, Crossways, High Street, Shirrel Heath, SO32 2JH01329 8323074
Woolston Auto Engineering LtdUnit V3 Willments Ind Estate, Hazel Road, Woolston, SO19 7HS02380 4311844
Yew Tree WorkshopsBadminston Lane, Fawley, SO45 1BX02380 0100294, 5, 7
Eastleigh — 27 centres
Ats Euromaster LtdDutton Lane, Bishopstoke Road, SO50 6AA02380 6130274, 5, 7
Best Autocentres LtdUnit 6, Barton Farm Industrial Estate, Chickenhall Lane, SO50 6RP02380 6202001, 2, 4
Brenhaul Commercial (uk) LtdUnits One & Two, Shakespeare Business Centre, Hathaway Close, SO50 4SR02380 0033801, 2, 4, 5, 7
Brookspeed Limited173 Hursley Road, Chandlers Ford, SO53 1JH02382 5111154
Carsa Holdings LimitedUnit 7 Barton Park Industrial Estate, Chickenhall Lane, SO50 6RR03003 0347974
Chandlers Ford Service Centre Ltd72 Hiltingbury Road, Chandlers Ford, SO53 5SS02380 2626104
Halfords AutocentreWoodside Avenue, SO50 9NA02380 6296444
Hampshire Fire & Rescue ServiceHfrs Hq, Leigh Road, SO50 9SJ02380 6267504, 5, 7
Harding Vehicle Repairs LtdSandy Lane, Fair Oak, SO50 8GH02380 6933634
Hendy GroupLeigh Road, SO50 9PT02380 2712714, 7
Hendy Group EastleighThe Green, Leigh Road, SO50 9SJ02380 4831004, 7
Hendy Truck Chandlers FordSchool Lane, Chandlers Ford, SO53 4DG02380 5798064, 5, 7
Independent Car & Van Servicing LtdUnit 9c Herald Industrial Estate, Herald Road, Hedge End, SO30 2JW01489 7983834, 7
Independent Car Sales And Servicing LtdUnit 4/1 Avenger Close, Chandlers Ford Industrial Estate, SO53 4DQ02380 2733334
J T M Auto TechnicianUnit 26 Monksbrook Ind Park, School Close, Chandlers Ford, SO53 4RA02380 2555554
Jon's Garage LimitedUnit 8 Monksbrook Ind Park, School Close, Chandlers Ford, SO53 4RA02380 2688044
M & B Service Centre LtdUnit 2, The Aercon Building, Woodside Road, SO50 4ET02380 6476954, 5, 7
Mcs Garage ServicesThe Workshop, Portsmouth Road, Fishers Pond, SO50 7HF02380 6959254
Motest EastleighUnit 9 & 10, Parham Drive, Boyatt Wood Ind Estate, SO50 4NU02380 6421294, 7
Partridge Of Hampshire LtdChestnut Avenue, Chandlers Ford, SO53 3YU02380 6898004
Protyre Eastleigh46 Woodside Road, Boyatt Wood, SO50 4ET02380 6145664
Salkelds Service Centre29a Parham Drive, Boyatt Wood, SO50 4NU02380 6448774
Southampton Audi50 - 78 Bournemouth Road, Chandlers Ford, SO53 3DH02380 4607004
Spike Island Motorcycles Ltd23 Monks Brook Industrial Park, School Close, Chandlers Ford, SO53 4RA02380 2529531, 2
Tyreland EastleighUnit 7 Stanstead Road, Boyatt Wood Industrial Estate, SO50 4RZ02380 6247004, 5, 7
We Only Do Mots LtdUnit 18, Parham Drive, SO50 4NU02380 6471804, 7
We Only Do Mots Ltd- EastleighUnit 2-3, Southampton Road, SO50 5QT02380 6111614
Winchester — 21 centres
Alan Lear Motorcycles72 Hyde Street, SO23 7DW01962 8627011, 2
Basingstoke Mot & Tyre Centre - Wade RoadUnit A St Martins Trade Park, SO23 7RJ01962 8406664
Best Autocentres LtdUnit 8 Winchester Trade Park, Easton Lane, Winnal, SO23 7FA01962 8669774, 5, 7
Derek OsgoodThe Workshop, Vale Farm, Enmill Lane, SO22 5QW01962 8401444
Foundry MotorsUnit 3 Foresters Park, Wellhouse Lane, Headbourne Worthy, SO23 7JY01962 8802694, 5, 7
Freeborn WinchesterUnit 1, Bar End Industrial Estate, Barfield Close, SO23 9SQ01962 8408884
Halfords AutocentreUnit J St Martins Ind Estate, Nickel Close, Easton Lane, SO23 7RJ01962 8659804
Harestock GaragePriors Dean Road, Harestock, SO22 6JU01962 8813804
Itchen Motor CoLondon Road, Kings Worthy, SO23 7QN01962 8846644
Jw Autos & Maechanical Services LimitedUnit 1, Balldown Business Centre, Stockbridge Road, Sparsholt, SO21 2NA01962 7761884
Kwik - Fit32 - 34 Chesil Street, SO23 0HX01962 8682014
Martins Of WinchesterEaston Lane, Winnall, SO23 7SL01962 8100004, 7
Mercedes Benz Of WinchesterHeritage Park, Easton Lane, SO23 7RR01962 8400664
Micheldever Tyre & Auto ServicesMicheldever Station, SO21 3AP01962 7744374
Snows WinchesterLondon Road, Kingsworthy, SO23 7QD01962 8814144
Sutton Scotney Mot & Repair CentreThe Old Garage, Sutton Scotney Filling Station, Oxford Road, SO21 3LA01962 6761434
The Village Garage Colden Common Ltd68 Main Road, Colden Common, SO21 1RY01962 7121854
Williams GarageMain Road, Otterbourne, SO21 2EE01962 7131501, 2, 4, 5, 7
Winchester Auto Barn And Drivers Club LtdSutton Scotney, SO21 3NS01962 6777764
Winchester Mot Centre LtdStation Garage, Stockbridge Road, SO22 6RF01962 8647194
Winchester Motor Company Ltd43 St Cross Road, SO23 9PU01962 8663314
Romsey — 17 centres
Belbins GarageUnit 4, Belbins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, SO51 7JF01794 5169994
Border Garage LimitedUnits 2- 3, Border Garage, Salisbury Road, West Wellow, SO51 6BW01974 765118Not listed
Braishfield Garage LtdUnit 4b Frobisher Ind Centre, Budds Lane, SO51 0EZ01794 5184611, 2, 4, 5, 7
Glebe GarageGlebe Garage, Salisbury Road, Sherfield English, SO51 6FL01794 3223583, 4
Greatbridge Motor Services Ltd70 Greatbridge Road, SO51 8FD01794 5163984
Harding Motor Services LtdUnit 5a Frobisher Industrial Centre, Budds Lane, SO51 0EZ07983 6259854
Imm Services Ltd2 Premier Way, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, SO51 9DQ01794 5188664, 5, 7
Lockerley Motors LtdButts Green, Lockerley, SO51 0JG01794 3404041, 2, 4
Pcc Mot Test CentreUnits 11 And 12, Wynford Industrial Park, Belbins, SO51 0PW01794 3678524
R R Parts LimitedBunny Lane, Sherfield English, SO51 6FT01794 8843054
Ray Meader & SonsCrampmoor Garage, Crampmoor, SO51 9AN01794 5122274
Rj Motors & Mot's LimitedUnit 15 Shorts Farm, Scallows Lane, West Wellow, SO51 6DX07414 4759004
Romsey Car & Commercial Mot CentreSalisbury Road, Shootash, SO51 6GA01794 5122504, 5, 7
Romsey Mot & Tyre Super CentreUnit 1 Musslewhite Buildings, Budds Lane, SO51 0HA01794 5197771, 2, 4, 5, 7
Romsey Vehicle Services LtdPart Of Unit 2, Romsey Car Centre, Budds Lane, SO51 0HA01794 765803Not listed
Snows Peugeot RomseyWinchester Hill, SO51 7YY01794 5257004
Wes & Co LtdRear Of Shootash Garage, Salisbury Road, Shootash, SO51 6GA01794 5150034
Alresford — 8 centres
Alresford Motor Services LtdUnit 5 Shelf House, New Farm Road, SO24 9QE01962 7338881, 2, 4
Bramdean Garage LtdBramdean, SO24 0JU01962 7715414
Gm Vehicles ServicesUnit 1b, Prospect Road, SO24 9QF01962 8099834, 7
New Farm Motor Services LtdNew Farm Road, SO24 9QE01962 7323384, 5, 7
North Motor CompanyHolden Farm, Cheriton, SO24 0NX01962 7713314
Phoenix Auto Services LtdUnit E, Prospect Commercial Park, Prospect Road, SO24 9QF01962 7363434
Ropley Motor ServicesBarton Industrial Estate, SO24 8RN01420 5680991, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Wilcan Motor Company LimitedThe Long Barn, Winchester Road, SO24 9EZ01962 7361864
Lymington — 8 centres
A C Motor Services LtdUnits 8 & 9 Lea Green Farm, Christchurch Road, Downton, SO41 0LA01590 6459994, 5, 7
Best Garage LtdUnit 275, Ricardo Way, Ampress Park, SO41 8JU01590 6747764, 5, 7
Dolphin Auto Services735 Ampress Lane, Ampress Park, SO41 8LW01590 6782221, 2, 4, 7
Dorys Garage (sway) LimitedUnit 3, 44 Milford Road, SO41 8DU01590 6834324
Downton Service StationChristchurch Road, Downton, SO41 0LA01590 6449104
Halfords AutocentreAmpress Park, 1 Ricardo Way, SO41 8JU01590 6710204, 7
Lymington Test Centre LtdUnit 19, Gordleton Industrial Park, SO41 8JD01590 6835444
The Garage Milford On Sea7 High Street, Milford On Sea, SO41 0QF01590 6422614
Brockenhurst — 5 centres
Balmer Lawn Garage24 Brookley Road, SO42 7RR01590 6234644
Balmer Lawn Garage24 Brookley Road, SO42 7RR01590 6234641, 2
Brockenhurst Garage Services LtdWaters Green Garage, Waters Green, SO42 7RG01590 6244414
Martin East Boldre LtdEast Boldre Garage, Main Road, East Boldre, SO42 7WL01590 6122594
Meadens LtdSway Road, SO42 7SH01590 6233444
Hampshire — 3 centres
Hampshire County CouncilMicheldever Highways Depot, Stockbridge Road, Micheldever Station, SO21 3BB01962 7743414, 5, 7
Hendy HondaLeigh Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9PT02380 3862694, 7
Keylink Southern Auto Services LtdUnit 15-16, The Calvert Centre, Woodmancott, Winchester, SO21 3BN01256 3971504
Hedge End — 2 centres
Halfords Autocentres LtdUnit 12, Hedge End Trade Park, Tollbar Way, SO30 2JN01489 7822254
Snows Toyota Hedge EndSnows House, 1 Botley Road, SO30 2RA01489 7998204
Totton — 2 centres
Best Autocentres LtdUnit 10 Calmore Industrial Estate, Eddystone Road, SO40 3SA02380 8682341, 2, 4, 5, 7
Hampshire County CouncilTotton Workshop, Jacobs Gutter Lane, Hounsdown, SO40 9TH02380 6691204, 5, 7
Barton Stacey — 1 centre
Andover Car Repairs LtdBarton Stacey Services, A303 Westbound, SO21 3NF01264 3651644
Bishops Waltham — 1 centre
W J Heard Motor Repairs LimitedShore Lane, SO32 1DY01489 8956071, 2, 4
Botley — 1 centre
Field MotorsUnit 10 Bottings Industrial Estate, Hillsons Road, Curdridge, SO30 2DY01489 7999504, 5, 7
Cadnam — 1 centre
Yew Tree WorkshopsThe Yews, Southampton Road, SO40 2NG02380 8144474, 5, 7
Curdridge — 1 centre
Curdridge Mot CentreUnits 3 / 4 Nations Farm, Curdridge Lane, SO32 2BH01489 7882734, 7
Hardley — 1 centre
Dearden Motorcycles LimitedUnit 5, Hardley Industrial Estate, Lime Kiln Road, SO45 3NQ02380 8911101, 2
Hythe — 1 centre
Badminstons Hythe LtdUnit 5, Shore Road, SO45 6GJ02380 0190901, 2, 4, 5, 7
Lyndhurst — 1 centre
Bentley HampshireBramshaw, SO43 7JF02380 813206Not listed
Micheldever — 1 centre
Stagetruck LtdLarkwhistle Farm Road, SO21 3BG01962 7945094, 5, 7
Near Stockbridge — 1 centre
E W Pinchbeck & SonsQ8 Garage, Middle Wallop, SO20 8EG01264 7813564
Netley Abbey — 1 centre
Netley Garage Ltd36 Victoria Road, SO31 5DG02380 4532334
North Baddesley — 1 centre
Cnb Motor EngineeringUnit 2, The Barn, Castle Lane, SO52 9LY02380 7344274
Southamtpon — 1 centre
Tyreland37 City Industrial Estate, Southern Road, SO15 1HG02380 2326004, 7
Stockbridge — 1 centre
Motor MedicUnit 13b Stonefield Park, Martins Lane, Chilbolton, SO20 6BL01264 8606004
West Wellow — 1 centre
Bellevue GarageSalisbury Road, SO51 6AP01794 324800Not listed
Woolston — 1 centre
T G ServicesUnit 26, Hazel Road, SO19 7GA02380 4383234

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