MOT pass rates in Tonbridge

444,864 cars took a first MOT at test centres in the TN postcode area in 2025. The TN postcode area covers Tonbridge and the towns around it — Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Ashford, Tenterden and Hastings 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
72.1%
0.2 points below the class-4 average (72.3%); reflects the mix of cars tested here
Tests analysed
444,864
first tests, 2025
Average car age at test
11.5 yrs
national average 10.7 yrs
Arrived with a dangerous fault
7.3%
of TN-area first tests; national 7.3%

How Tonbridge 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
#56 highest
72.1% of first tests passed, of the 116 areas
Fleet age
#19 oldest
average 11.5 yrs at test, of the 116 areas
Electric share
#60 highest
1.9% of first tests were electric cars, of the 116 areas
Tests done
#18 busiest
444,864 first tests in 2025, of the 116 areas

The area's signature make

Of the twelve most-tested makes at TN-area test centres, Land Rover is the one tested furthest above its national share: 4.0% of TN-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.

Tonbridge and its neighbours

Tonbridge and seven neighbouring postcode areas, 2025. Pass rates are unadjusted for fleet age and mix.

AreaFirst tests Pass rateAvg ageElectric
TN (Tonbridge)444,86472.1%11.5 yrs1.9%
BN (Brighton)402,22167.2%11.6 yrs1.9%
BR (Bromley)120,17379.0%9.6 yrs3.3%
CR (Croydon)225,83377.8%10.5 yrs3.6%
CT (Canterbury)256,71671.0%11.4 yrs1.7%
DA (Dartford)244,50277.8%10.1 yrs2.4%
ME (Rochester)355,18074.3%11.0 yrs1.8%
RH (Redhill)346,77474.0%11.2 yrs2.4%

Pass rate by car age — TN area vs national

First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 2025.

Tonbridge (TN) areaAll of Britain
50%60%70%80%90%100%3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)TN area, vehicle age 3: 87.3%TN area, vehicle age 4: 86.1%TN area, vehicle age 5: 85.2%TN area, vehicle age 6: 83.3%TN area, vehicle age 7: 81.2%TN area, vehicle age 8: 79.4%TN area, vehicle age 9: 75.9%TN area, vehicle age 10: 73.4%TN area, vehicle age 11: 70.7%TN area, vehicle age 12: 67.4%TN area, vehicle age 13: 65.1%TN area, vehicle age 14: 62.4%TN area, vehicle age 15: 60.4%TN area, vehicle age 16: 59.6%TN area, vehicle age 17: 58.4%TN area, vehicle age 18: 57.9%TN area, vehicle age 19: 57.4%TN area, vehicle age 20: 58.2%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%TN area 58.2%All of Britain 57.6%
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Age (years)TN area testsTN area pass rateAll cars
320,93187.3%88.5%
422,35786.1%87.2%
521,74585.2%86.0%
630,90483.3%83.5%
730,99481.2%80.9%
831,82879.4%78.2%
932,93575.9%74.9%
1032,03673.4%71.9%
1129,57970.7%68.6%
1226,05367.4%65.8%
1322,92565.1%63.5%
1420,54662.4%61.2%
1520,09660.4%59.3%
1617,83259.6%58.3%
1715,23258.4%57.2%
1814,50657.9%57.4%
1911,40257.4%57.0%
209,05258.2%57.6%

Better or worse than the national average?

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

TN area aheadTN area behind
-4-2+0+2+4Age 3: -1.2 points vs the average car3Age 4: -1.1 points vs the average carAge 5: -0.8 points vs the average car5Age 6: -0.2 points vs the average carAge 7: +0.3 points vs the average car7Age 8: +1.2 points vs the average carAge 9: +1.0 points vs the average car9Age 10: +1.5 points vs the average carAge 11: +2.1 points vs the average car11Age 12: +1.6 points vs the average carAge 13: +1.6 points vs the average car13Age 14: +1.2 points vs the average carAge 15: +1.1 points vs the average car15Age 16: +1.3 points vs the average carAge 17: +1.2 points vs the average car17Age 18: +0.5 points vs the average carAge 19: +0.4 points vs the average car19Age 20: +0.6 points vs the average car20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)Gap (points)
3-1.2
4-1.1
5-0.8
6-0.2
7+0.3
8+1.2
9+1.0
10+1.5
11+2.1
12+1.6
13+1.6
14+1.2
15+1.1
16+1.3
17+1.2
18+0.5
19+0.4
20+0.6

The cars tested around Tonbridge, by age

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

010k20k30k40kAge 3: 20k3Age 4: 22kAge 5: 21k5Age 6: 30kAge 7: 30k7Age 8: 31kAge 9: 32k9Age 10: 32kAge 11: 29k11Age 12: 26kAge 13: 22k13Age 14: 20kAge 15: 20k15Age 16: 17kAge 17: 15k17Age 18: 14kAge 19: 11k19Age 20: 9k20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)First tests
320,931
422,357
521,745
630,904
730,994
831,828
932,935
1032,036
1129,579
1226,053
1322,925
1420,546
1520,096
1617,832
1715,232
1814,506
1911,402
209,052

What cars fail on around Tonbridge

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

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment27.8%
Suspension19.1%
Tyres14.3%
Brakes13.2%
Visibility7.5%
Noise, emissions and leaks6.1%
Body, chassis, structure5.5%
Steering3.3%

Share of all failure items, 2025 — the 8 biggest categories shown (96.8% of the items); smaller categories are not listed.

The advisories to watch

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

Tyres: 33.6% of advisories33.6%Brakes: 23.1% of advisories23.1%Suspension: 22.4% of advisories22.4%Non-component advisories: 5.4% of advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks: 4.0% of advisoriesBody, chassis, structure: 3.6% of advisories
TyresBrakesSuspensionNon-component advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaksBody, chassis, structure
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CategoryShare of advisories
Tyres33.6%
Brakes23.1%
Suspension22.4%
Non-component advisories5.4%
Noise, emissions and leaks4.0%
Body, chassis, structure3.6%

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

First-time pass rate for the five most-tested fuel types in the TN 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: 72.3% of 249,875 tests72.3%Petrol249,875 testsDiesel: 69.5% of 163,709 tests69.5%Diesel163,709 testsHybrid electric: 84.6% of 21,550 tests84.6%Hybrid21,550 testsElectric: 82.8% of 8,487 tests82.8%Electric8,487 testsElectric diesel: 85.2% of 1,022 tests85.2%Electric diesel1,022 tests
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FuelTestsPass rate
Petrol249,87572.3%
Diesel163,70969.5%
Hybrid electric21,55084.6%
Electric8,48782.8%
Electric diesel1,02285.2%

What mileage is normal around Tonbridge?

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

Typical car, TN area (median)
0k25k50k75k100k125k150k3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)Age 3: typical 23,750 miles (middle half 16,250–36,250)Age 4: typical 31,250 miles (middle half 21,250–43,750)Age 5: typical 36,250 miles (middle half 26,250–51,250)Age 6: typical 43,750 miles (middle half 31,250–61,250)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 63,750 miles (middle half 46,250–86,250)Age 10: typical 71,250 miles (middle half 51,250–93,750)Age 11: typical 76,250 miles (middle half 56,250–101,250)Age 12: typical 81,250 miles (middle half 58,750–108,750)Age 13: typical 88,750 miles (middle half 63,750–116,250)Age 14: typical 93,750 miles (middle half 68,750–121,250)Age 15: typical 96,250 miles (middle half 71,250–123,750)Age 16: typical 96,250 miles (middle half 68,750–126,250)Age 17: typical 101,250 miles (middle half 73,750–133,750)Age 18: typical 103,750 miles (middle half 76,250–136,250)Age 19: typical 103,750 miles (middle half 76,250–136,250)Age 20: typical 103,750 miles (middle half 73,750–136,250)103k mi

Mileage values are midpoints of 2,500-mile bands.

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Age (years)Lower quarterTypical (median)Upper quarter
316,25023,75036,250
421,25031,25043,750
526,25036,25051,250
631,25043,75061,250
736,25051,25068,750
841,25058,75078,750
946,25063,75086,250
1051,25071,25093,750
1156,25076,250101,250
1258,75081,250108,750
1363,75088,750116,250
1468,75093,750121,250
1571,25096,250123,750
1668,75096,250126,250
1773,750101,250133,750
1876,250103,750136,250
1976,250103,750136,250
2073,750103,750136,250

What the TN area drives

The 12 most-tested makes at TN-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
Ford55,83968.2%
Volkswagen45,74072.9%
Vauxhall31,19466.3%
Toyota26,11873.7%
BMW22,29777.7%
Mercedes-Benz21,25276.9%
Nissan20,92366.4%
Audi20,19277.4%
Land Rover17,73877.7%
Peugeot15,59965.9%
Citroen14,32664.3%
MINI14,18075.8%

MOT test centres in the TN area

285 DVSA-approved MOT test stations across the TN postcode area, 259 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
Ashford — 45 centres
Alex's AutosAbbots Court, Dowle Street, Pluckley, TN27 0RY01233 8401894, 5, 7
Alexander MotorcyclesUnit 86, Ellingham Industrial Estate, TN23 6JZ01233 6669961, 2
Annings MotorsMarsh Road Garage, Marsh Road, Hamstreet, TN26 2JE01233 7322753, 4
Ashford Mot Centre LimitedUnit 4-6 The Old Iron Foundry, Brunswick Road, Cobbs Wood Estate, TN23 1EL01233 6119191, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Ats Euromaster LtdHythe Road, Henwood Industrial Estate, TN24 8DH01233 6224504
Barretts Of Canterbury LimitedPlot C, Arrow Head Road, Waterbrook Park, TN24 0FL01233 5060704
Broad Oak AshfordThe Boulevard, Orbital Business Park, TN24 0GA01233 5005554
C & D AutosOffice 3 Unit 1 & 2 Ash Business Centre, Hanover Close, Cobbs Wood Industrial Estate, TN23 1EH01233 6226724, 7
Caffyns PlcMonument Way, Orbital Park, TN24 0HB01233 5046044
Caffyns Plc (skoda)Monument Way, TN24 0HB01233 5046044
Charing Motors LimitedMaidstone Road, Charing, TN27 0JS01233 7126294, 7
Crossroads MotorsChallock, TN25 4BB01233 7402494
D & D Autos (ashford) LimitedMoat Way, Orbital Park, TN24 0TT01233 5047654, 5, 7
D P Vehicles LimitedThe Garage, Ashford Road (a20), Sellindge, TN25 6AQ01303 8141314
Dinneck GarageUnit 7, Henwood Industrial Estate, TN24 8DH01233 6650074, 5, 7
F D M S LimitedChurch Hill, Kingsnorth, TN23 3EG01233 6253654
Great Chart MotorsUnit 7, Montpelier Business Park, TN23 4FG01233 6209524, 7
Halfords AutocentreUnit 8 Orbital Park, Hall Avenue, TN24 0SP01233 501554Not listed
Hillside GarageCanterbury Road, Bilting, TN25 4HE01233 8123164
Invicta MotorsThe Parade, Orbital Park, TN24 0HT01233 5044004, 5, 7
Ivydene LtdUnit 99, Ellingham Industrial Estate, TN23 6LZ01233 6360814
Jcb Ashford Van CentreThe Courtyard, Orbital Park, TN24 0FJ01233 5029004, 7
Jcb Medway LimitedMonument Way, Orbital Park, TN24 0HB01233 5045004
John Childs Garages LtdAnchor Garage, Brabourne, TN25 6QQ01303 8127274
Kwik - FitMace Lane, TN24 8PE01233 6325774
Laguna Performance CentreUnit 6 Cobbs Wood Industrial Estate, Brunswick Road, TN23 1EN01233 6655201, 2
M C Motors LimitedUnit 8 No 3, Ellingham Way, TN23 6NF01233 6261761, 2, 4, 5, 7
M S Auto ServicesNewcastle Corner, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, TN27 8JW01580 2916624
Maidstone Sports Cars LimitedThe Oast House, Great Tong Farm, Headcorn, TN27 9PP01622 8902334
Marshall Motor Group LimitedCrowbridge Road, Willesborough, TN24 0GR01233 5041404, 7
Mercedes-Benz Of AshfordMonument Way, Orbital Business Park, TN24 0HB01233 5054004
Nothing But MotsUnit 4 Capel Close, Leacon Road, TN23 4GY01233 2777771, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
P H Oliver And SonsThe Garage, Rock Hill, Egerton, TN27 9DR01233 7562553, 4
Phipps MotorsKenfield Coachworks, Mill Lane, Smarden, TN27 8NW01233 7701714
Pitstop GarageUnit 6, Riverside Business Park, Mace Lane, TN24 8PE01233 6103331, 2
Rkh Service And Repair CentreUnit 2 Kpc Business Centre, Canterbury Road, TN24 0BP01233 8777971, 2, 4, 7
Scotland And BatesHeath Road, Appledore, TN26 2AJ01233 7583255, 7
Tct (mot) LtdUnit 4, Riverside Business Park, Mace Lane, TN24 8PE01233 6273244, 7
Thomas Auto Injection Centre LimitedUnit 93 Ellingham Way, TN23 6LZ01233 6428164
TyrewebUnit A, Orbital One, Crowbridge Road, TN24 0GA01233 5033554, 7
TyrewebThe Parade, Orbital Park, TN24 0HT01233 5004444
VariousThe Crescent, Orbital Park, TN24 0SN01233 5052224
Watling Tyre Service LimitedVictoria Road, TN23 7HJ01233 2157514
Wilmoths CitroenQuantock Drive, Maidstone Road, TN24 8TU01233 6401004
Wye Motors LimitedBramble Lane, Wye, TN25 5EH01233 8122701, 2, 4
Tonbridge — 25 centres
Claremont Motor Engineers (dartford) LimitedCranbrook Road, Staplehurst, TN12 0EJ07769 6557904
Collier Street Garage LimitedCollier Street, Marden, TN12 9RR01892 7303214
East Peckham Mot Service And Tyre Centre LimitedFront Rhs, 104 Branbridges Road, East Peckham, TN12 5HH01622 8732791, 2, 4, 5, 7
Fastlane MotorcyclesUnit 17, Orchard Business Centre, TN9 1QF01732 3636301, 2
Five Oak Green Test Centre LimitedThe Annex, Rear Of Five Oak Green, Test Centre, Five Oak Green, TN12 6RE01892 8333054
Formula One Autocentres LimitedUnit 4, Tonbridge Trade Park, Ingot Way, TN9 1GN01732 7553444
H Engineering LimitedLittle Cacketts Farm, Horsmonden, TN12 8BX01892 5490424
Hadlow Stair Garage130 Vale Road, TN9 1SP01732 3524764
Halfords AutocentreUnit 1 Riverdale Estate, Vale Road, TN9 1SS01732 3694014
HendyAvebury Avenue, TN9 1TN01732 7599314
Hildenborough Mot Test Centre LimitedUnit 2 Brookside Business Units, London Road, Hildenborough, TN11 9ND01732 8380041, 2, 4
Hildenborough VolvoVale Rise, TN9 1TB01732 8324244
Horsepower Motor Centre LimitedSovereign Way, TN9 1RS01732 3571824
Kwik Fit76 Vale Road, TN9 1SH01732 3509554, 5, 7
M D Mechanical Engineering LimitedUnit 1 -3 Douglas Buildings, Lodge Road Industrial Estate, Staplehurst, TN12 0QZ01580 8939894
Mercedes Benz Of TonbridgeMercedes Benz Of Tonbridge, Vale Rise, TN9 1TB01732 7717614
Motest Southern Limited38 Deacon Trading Estate, Morley Road, TN9 1RA01732 7733451, 2, 4, 5, 7
Nev'll Fix It LimitedUnit 12a, Sovereign Way, Botany Way, TN9 1RS01732 3505004
Old Station Garage LimitedGoudhurst Road, Horsmonden, TN12 8AD01892 7226974
Paddock Wood Auto Repairs Limited62 Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, TN12 6AF01892 8354344
RcvWaterside Garage, Branbridges Road, East Peckahm, TN12 5HH01622 8730004
Southern Motor Group Tonbridge1 Morley Road, TN9 1RD01732 7788774, 5, 7
Sovereign Motor EngineersUnit 3a, Sovereign Way, TN9 1RS01732 3514394
Stratstone Jaguar Tonbridge And Stratstone Land Rover TonbridgeUnit 1 Woodgate Way, TN11 0FU01732 3760004
Vital Cars28 Morley Road, TN9 1RA01732 3553884, 7
Tunbridge Wells — 25 centres
Archway Automotive LimitedUnit 10 Chapman Way, TN2 3EF01892 6161061, 2, 4
Caffyns PlcLamberts Road, North Farm Estate, TN2 3EL01892 5157004
Freeway Exhaust & Tyre Centre Limited85 - 87 Saint Johns Road, TN4 9QQ01892 5200224
Groombridge Motoring CentreWithyham Road, Groombridge, TN3 9QR01892 8615004
Halfords Autocentres LimitedUnit 12 Spa Industrial Estate, Longfield Road, North Farm Estate, TN2 3EY01892 5211374, 7
HendyLangton Road, TN4 8XH01892 7315514
Hendy Group Tunbridge WellsUnit 8, Kingstanding Business Park, Kingstanding Way, TN2 3UP07790 8027094, 5, 7
Hi Q Tunbridge WellsUnit 6, Stag Road, TN2 3BQ01892 5231204
Invicta MotorsDowding Way, TN2 3DS01892 3373554
Jardine Automotive LimitedLongfield Road, TN2 3UE01892 548877Not listed
Jcb Medway LimitedUnit 11 Tunbridge Wells Business Park, Dowding Way, TN2 3UY01892 6219114
Kwik-FitStag Park, Longfield Road, TN2 3BF01892 5367394
Marshall Motor Group LimitedDowding Way, TN2 3UY01892 500700Not listed
Miles Garage Limited65 To 69 Mount Sion, TN1 1TN01892 5253314
Mot PlusNorth Farm Road, High Brooms, TN2 3EA07956 1495254, 7
Motorline3 Dowding Way, TN2 3UY01892 7030004
SetyresLongield Road, TN2 3EY01892 5407604
Southborough Mot Centre LimitedPowdermill Lane, Southborough, TN4 9EB01892 6786164
Thames Motor Group Tunbridge Wells LimitedLongfield Road, North Farm Industrial Estate, TN2 3EY01892 5497664
The Choice Garage LimitedUnit 12.2, Kingstanding Way, TN2 3UP01892 4578784
Tunbridge Wells HyundaiDowding Way, TN2 3UY01892 5348884
Tunbridge Wells HyundaiUnit 2 Dowding Way, TN2 3UY01892 5200264
Tunbridge Wells Mot LimitedNorth Farm Road, High Brooms, TN2 3DP01892 6777471, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
VariousDowding Way, TN2 3UY01892 5712164
Wjj Autos LimitedUnits 15/17 Chapman Way, TN2 3EF01892 5290004
St Leonards On Sea — 20 centres
Bartletts Seat LimitedUnit 3 Ridge West Industrial Estate, TN37 7PJ01424 7544444, 7
Birchwood FordSedlescombe Road North, John Macadam Way, TN37 7SQ01424 2308814
Hillcrest Garage (south East) LimitedTower Road West, TN38 0RL01424 4221574
J S Gedge10 Silchester Road, TN38 0JB01424 4235201, 2
Kwik Fit471 Battle Road, TN37 7BB01424 8557704
Langleys GarageDrury Lane, TN38 9BA01424 4320784
Leaders Mot Mate2 - 4 Duke Terrace, TN37 7DJ01424430036/4320104
Moton MotorcyclesChichester Road, TN38 9BG01424 7172421, 2
Rds (hastings) Limited22 Brunel Road, TN38 9RT01424 8545593, 4, 5, 7
Ridge West GarageUnit 5, Ridge West Trading Estate, TN37 7PJ01424 7550614, 5, 7
S Selim1 & 2 Harold Mews, Mercatoria, TN38 0EA01424 4312661, 2
Saabtech (south East) LimitedBridgeway, TN38 8AP01424 7228104, 5, 7
Setyres Auto CentreSetyres Auto Centre, 350 To 352 Bexhill Road, TN38 8AL01424 4262144
South Street Autos LimitedUnit 3b Hcp Building, Ponswood, TN38 9BG01424 9059734
St Leonards Motors Ltd2 John Macadam Way, TN37 7SQ01424 7558554, 7
St Leonards Motors LtdChurchwood Drive, TN38 9QQ01424 8540004
St Leonards Motors Toyota3 John Macadam Way, TN37 7SQ01424 7585554, 7
St Leonards Test Centre Limited80 Castleham Road, TN38 9NT01424 8507004
T & L Garage Services (st Leonards On Sea ) LtdUnit B Block 1 York Road Business Centre, TN37 6PU01424 4289144
Tivoli Auto Services Limited91 Old Harrow Road, Below 100 Battle Road, TN37 7ED01424 4422774
East Sussex — 14 centres
A And G Mot CentreUnit 2 Windsor Business Units, Farningham Road, Crowborough, TN6 2JR01892 4574484
Adam's Mot CentreUnit 14 Beeching Park Industrial Estate, Wainright Road, Bexhill On Sea, TN39 3UR01424 2171714
Ats Euromaster Limited (st Leonards)Menzies Road, Ponswood Industrial Estate, St Leonards, TN38 9BB01424 4277804, 5, 7
Blackboys Service Station LtdLancelot Unit 1, Squires Farm Industrial Estate, Palehouse Common, Uckfield, TN22 5RB01825 8903174, 7
E O Culverwell LimitedStation Road, Robertsbridge, TN32 5DG01580 8805674
M Tech Bodyshop Limited34/36 Theaklen Drive, St Leonards On Sea, TN38 9AZ01424 7227224
Mick Gould Commercials LimitedRoyal Oak Garage, London Road, Flimwell, TN5 7PJ01580 8797991, 2, 4, 5, 7
Rye Van & Rural Vehicle Servicing LimitedHobbs Garage, Hobbs Lane, Beckley, TN31 6TS01797 2606224, 5, 7
Scants Motor Services LimitedUnit 5 Burnside Mews, London Road, Bexhill On Sea, TN39 3LE01424 2121714
Skinners Of RyeHarbour R0ad, Rye, TN31 7TE01797 2233344, 7
T T EngineeringUnit 7, Lexdon Lodge Industrial Estate, Crowborough, TN6 2NQ01892 6674614
Uckfield Garage7 Bell Lane Industrial Estate, Uckfield, TN22 1QL01825 7683161, 2, 4, 7
Uckfield Motor Services LimitedPlot 2a Plot 31 Bell Lane, Bellbrook Industrial Estate, Uckfield, TN22 1QL01825 7605574
Yeomans5 - 7 Beeching Road, Bexhill On Sea, TN39 3LG01424 2371704
Kent — 11 centres
Borough Green Garage LimitedUnit 1, Platt Industrial Estate, Maidstone Road, Platt, Sevenoaks, TN15 8JL01732 8852684, 5, 7
Cb MotorsRolvenden Road, Tenterden, TN30 6UD01580 7650114, 5, 7
Discount Tyre CentreUnit 8/9 Mountfield Road Industrial Estate, New Romney, TN28 8LH01797 3636654
Formula One Auto Centres LimitedUnit 1, Hilton Road, Ashford, TN23 1EW01233 7463304
Formula One Auto Centres Limited5 Lamberts Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3EH01892 726484Not listed
Hendy Group TonbridgeBrook Farm, Oak Green Road, Tonbridge, TN11 0QN07790 8027094, 7
Motorline HyundaiThe Parade, Orbital Business Park, Ashford, TN24 0HT01233 3646284
Paul Burtenshaw LimitedUnit 3 Longs Corner Farm, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3HD01233 8506064
St Mary's Bay Mot And Service Centre33 Dymchurch Road, St Mary's Bay, Romney Marsh, TN29 0HF01797 3632121, 2, 4
ThreewaysThreeways Garage, Charing Hill, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0NL01233 7123164
Wealden Garage LimitedUnit 6, Dray Corner Industrial Estate, Headcorn, TN27 9PB01622 8921774, 7
Sevenoaks — 11 centres
Alan Johnson Vehicle Repairs LimitedHardys Yard, London Rd, Riverhead, TN13 2DN01732 4502414
Antwiss Engineering LimitedRye Garage, Rye Lane, Dunton Green, TN14 5HD01732 4503864
Chaucer Sevenoaks LimitedLondon Road, Dunton Green, TN13 2TH01732 4628004
Foreman Bros LimitedWestern Road, Borough Green, TN15 8AG01732 8821734
Forge Garage Otford LimitedBlock 5 Unit 1, Vestry Trading Estate, Otford Road, TN14 5EL01732 7622221, 2, 4
Forge Garage Repairs LimitedUnit 3 Chaucer Industrial Estate, Watery Lane, Kemsing, TN15 6PL01732 7631861, 2, 3, 4
Halfords AutocentreUnit 5, Sevenoaks Enterprise Centre, Bat And Ball Road, TN14 5LJ01732 4589394
Kemsing Motor CompanyWest End, Kemsing, TN15 6PX01732 7613724
Kwik - FitTubs Hill, London Road, TN13 2JD01732 4507364
Sevenoaks Mot Station LimitedUnit 5 Block 2, Vestry Trading Estate, Otford Road, TN14 5EL01732 4644204
Weald GarageWindmill Road, TN14 6PL01732 4632274
Uckfield — 11 centres
Clarks Motorist CentreFive Ash Down, TN22 3AP01825 7325254
Eastbourne Motoring Centre LtdBellbrook Industrial Estate, Bell Lane, TN22 1QL01825 7005004
Everest Motor CyclesUnit 3, Bellbrook Enterprise Centre, Bell Lane, TN22 1QL01825 7663511, 2
Just MotsUnit 6, Bellbrook Enterprise Centre, Bellbrook Industrial Estate, TN22 1QZ01825 7680784
Kwik-FitBell Farm Road, TN22 1BA01825 7641094
Nutley Motor Services LimitedHigh Street, Nutley, TN22 3LP01825 7123824
Phillip Waters LimitedIron Pear Tree Farm, Little Horsted, TN22 5QW01825 8407254, 5, 7
Simply Mots Uckfield LimitedUnit 4, Plot 14, Bell Lane, TN22 1QL01825 7681831, 2, 4, 5, 7
St Leonards MotorsBolton Close, Bellbrook Business Park, TN22 1PH01825 7689894
Uckfield Motor ServicesUnit 2c, The Copwood Centre, Bell Lane, TN22 1QL01825 7605574, 7
Wilmoths Citroen (uckfield)84-90 High Street, TN22 5AD01825 7642554
Bexhill On Sea — 10 centres
Aa Mechanicals And Recovery339 London Road, TN39 4AJ07918 1655484
Auto Repairs Bexhill1 Beeching Rd, TN39 3LG01424 2188334, 7
Bexhill MotorsTerminus Road, TN39 3LR01424 2299004
Bjl Motorservices LimitedUnit 3c, Beeching Road, TN39 3LG01424 7333374
Formula One Autocentres Limited21a Station Road, TN40 1RE01424 2111154
Kwik Fit23 King Offa Way, TN40 2AE01424 2122554
Motest Southern LimitedUnit 2, Knightsbridge Court, Middlesex Road, TN40 1LP01424 2180804
Mount Pleasant Mot CentreNinfield Road, TN39 5JG01424 8933444
Smith And Humphrey Limited75 Ninfield Road, Sidley, TN39 5BB01424 2107464
The Motorcycle Man LimitedUnit 2, Mount Pleasant M.o.t. Centre, Ninfield Road, TN39 5JG01424 8935431, 2
Crowborough — 8 centres
A C CarsCroham Road, TN6 2RH01892 6540844
A S F Tyres (uk) LimitedUnit 1, Millbrook Business Park, Jarvis Brook, TN6 3JZ01892 6116501, 2
B G Motor Services LimitedUnit 10, Beacon Business Park, Farningham Road, TN6 2GD01892 6629294, 7
Crowborough Coachworks LtdFarningham Road, TN6 2JR01892 6675401, 2, 4, 5, 7
Crowborough Mot Station Ltd14 Millbrook Business Park, Sybron Way, Rotherfield, TN6 3JZ07961 8758594
Godfrey Auto RepairsPark Road, TN6 2QT01892 6629814
Mgr Auto Services (uk( LimitedQueens Road, TN6 1PU01892 6132094
Mots4uUnit 6, Millbrook Business Park, Sybron Way, TN6 3JZ01892 6555774
Hastings — 8 centres
Anchor Service14 Burgess Road, TN35 4NR01424 7215553, 4
Castleham Mot Test Centre Limited45 Manor Road, TN34 3LL01424 4364144
Dns Car CareUnit E, York Buildings, York Road, TN37 6PU01424 423660Not listed
Formula One Autocentres Limited8 The Ridge, TN34 2AA01424 4215663
Guestling GarageWinchelsea Road, Guestling, TN35 4LW01424 8347584
Hastings Motorcycle Centre54 & 56 Beaconsfield Road, TN34 3TN01424 4349761, 2
Just Motor CareNorth Ridge, Haywood Way, Ivy House Lane, TN35 4HH01424 4613091, 2, 4, 5, 7
P And J Motors4/4a Saxon Road, TN35 5HP01424 7188994
Battle — 7 centres
Foster Motors LimitedStation Garage, Station Yard, TN33 0DE01424 7746124, 5, 7
Senalac Garage LimitedStation Approach, TN33 0DE01424 775824Not listed
Stiles Garage Battle Ltd2 To 3 Upper Lake, TN33 0AN01424 7731551, 2, 3, 4
The Forge Garage P Baker Auto RepairsTop Road, Hooe, TN33 9EX01424 892296Not listed
Vicarys Of Battle Ltd32 High Street, TN33 0EH01424 7721814
Whatlington GarageWoodmans Green Road, Whatlington, TN33 0NL01424 8703074
Wilmoths CitroenTelham Service Station, Hastings Road, TN33 0SH01424 7751114
Heathfield — 7 centres
Burgess EngineeringHolms Hill, Back Lane, Cross In Hand, TN21 0NE01435 8634214
Goldsmith And Allcorn LtdStation Road, TN21 8DF01435 8620954
Heathfield Mot CentreUnit 1, Browning Road, TN21 8DR01435 8646454
Hicks Of Heathfield Service And Mot CentreBrowning Road, TN21 8DB01435 8609991, 2, 4, 7
Pine GarageEastbourne Road, Cross In Hand, TN21 0UX01435 8632784
Setyres Fastfit CentreBurwash Road, TN21 8QZ01435 8676064
The Car ClinicLittle London Garage, A267 Little London, TN21 0AY01435 8631464
Edenbridge — 5 centres
Days GarageUnit 6, Gardiners Business Park, Little Browns Lane, TN8 6LH01732 8665444, 5, 7
Days GarageStation Road, TN8 6HL01732 4969594
J B MotorcyclesUnit 11 Skitts Manor Farm, Moor Lane, TN8 5RA01732 8679711, 2
J B Motorcycles9 Skitts Manor Farm, Moor Lane, Marsh Green, TN8 5RA01732 8679714, 5, 7
Pta Motoring CentreMill Hill, TN8 5NG01732 8677764
Staplehurst — 5 centres
Jack Henry Service Centre LtdStation Garage, Station Approach, TN12 0QR01622 5412144
Johnson's Mots LtdMaidstone Road, TN12 0RH07801 5614174
Staplehurst GarageHigh Street, TN12 0BH01580 8911224
Staplehurst Mot Centre LimitedUnit 7j, Larkstore Park, Lodge Road, TN12 0QY01580 8928184
Staplehurst Tyres LimitedUnit 2, Honeycrest Industrial Estate, TN12 0RX01580 8933264
Hildenborough — 4 centres
I & M Motors Mot Test CentreUnit 9 And 10, Gaza Trading Estate, Scabharbour Road, TN11 8PL01732 7403924
Mill GarageWatts Cross, London Road, TN11 9NB01732 8333094
Northern CommercialsLondon Road, TN11 8NN01732 8330054, 7
P J Motors (sevenoaks) LimitedP J Motors (sevenoaks) Limited, Unit 3 Brookside Business Units, London Road, TN11 9ND01732 8388244
Cranbrook — 3 centres
Ashwal Mot CentreWilsley Pound, TN17 2HR01580 7127004
Cheesemans GarageMounts Hill, Benenden, TN17 4ET01580 2405834
Cranbrook CarsMaidstone Road, Cranbrook Common, TN17 2AF01580 7150074
Mayfield — 3 centres
G W Car And Commercial LimitedBalklands Farm, Heathfield Road, Five Ashes, TN20 6JJ01825 8307884, 5, 7
ParagonFive Ashes, TN20 6HY01825 8304244
Wellbrook Motor Services LtdUnit 3 Wellbrook Farm, Berkeley Road, TN20 6EH01435 8735684
New Romney — 3 centres
Drive Autocentre LimitedThe Broadview Centre, Learoyd Road, TN28 8XU01797 3319994
Gjb AutosUnit 13, Cinque Ports Road, Mountfield Industrial Estate, TN28 8LJ01797 3668874, 7
Marsh Motor Mechanics LimitedUnit B, Cinque Ports Road, Mountfield Industrial Estate, TN28 8LJ01797 3644434, 7
Robertsbridge — 3 centres
Cripps Corner GarageStaplecross, TN32 5RY07510 683466Not listed
Flimwell GarageUnit 4/6 Ockham Business Units, Dagg Lane, Bodiam, TN32 5RD01580 8302004, 5, 7
Top Plant Hire LimitedStable Works, Climpsetts Farm, The Stage, TN32 5SP01580 8606304, 5, 7
Romney Marsh — 3 centres
Derek Linch (mot & Service) LimitedSycamore Farm, Old Romney, TN29 9SY01797 364466Not listed
Fairways Garages Ltd76 - 78 High Street, Dymchurch, TN29 0NP01303 8721214
Usher Motors Ltd1 Skinner Road, Lydd, TN29 9DD01797 3219004
Rye — 3 centres
Carcraft Mot And Service Centre Limited143a South Undercliff, TN31 7LP01797 2225251, 2, 4
Rds Motorcycles LtdRye Wharfe, Unit R3, Harbour Road, TN31 7TE01797 2251611, 2
The Mot CentreRye Harbour Road, TN31 7TE01797 2236061, 2, 4
Wadhurst — 3 centres
Faircrouch GarageWadhurst Business Park, Faircrouch Lane, TN5 6PT01892 7838244
Gibbs Reed Garage Mot Centre12b Gibbs Reed Farm, Pashley Road, Ticehurst, TN5 7HE01580 2016914
S D R Autos LimitedCousley Wood Garage, Cousley Wood, TN5 6EP01892 7833664
West Kingsdown — 3 centres
PcsUnit 22, Blue Chalet Industrial Estate, TN15 6BQ01474 8555924
Uralmoto (uk) LimitedUnit 9, Blue Chalet Industrial Park, London Road, TN15 6BQ01474 8556621, 2
Uralmoto Uk) LimitedUnit 4 Blue Chalet Industrial Park, TN15 6BQ01474 8556623, 4
Westerham — 3 centres
Tatsfield Garage LtdPaynesfield Road, Tatsfield, TN16 2AT01959 5773474
The Motorist Centre149 Main Road, Biggin Hill, TN16 3JP01959 5729991, 2, 4
Wolfe Westerham GarageLondon Road, TN16 2DJ01959 5643334
Biggin Hill — 2 centres
Motor Werx LimitedUnit 6 Airport Trading Estate, Wireless Road, TN16 3BW01959 5730354, 5, 7
Sunningvale Service Station Bh LimitedSunningvale Avenue, TN16 3TL01959 5734344
Borough Green — 2 centres
Brands Hatch Morgan LimitedBorough Green Garage, Maidstone Road, TN15 8HA01732 8820174
The Test Centre DeptfordUnit 14 Platts Industrial Estate, Maidstone Road, TN15 8JA03333 5897771, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Knockholt — 2 centres
Hillside Testing StationHillside Farm, Rushmore Hill, TN14 7NL01959 5333594
Ox In Flames LimitedKnockholt Service Station, Main Road, TN14 7JJ01959 5321494
Lydd — 2 centres
Ansells Service Centre Limited61a High St, TN29 9AW01797 3291181, 2, 4
Millfield GarageHarden Road, TN29 9LX01797 3215254
Marden — 2 centres
AutobaseChurch Green, TN12 9HR01622 8312404
Marden Garage LimitedUnit 3, Mill Farm, Hunton Road, TN12 9QX01892 7309424, 7
Paddock Wood — 2 centres
Paddock Wood Mot And ServicesUnit 8, Eldon Way, TN12 6BE01892 8383304
Station GarageHop Pocket Lane, TN12 6DQ01892 8372964
Ashford Ent — 1 centre
Tyreweb (protyre)Unit 1/2 Chunnel Estate, Victoria Road, TN23 7HJ01233 6259624, 7
Benenden — 1 centre
Cartech Kent LimitedUnit 7 Little Weavers, Iden Green, TN17 4HH01580 2404484
Bexhill — 1 centre
M K Motor Services LimitedUnit E3, Brett Drive, TN40 2JP01424 7331111, 2, 4
Bexhill-On-Sea — 1 centre
Angels Mot And Service Centre Limited8a Brett Drive, Ravenside Retail Park, TN40 2JP01424 2126841, 2, 4
Biddenden — 1 centre
A & T Mot Centre LtdUnit 2 Browns Yard, Smarden Road, TN27 8JT01580 854777Not listed
Brede — 1 centre
Whatlington GarageCackle Street, TN31 6DY01424 8706514
East Peckham — 1 centre
Approved Cars49 Branbridges Road, TN12 5HD01622 8717104
Flimwell — 1 centre
Motor 4 U LimitedSunnybank Garage, The Mount (a264), TN5 7QR01580 8796664, 7
Goudhurst — 1 centre
Weald Service Station LtdCranbrook Road, TN17 1DP01580 2112824
Hadlow Down — 1 centre
ChariotsLittle Broad Reed Farm, Dog Kennel Lane, TN22 4EL01273 8134011, 2, 4, 5, 7
Headcorn — 1 centre
Pymans Limited37 Station Road, TN27 9SB01622 8909334
Hurst Green — 1 centre
Ashdene Garage LimitedLondon Road, TN19 7QR01580 8620004, 7
Iden East Sussex — 1 centre
Rye Performance & MotorsportThe Workshop, Idenwood Farm, Cold Harbour Lane, TN31 7UT01797 2800884
Kemsing — 1 centre
A6 Mot's LimitedUnit A6, Chaucer Busisness Park, Watery Lane, TN15 6PL01732 7622984, 5, 7
Lamberhurst — 1 centre
T O Bassett And Son LimitedForge Garage, Little Bayham, TN3 8BB01892 8902013, 4
Maresfield — 1 centre
Bluauto LimitedStraight Half Mile, TN22 3DN01825 7136004
Matfield — 1 centre
Matfield Mot CentreTop Barn, Gedges Hill, TN12 7EA01892 7231234
Near Sevenoaks — 1 centre
Automobile Engineering Cmpany LimitedAsh Garage, Ash Rd, Ash, TN15 7HL01474 8724684
Ninfield — 1 centre
Monkey Puzzle GarageFront Workshop, Ninfield Texaco Garage, Bexhill Road, TN33 9EE01424 8930284, 7
Northiam — 1 centre
Becra AutocareUnit 1, Old Market, Station Road, TN31 6QT01797 2530234
Nr Sevenoaks — 1 centre
J R Humphreys And SonThe Garage, Cudham Lane, TN14 7QB01959 5723183, 4
Otford — 1 centre
Beadles VolkswagenSevenoaks Road, TN14 5PA01959 5252224
Pembury — 1 centre
Pembury Auto CentreWoodsgate Corner, 68 High Street, TN2 4NG01892 8246464
Sandhurst — 1 centre
Kemp And Partners LimitedCentral Garage, TN18 5JW01580 8504054
Sedlescombe — 1 centre
Bavarian MotorsportBridge Garage Workshop, Main Street, TN33 0QB01424 8702024
Sundridge — 1 centre
Sevenoaks Direct ServicesDunbrick Depot, 2 Main Road, TN14 6EP01732 2274284, 5, 7
Tenterden — 1 centre
Hillview GarageStocks Road, Wittersham, TN30 7EJ01797 2702104
Tonbride Kent — 1 centre
Porsche Centre TonbridgheBrook Farm, Five Oak Green Road, TN11 0QN01732 3612224
Upper Hartfield — 1 centre
Central Garage (upper Hartfield) LimitedCatt Street, TN7 4DP01892 7711994, 7
Wrotham — 1 centre
Valley Autos LimitedTower Garage, Wrotham Hill, TN15 7NS01732 8223574, 5, 7

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