MOT pass rates in Warrington

340,554 cars took a first MOT at test centres in the WA postcode area in 2025. The WA postcode area covers Warrington and the towns around it — Widnes, Runcorn, St Helens, Frodsham and Lymm 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
73.3%
1.0 points above the class-4 average (72.3%); reflects the mix of cars tested here
Tests analysed
340,554
first tests, 2025
Average car age at test
9.8 yrs
national average 10.7 yrs
Arrived with a dangerous fault
7.6%
of WA-area first tests; national 7.3%

How Warrington 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
#46 highest
73.3% of first tests passed, of the 116 areas
Fleet age
#100 oldest
average 9.8 yrs at test, of the 116 areas
Electric share
#35 highest
2.3% of first tests were electric cars, of the 116 areas
Tests done
#37 busiest
340,554 first tests in 2025, of the 116 areas

The area's signature make

Of the twelve most-tested makes at WA-area test centres, Renault is the one tested furthest above its national share: 3.8% of WA-area first tests against 2.9% of tests nationally — 1.3 times its national rate. That is a fact about what the area drives, not a claim about the make.

Warrington and its neighbours

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

AreaFirst tests Pass rateAvg ageElectric
WA (Warrington)340,55473.3%9.8 yrs2.3%
CH (Chester)369,87769.7%10.5 yrs1.8%
CW (Crewe)201,50872.6%10.2 yrs2.3%
L (Liverpool)363,25573.9%10.2 yrs1.7%
M (Manchester)498,54472.9%10.9 yrs1.4%
SK (Stockport)335,29672.9%10.0 yrs2.6%
WN (Wigan)154,43570.4%10.3 yrs1.5%

Pass rate by car age — WA area vs national

First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 2025.

Warrington (WA) areaAll of Britain
50%60%70%80%90%100%3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)WA area, vehicle age 3: 88.9%WA area, vehicle age 4: 87.8%WA area, vehicle age 5: 85.8%WA area, vehicle age 6: 82.8%WA area, vehicle age 7: 80.2%WA area, vehicle age 8: 77.4%WA area, vehicle age 9: 73.7%WA area, vehicle age 10: 70.3%WA area, vehicle age 11: 67.1%WA area, vehicle age 12: 64.1%WA area, vehicle age 13: 61.9%WA area, vehicle age 14: 59.7%WA area, vehicle age 15: 58.3%WA area, vehicle age 16: 57.3%WA area, vehicle age 17: 58.1%WA area, vehicle age 18: 57.4%WA area, vehicle age 19: 57%WA area, vehicle age 20: 58.3%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%WA area 58.3%All of Britain 57.6%
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Age (years)WA area testsWA area pass rateAll cars
324,24488.9%88.5%
422,52987.8%87.2%
521,28185.8%86.0%
629,11182.8%83.5%
728,35880.2%80.9%
827,48477.4%78.2%
927,80573.7%74.9%
1027,24270.3%71.9%
1124,08467.1%68.6%
1220,43164.1%65.8%
1316,04861.9%63.5%
1413,46259.7%61.2%
1512,07158.3%59.3%
1610,23057.3%58.3%
177,91458.1%57.2%
187,16657.4%57.4%
195,30857.0%57.0%
203,80558.3%57.6%

Better or worse than the national average?

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

WA area aheadWA area behind
-2-1+0+1+2Age 3: +0.4 points vs the average car3Age 4: +0.6 points vs the average carAge 5: -0.2 points vs the average car5Age 6: -0.7 points vs the average carAge 7: -0.7 points vs the average car7Age 8: -0.8 points vs the average carAge 9: -1.2 points vs the average car9Age 10: -1.6 points vs the average carAge 11: -1.5 points vs the average car11Age 12: -1.7 points vs the average carAge 13: -1.6 points vs the average car13Age 14: -1.5 points vs the average carAge 15: -1.0 points vs the average car15Age 16: -1.0 points vs the average carAge 17: +0.9 points vs the average car17Age 18: +0.0 points vs the average carAge 19: +0.0 points vs the average car19Age 20: +0.7 points vs the average car20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)Gap (points)
3+0.4
4+0.6
5-0.2
6-0.7
7-0.7
8-0.8
9-1.2
10-1.6
11-1.5
12-1.7
13-1.6
14-1.5
15-1.0
16-1.0
17+0.9
18+0.0
19+0.0
20+0.7

The cars tested around Warrington, by age

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

07k15k22k30kAge 3: 24k3Age 4: 22kAge 5: 21k5Age 6: 29kAge 7: 28k7Age 8: 27kAge 9: 27k9Age 10: 27kAge 11: 24k11Age 12: 20kAge 13: 16k13Age 14: 13kAge 15: 12k15Age 16: 10kAge 17: 7k17Age 18: 7kAge 19: 5k19Age 20: 3k20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)First tests
324,244
422,529
521,281
629,111
728,358
827,484
927,805
1027,242
1124,084
1220,431
1316,048
1413,462
1512,071
1610,230
177,914
187,166
195,308
203,805

What cars fail on around Warrington

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

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment23.6%
Suspension21.3%
Brakes14.9%
Tyres13.8%
Visibility8.8%
Body, chassis, structure5.9%
Noise, emissions and leaks5.6%
Steering3.4%

Share of all failure items, 2025 — the 8 biggest categories shown (97.2% of the items); smaller categories are not listed.

The advisories to watch

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

Tyres: 33.7% of advisories33.7%Brakes: 25.3% of advisories25.3%Suspension: 24.0% of advisories24.0%Non-component advisories: 5.6% of advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks: 3.7% of advisoriesBody, chassis, structure: 2.9% of advisories
TyresBrakesSuspensionNon-component advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaksBody, chassis, structure
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CategoryShare of advisories
Tyres33.7%
Brakes25.3%
Suspension24.0%
Non-component advisories5.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks3.7%
Body, chassis, structure2.9%

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

First-time pass rate for the five most-tested fuel types in the WA 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: 73.8% of 186,383 tests73.8%Petrol186,383 testsDiesel: 69.8% of 128,400 tests69.8%Diesel128,400 testsHybrid electric: 86.9% of 16,509 tests86.9%Hybrid16,509 testsElectric: 86.5% of 7,945 tests86.5%Electric7,945 testsElectric diesel: 85.6% of 1,128 tests85.6%Electric diesel1,128 tests
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FuelTestsPass rate
Petrol186,38373.8%
Diesel128,40069.8%
Hybrid electric16,50986.9%
Electric7,94586.5%
Electric diesel1,12885.6%

What mileage is normal around Warrington?

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

Typical car, WA 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 21,250–43,750)Age 5: typical 36,250 miles (middle half 26,250–48,750)Age 6: typical 41,250 miles (middle half 28,750–56,250)Age 7: typical 48,750 miles (middle half 33,750–66,250)Age 8: typical 56,250 miles (middle half 41,250–76,250)Age 9: typical 63,750 miles (middle half 46,250–83,750)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 83,750 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 71,250–126,250)Age 16: typical 96,250 miles (middle half 68,750–123,750)Age 17: typical 98,750 miles (middle half 73,750–128,750)Age 18: typical 101,250 miles (middle half 73,750–133,750)Age 19: typical 101,250 miles (middle half 73,750–131,250)Age 20: typical 98,750 miles (middle half 71,250–133,750)98k 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
421,25031,25043,750
526,25036,25048,750
628,75041,25056,250
733,75048,75066,250
841,25056,25076,250
946,25063,75083,750
1051,25071,25093,750
1156,25076,250101,250
1258,75083,750108,750
1363,75088,750116,250
1468,75093,750121,250
1571,25096,250126,250
1668,75096,250123,750
1773,75098,750128,750
1873,750101,250133,750
1973,750101,250131,250
2071,25098,750133,750

What the WA area drives

The 12 most-tested makes at WA-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
Ford52,99968.3%
Vauxhall28,16566.4%
Volkswagen27,33976.3%
BMW20,55979.1%
Nissan19,91169.0%
Mercedes-Benz17,80377.1%
Audi17,74980.0%
Toyota15,16877.0%
Renault13,09165.3%
Peugeot12,82866.7%
Kia11,21975.1%
Citroen10,03163.4%

MOT test centres in the WA area

225 DVSA-approved MOT test stations across the WA postcode area, 204 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
Warrington — 79 centres
9 Darter MotPlot 10, Athlone Road, WA2 8JJ01925 9387054, 7
Ab AutocareUnit 5, Aston Court, Kingsland Grange, WA1 4SG07827 2589731, 2
Arnold Clark610 Europa Boulevard, Westbrook, WA5 7TT01925 5758854
Ashcroft Auto Centre Ltd74f Warrington Road, Penketh, WA5 2JZ01925 7283004, 7
Ashcroft's Service And Mot CentreAshcroft's Service And Mot Centre, Unit 1 Golborne Enterprise Park, Golborne, WA3 3DR01942 7262604
Astley Mot & ServiceUnit 12 Albion Park, Warrington Road, Glazebury, WA3 5PG01942 8348321, 2, 4, 5, 7
Ats Euromaster LtdGrange Avenue, WA4 1QH01925 6326134, 5, 7
Autostop Service CentreWilderspool Causeway, WA4 6QP01925 6333734
Bank Street GarageBank Street, Golborne, WA3 3SN01942 7232011, 2, 4, 5, 7
Bbmf LimitedUnit 1 Bellhouse Lane, Bellhouse Farm, WA4 6TT01925 4111554, 7
Bewsey Auto Tyres Ltd79 Longshaw Street, Bewsey, WA5 0DE01925 2354554
Birchwood Mot Ltd25 Trinity Court, Birchwood, WA3 6QT01925 8191411, 2, 4
Blackbear Garage LtdStation Road, Latchford, WA4 1JT01925 6355534
Brookspeed MotorsDutton Service Station, Northwich Road, Dutton, WA4 4JY01928 7156294
Budjet Mot CentreUnit 1 Longford Street, WA2 7PG01925 4456364
Bullet Car Repairs LtdUnit 7, 1 Lilford Street, WA5 0LS01925 4453594, 7
C&m AutocentreUnit 74 D/e, Warrington Road, Penketh, WA5 2JZ01925 7298001, 2, 4
Car Shops LimitedCalver Park Road, Winwick, WA2 8JH01925 5467984
Car Store WarringtonApollo Park, Burtonwood And Westbrook, WA5 7YA01925 3584634
Cars R UsUnit 1, Princess Street, Sankey Bridges, WA5 1BS01925 6567964, 7
Catherine Street MotorsUnits 5 - 7 Catherine Street, Bewsey Industrial Estate, Bewsey, WA5 0LH01925 2412474, 7
Chapel House23 Folly Lane, WA5 0LZ01925 6325814
Chapel Walks Garage23 Padgate Lane, WA1 3RS01925 4191443, 4
Cheshire Mot Centre LtdUnit 1 Dover Court, Dover Road, Latchford, WA4 1NW01925 6509094
Cj Automotive Limited20 Rivington Court, Hardwick Grange, Woolston, WA1 4RT01925 5890664, 7
Cross Lane Garage3 5 And 7 Cross Lane, Newton Le Willows, WA12 9PT01925 2280174
D&g Motors Burtonwood (2022) LtdUnit 61 Burtonwood Industrial Centre, Phipps Lane, Burton Wood, WA5 4HX07471 9015924
David Paul Of Warrington LimitedUnit 9 Tatton Court, Kingsland Grange, WA1 4RR01925 8189004
David Roundell Services LimitedMilner Street, WA5 1AD01925 6359584
Dmg Motors LtdOrford Green, WA2 8PQ01925 6320624, 7
Drive In Mot Test Centre653 Knutsford Road, WA4 1JJ01925 2424341, 2
Formula One Autocentres LimitedUnit 1, School Brow Retail Park, WA1 2TA01925 6490494
Grappenhall Motor ServicesUnit 3b, Lyncastle Way, Barley Castle Trading Estate, WA4 4ST01925 2684441, 2, 4
Group 1 Toyota Warrington415 Manchester Road, WA1 3LR01925 8194014
Halfords AutocentreVictoria Garage, Knutsford Road, WA4 1AB01925 6374884
Halfords AutocentreGreen Street, WA5 1TW01925 6516514
Halfords Autocentres LtdUnit 2, Hawleys Trade Park, Hawleys Lane, WA2 8JP01925 4445114, 7
Halliwell Jones (warrington) LtdWinwick Road, WA2 8HY07970 6916914
Hampton Motrs LtdUnit 1, 54 Bewsey Road, WA2 7LS01925 6371934
Helen Street Garage34 Helen Street, Golbourne, WA3 3RL01942 7284174
Holdcroft Honda WarringtonGuardian Street, WA5 1GG01925 2312314
In 'n' Out Centres LimitedUnit 2, Winwick Point, Winwick Road, WA2 8HQ01925 6598314, 5, 7
Jeffreys Tyres - Protyre Warrington1a Station Road, Latchford, WA4 1JT01925 2475604
John Oates Garage LtdMarsh House Lane, WA1 3QX01925 4114664
Johnsons Volkswagen WarringtonMilner Street, WA5 1AD01925 6553004
Ken Leigh Mot255 Manchester Road, Bruche, WA1 3NJ01925 8136777
Kenoz Warrington Ltd131 Hoyle Street, WA5 0LP01925 7482545
Khan Mot Centre LtdUnit 6, Lilford Street, WA5 0LS07341 8936954
Kwik FitPriestly Street, WA5 1TE01925 6333084
La MotUnit 2c, Palatine Industrial Estate, Causeway Avenue, WA4 6QQ01925 230666Not listed
Lc Automotives Ltd127 Hoyle Street, WA5 0LP01925 6381714, 7
Lightcliffe WarringtonWinwick Road, WA2 8QF01925 6335834
Mercedes Benz Of WarringtonJuniper Lane, Woolston, WA3 6DP01925 5829994
Motorparks Warrington201 Winwick Road, WA2 7PE01925 4165164
Multi1 Fennel Street, WA1 2PA01925 4114141, 2
One Stop AutocentreUnit 5a, Winstanley Industrial Estate, Long Lane, WA2 8PR01925 2416064
Pentagon Ford WarringtonWinwick Road, WA2 7NY01925 6511114, 7
Prestige Auto Repairs (n/w) Ltd111 - 113 Hoyle Street, WA5 0LP01925 5766024
Princess Street GaragePrincess Street, Off Old Liverpool Road, Great Sankey, WA5 1BS01925 4137931, 2, 4
Risley Mot & Truck LimitedUnit 7 Trident Business Park, Daten Avenue, Risley, WA3 6AX01925 8500051, 2, 4, 5, 7
Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance ServicesKerfoot Street, WA2 8NX01925 7813724, 7
Rwb MotorsUnit 2, Parkdale Industrial Estate, Wharf Street, WA1 2HT01925 5741454
Rybrook JaguarUnit 8a/9, Warrington Central Trading Estate, Bewsey Road, WA2 7LP01925 2471904
Ryders Of Warrington LimitedAthlone Road, WA2 8JJ01925 4113111, 2, 4, 7
Sankey Bridge Autos8a Liverpool Road, Sankey Bridge, WA5 1EE01925 6329701, 2, 4, 5, 7
Smithy Garage32 Church Lane, Culcheth, WA3 5DJ01925 7644194
T & J MotorsMill Lane, Old Winwick Quay, Winwick, WA2 8RL01925 235227Not listed
Thelwall Motors LimitedBlackhurst Street, Off Mersey Street, WA1 2BP01925 4185534
Universal ServicesUnit 2a Guardian Street, WA5 1SJ01925 6375514, 7
Victoria Mot CentreWest Avenue, Stockton Heath, WA4 6HT01925 2620764
Wades Service CentreMill Lane, Winwick, WA2 8RL01925 6396464, 7
Warrington AudiCharon Way, WA5 7YD01925 4200004
Warrington Mot CentreUnit 18 Manor Industrial Estate, Lower Wash Lane, Latchford, WA4 1PL01925 4149001, 2, 4, 5, 7
Warrington Truck Van LimitedUnit 19/20 Europa Boulevard, WA5 7TP01925 8107614, 5, 7
Warringtons Own BusesDallam Lane, WA2 7NT01925 6236234, 5, 7
West End Motors25 Farnworth Road, Penketh, WA5 2RZ01925 7221441, 2, 4
Willis Motors A1 MotBattersby Lane, WA2 7DZ01925 6339214
Woolston Car Clinic LtdUnit 21 Melford Court, Hardwick Grange, Woolston, WA1 4RZ01925 2511274, 7
Woolston Motors5a New Cut Lane, Woolston, WA1 4AG01925 8284234, 5, 7
St Helens — 46 centres
A P Fleet Services LimitedUnit B, Lea Green Road Industrial Estate, WA9 4QD01744 8181914, 7
Acorn Group LimitedJackson Street, WA9 1AW01744 4117774
Anthonys Motor Services LtdMerton Bank Road, WA9 1HP01744 222094
Arnold ClarkDelphwood Drive, St Helens Linkway, WA9 5JE01744 4570004, 7
Auto Safety CentreLowe Street South, WA10 2QU01744 7391984
Autosafety CentreThe Unit, Vicarage Road, Haydock, WA11 0UJ01744 4518004, 5, 7
Billoyd Auto CentreSherdley Road, WA9 5AD01744 7369444
Birkett Motors LtdOff Ward Street, WA10 2RX01744 288184
Blackbrook Test And Service CentreBlackbrook Road, Blackbrook, WA11 0AD01744 4532524
Blacks Garage57 Church Road, Rainford, WA11 8EZ01744 8822204
Central Garage101-103 Ormskirk Road, Rainford, WA11 8DD01744 8834544
Chapel House Motor CompanyCanal Street, WA10 3JG07876 8351554
College Street Mot Centre57 College Street, WA10 1TQ01744 7521234
Fastlane Autocare Autocentres Limited232 Boundry Road, WA10 2PZ01744 8085861, 2, 4
Formula One Autocentres LimitedAtlas Street, WA9 1JY01744 7331014
Forward Autos LimitedGaskell Street, WA9 1PX01744 219614
Graham Martin Automotive LtdUnit 1 Eurolink Business Park, Harrier Court, Lea Green, WA9 4YR01744 7359934
Horseshoe GarageDerbyshire Hill Road, Parr, WA9 2LH01744 278674
Ic Automotive LtdUnit 1, Glover Street, WA10 3LF01744 3451871, 2, 4
J Middlehurst & Sons LtdJackson Street, WA9 1AW01744 266814
Kwik - FitParr Street, WA9 1JU01744 7382024
L & S Motors St Helens Limited148-152 Dentons Green Lane, WA10 6RA01744 234564
Lookers St Helens VauxhallKnowsley Road, WA10 4PH01744 6330004, 7
Luxcarz Ltd31 Parr Street, WA9 1JU01744 730777Not listed
Mike Bennett Motor Services61 Eccleston Street, WA10 2PF01744 262894
Mikes Auto ServicesUnit 21-22, Mill Lane, Rainford, WA11 8LS01744 8086064
Moto Gb Ltd T/a Millenium MotorcyclesAspinall Place, Thatto Heath, WA9 5PE01744 6161611, 2
Motor MckanicUnit 14b, Neils Road, WA9 4TU01744 8141954
Neil Anthony Causer41-43 Dentons Green Lane, Dentons Green, WA10 2QF01744 371225Not listed
North West Ambulance Service Nhs TrustUnit F, Dixon Close, Old Boston Trading Estate, WA11 9SL07812 3046324, 5, 7
Nutgrove Mot CentreNutgrove Road, Thatto Heath, WA9 5PW01744 8181184
P S D MotorsUnit 15, Wharton Street, WA9 5AA01744 7588884
Parkhill GarageBushey Lane, Rainford, WA11 7TB01744 8827494
Pentagon Ford St HelensSherdley Road, WA9 5AD01744 6106004, 5, 7
Psd Service Centre555 Prescot Road, WA10 3BZ01744 6155554, 5, 7
Pure Auto Solutions6 Lancotts Lane, Sutton Fold, WA9 3GL01744 29678Not listed
R+d MotUnit 4 Venture Court, Sandwash Close, Rainford Industrial Estate, WA11 8GN07990 7869641, 2
Roscoe Tyres & Autos11 Extension View, WA9 3NT01744 8129924, 7
St Helens Metropolitan Borough CouncilHardshaw Brook Depot, Parr Street, WA9 1JR01744 6767534, 7
St Helens Motor CentreClock Face Road, WA9 4JZ01744 8205974
St Helens Service & Mot Centre LimitedLancots Lane, Sutton, WA9 3EX01744 7333704, 5, 7
Sutton Oak Mot CentreUnit 12, Sutton Oak Drive, Sutton, WA9 3PH01744 8501004, 7
Three Way GarageSutton Road, Sutton, WA9 3DL01744 7506664
Vans Northwest LtdHaydock Lane, East Lancs Road, Haydock, WA11 9UY01942 2701144, 5, 7
Wheelworks Mot23 Sandwash Close, Rainford Industrial Estate, WA11 8LY01744 3029081, 2
Woodlands GarageBelmont Street, Doulton Street, WA10 4PA01744 235654
Widnes — 33 centres
Ace Of Hearts GarageWarrington Road, Bold, WA8 3XN01925 7251784
Andy Stockton Autocare LtdUnit 26 Heron Business Park, WA8 0SW01514 2028384
Auto Safety CentreUnit 2, Westgate, Everite Road Industrial Estate, WA8 8RA01514 2201234, 5, 7
Autofix Widnes20a Ditchfield Road, WA8 8QS01514 9516444
Autotec NorthwestUnit 3 Heron Business Park, Tanhouse Lane, WA8 0SW01514 9512964, 7
Bold Street GarageBold Street, WA8 7RY01514 2400924
Bold Street Garage LtdBold Street, WA8 7RY01514 2400924
Bristol Street Motors WidnesLower House Garage, Moor Lane, WA8 7AL01514 2020004
Budjet Mot Ltd7 Victoria Road, WA8 0PT01514 2054204
C & T GarageUnit 1, Todds Drum Buidlings, Ditton Road, WA8 0PJ01514 2444884
Dmr Motors466 Liverpool Road, WA8 7XP01514 2315151, 2, 4, 5, 7
Elite AutofixUnit 6, Teal Business Park, Tanhouse Lane, WA8 0ZA01514 2490804, 7
Hale Rd Mot Centre172 Hale Road, WA8 8SZ01513 9406224
Halfords AutocentreMoor Lane South, WA8 7AL01514 2448457
Halton Borough CouncilNeighbourhood Services, Lowerhouse Lane Depot, Lowerhouse Lane, WA8 7AW01515 1172224, 5, 7
Horns GarageLunts Heath Road, WA8 5RZ01514 2490114
Hough Green Garage LimitedPickerings Road, Halebank Industrial Estate, Halebank, WA8 8XW08455 1920504, 5, 7
Kwik - FitMoor Lane, WA8 7AL01514 2422014
Lunts Heath Tyre And ExhaustGlebe Business Park, Lunts Heath Road, WA8 5SQ01514 2024774, 5, 7
Marshgate Service Centre LtdUnit 4 Marshgate, WA8 8UA01514 2025004
Md Mot Centre22 Widnes Road, WA8 6AD01514 2200554
Mersey Mot LtdUnit 3b, Queensway Trading Estate, WA8 0FD07507 1438664
Moor Lane Service CentreRhyl Street, Off Moor Lane, WA8 7AL01514 2052554
MvrUnit 1, Old Foundry Estate, Victoria Street, WA8 7UE01514 2328264
Northwest MotorcyclesUnit 1, Milton House, Milton Street, WA8 0QL01513 4578101, 2
P And A Motorcycles Ltd46 - 50 Victoria Road, WA8 7RJ01514 2442071, 2
P J MotorsUnit 8, Anderson Trading Estate, Croft Street, WA8 0NQ01514 9511974, 5, 7
Rgn LtdUnit 9b Gold Triangle Industrial Estate, Harrison Street, Halebank, WA8 8TN01514 9518081, 2, 4
Rushworths Auto Repairs LtdAppleton Village, WA8 6EQ01514 2076744, 5, 7
Sbm Service & Repair231 Liverpool Road, WA8 7HL01514 2434384
The Extra Mile Transport Company Ltd33 Ditton Road, WA8 0PP01512 5724194, 5, 7
Thomas E Murphy Motor Engineers4 Market Street, WA8 7SN01514 2434124
Widnes Motors LimitedGrice Industrial Estate, Warrington Road, WA8 0ST01514 206644Not listed
Altrincham — 19 centres
Altrincham Mot CentreUnit A, Hartington Road, WA14 5LY01619 2878744
Altrincham Service CentreUnit 4c, Stag Industrial Estate, Atlantic Street, WA14 5DW01619 2835534
Altrincham Tyre & Exhaust Ltd260 Manchester Road, WA14 5LZ01619 6902204
Ats Euromaster LimitedUnit 8, Blue Chip Business Park, Atlantic Street, Broadheath, WA14 5DY01619 2870244, 5, 7
Blue Bell AltrinchamMoss Lane, Hale, WA15 8BA01619 0484444
Brayleys Cars Limited264 Manchester Road, WA14 5LZ01619 7330214
Evans Halshaw Ford Altrincham258 Manchester Road, West Timperley, WA14 5LZ01619 2903657
Hale Barns GarageHale Road, Hale Barns, WA15 8SX01619 8041164
Halfords AutocentreOakfield Road, WA15 8ES01619 2832684
Halfords Autocentres LtdViaduct Road, Broadheath, WA14 5DX01619 4140244, 7
Hanover Garage LimitedUnit 1, Park Road Industrial Estate, Park Road, Timperley, WA14 5QH01619 6969884
Inchcape Volkswagen AltrinchamManchester Road, WA14 4PJ01616 0581194
Kwik Fit1 - 3 Church Street, WA14 4DB01619 4121474
Money Save Service Station LtdMoney Ash Road, WA15 9QL01619 2859804
Navigation Engineering2 Navigation Road, WA14 1NF01619 2839661, 2
Rrg Altrincham281-287 Manchester Road, WA14 5PW07788 1771884
S Jackson & Sons Motor Eng Ltd304 Stockport Road, Timperley, WA15 7XS01619 8042034
Timperley Service And Mot Centre LtdUnit 6 Crown Industrial Estate, Canal Road, Timperley, WA14 1TF01617 1020694, 5, 7
Warburton Service StationMoss Lane, WA15 8BA01619 8044634
Runcorn — 10 centres
Ap Auto Services7 Cormorant Drive, Picow Farm Road, WA7 4UD01928 5613231, 2, 4
Ats Euromaster LimitedWalkers Island Garage, Greenway Road, WA7 5AW01928 5677154
ElectromecUnit 2, Leba House, Picow Farm Road, WA7 4UH01928 5666604
Grangeside Recovery LimitedWeston Road, Weston Village, WA7 4LL01928 5654314
Halfords AutocentreUnit 4, Edwards Road, WA7 2XP01928 7154164
Hallwood MotorsHallwood Link Road, WA7 2HQ01928 7128474
Kwik FitMersey Road, WA7 1DF01928 5740664
Macs Automotive The Brow GarageThe Brow Garage, Halton Brow, WA7 2EQ01928 5924444
Mersey Tyres & Auto Centre71-72 Brindley Road, Astmoor Industrial Estate, WA7 1PF01928 5619204
Pentagon Ford RuncornWest Lane, WA7 2PE01928 7375004, 5, 7
Knutsford — 9 centres
Autopoint KnutsfordUnit 4, Haig Road, Parkgate Industrial Estate, WA16 8DX01565 7508024
Bentley (site Location)Unit 1 Novus Haig Road, Parkgate Industrial Estate, WA16 8FB01565 8592444
Bob Farnon (tyres) LtdUnit 4, Longridge Trading Estate, WA16 8PR01565 6537574
Bucklow Garage LimitedBucklow Hill, WA16 6RL01565 8303274
Leigh Mather Sales LimitedUnit 4 Haig Close, Parkgate Industrial Estate, WA16 8DX01565 6256251, 2, 4, 5, 7
Mangoletsi (holdings) LtdLondon Road, Allostock, WA16 9NS01565 7228994
Orchard Service Station LtdOak Tree Garage, Warrington Road, High Legh, WA16 0RT01925 7555164
Parkgate Tyres And Mot CentreUnit 7 Wolfe Close, Parkgate Industrial Estate, WA16 8XJ01565 6216331, 2, 4, 7
Station Garage (knutsford) LtdKing Street, WA16 8BW01565 6333414
Frodsham — 6 centres
Ats Euromaster LimitedBrooklyn Garage, Chester Road, WA6 6XR01928 7335554
Cowley MotorsUnit 17, Weaver Park Industrial Estate, Mill Lane, WA6 7JB01928 7342974, 7
Horseshoe GarageHollow Lane, Kingsley, WA6 8EF01928 7873234
Mill Lane GarageMill Lane, Kingsley, WA6 8JB01928 7887691, 2, 4
The Frodsham Tyre Company LtdUnit 1 Frodsham Business Centre, Bridge Lane, WA6 7FZ01928 7338314
Whartons Lake Garage LimitedNorley Road, WA6 6TT01928 7880994
Newton Le Willows — 6 centres
Halfords Autocentre20 - 22a High Street, WA12 9SN01925 2246974
Holcroft Autos LtdBorron Road Service Centre, WA12 0EN01925 2225994
Newton MotUnit A2 Duke Street, WA12 9QX01925 5002561, 2, 4
Newton Vehicle Services LtdUnits 2-3, Victoria Road, WA12 9RL01925 2299494, 5, 7
Rmc Service Station LimitedSouthworth Road, WA12 0BU01925 2259871, 2, 3, 4
Vista GarageThe Mot Centre, Vista Road, WA12 9ER01925 2204834
Cheshire — 4 centres
Central Mot Centre LimitedUnit 1, Erwood Street, Warrington, WA2 7NW01925 9865114
Gp Autos LimitedUnit 2, Violet Street, Widnes, WA8 7SB01512 5776904
Motorpoint LimitedDerby Road, Widnes, WA8 9WZ07975 9186654
Picow Farm Mot Centre LtdPicow Farm Road, Runcorn, WA7 4UN01928 761510Not listed
Lymm — 4 centres
Agden Park Motor ServicesPark Garage, Agden, WA13 0UA01925 7524474
Bridge Works64 Oughtrington Lane, WA13 0QT01925 7573884
Frank Warburton And Sons LtdMotor Vehicle Services, Agden Wharf, Warrington Lane, WA13 0SW01925 7549044
Lymm Auto Services LtdUnit 4 Lower Camsley Farm, Stockport Road, WA13 9BY07969 9043404, 5, 7
Merseyside — 2 centres
Keiths AutosUnit 18c Jackson Street, St Helens, WA9 1AN07731 4493954
Mersey TuningUnit 2 Lingholme Road, St Helens, WA10 2NJ01744 6133364
Timperley — 2 centres
Djb MotortecUnit 1b, Park Road Industrial Estate, Park Road, WA14 5QH01619 6291134, 5, 7
Truck Care (nw) LimitedUnit 2, Skelton Road, WA14 1SJ01619 2885164, 5, 7
Golborne — 1 centre
Golborne Mot LtdRailway View Farm, Nook Lane, WA3 3NE07920 5532324
Haydock — 1 centre
Kh CommercialsMillfield Lane, WA11 9UA01942 7198834, 5, 7
Helsby — 1 centre
Helsby Mot And Service Centre Ltd203 Chester Road, WA6 0DA01928 8988694, 7
Manchester — 1 centre
Kdm Motortech LimitedUnit 6 Arctic House, Atlantic Street, Altrincham, WA14 5BN01619 2837771, 2, 4, 5, 7
Rainford — 1 centre
Mw RacingSandwash Close, Rainford Industrial Estate, WA11 8LY01744 8850351, 2

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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