MOT test centres
MOT test centres in Aberdeen
What MOT stations are there in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen has 31 authorised MOT stations on DVSA's list. 28 can test class 4, 7 can test class 7, and 4 can test motorcycles. This is an authorisation list, not a price list and not a rating.
| District | Stations |
|---|---|
| AB10 | 3 |
| AB11 | 10 |
| AB15 | 2 |
| AB16 | 2 |
| AB24 | 6 |
| AB25 | 8 |
Local facts for Aberdeen
- Aberdeen's low emission zone has been enforced since 1 June 2024, the same date as Edinburgh's, and it is one of only four such zones in Scotland.
- About 96,000 licensed cars were recorded in the Aberdeen City council area at the end of March 2026.
- The city had 428 public chargers at 1 April 2026, up from 405 in January, which is 184.7 per 100,000 residents.
- Rapid charging is comparatively good here: 56.5 units of 50kW or more per 100,000 people, against 47.1 in Glasgow.
Driving, charging and local rules: driving in Aberdeen.
How many MOT test centres are there in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen has 31 authorised MOT stations on DVSA's list. 28 can test class 4 cars and light vans, 7 can test class 7 vans, and 4 can test motorcycles. The count is sites, not bays, and it is not a rating.
Can I MOT a motorcycle in Aberdeen?
4 authorised stations in Aberdeen can test motorcycles (class 1, class 2, or both). Confirm the class with the site before you ride over: a class 4 garage is not automatically a motorcycle garage. The district table shows where those sites sit.
Which Aberdeen postcode districts have an MOT station?
Aberdeen is split into 6 postcode districts on this site: AB10, AB11, AB15, AB16, AB24, AB25. 6 of those districts currently have at least one authorised station. City-centre codes can have none. Open a district for the names and addresses.
What should I know about driving in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen sits in a charging or low-emission scheme. Driving a car that misses the standard to a garage inside the zone can still incur the daily charge. Local facts on this page are verified. The driving-in page for Aberdeen sets out the zone, the fleet and the chargers.