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MOT test centres in Cardiff

Cardiff, Wales, has 118 authorised MOT stations across the postcode districts covered here in DVSA's extract dated 7 September 2026. Of these, 103 can test cars and light vans. Every station is listed below under its district, with its address and test classes; confirm the price and availability before booking.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Active MOT test stations (as of 7 September 2026)
118
Stations in Cardiff
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Active MOT test stations (as of 7 September 2026)
103
Class 4
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Active MOT test stations (as of 7 September 2026)
23
Class 7
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Active MOT test stations (as of 7 September 2026)
14
Motorcycle (class 1 and 2)
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Active MOT test stations (as of 7 September 2026)
Checked on 7 September 2026. Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Active MOT test stations (as of 7 September 2026)

What MOT stations are there in Cardiff?

Cardiff has 118 authorised MOT stations on DVSA's list. 103 can test class 4, 23 can test class 7, and 14 can test motorcycles. This is an authorisation list, not a price list and not a rating.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Active MOT test stations (as of 7 September 2026)
Postcode districts in Cardiff with MOT station counts
DistrictStations
CF517
CF106
CF1140
CF1413
CF2311
CF2431
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Active MOT test stations (as of 7 September 2026)

MOT stations in Cardiff by postcode district

CF5: 17 authorised stations

Authorised MOT stations in CF5
NameAddressPostcodeClasses
Bathwick Tyres Cardiff639 Cowbridge Road East, CantonCF5 1BH4
Bowshers Garage641 Cowbridge Rd EastCF5 1BH4
Canton Autocentre Limited363a Cowbridge Road EastCF5 1JF4
Cardiff German Specialists LimitedUnit 22 Ely Distribution Centre, Argyle WayCF5 5NJ
Culver MOT CentreHeol Trelai, ElyCF5 5PH4
Fairwater Garage LTDNorbury Rd, FairwaterCF5 3AT1, 2, 4
Halfords Autocentre588 Cowbridge Road East, CantonCF5 1BP4
In 'n' Out Centres Limited499 Cowbridge Road West, Culverhouse CrossCF5 5TG4
J&P Auto Services LimitedSt Fagans Garage, Michaelstone RoadCF5 4SY1, 2, 4
Just MOT & Repair Limited419-421 Cowbridge Road East, CantonCF5 1JG4
Kwik Fit305 Cowbridge RoadCF5 1JD4
Lansdowne GarageLansdowne RoadCF5 1JU4
Platinum Vehicle Services Cardiff LTDUnit 5, 364 - 372 Cowbridge Road West, ElyCF5 5BY4
Redline Racing Motorsport LTD Trading As Redline LTDUnit 8 Argyle Way, Ely Business ParkCF5 5NJ4, 5, 7
Shah's Motor Company (MOT & Repairs Centre) LTDUnit 2, Argyle Way, Ely Distribution CentreCF5 5NJ4
Vale Of Glamorgan CouncilThe Alps Depot, Quarry Rd, WenvoeCF5 6AA
Victoria Park Service Station LTD22a Romilly Road West, CantonCF5 1FU4

CF10: 6 authorised stations

Authorised MOT stations in CF10
NameAddressPostcodeClasses
Bayside Garage Limited22 Dumballs Road, GrangetownCF10 5FE4
Cardiff VolkswagenTyndall Street, Wharf Road EastCF10 4BB4, 7
Express Car Care LimitedExpress House, Dumballs RoadCF10 5FE4, 5, 7
Hosking MOT And Service Centre LTDUnit 5 Hosking Industrial Estate, Dumballs Road, Cardiff BayCF10 5FG4
Kwik FitPenarth RoadCF10 5DL4
Sinclair VolkswagenTyndall Street, Wharf Road EastCF10 4BB4

CF11: 40 authorised stations

Authorised MOT stations in CF11
NameAddressPostcodeClasses
A & A Tyre And Auto ServicesWhittle Road, Leckwith Industrial Estate, LeckwithCF11 8AT4, 7
A1 Diagnostics Bosch Car Service64 Sloper RoadCF11 8AB4, 5, 7
Canton Cross Motors1a Leckwith Road, CantonCF11 8HJ4
Cardiff County CouncilCardiff Council Central Transport Services, Coleridge Road, GrangetownCF11 8BT4, 5, 7
Carshop CardiffPenarth RoadCF11 8TT4
Christopher MarshallUnit 32, Wholesale Fruit Centre, Bessemer RoadCF11 8BE4, 7
Citywide Autocentres LTDUnit 4 The Stoneyard, Ninian Park Road, GrangetownCF11 6HE4
CivsUnit 17a, Freemans Parc, Penarth RoadCF11 8TU4
Evans Halshaw Vauxhall CardiffNash House, Sloper RoadCF11 8SE4, 7
Exhaust Tyres & Batteries Worcester LTD277 Penarth RoadCF11 8TT5
FordthorneFord House, 281 Penarth RoadCF11 8YZ4, 5, 7
Frf (south Wales) LimitedHadfield RoadCF11 8AQ4
Frf (south Wales) LimitedHadfield RoadCF11 8AQ4
Grange Service Station91-97 Clive St, GrangetownCF11 7HN4
Halfords AutocentreUnit 9, Tollgate Close, Penarth RoadCF11 8TN4
J & P Autos Limited206a Penarth Rd, GrangetownCF11 7NN4
Lloyds MOT CentreUnit 2, St Andrews House, Whittle RoadCF11 8AT4, 5, 7
M R Car SalesRear Of Unit 19, Wholesale Fruit Centre, Bessemer RoadCF11 8BE
Millenium Motors & MOT CentreUnit 27c & 27d Tudor LaneCF11 6AZ4, 5, 7
N/a13 - 15 Hadfield RoadCF11 8AQ4
Nickels Garage & Co131 Tudor Street, RiversideCF11 6AE4
Obd MOT Centre LTD29 Bessemer Market, Bessemer RoadCF11 8BE
One Stop Auto's167 Sloper RoadCF11 8AB4
Penarth Autocare LTDB1 West Point Industrial Estate, Penarth RoadCF11 8JQ4
Renault Cardiff295 Penarth RoadCF11 8UU4, 7
Robert Bevan & Son Motorcycles LTDHadfield RoadCF11 8AQ1, 2
Royal Mail Group PLC Fleet And Maintenance Services220-228 Penarth RoadCF11 8TA4, 7
Sam MOT Testing CentreUnit 27/28h, The Wholesale Fruit Centre, Bessemer RoadCF11 8BE4
Simon EnglandUnit 4, Hedel Rd, CantonCF11 8DJ1, 2, 4
Sytner Cardiff285-287 Penarth RoadCF11 8TT4
Sytner Mini CardiffHadfield RoadCF11 8AQ4
Tanner Electrics LimitedWhittle Road, Leckwith Industrial EstateCF11 8AT4, 5, 7
Tudor Street MOT Limited2 Ninian Park RoadCF11 6HZ
Various230 Penarth RoadCF11 8TU4
Victoria Park MazdaHadfield RdCF11 8AQ4
Watts Truck & Van LimitedWhittle Road, Leckwith Industrial EstateCF11 8AT4, 5, 7
Wessex GaragesHadfield RoadCF11 8AQ4
Wessex Garages232 Penarth RoadCF11 8LR
Wessex Garages CardiffGulf Works, 289 Penarth RoadCF11 8TT4
White Dove Garages LimitedHadfield RoadCF11 8WD4

CF14: 13 authorised stations

Authorised MOT stations in CF14
NameAddressPostcodeClasses
Birchgrove MOT & Repair Centre304a Caerphilly RoadCF14 4NS
Chappell MOT & Service Centre LimitedBirchgrove Garage, Maes Y Coed, HeathCF14 4HE4
Halfords Autocentre113-115 North Road, MaindyCF14 3AD4
Heath Tyres Auto Centre LTD130 Maes Y Coed Road, HeathCF14 4HH4
John Dolbear Tyre & Auto Services LTDNorth RdCF14 3AF4
Llanishen Garage83 Fidlas Rd, LlanishenCF14 0LY4
Monico Garage LimitedUnit 6b Chiltern Close, Ty Glas Industrial Estate, LlanishenCF14 5DL4
New Inn Motors Limited2 Hampton Road, BirchgroveCF14 4AH4
Pantbach Auto Centre1 St Davids Road, WhitchurchCF14 1DS4
R H Babbage & Son LTD19 Kimberley Terrace, LlanishenCF14 5EA1, 2, 4
Three Arches Services LTDHeathwood RdCF14 4HT4
Whitchurch MOT & Service Centre Limited19a Norman Rd, WhitchurchCF14 1PS4
Yapps Garages LTD146 Fidlas Rd, LlanishenCF14 0YW4

CF23: 11 authorised stations

Authorised MOT stations in CF23
NameAddressPostcodeClasses
1st Call MOT & Service CentreUnit 2, Ipswich Road, PenylanCF23 9AQ4
ATS Euromaster LTDIpswich Rd, RoathCF23 9AQ4
Autocraft Motor EngineersIpswich RoadCF23 9AQ4, 5, 7
Cardiff AudiMalthouse Avenue, Cardiff Gate Business ParkCF23 8RT4
Cardiff MOT Centre LTD16 Ipswich RoadCF23 9AQ4, 5, 7
Evans Halshaw Ford Cardiff505 Newport RdCF23 9UE4, 7
King David Tyres LTD T/A Discount TyresUnit 2, Rhymney River Bridge RoadCF23 9AF4
N/aPlot 8 Mulberry Drive, Cardiff Gate Business Park, PontprennauCF23 8AB4
Sinclair Group Mercedes Benz Of Cardiff And NewportMulberry Drive, Cardiff Gate Business Park, PontprennauCF23 8RS4
Skyline Vehicle Solution LTDUnit 4, Senlan Industrial Estate, Rhymney River Bridge RoadCF23 9AF4, 7
Ultimate MOT & Garage Services LimitedUnit B, Ipswich RoadCF23 9AQ4

CF24: 31 authorised stations

Authorised MOT stations in CF24
NameAddressPostcodeClasses
A J Evans Auto Repair ServicesRichards Place, Off Broadway, RoathCF24 1SD4
Ace MOT Station10 Fanny St, CathaysCF24 4EH4
Amj Motor ServicesUnit 3, Beresford Lane, RoathCF24 1QU
Auto Moto ServiceUnit 2, Beresford Road Lane, AdamsdownCF24 1QU
Autodragonrepairs LTD1 Watford RdCF24 1RY5
B & R GaragesUnit 4, East Moors Industrial Estate, Keen Road, SplottCF24 5JT4
Bedford Street MOT StationPenllyne St, Bedford St, RoathCF24 3DB4
Capital MOT & Service LTDUnit 12, Clydesmuir Industrial Estate, Clydesmuir RoadCF24 2QS5
Cardiff Bay Auto Centre LTDSeawall Road, TremorfaCF24 5TH4, 5, 7
City Service CentreUnit 1, Bedford St, RoathCF24 3DB4
D & S Automotive LTD137 Maindy Rd, MaindyCF24 4HN4
First Choice VehiclesUnits 12 & 13 Martin Road, Tremorfa Industrial Estate, RoverwayCF24 5SD4
First Line Motors LimitedGarage At The Rear Of, 113 City RoadCF24 3BN
G & J Motors (cardiff) LimitedRoath Park Garage, Fairoak Road, CathaysCF24 4PX
Grease Monkeys Cardiff LTDPenlline StreetCF24 3DF4
Halfords Autocentre385b Newport RoadCF24 1RN4
J Sherlock & Son LTDThe Garage, Dalcross Street, RoathCF24 4SE4
James W Holt & CompanyUnit 2 Dominion Business Centre, Dominion WayCF24 1PT4
Maki MotorsUnit 1, Dominion Buildings, 11 Dominion Industrial EstateCF24 1RF4
Masons Auto Repairs LTDUnit 2-3, Seaview Units - Ocean Park, Lewis RoadCF24 5EB4, 5, 7
N G MotorsUnit 2, Portmanmoor Rd Lane, SplottCF24 5EQ4
New System Street MOT Station64 System St, RoathCF24 0JH1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Royston Motors170 Broadway, RoathCF24 1QJ4
Seawall MotsUnit 2a, Seawall Rd, TremorfaCF24 5TH4
Stars GarageUnit 85b, Seawall Road Industrial EstateCF24 5TH4, 5, 7
Swss LimitedUnit 2, Lewis Court, 50 Portmanmoor Road Industrial Estate, Ocean WayCF24 5HQ4
The New Sandon GarageUnit 4, Watford RoadCF24 1RY1, 2, 4
The Parus Autocentre62 City RdCF24 3DN4
Torque Motors LimitedUnit 8 - Seawall Court, Seawall Road, TremorfaCF24 5TH4
Tremorfa Motor Services LTD9-11 Tweedsmuir RoadCF24 2QY4
Zahir AhmedUnit 6 Seawall RoadCF24 5TH4
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Active MOT test stations (as of 7 September 2026)

Local facts for Cardiff

  • Wales has no clean air zone and no charging scheme for cars. Instead the Welsh Government uses permanent 50mph limits at five motorway and trunk road locations to cut nitrogen dioxide, enforced by average speed cameras painted green rather than yellow.
  • The nearest zone that charges private cars is Bristol's class D scheme, about 45 miles east over the Severn.
  • 26.0% of Cardiff households had no car or van at the 2021 census, above the 19.4% figure for Wales as a whole.
  • About 157,000 licensed cars were recorded in the council area at the end of March 2026, and there were 431 public chargers at 1 April 2026, or 112.3 per 100,000 people.
Office for National Statistics, Population estimates, local authority based by single year of age (mid-2025) (as of 30 June 2025); Office for National Statistics, Population estimates for England and Wales: mid-2025 (as of 29 July 2026); Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, TS045 car or van availability (as of 21 March 2021); Department for Transport, Vehicle licensing statistics, table VEH0105 (2026 Q1) (as of 31 March 2026); Department for Transport, Electric vehicle charging infrastructure statistics, table EVCI0102 (as of 1 April 2026); Welsh Government, 50mph speed limits to reduce pollution (as of 30 July 2026); GOV.UK, Driving in a clean air zone (as of 30 July 2026)

How many MOT test centres are there in Cardiff?

Cardiff has 118 authorised MOT stations on DVSA's list. 103 can test class 4 cars and light vans, 23 can test class 7 vans, and 14 can test motorcycles. The count is sites, not bays, and it is not a rating.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Active MOT test stations (as of 7 September 2026)

Can I MOT a motorcycle in Cardiff?

14 authorised stations in Cardiff 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. Each district list on this page gives the classes every site may test.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Active MOT test stations (as of 7 September 2026)

Which Cardiff postcode districts have an MOT station?

Cardiff is split into 6 postcode districts on this site: CF5, CF10, CF11, CF14, CF23, CF24. 6 of those districts currently have at least one authorised station. City-centre codes can have none. Every station is listed on this page under its district, with its address.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Active MOT test stations (as of 7 September 2026)

What should I know about driving in Cardiff?

Verified local facts for Cardiff are listed on this page: population, cars, chargers and any local speed or emissions rules that affect a trip to the garage. There is no clean air zone charging private cars here.

Office for National Statistics, Population estimates, local authority based by single year of age (mid-2025) (as of 30 June 2025); Office for National Statistics, Population estimates for England and Wales: mid-2025 (as of 29 July 2026); Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, TS045 car or van availability (as of 21 March 2021); Department for Transport, Vehicle licensing statistics, table VEH0105 (2026 Q1) (as of 31 March 2026); Department for Transport, Electric vehicle charging infrastructure statistics, table EVCI0102 (as of 1 April 2026); Welsh Government, 50mph speed limits to reduce pollution (as of 30 July 2026); GOV.UK, Driving in a clean air zone (as of 30 July 2026)