MOT test centres
MOT test centres in Oxford
Oxford, England, has 35 authorised MOT stations across the postcode districts covered here in DVSA's extract dated 7 September 2026. Of these, 33 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)What MOT stations are there in Oxford?
Oxford has 35 authorised MOT stations on DVSA's list. 33 can test class 4, 12 can test class 7, and 6 can test motorcycles. This is an authorisation list, not a price list and not a rating.
MOT stations in Oxford by postcode district
OX1: 2 authorised stations
| Name | Address | Postcode | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boars Hill Motor Servies Limited | 131 Cumnor Road, Boars Hill | OX1 5JR | 4, 7 |
| Kennington Motors LTD | 46a Sandford Lane, Kennington | OX1 5RW | 4, 5, 7 |
OX2: 8 authorised stations
| Name | Address | Postcode | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aladdin Oxford LTD | 2a Hayfield Road | OX2 6TT | 4 |
| Botley Road Motors | North Hinksey Lane, Botley | OX2 0NR | 4 |
| Hi Q Oxford | 27-31 Ferry Hinksey Rd | OX2 0BY | 1, 2, 4 |
| Johnsons Of Oxford | Botley Road | OX2 0HP | 4 |
| Lms Motors LTD | Unit 11 Curtis Yard, North Hinksey Lane, Botley | OX2 0LX | 4, 5, 7 |
| North Hinksey Garage | Unit 17, 28a Botley Works, North Hinksey Lane | OX2 0LX | 4, 7 |
| North Oxford Garage LTD | Wolvercote Roundabout | OX2 8JP | 1, 2, 4 |
| Various | 171-173 Cumnor Hill, Cumnor | OX2 9PL | 4 |
OX3: 4 authorised stations
| Name | Address | Postcode | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| B J Autos LTD | Margaret Road Garage, 2 Margaret Road, Headington | OX3 8NG | 4 |
| Doug Drewett & Sons LTD | Kiln Garage, Shotover Kilns, Headington | OX3 8ST | 4 |
| Quarry MOT Centre | Eastern By Pass, Headington | OX3 8LA | |
| Sjm Motor Repairs LTD | The Shotover Garage, Shotover Kilns, Old Road, Headington | OX3 8ST | 4 |
OX4: 21 authorised stations
| Name | Address | Postcode | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cooled Engineering LTD | Unit 36 Pony Road, Horspath Industrial Estate | OX4 2RD | 4, 7 |
| Air Cooled Engineering LTD | Pony Road, Horspath Industrial Estate, Cowley | OX4 2RD | 4 |
| ATS Euromaster Limited | Unit 1, Horspath Road, Cowley | OX4 2RS | 4, 7 |
| B & N Motors | 21 Peterley Road, Horspath Industrial Estate | OX4 2TZ | 4 |
| Brayley Honda | 72 Rose Hill | OX4 4HS | 4 |
| Bristol Street Motors | 370 Iffley Rd | OX4 4AT | 4 |
| Cowley Road Mot's | 379 Cowley Road | OX4 2BS | 4 |
| Dave Clarke Motorcycles | 5a Denmark St, Iffley Rd | OX4 1QS | 1, 2 |
| East Oxford Garage LTD | Unit B, 12 Transport Way, Cowley | OX4 6LX | 4, 7 |
| Formula One Autocentres Limited | Unit 1 Oxford Trade Centre, Watlington Road, Cowley | OX4 6NF | 4 |
| Giles Service Centre LTD | Unit 6, Ashville Way, Cowley | OX4 6TU | 4, 5, 7 |
| Halfords Autocentre | Unit 5, Oxford Trade Centre, Watlington Road | OX4 6NU | 4 |
| Isis Rescue LTD | Peterley Road, Horspath Industrial Estate, Cowley | OX4 2TZ | 4, 5, 7 |
| Mr Clutch Autocentres Limited | Units 12/13 Isis Business Centre, Pony Road | OX4 2RD | 4 |
| Oxford Audi | Oxford Audi, Oxford Business Park, Garsington Road | OX4 2JY | 4 |
| Oxford Direct Services Trading Limited | Marsh Road, Cowley | OX4 2HH | 4, 5, 7 |
| Oxford Gargae And MOT LTD | 4a Denmark Street, Cowley | OX4 1QS | 4 |
| Phillips Tyres Limited | Unit B, 24 Peterley Road, Cowley | OX4 2TZ | 4, 7 |
| Royal Mail Group PLC Vehicle Services Workshop | Alec Issigonis Way, Oxford Business Park North | OX4 2ZY | 4, 7 |
| T J Hall & Son LTD | 46 Henley Road, Sandford- On -thames | OX4 4YP | 4 |
| Temple Road Garage | 108 Temple Road | OX4 2HA | 4 |
Local facts for Oxford
- Oxford has the first zero emission zone in Britain, which started on 28 February 2022. It covers nine city centre streets, including Queen Street, Cornmarket Street, New Inn Hall Street and Ship Street.
- Every petrol and diesel vehicle in those streets pays between £2 and £10 a day depending on its emissions, and the charge applies from 07:00 to 19:00, seven days a week.
- 32.1% of Oxford households had no car or van at the 2021 census, against 23.5% across England.
- About 49,300 licensed cars were recorded in the Oxford district at the end of March 2026, the smallest fleet among the listed places.
- The city had 279 public chargers at 1 April 2026, or 168.0 per 100,000 people.
Driving, charging and local rules: driving in Oxford.
How many MOT test centres are there in Oxford?
Oxford has 35 authorised MOT stations on DVSA's list. 33 can test class 4 cars and light vans, 12 can test class 7 vans, and 6 can test motorcycles. The count is sites, not bays, and it is not a rating.
Can I MOT a motorcycle in Oxford?
6 authorised stations in Oxford 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.
Which Oxford postcode districts have an MOT station?
Oxford is split into 4 postcode districts on this site: OX1, OX2, OX3, OX4. 4 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.
What should I know about driving in Oxford?
Oxford 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 Oxford sets out the zone, the fleet and the chargers.