From the Golden Mile of Belgrave Road to the family streets of Evington, Oadby and Wigston, and the student quarter around Clarendon Park, Leicester’s drivers rely on their cars across a busy, multicultural city — and every car over three years old needs an annual MOT. Approved test stations are spread across the city, so a test is never far away. The search box below queries that register directly — enter your postcode to find the approved stations near you, addresses and phone numbers included.
🔍 Find DVSA-Approved MOT Stations Near You
Search 22,988 active MOT test stations from the official DVSA register. Enter your postcode or town:
Station data loads only when you search — sourced from the official DVSA active stations list.
How to Use the Search
Type your postcode or town into the box above — for example “LE5” for Evington, or simply “Leicester” — choose your vehicle type (most cars are Class 4), and hit Search. You will see a list of genuine DVSA-approved MOT stations in your area, each with its address, phone number and the vehicle classes it is authorised to test. The data comes directly from the DVSA’s official active stations register, the same list the government publishes, so every station shown is legally approved to carry out MOT tests.
Areas Covered in Leicester
- Evington
- Belgrave
- Oadby
- Wigston
- Clarendon Park
- Stoneygate
- Knighton
- Braunstone
Leicester on the Map
The map below shows the Leicester area — zoom in to get your bearings, then use the postcode search above to find the approved test stations closest to you. Stations ring the whole city from Braunstone in the west to Evington in the east.
Booking Tips for Leicester Drivers
- Leicester City home games. The King Power Stadium sits in a tight residential area — on matchdays the surrounding streets close or clog badly. Check the fixture list before booking a station anywhere near Filbert Way.
- Belgrave Road gets busy. The Golden Mile is one of the city’s busiest shopping streets, and it is especially congested around the Diwali lights switch-on in autumn. If your station is nearby, book a morning slot and approach from a side street.
- The ring road is your friend. The inner ring road makes suburban stations quick to reach — Oadby, Wigston and Knighton are often easier and cheaper than battling into the centre.
- Diesel drivers, take note. Many Leicester commuters run diesels on the M1 and M69 corridors. Short urban trips clog diesel particulate filters and can cause an emissions failure — take the car for a proper motorway run before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an MOT cost in Leicester?
The maximum fee is capped by law at £54.85 for a car (Class 4) — no station can charge more. Many Leicester garages charge between £35 and £50, so compare a few stations from the search results above before booking.
My car mostly does short trips around Leicester — will that affect the MOT?
It can, especially for diesels. Short stop-start journeys clog the diesel particulate filter and stop the engine reaching full temperature, both of which can cause an emissions failure. Give the car a 20–30 minute run at speed beforehand to clear it out.
What happens if my car fails its MOT?
You will receive a list of the faults to repair. If the car stays at the test station, a partial retest within 10 working days is free. If you take it away but return to the same station within 10 working days, the retest costs up to half the test fee. After 10 working days it is a full test at the full fee.
Can I drive without a valid MOT in Leicester?
No — it is illegal everywhere in the UK, with a fine of up to £1,000, and ANPR cameras are used across the city. The only exception is driving directly to a pre-booked MOT test appointment.
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