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MOT testing centres in Gloucester (GL1–GL4 and nearby). Find trusted garages for annual MOT tests, common advisory fixes, and quick re-tests—ideal whether you’re commuting into the city centre or based in areas like Kingsholm, Quedgeley, Hucclecote and Barnwood.

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Just MOTs
📍 7 Severn Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2LE 📞 01452 303828

Independent MOT-only testing station in Gloucester (no repairs). Offers impartial Class 4 MOTs with online booking and free re-tests (Mon–Fri 1:30–4pm).

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Malvern Tyres (Priory Road)
📍 Priory Road, Gloucester, GL1 2RQ 📞 01452 300066

DVSA-approved MOT testing and repairs at Malvern Tyres on Priory Road, Gloucester.

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White Post Garage
📍 Unit 17, Pearce Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5YD 📞 01452 417 293

Garage in Gloucester offering MOTs, with free collection and delivery in Gloucestershire.

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Swiftfit (Gloucester) Limited
📍 Unit 10, Shepherd Road (off Cole Avenue), Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5EL 📞 01452 311 325

MOT testing and garage services in Gloucester. Offers Class 4 MOT testing plus servicing and repairs.

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Hempsted Motor Centre
📍 Unit 2F, Spinnaker Park, Hempsted Lane, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5JA 📞 01452 307367

MOT testing in Gloucester (Hempsted) with online booking; also offers vehicle servicing.

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PDL MOTs and Repairs Ltd
📍 Unit 4, 279 Bristol Rd, Gloucester, GL2 5DD 📞 01452 524611

Authorised MOT testing, servicing and repairs in Gloucester; also an approved taxi testing facility.

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Faticas Garage
📍 41 Worcester St, Gloucester, GL1 3AJ 📞 01452 523545

Independent garage in Gloucester offering MOT testing, servicing, diagnostics and repairs (established 50+ years).

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Halfords Autocentre Gloucester (Eastern Ave)
📍 210 Eastern Avenue, Gloucester, GL4 4LP 📞 01452 613000

Halfords Autocentre in Gloucester (Eastern Avenue) offering MOTs, servicing and repairs.

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Kwik Fit Gloucester (Eastern Avenue)
📍 Northbrook Road, Eastern Avenue, Gloucester, GL4 3DP 📞 01452 303334

Kwik Fit centre on Northbrook Road (Eastern Avenue) offering MOT testing plus tyres and servicing, convenient for Barnwood, Hucclecote and the wider Gloucester area.

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Kwik Fit Gloucester (Bristol Road)
📍 11A Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL1 5RY 📞 01452 529869

Kwik Fit on Bristol Road providing MOT testing alongside tyres, brakes and servicing, handy for Gloucester Quays and the city centre.

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Oxstalls Service Station
📍 Oxstalls Lane, Gloucester, GL2 9HN 📞 01452 528 237

Local garage in Longlevens offering MOT testing and servicing for Gloucester drivers. Easy to book by phone, with a convenient GL2 location just north of the city centre.

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Smiths Gloucester Ltd (Moreton Valence MOT Testing)
📍 The Old Airfield, Moreton Valence, Gloucester GL2 7NG 📞 01452 726063

Smiths Gloucester provides HGV MOT testing and vehicle compliance support from their Moreton Valence depot, serving fleets across Gloucester and the wider county. A long-established local operator with multiple depots and dedicated commercial vehicle facilities.

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123 Car and Commercial
📍 Unit 9, Chase Lane, Eastern Avenue, Gloucester, GL4 6PH 📞 01452 306306

DVSA-approved MOT testing, servicing and repairs in Gloucester, with two MOT lanes and workshop support for cars and light commercials. Handy for drivers around Eastern Avenue and the wider GL1–GL4 area, with local collection and delivery available within a short radius.

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Woodrow Way Garage
📍 Woodrow Way Garage, Woodrow Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5DX 📞 01452 942284

Woodrow Way Garage in Gloucester offers MOT testing alongside servicing and repairs, with straightforward booking for drivers across GL1–GL4 and nearby.

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ARC MOT Quedgeley
📍 Unit 3, Quadrant Distribution Centre, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 2RN 📞 01452 886620

Family-run MOT testing centre in Quedgeley offering class 4 and 7 MOTs, vehicle servicing, diagnostics and repairs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much should an MOT cost in the UK?
The maximum fee a garage can charge for a car MOT is set by the government — currently £54.85 for a car (up to 8 passenger seats). Many garages in Gloucester offer it for less, often around £35–£45, sometimes bundled with a discounted service. Motorbikes and larger vehicles have different maximums. Always check what's included — some cheap MOT deals make it back on repairs.
Can you drive home if you fail an MOT?
It depends. If your previous MOT is still valid and the car still meets the minimum standards for roadworthiness, you can legally drive it to a pre-booked repair appointment or retest. If the previous MOT has expired or the tester has identified a dangerous defect, driving it is an offence and you could face a fine of up to £2,500 and three penalty points. The safest move is to get the repairs done at the testing garage.
What is the most common fail on a MOT?
Lighting and electrical issues are the most common reason for MOT failures — think blown bulbs, faulty headlights, indicators and registration plate lights. Other frequent fails include worn tyres (below 1.6mm tread), worn brake pads or discs, and excessive screen wash or wiper issues. Many of these are quick, cheap fixes you can check yourself before the test.
How late can I be with my MOT?
You can renew your MOT up to a month (minus a day) before it expires and keep the same renewal date — so there's no reason to be late. Driving without a valid MOT is illegal (except to a pre-booked test) and can result in a fine. If your MOT has expired, you can only legally drive the car directly to a pre-arranged MOT test or to a garage for repairs booked after a failed test.
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MOT testing matters more in Gloucester than it does in a tiny market town because people use their cars in very different ways across the city. Some drivers are doing short trips around Kingsholm, Barnwood or Hucclecote, while others are regularly heading out via the A38, A40 or M5. This category is for finding local test centres that suit that pattern, whether you want somewhere close to the centre, a garage on a practical route to work, or a tester that is easier to reach from the newer residential edges of the city.

What makes the Gloucester market worth comparing properly is the difference between MOT-only stations and garages that combine testing with servicing and repairs. An MOT-only business can appeal if you want a straightforward, impartial pass-or-fail decision, while a full workshop may be more convenient if you expect the car to need work quickly. Before booking, it is worth checking a vehicle's recent advisories and test history on GOV.UK, because that gives you a better sense of whether you are likely to be dealing with tyres, brakes, lights or corrosion rather than walking in cold.

For local motorists, the useful comparison points are not just price. Look at how easy it is to get a slot around work or school-run hours, whether the garage offers a sensible retest policy, and how convenient the site is for waiting or dropping the car off. In Gloucester, a good MOT choice is usually the place that matches your routine and your likely next step after the test, not simply the nearest pin on a map.