HG postcode area · 77 MOT centres

MOT centres in Harrogate (HG)

All 77 DVSA-approved MOT test stations in the HG area, with local pass rates and the faults cars fail on most, from 89,667 tests in 2024.

99About average
Passed first time73.4%expected for these cars: 74.0%
Area rank67 / 118by MOT Rank score
Average car age at test9.3 years

A higher score can mean cars are better kept here, or that testers are less strict. DVSA does not publish pass rates for single garages, so the list below is not ranked.

What fails most here

Failure items per 100 tests, HG vs Great Britain.

Area of the carHGGB
Suspension16.611.0
Brakes14.79.9
Lights & electrics14.115.1
Tyres10.27.2
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.04.9
Body & chassis4.83.9
Emissions & leaks3.64.0
Steering2.72.1

Most tested cars in Harrogate

ModelTestsPassedScore
Ford Fiesta3,05564.8%
92Well below average
Volkswagen Golf2,80977.3%
106Above average
Vauxhall Corsa2,17366.5%
93Below average
Volkswagen Polo2,02568.0%
93Below average
Ford Focus1,52068.6%
97Below average
Vauxhall Astra1,32769.3%
100About average
Toyota Yaris1,28473.5%
100About average
Kia Sportage1,27374.9%
95Below average
Audi A31,20477.2%
105Above average
BMW 3 Series1,18276.1%
106Above average

All MOT test stations in the HG area

From the DVSA list of active MOT test stations. Phone ahead: opening times and prices vary (the maximum MOT fee for a car is £54.85).

Harrogate 47

Ripon 15

Knaresborough 14

Arkendale 1

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Questions

How many MOT centres are there in Harrogate (HG)?

DVSA lists 77 active MOT test stations in the HG postcode area, 74 of which test cars.

What is the MOT pass rate in Harrogate?

In 2024, 73.4% of cars passed their MOT first time at test stations in the HG area. Given the age of the cars tested, 74.0% would be expected, so the area is about average (score 99, 67 of 118 areas).

What do cars fail on most in Harrogate?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm.