SR postcode area · 78 MOT centres
MOT centres in Sunderland (SR)
All 78 DVSA-approved MOT test stations in the SR area, with local pass rates and the faults cars fail on most, from 108,355 tests in 2024.
95Below average
Passed first time69.2%expected for these cars: 73.0%
Area rank98 / 118by MOT Rank score
Average car age at test9.5 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, SR vs Great Britain.
| Area of the car | SR | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 23.5 | 9.9 |
| Suspension | 22.3 | 11.0 |
| Lights & electrics | 17.3 | 15.1 |
| Tyres | 10.8 | 7.2 |
| Body & chassis | 7.3 | 3.9 |
| Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors) | 6.9 | 4.9 |
| Emissions & leaks | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Steering | 4.0 | 2.1 |
Most tested cars in Sunderland
| Model | Tests | Passed | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta | 3,497 | 60.1% | 86Well below average |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 3,346 | 60.5% | 85Well below average |
| Nissan Qashqai | 2,611 | 66.6% | 89Well below average |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2,569 | 75.2% | 103Above average |
| Ford Focus | 2,565 | 65.7% | 95Below average |
| Nissan Juke | 2,144 | 64.2% | 85Well below average |
| Vauxhall Astra | 2,055 | 63.5% | 92Below average |
| Volkswagen Polo | 1,825 | 64.6% | 88Well below average |
| Renault Clio | 1,779 | 47.5% | 68Well below average |
| Toyota Yaris | 1,734 | 75.4% | 103Above average |
All MOT test stations in the SR 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).
Sunderland 55
- Arnold ClarkTrafford Road, Southwick, SR5 2DA01915488811Cars
- Auto Tune (sunderland) LTDUnit 3, Old Fulwell Road, SR6 0HR01915677044Cars, Motorbikes
- Bristol Street MotorsAlexandra Avenue, Hylton Riverside, SR5 2TB01915489090Cars, Vans
- Britannia Autocentres LTD3 Boldon Lane, Cleadon, SR6 7RH01915365313Cars
- C&c Discount Motor Parts86 Toward Road, Hendon, SR2 8JF01915109338Cars, Vans
- Car Maintenance1 Havelock Street, SR1 2BD01915679243Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Cartec Service CentreUnit C, The Parade, Hendon, SR2 8NT0191 5102287Cars, Vans
- Castletown MOT CentreOswald Terrace West, Castletown, SR5 3BH01915160778Cars
- City Auto Solutions LTDUnit 16b, Southwick Industrial Estate, SR5 3TX0191 5169705Cars, Vans
- Cliffs Service Station17 Hemming Street, Grangetown, SR2 9RH01915102000Cars
- Coast Road GarageMill Lane, Whitburn, SR6 7LZ01915293240Cars
- Croxdale Fast-Fit LTDRyhope Road Service Station, Ryhope Road, SR2 9SX0191 5678988Cars
- Darvin Motors14 Hay Street, SR5 1BG01915679026Cars, Motorbikes
- East Boldon MotorsNewcastle Road, Cleadon, SR5 1RP0191 340 0572Cars
- Evans Halshaw (sunderland Nissan)Wessington Way, SR5 3RL01915370400Cars
- Evans Halshaw Nissan Prep CentreRiverside Road, Southwick, SR5 3JG0191 5499762Cars, Vans
- Fast Stop Brake CentreUnit 8 The Parade, Hendon, SR2 8NT01915109253Cars
- Forge GarageRyhope Road, Ryhope Village, SR2 0NH01915210214Cars
- Four Lane Cars LTDUnit 1, Hendon Street, SR1 2NF07481485516Cars
- Frasers Auto RepairsUnits 2-3, Henry Street East, Hendon, SR2 8AU0191 5141744Cars, Motorbikes
- Gordon Burnett Motor EngineersUnit 2, 130 High Street, SR1 1UD01915676564Cars
- Halfords AutocentreInkerman Street, SR5 2BN0191 5482611Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Hi Performance 2Barnes Park Service Station, Durham Road, SR3 4AA0191 5225552Cars
- Hi Performance Auto Centre2 Roker Avenue, SR6 0BY01915143518Cars
- Hylton Road Autocentre LTD100-106 Hylton Road, SR4 7BB0191 5651661Cars
- Johnson & Browne Garage Services42-44 North Bridge Street, SR5 1AH0191 3400072Cars
- Kwik - FitMonk Street / Newcastle Road, SR6 0DB01915673284Cars
- Kwik Fit44 Borough Road, SR1 1PL01915675747Cars
- Les Potts 4 Wheel Drive LTD21 Sandmere Road, Leechmere Industrial Estate, SR2 9TP0191 5214401Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Lookers Nissan Sunderland8 Newcastle Road, Monkwearmouth, SR5 1JQ0191 5645600Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Maine Road GarageUnit 25 Southwick Industrial Estate, Riverside Road, SR5 3JG0191 5499580Cars, Motorbikes
- Mayfair Service StationDurham Road, SR2 7PD0191 5676462Cars
- Mercedes Benz Of SunderlandHylton Grange, Wessington Way, SR5 3HR01915160303Cars
- Mje Auto Technician & Recovery39 Little Villiers Street, SR1 1HA01915673553Cars
- Monkwearmouth Motor Company Limited27 Zetland Street, Monkwearmouth, SR6 0EQ01915657875Cars
- North East Ambulance Service Unified Solutions Limited16-32 Luxembourg Road, Pallion West Industrial Estate, SR4 6SJ0191 5664366Cars, Vans
- ParkersOcean Road Garage, Ocean Road, Grangetown, SR2 9RZtel.01915672274Cars
- Parkes Auto Electrics11 Church Street East, SR1 2BB01915679950Cars
- Patton's Auto CentreUnit 2 Henry Street East, Hendon, SR2 8AU01915652600Cars, Motorbikes
- Paul OconnorMayfair Buildings, Durham Road, SR2 7PD01915659586Cars, Vans, Motorbikes
- Pulman SeatBurntland Avenue, Southwick, SR5 2ET01915492926Cars
- Pulman VolkswagonNewcastle Road, SR5 1QE01915480235Cars
- S G Petch LTDCastle View, Castletown, SR5 3AH0191 8155555Cars
- Scots Bank Motor ServicesScots Bank, Southwick, SR5 2BG01915497500Cars
- Shaws MotorsUnit 1, Pottery Road, Low Southwick, SR5 2BP01915498384Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- SherwoodsFerryboat Lane, SR5 3JN01915168822Cars
- StoneacreNewcastle Road, SR5 1JE0191 639 9131Cars, Vans
- StoneacreCastle Town Way, Riverside Road, Southwick, SR5 3JG01642808000Cars
- Sunderland Tyre & Exhaust5-7 The Parade, Hendon, SR2 8NT01915640001Cars, Vans, Motorbikes
- Sure Vehicle CentrePallion New Road, SR4 6UA07588728228Cars
- The Garage & MotsUnit 24, North Hylton Enterprise Park, Hepworth Road, SR5 3JT0191 5493784Cars, Vans, Motorbikes
- The Garage On The Green Test CentreRyhope Village, SR2 0QP01915238301Cars
- Thompsons MOT Centre36 - 38 Wear Street, Southwick, SR5 2BH01915481509Cars
- Vertu Hyundai SunderlandWessington Way, Castletown, SR5 3NX01915160099Cars
- Wearside AudiNewcastle Road, SR5 1JQ0191 5637200Cars
Peterlee 8
- Car Clinic Peterlee LTD11 Davy Drive, North West Industrial Estate, SR8 2JF0191 5693333Cars
- David Sykes SuperbikesCotsford Lane, Horden, SR8 4JJ01915864589Motorbikes
- Durham County CouncilMain Repair Depot, Hackworth Road, North West Industrial Estate, SR8 2JQ03000 264103Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- North East Auto ServicesEssington Way, SR8 5AZ01915870004Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Minibuses
- P A T S Mots (horden) LTD3 Phoenix Workshops, Blackhills Road, Horden, SR8 4LG01915181001Cars, Vans
- Pat Lavery Tyre & Exhaust Centre LTDBlackhills Road, Horden, SR8 4LG0191 518 4937Cars, Vans
- Southside Service StationYoden Way, SR8 1AR01915866271Cars
- Urban Autocare (peterlee) LTD23a Bracken Hill, South West Industrial Estate, SR8 2LS0191 5911396Cars
Seaham 7
- A T MotorsBankhead Street, SR7 0BP01915813182Cars, Motorbikes
- D.h Car Sales (ne) LTDUnit 1-4, Kingfisher Industrial Estate, SR7 0AY01915811479Cars
- Dalton MotorsSite 4, Unit 8, Cold Hesledon Industrial Estate, SR7 8ST07875394559Cars, Vans
- Ferguson Motor Repairs LTDMary Street, SR7 7JT01915819232Cars, Vans
- Joseph Metcalf & SonsMoor Road Garage, East Moor Road, Murton, SR7 9DA01915263069Cars
- North East Autoservices SeahamSouth Terrace, SR7 7HN0191 581 1821Cars
- Seaham Auto Services21 Tempest Road, SR7 7AX01915813208Cars
Co. Durham 3
- Brackenhill Autos LTD29 Brackenhill, South West Industrial Estate, Peterlee, SR8 2LS07557957598Cars, Vans
- Bristol Street Motors Peterlee3 Mill Hill, North West Industrial Estate, Peterlee, SR8 2HR0191 5185999Cars
- George Street GarageGeorge Street Industrial Estate, Seaham, SR7 7SL0191 5818077Cars
Murton 1
- S & M MotorsMurton Village Service Station, Station Road, SR7 9RN01915266767Cars
Easington 1
- Club MotorsOld Drill Hall, Seaside Lane, SR8 3DY01915270649Cars
Sunderland, Tyne And Wear 1
- Thirkells Of SunderlandRock Top Old Yard, Pallion New Road, SR4 6UA01915672208Cars, Vans, Minibuses
County Durham 1
- Ashcrofts Car CentreStrangford Road, Seaham, SR7 8QE0191 5131625Cars
Durham 1
- Tommys Auto Services13 Davy Drive, North Wst Industrial Estate, Peterlee, SR8 2JF0191 5693654Cars
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Questions
How many MOT centres are there in Sunderland (SR)?
DVSA lists 78 active MOT test stations in the SR postcode area, 77 of which test cars.
What is the MOT pass rate in Sunderland?
In 2024, 69.2% of cars passed their MOT first time at test stations in the SR area. Given the age of the cars tested, 73.0% would be expected, so the area is below average (score 95, 98 of 118 areas).
What do cars fail on most in Sunderland?
The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn.