WN postcode area · 94 MOT centres
MOT centres in Wigan (WN)
All 94 DVSA-approved MOT test stations in the WN area, with local pass rates and the faults cars fail on most, from 150,134 tests in 2024.
97Below average
Passed first time70.0%expected for these cars: 72.3%
Area rank84 / 118by MOT Rank score
Average car age at test9.9 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, WN vs Great Britain.
| Area of the car | WN | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & electrics | 20.7 | 15.1 |
| Suspension | 17.2 | 11.0 |
| Brakes | 13.8 | 9.9 |
| Tyres | 11.3 | 7.2 |
| Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors) | 6.9 | 4.9 |
| Emissions & leaks | 5.5 | 4.0 |
| Body & chassis | 4.6 | 3.9 |
| Steering | 2.9 | 2.1 |
Most tested cars in Wigan
| Model | Tests | Passed | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta | 6,905 | 63.0% | 90Well below average |
| Ford Focus | 4,647 | 66.5% | 95Below average |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 4,502 | 63.4% | 90Well below average |
| Nissan Qashqai | 3,475 | 70.0% | 93Below average |
| Vauxhall Astra | 3,356 | 63.9% | 94Below average |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2,991 | 76.4% | 105Above average |
| Volkswagen Polo | 2,390 | 68.9% | 94Below average |
| Renault Clio | 2,365 | 56.2% | 78Well below average |
| Nissan Juke | 2,333 | 67.4% | 89Well below average |
| Toyota Yaris | 2,314 | 75.9% | 107Above average |
All MOT test stations in the WN 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).
Wigan 65
- A6 Motor Company Bolton LTD51 Miry Lane, WN3 4BT01942 590990Cars
- Acton GarageStandishgate, WN1 1XP01942246086Cars
- Allan Taylor Auto RepairsRear Of No 7 Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, WN6 9AP01257254934Cars, Motorbikes
- Allied Vehicle ServiceDarby Lane, Hindley Green, WN2 3DW01942255197Cars
- Arnold ClarkScot Lane, WN5 0PS01942225565Cars
- Arnold ClarkWigan Road, Wallgate, WN3 4AL01942 507105Cars
- Ashton MOT Centre453 Wigan Road, Bryn, Ashton In Makerfield, WN4 0DD01942271038Cars, Motorbikes
- Aspull Motor Vehicles LTDUnit 1, Ladies Lane, Hindley, WN2 2QG01942522850Cars, Vans
- Autoweld (standish) LTDRear Of 82 Preston Road, Standish, WN6 0HS01257425120Cars
- Bickershaw Lane GarageBickershaw Lane, Abram, WN2 5PL01942866418Cars
- Boardmans Coaches LimitedLow Hall Service Station, Liverpool Road, Plattbridge, WN2 3TY01942 866384Cars
- Bristol Street Motors Wigan FordChallenge Way, Martland Park, Light Industrial Estate, WN5 0LD01942210300Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Bryn Motor Company LimitedUnit 12, Landgate Industrial Estate, Bryn, WN4 0BW01942711112Cars
- Carmex Garage Services LimitedMason Street, WN3 4AQ01942 238942Cars, Vans, Motorbikes
- Chorley Nissan WiganPottery Road, WN3 5AD01942820233Cars
- Claxton Motor EngineersQueen Street, WN3 4HX01942 245836Cars
- Corkills WiganWallgate, WN3 4AS01942324411Cars
- D B Cars & Commercials LTDDawber Delph Industrial Area, Skull House Lane, Appley Bridge, WN6 9DN01257 367001Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Minibuses
- Dag Service StationUnit 2b Kirklees Industrial Estate, Cale Lane, New Springs, WN2 1HF01942243000Cars
- Evans Halshaw Vauxhall WiganChallenge Way, Martland Park, WN5 0LD01942 212221Cars
- Formula One Autocentres LimitedUnit 2, 123 - 125 Wallgate, WN3 4AA01942 834555Cars
- Freeway AutosUnit 4 Wetheral Close, Hindley Industrial Estate, Hindley Green, WN2 4HS01942521370Cars, Motorbikes
- G.t.r. Motors (northwest) LTDWheatlea Industrial Estate, Caxton Close, WN3 6XU01942 248 111Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- H W Moon LTDChallenge Way, Martland Park, WN5 0LD01942 219999Cars, Vans
- Halfords AutocentreUnit 1, 190 Wallgate, WN3 4AL01942 231362Cars, Vans
- Halfords AutocentreGower Street, Off Warrington Road, WN5 9AD01942 246511Cars
- In 'n' Out Centres LimitedRobin Park Road, WN5 0BU01942835156Cars
- J W Motor Repairs LTDUnit 14 Empress Ind Estate, Anderton Street, Higher Ince, WN2 2BG01942231217Cars
- Jay-MechUnit 9, Tower Enterprise Park, Great George Street, WN3 4DP01942 244244Cars, Motorbikes
- John Atherton Autos Limited2 Wood Street, WN3 4HL01942497474Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Johnson's GarageCity Road, Kitt Green, WN5 0HP01942225394Cars
- Johnsons WiganChallenge Way, Martland Park, WN5 0LD01942 597 851Cars
- K Brown & Partner Limited131 Upholland Road, Billinge, WN5 7EG07968022412Cars
- Kwik FitWallgate, WN5 0XT01942248197Cars
- Leyland Mill Lane Motors LTDUnit 1, Leyland Mill Lane, WN1 2SA01942 236000Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Low Bank Service Station LimitedLow Bank Road, Ashton In Makerfield, WN4 9RW01942 719197Cars
- M L Auto Repairs LimitedDarby Lane, Hindley, WN2 3DW01942 526993Cars
- Makerfield MOT CentrePrincess Road, Ashton In Makerfield, WN4 9DE01942274030Cars
- Marus Bridge MOT Centre LimitedWinegro House, Worthington Way, Marus Bridge, WN3 6XE01942 238007Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Minibuses
- MOT Centre WiganUnit 6, Faraday Close, Miry Lane Industrial Estate, WN6 7TJ07517968812Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Minibuses
- Motormec34a Bradley Hall Estate, Standish, WN6 0XQ01257 425631Cars
- Mount Auto RepairsThe Mount, Whelley, WN2 1DA01942491764Cars
- Multi2a Toogood Lane, Wrightington, WN6 9PL01257451656Motorbikes
- MultiWilcock Street, WN3 4AR01257451656Motorbikes
- Multi5/7 Gathurst Road, Orrell, WN5 8QJ01942218181Motorbikes
- Ormeshers Garage LTDMajor Street, Pemberton, WN5 8AD01942216202Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Minibuses
- Owd Barn Service Station Limited50 Wigan Lower Road, Standish Lower Ground, WN6 8LJ01942 245 923Cars
- Park Motors8 Warrington Road, Ashton In Makerfield, WN4 9PL01942 721401Cars
- Paul Whittle CarsManchester Road Service Station, Higher Ince, WN2 2JA01942 247247Cars, Vans
- Pemberton MOT CentreNew Street, Pemberton, WN5 8BY01942206050Cars
- Pj Autos (northwest) LimitedHacketts Garage, Soughers Lane, Bryn, WN4 0JX01942712052Cars
- Prospect ServicesBradley Lane, Standish, WN6 0XF01257426348Cars
- R S Northwest LimitedClayton Street, Wallgate, WN3 4DA01942829976Cars
- Rosebridge Motors LTDWarrington Road, Spring View, WN3 4TA01942 865910Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Minibuses
- Rye Motors Van And Truck LimitedRedgate Road, South Lancs Industrial Estate, Bryn, WN4 8DT01942712409Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- S P Motors LTD4 - 5 Orrell Street, WN1 3AQ01942494923Cars
- Standish Autobodies25a The Rear Of High Street, Standish, WN6 0HA01257472552Cars
- Standish Service Station LimitedUnit 135 Bradley Hall Industrial Estate, Bradley Lane, Standish, WN6 0XQ01257 422899Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Stoneacre WiganMiry Lane, WN3 4BT01942 492121Cars
- Wallgate MOT Centre7-9 Great George Street, WN3 4DL01942 496 666Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Wheelgood Mobile Services LTD3 York Street, WN3 4BY01942 237111Cars, Vans, Motorbikes
- Wigan CouncilWigan Council, Makerfield Depot Makerfield Way, Ince, WN2 2PR01942705125Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Williams MotorsMoat House Street, Higher Ince, WN2 2EH01942322889Cars
- Wrightington MOT Centre Limited275 Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, WN6 9RN01257 421 668Cars
- Zws AutomotiveRosebridge Garage, Anderton Street, WN2 2BH07421 110171Cars
Leigh 15
- B P A Service Centre LTD142 - 146 Chapel Street, WN7 2AL01942607392Cars
- D & K MotorcyclesUnit 1 Rear Holden House, Holden Road, WN7 1EX01942608192Motorbikes
- Jury Street MOT Centre LimitedUnit 3 Jury Street, WN7 5RX07951630140Cars
- K & C Grant (smallbrook) LTDSmallbrook Garage, Smallbrook Lane, WN7 5PZ01942882201Cars
- Kwik - Fit95 Leigh Road, WN7 1QY01942262266Cars
- Leigh MOT CentreUnit 10, Welch Hill Mill, Arthur Street, WN7 4DJ01942 260106Cars, Motorbikes
- Leigh MOT's LTDUnit 2, Hrlsc, Rear Of Holden House, Holden Road, WN7 1EX01942 568686Cars
- M K TuningParsonage Garage, Kirkhall Lane, WN7 5RP01942607997Cars
- Marsh Bros Garage LimitedChapel Street, WN7 2AP01942676870Cars
- Moss Car Sales Servicing & Repairs LTDUnit E5 Moss Industrial Estate, Walter Leigh Way, WN7 3PT01942 602436Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- P & T Motors LTDUnit 3 Brook Mill, High Street, WN7 2AD01942672840Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Smiths Service Centre LTDUnit A4 Walter Leigh Way, Moss Industrial Estate, WN7 3PT01942677527Cars, Motorbikes
- Tlt Garage Services LimitedE2 Walter Leigh Way, Moss Industrial Estate, WN7 3PT01942 608723Cars, Vans
- Twist Lane Garage LTDRear Of 184 Twist Lane, WN7 4EL01942672282Cars
- Two Tone MotorsUnit B2(1), Moss Industrial Estate, Sandy Lane, WN7 3PT01942670045Cars, Vans, Minibuses
Skelmersdale 11
- Darran Prescott AutosUnit 3, 33 Greenhey Place, WN8 9SA07710892354Cars, Vans
- Halfords Autocentre2 Westgate, WN8 8AZ01695 723366Cars
- J W Gaskell Garage ServicesDingle Garage, Dingle Road, Up Holland, WN8 0EN01695 624261Cars
- Lindons GarageGrimrod Place, Gillibrands Road, WN8 5UU01695724024Cars, Motorbikes
- Moss Street GarageCorner Of Moss Street And 23a, Liverpool Road, WN8 8AU01695724305Cars
- Premier Tyres & Autocare LTD167 Blaguegate Lane, Lathom, WN8 8TY01695 50393Cars
- Red Rose Recovery LTD1 Selby Place, Stanley Industrial Estate, WN8 8EF01695 227020Cars, Vans
- Rnb Commercials Limited7a Paddock Road, WN8 9PL01695 50800Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Rnb Commercials LTD36 Greenheys Place, East Gillibrands, WN8 9SA01695 50800Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Sterling Motors (skelmersdale) LTDUnit 3b 11 Glebe Road, East Gillibrands, WN8 9JP01695729038Cars
- Westgate Tyre And Service Centre LTD46 Westgate, WN8 8AZ01695 722246Cars, Vans, Minibuses
Upholland 1
- Wide Cross Service Station Limited2 College Road, WN8 0PY01695622978Cars
Hindley Green 1
- M&r Motor ServicesUnit 2, Tattenham Works, Leigh Road, WN2 4SZ01942521926Cars
Ashton In Makerfield 1
- Formula One Autocentres LimitedUnit A, 71 - 77 Warrington Road, WN4 9PJ01942 616900Cars
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Questions
How many MOT centres are there in Wigan (WN)?
DVSA lists 94 active MOT test stations in the WN postcode area, 90 of which test cars.
What is the MOT pass rate in Wigan?
In 2024, 70.0% of cars passed their MOT first time at test stations in the WN area. Given the age of the cars tested, 72.3% would be expected, so the area is below average (score 97, 84 of 118 areas).
What do cars fail on most in Wigan?
The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken.