Delves Terrace, Delves Lane, Consett, DH8 7ES
MOT test stations in Consett
11 garages in Consett (North East, England) are on the DVSA register of approved MOT test stations. 3 of them can test motorcycles, and 1 is approved for class 7 vans up to 3,500kg.
From the DVSA list published 30 Sep 2026. Ring ahead to book; prices are set by the garage, capped at £54.85 for a car.
Unit 3a, Bradley Workshops, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 6HG
Corbridge Road, Medomsley, Consett, DH8 6QY
Sherburn Terrace, Consett, DH8 6ND
62 To 64 Medomsley Road, Consett, DH8 5HP
Hope Street, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 5TS
Sherburn Terrace, Consett, DH8 6ND
Unit 9 Bradley Workshops, Consett, DH8 6HF
Braefield Garage, Front Street, Shotley Bridge, Consett, DH8 0HN
Hownsgill Drive, Delves Lane Industrial Estate, Consett, DH8 9HU
9 Gibson Street, Consett, DH8 5LB
MOT results around Consett
Cars and light vans tested in the DH (Durham) postcode area failed 22% of first MOT attempts in 2025, 0.6 points below the 22.6% national rate. That’s from 153,480 tests.
What failed most often here, as a share of all tests:
| Area of the car | Here | Nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 10.21% | 8.93% |
| Brakes | 7.33% | 6.1% |
| Lights and electrics | 5.39% | 6.95% |
| Tyres | 4.81% | 5.95% |
The most common cars tested here
| Model | Tests here | Fail rate here | Nationally |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta | 5,657 | 26.9% | 27.3% |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 4,577 | 28.6% | 28.5% |
| Volkswagen Golf | 4,065 | 17.8% | 20.9% |
| Ford Focus | 3,640 | 22.3% | 25.4% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 2,900 | 26.3% | 27% |
| Nissan Qashqai | 2,845 | 26.3% | 26.6% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 2,690 | 25.5% | 27.6% |
| Nissan Juke | 2,325 | 30.3% | 25.6% |
From DVSA’s anonymised MOT results for 2025, by the postcode area of the test station. The data has no garage identifier, so these are figures for the area, not for any one garage. An area with older cars fails more for that reason alone. Every area compared.
What they can test in Consett
| Class 1 · Motorcycles up to 200cc | 3 |
| Class 2 · Motorcycles over 200cc | 3 |
| Class 3 · Three-wheelers up to 450kg | 1 |
| Class 4 · Cars, vans and minibuses | 10 |
| Class 5 · Larger minibuses and buses | 1 |
| Class 7 · Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 1 |
Nearby towns
- Stanley 14
- Blaydon on Tyne 10
- Chester Le Street 15
- County Durham 5
- Gateshead 44
- Crook 6
- Durham 52
- Newcastle Upon Tyne 113
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