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MOT in Aberaeron

Class 4 MOT — cap £54.85; book around August peak.

Aberaeron MOT stations charge up to the £54.85 Class 4 cap — many charge less. A487 and harbour-road traffic can delay same-week slots in summer; this is not a local-garage shortlist yet.

Source: GOV.UK — MOT test fees · Checked: 2026-10-01 · Class 4 cars and light vehicles in England, Scotland and Wales

£54.85
Class 4 maximum fee
DVSA-authorised only
Who can issue an MOT
£29.65
Class 1/2 motorcycle MOT maximum

Statutory maximum for Class 4 (cars). Stations set their own price up to this cap. Class 7 (heavier vans) and motorcycle classes have different caps.

What to know

MOT in Aberaeron

Aberaeron is the planned harbour town of coloured houses — Ceredigion taxi table; small harbour, summer fills fast.

Harbour / Alban Square to the A487 edge — use that hop when you think about MOT cost, Class 4 and MOT test.

What to check

From Harbour / Alban Square to the A487 edge. Class 4 MOT cap, not a service; ask about retest if it fails.

Local markers for this chapter: planned, coloured, houses, Ceredigion.

Harbour / Alban Square to the A487 edge — book MOT; fee cap.

The Class 4 MOT fee shown is the statutory maximum in Great Britain. Stations set their own price up to that cap. An MOT is not a service — ask separately about repairs and servicing.

How to book an MOT in Aberaeron

A Class 4 MOT is a roadworthiness test, not a service. The national fee cap applies in Aberaeron.

  1. Check when it is dueUse the GOV.UK reminder. An MOT is annual for most cars — it is not a service.
  2. Find a DVSA-authorised stationOnly a vehicle testing station with an Authorised Examiner can issue a certificate. Look for the blue MOT sign; check the station on GOV.UK if you are unsure.
  3. Ask the priceThe Class 4 maximum is £54.85. Stations in this town may charge less.
  4. Ask about a fail and retestMany stations offer a free or reduced retest if you return within their window. You do not have to accept repairs at the same place that failed the car.

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Common questions

Should I MOT before summer in Aberaeron?
If you can. The planned harbour and coloured houses fill in season. The Class 4 cap is still £54.85. Book the slot; Alban Square is not a walk-up garage.
How much is an MOT in Aberaeron?
Aberaeron is the planned harbour town of coloured houses — Ceredigion taxi table; small harbour, summer fills fast. A typical hop is Harbour / Alban Square to the A487 edge.
How much does MOT cost in Aberaeron?
We publish a checked figure only when we have one. Otherwise confirm on the venue, council table or operator site. A typical hop is Harbour / Alban Square to the A487 edge.
Is an MOT a service in Aberaeron?
No. An MOT test is a legal inspection. Servicing is extra. Ask about retest rules if the car fails. A typical hop is Harbour / Alban Square to the A487 edge.
Do you rank MOT in Aberaeron?
No. Know Wales does not rank venues or call anything cheapest. We explain MOT cost and the local checks, then you decide. A typical hop is Harbour / Alban Square to the A487 edge.

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