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MOT in Abergavenny

Class 4 MOT — cap £54.85; book around festival weekend.

Abergavenny MOT stations charge up to the £54.85 Class 4 cap — many charge less. Food-festival weekend can delay same-week slots; this is not a local-garage shortlist yet.

Source: GOV.UK — MOT test fees and what is checked · 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

Abergavenny (Y Fenni) is the market town at the mouth of the Brecon Beacons — food festival and castle, Monmouthshire taxi table, not a seaside weekend.

MOT in Abergavenny

Several garages on Brecon Road and Ross Road carry out Class 4 tests. Book well ahead in summer when campervan and motorhome traffic through the Beacons corridor fills slots.

The legal Class 4 maximum fee is £54.85 UK-wide (GOV.UK); garages may charge less. Bring previous advisory sheets. Ask about collection if you are walking the hills without the car on the day.

What to check

From Abergavenny station to the market / castle. Class 4 MOT cap, not a service; ask about retest if it fails.

Local markers for this chapter: market, Brecon, Beacons, festival.

Abergavenny station to the market / castle — DVSA; fail.

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 Abergavenny

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

  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

How much does MOT cost in Abergavenny?
We publish a checked figure only when we have one. Otherwise confirm on the venue, council table or operator site. A typical hop is Abergavenny station to the market / castle.
Is an MOT a service in Abergavenny?
No. An MOT test is a legal inspection. Servicing is extra. Ask about retest rules if the car fails. A typical hop is Abergavenny station to the market / castle.
Do you rank MOT in Abergavenny?
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 Abergavenny station to the market / castle.
How much is an MOT in Abergavenny?
Abergavenny (Y Fenni) is the market town at the mouth of the Brecon Beacons — food festival and castle, Monmouthshire taxi table, not a seaside weekend. A typical hop is Abergavenny station to the market / castle. Y Fenni is the Welsh name for the same town.

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