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MOT in Borth

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

Borth MOT stations charge up to the £54.85 Class 4 cap — many charge less. Seafront and caravan 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

Borth (Y Borth) is the long-shore village north of Aberystwyth — Ceredigion taxi table; submerged forest and caravan parks, not a harbour town.

MOT in Borth

Book a Class 4 slot ahead. Independent sites sit on village approaches rather than on the seafront.

The legal Class 4 maximum is £54.85 UK-wide. Bring previous advisory sheets. This is a long-shore garage hop — not an Aberystwyth dealer strip.

What to check

From Borth station to the seafront. Class 4 MOT cap, not a service; ask about retest if it fails.

Local markers for this chapter: long-shore, village, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion.

Borth station to the seafront — 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 Borth

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

  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 in Aberystwyth instead of Borth?
You can. The Class 4 cap is still £54.85. Y Borth is the long-shore village — submerged forest and caravan parks, not a harbour. Book around seafront traffic.
How much is an MOT in Borth?
Borth (Y Borth) is the long-shore village north of Aberystwyth — Ceredigion taxi table; submerged forest and caravan parks, not a harbour town. A typical hop is Borth station to the seafront. Y Borth is the Welsh name for the same town.
How much does MOT cost in Borth?
We publish a checked figure only when we have one. Otherwise confirm on the venue, council table or operator site. A typical hop is Borth station to the seafront.
Is an MOT a service in Borth?
No. An MOT test is a legal inspection. Servicing is extra. Ask about retest rules if the car fails. A typical hop is Borth station to the seafront.
Do you rank MOT in Borth?
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 Borth station to the seafront.

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