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MOT in Magor

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

Magor MOT stations charge up to the £54.85 Class 4 cap — many charge less. Square and M4-edge traffic can delay same-week slots; 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

Magor (Magwyr) is the M4-edge village with Magor Marsh nearby — Newport taxi table; motorway services are not the village.

MOT in Magor

Book a Class 4 slot ahead. Independent sites sit on M4-edge approaches rather than on the square.

The legal Class 4 maximum is £54.85 UK-wide. Bring previous advisory sheets. This is a marsh-village garage hop — not a Caldicot dealer strip.

What to check

From Village square to Magor services / station at Severn Tunnel Junction (short drive). Class 4 MOT cap, not a service; ask about retest if it fails.

Local markers for this chapter: Magwyr, M4-edge, village, nearby.

Village square to Magor services / station at Severn Tunnel Junction (short drive) — fail; book MOT.

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 Magor

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

  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.

Recommended

No shortlist yet — the facts above still stand.

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Common questions

Should I MOT in Newport instead of Magor?
You can. The Class 4 cap is still £54.85. Magwyr is the M4-edge village by Magor Marsh — motorway services are not the village. Book around Severn Tunnel Junction traffic.
How much is an MOT in Magor?
Magor (Magwyr) is the M4-edge village with Magor Marsh nearby — Newport taxi table; motorway services are not the village. A typical hop is Village square to Magor services / station at Severn Tunnel Junction (short drive). Magwyr is the Welsh name for the same town.
How much does MOT cost in Magor?
We publish a checked figure only when we have one. Otherwise confirm on the venue, council table or operator site. A typical hop is Village square to Magor services / station at Severn Tunnel Junction (short drive).
Is an MOT a service in Magor?
No. An MOT test is a legal inspection. Servicing is extra. Ask about retest rules if the car fails. A typical hop is Village square to Magor services / station at Severn Tunnel Junction (short drive).
Do you rank MOT in Magor?
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 Village square to Magor services / station at Severn Tunnel Junction (short drive).

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