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MOT in St Asaph

Class 4 MOT — cap £54.85; book around A55 peak.

St Asaph MOT stations charge up to the £54.85 Class 4 cap — many charge less. A55 and cathedral-road 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

St Asaph (Llanelwy) is Britain’s smallest cathedral city on the Elwy — Denbighshire taxi table; not a shopping city and not the Rhyl beach.

MOT in St Asaph

Book a Class 4 slot ahead. Business-park and A55-edge sites sit off the cathedral green.

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

What to check

From Cathedral to the A55 / High Street. Class 4 MOT cap, not a service; ask about retest if it fails.

Local markers for this chapter: Llanelwy, Britain’s, smallest, cathedral.

Cathedral to the A55 / High Street — retest; advisories.

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 St Asaph

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

  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 Rhyl instead of St Asaph?
You can. The Class 4 cap is still £54.85. Llanelwy is the cathedral city on the Elwy, not the beach. Book the station you can collect from.
How much is an MOT in St Asaph?
St Asaph (Llanelwy) is Britain’s smallest cathedral city on the Elwy — Denbighshire taxi table; not a shopping city and not the Rhyl beach. A typical hop is Cathedral to the A55 / High Street. Llanelwy is the Welsh name for the same town.
How much does MOT cost in St Asaph?
We publish a checked figure only when we have one. Otherwise confirm on the venue, council table or operator site. A typical hop is Cathedral to the A55 / High Street.
Is an MOT a service in St Asaph?
No. An MOT test is a legal inspection. Servicing is extra. Ask about retest rules if the car fails. A typical hop is Cathedral to the A55 / High Street.
Do you rank MOT in St Asaph?
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 Cathedral to the A55 / High Street.

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