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Banbury MOT: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

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£48.93
Average MOT price11th in South East
4.71
Average customer ratingBased on verified feedback
814
Customer reviewsFor garages in Banbury
5,000+
drivers compared prices to book an MOTin Banbury in the last 12 months

What local drivers say about garages in Banbury

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Drivers in Banbury South East speak warmly of the local garages, regularly highlighting friendly, professional staff who explain work clearly and offer honest advice. Many reviewers also mention good value for money, quick turnaround times, and helpful extras such as flexible drop-off arrangements and complimentary car washes. A few drivers felt prices were on the higher side, and one raised concerns about repair recommendations following an MOT, so it may be worth asking for clear explanations of any extra work quoted.

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Verified garages in Banbury32nd in South East
Top Tier1Top Tiergarage
Silver Tier1Silvergarage
2Total Tieredgarages

Top Rated

1TCW Automotive 5.0
2BANBURY MOT - THORPE AUTOS 4.9
3BRS Automotive 4.9

Most Reviewed

1BANBURY MOT - THORPE AUTOS607 Reviews
2Evans Halshaw Citroen MG Banbury76 Reviews
3HiQ Tyres & Autocare Banbury54 Reviews
27.5%
Avg MOT discount (booked with service)99th in South East
7
Garages offering MOT
3
Garages offering collection & delivery
3
Garages with next-day availability
2
Garages accepting Class 7 MOT bookings
5
Garages offering monthly repayments
Next Available Slot04/11/20263 garages availableAverage Choice
Most Common Add-onFull Service
Average Time Between MOT Booking & Expiry17 days
4
Garages registered with Motorcodes
3
Garages on IMI Professional Register
4
RMI member garages
6
Garages offering 12-month parts & labour warranty

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THORPE AUTOS Logo
THORPE AUTOS

Physical Garage

2 Thorpe Close, THORPE CLOSE, OVERTHORPE IND ESTATE, Banbury, OX16 4SW

Top Tier Garage

Why You Should Choose Us for Your MOT in Banbury

Thorpe Autos is a friendly local independent garage. Our staff are all fully trained and qualified to a high standard. We carry out MOT and regular servicing, we also offer a range of services including all major and minor mechanical repairs & computer diagnostics. Wet Belts Engine Diagnostics Gear Boxes Suspension Brakes Exhausts Batteries Timing Chains *Motor Homes and Van repairs

MOT£54.85

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4.89 (607 reviews)

Reviews Summary

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Customers consistently praise this garage for its friendly, professional staff, clear communication and honest advice, with many highlighting fair prices, quick turnaround on MOTs and services, and a welcome absence of pushy upselling. Reviewers also appreciate the flexibility on offer, such as overnight drop-offs, last-minute bookings and collection services, and several repeat customers describe trusting the team for years. The only minor point is that the site may be a little tricky to find for those unfamiliar with Banbury, though this was mentioned by just one reviewer.

5.0/5.0
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“Great Service”
Would recommend
Review left: 01/11/26
5.0/5.0
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“Always great”
Would recommend
Review left: 31/10/26
5.0/5.0
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“So far so good”
Would recommend
Review left: 30/10/26
HiQ Tyres & Autocare Banbury Logo

Unit 4 Swan Industrial Estate, Swan Industrial Estate, Banbury, OX16 5DH

Silver Tier Garage

Why You Should Choose Us for Your MOT in Banbury

Banbury Motors is a 5-star rated, independent garage proudly serving the local community for over two years. We provide reliable, professional vehicle servicing, MOT testing, diagnostics, sales, and repairs - all carried out to the highest standards. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including: • MOT testing • Vehicle servicing • Advanced diagnostics • Air conditioning servicing & repairs • Free Wi-Fi in our waiting area • Complimentary coffee & tea Whether it’s routine maintenance or something more complex, our experienced team is here to help keep you safely on the road.

MOT£39

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4.73 (54 reviews)

Reviews Summary

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Customers consistently praise this garage for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere, with staff regularly highlighted for being professional, knowledgeable and genuinely helpful in explaining work clearly. The quality of service across MOTs, tyres and general servicing is rated highly, with many reviewers noting good value for money and efficient turnaround times. A small number of reviewers felt pricing was on the higher side, though the majority considered the cost fair given the standard of care received.

5.0/5.0
Verified
“Great service”
Would recommend
Review left: 31/10/26

Reply from HiQ Tyres & Autocare Banbury

Thank you, Hilary, for your lovely review. We’re delighted you were pleased with our service and really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to see you again! Drive safely, HiQ Banbury Team – Goodyear Racing

5.0/5.0
Verified
“Very helpful great price on line”
Would recommend
Review left: 25/10/26

Reply from HiQ Tyres & Autocare Banbury

Thank you, Steve, for your kind review. We’re glad you found the booking process easy and our team helpful. We appreciate your feedback about the parking and waiting room, and we’ll keep it in mind as we make improvements. We hope to see you again. Drive safely, HiQ Banbury Team – Goodyear Racing

4.3/5.0
Verified
“Great service”
Would recommend
Review left: 19/10/26

Reply from HiQ Tyres & Autocare Banbury

Thanks for your review, Aldrino. We’re glad your service and MOT were completed on time, and we appreciate you recommending us. We hope to see you again. Drive safely, HiQ Banbury Team – Goodyear Racing

Evans Halshaw Citroen Banbury Logo

Southam Road, Banbury, OX16 2RR

Why You Should Choose Us for Your MOT in Banbury

Affordable servicing from Evans Halshaw Accompanying our extensive range of offers on new and used vehicles are a wide selection of services that offer a cost-effective way of keeping your vehicle in its best possible condition. Ranging from routine servicing through to essential repairs, our dedicated retailers can accommodate any work your vehicle needs doing. What's more, our technicians are fully qualified and have access to the best diagnostic equipment and workshop tools. In addition to any service you have completed, our technicians will carry out a complimentary Vehicle Health Check. The technician performing the check will then pro

MOT£45

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4.6 (76 reviews)

Reviews Summary

AI Generated

Customers consistently praise the friendly, helpful reception staff and good value for money, with several returning visitors highlighting the welcoming atmosphere. One reviewer, however, raised a serious concern about being quoted for unnecessary work following an MOT, which was disputed by another garage; the service team may benefit from greater transparency when recommending repairs to help customers feel confident in the advice they receive.

4.5/5.0
Verified
“Great service.”
Would recommend
Review left: 15/08/26
5.0/5.0
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“Brilliant customer service”
Would recommend
Review left: 14/07/26
5.0/5.0
Verified
“Great service good customer service”
Would recommend
Review left: 04/12/25

Reply from Evans Halshaw Citroen Banbury

Hello, We appreciate you leaving us a review - thank you! Have a nice day! Evans Halshaw Customer Services

TCW Automotive Logo
TCW Automotive

Physical Garage

Unit 7, Overthorpe Road, Banbury, OX16 4SX

Why You Should Choose Us for Your MOT in Banbury

£9.99 MOT with a full and major service. Car Repairs & Vehicle Servicing In Banbury. Collection and delivery local 10 miles of our garage. Happy to drop your car off and we can often turn your issues around in one day. We like to keep you moving at an affordable realistic costing. Clutches , timing belts, Air con regas ( both gasses ) engine diagnostics, suspension work, brakes. Pre purchase health safety inspection. Enquiry early for a same day booking if in trouble we can help you if a slot is available.

MOT£45

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5 (16 reviews)

5.0/5.0
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“Great service”
Would recommend
Review left: 12/09/26
5.0/5.0
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“Excellent”
Would recommend
Review left: 01/08/26
5.0/5.0
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“Great service”
Would recommend
Review left: 13/07/26
BRS Automotive Logo
BRS Automotive

Physical Garage

Unit 1 Thorpe Way,, Thorpe Way,, Banbury, OX16 4SP

Why You Should Choose Us for Your MOT in Banbury

Local Banbury Garage BRS Automotive is an established, award-winning independent garage based in Banbury. We are proud winners of the Best Garage in the South East award in both 2019 and 2022

MOT£45

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4.88 (13 reviews)

5.0/5.0
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“Great service”
Would recommend
Review left: 25/10/26
5.0/5.0
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“Great Service”
Would recommend
Review left: 05/10/26
4.5/5.0
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“Good value”
Would recommend
Review left: 30/06/26
Eden Vauxhall Banbury Logo
Eden Vauxhall Banbury

Physical Garage

Beaumont Road, Banbury, OX16 1RH

Why You Should Choose Us for Your MOT in Banbury

Established in 2008, we strive to create a better world of motoring and provide our customers with an unparalleled level of customer service. Each Eden dealership is well recognised and a reputed business in the communities in which we operate, in part due to having developed a culture which is demonstrably different from every other motor retailer. Our colleagues are empowered to be genuinely customer focused and reflect the company's values of openness, absolute integrity and flexibility.

MOT£54.85

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4.63 (15 reviews)

Reviews Summary

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Customers consistently praise the friendly, attentive service, with several reviewers highlighting clear explanations of the work carried out and a few noting the nice touch of a complimentary car wash. Satisfaction levels appear high across the board, with no notable weaknesses mentioned in recent feedback.

5.0/5.0
Verified
“Great service”
Would recommend
Review left: 03/08/26
5.0/5.0
Verified
“Great service!”
Would recommend
Review left: 17/03/26
5.0/5.0
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“Excellent customer service”
Would recommend
Review left: 13/10/25
Vertu Peugeot/Hyundai Banbury Logo

Southam Rd, Banbury, OX16 2RS

Why You Should Choose Us for Your MOT in Banbury

Please note: Collection and Delivery not available on Saturdays At your local Vertu dealership, we only use the latest technology and employ the very best highly trained technicians. This ensures we have the skills and equipment to diagnose any problem quickly, making your service or repair faster and cheaper. Our friendly service receptionists and technicians can offer advice on car servicing, MOT’s and repairs.

MOT£54.85

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4.23 (33 reviews)

Reviews Summary

AI Generated

Customers consistently praise the friendly, welcoming staff and professional service, with the reception team singled out for being particularly helpful. The booking process is noted as straightforward and reasonably priced, and several reviewers expressed confidence they would return. No significant weaknesses were raised across these recent reviews.

4.3/5.0
Verified
“Good professional service.”
Would recommend
Review left: 21/01/26
4.8/5.0
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“MOT”
Would recommend
Review left: 14/01/26
4.8/5.0
Verified
“Wonderful team!”
Would recommend
Review left: 14/09/25

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Vehicle MakeMOT
Ford£35–£55
Volkswagen£35–£55
Vauxhall£35–£55
Audi£37–£55
Peugeot£35–£55
BMW£35–£55
Hyundai£35–£55
Renault£35–£55
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Ford Fiesta£35–£55
Volkswagen Golf£35–£55

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Live price ranges across towns near Banbury

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Banbury£35–£55
Brackley£10–£54
Bicester£25–£54
Buckingham£35–£55
Towcester£25–£45
Kidlington£35–£55
Leamington Spa£30–£55
Stratford-upon-Avon£30–£40
Warwick£29–£55
Witney£46–£55

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A Stress-free Way to Book Your MOT in Banbury Quickly to Keep Life Moving

Keeping your car roadworthy matters, especially in a commuter heavy town like Banbury. Whether you make the long drive to Oxford every day or head into the centre of Banbury from a local village, you rely on your car to get you from A to B. Even if it’s just the school run or daily errands you need to worry about, you can’t afford for it to be off the road for long.

But what do you do when its annual MOT is due?

Instead of putting your life on hold, either by taking a day off or relying on public transport to keep you moving, you can take control of your MOT in Banbury with BookMyGarage.com.

And we’ll never make you settle for a sub-standard service because our transparent comparison gives you all the information you need to find the very best deal.

Here are just some of the ways we provide a stress-free MOT booking process.

 

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You don’t want to spend any longer than necessary booking your MOT. You want a quick and easy process that gets you a test slot on a day that suits you.

But if you also want to get the best deal, it can be tricky knowing whether you’ve chosen the right Banbury MOT centre.

That’s why we offer 24/7 comparison, doing all the hard work so you don’t have to. You can compare all the options in your area and find the best one for your needs without breaking a sweat, whenever you’re free and however much you know about cars.

And with no long forms to fill out or pre-payment required to make a booking, you can get your MOT sorted in seconds and get back to the things that matter to you sooner.

 

Comprehensive Sort and Filter Options to Ensure You Find Your Perfect MOT Centre

When you want to get the best value for money on your MOT in Banbury, you need a local test centre that meets all your needs while still offering a great deal. Whether you want the cheapest MOT near you or you’re looking for the nearest or highest-rated test centre, we’re here to help.

You can order search results by Price, Distance, Availability, Reviews or even Name to find the right garage for your needs by using the Sort By dropdown in the top right corner. Plus, if you want to see who we recommend based on a combination of these factors, you can revert to Relevance at any time.

With many Banbury MOT centres offering convenient add-ons like vehicle collection and delivery and some offering same- or next-day MOT slots to get you the certificate you need sooner, we also offer a range of filter options on the left-hand sidebar. Ticking any of these boxes will ensure you only compare test centres that offer what you need.

And that makes it easier to find your perfect one, giving you a go-to garage for years to come.

 

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There’s nothing worse than finding out a deal’s too good to be true. We believe every driver should have a garage they can trust and are on a mission to provide the highest quality comparison that helps everyone find their perfect garage.

That’s why every test centre on our platform sets and updates their own prices, so what you see is what you’ll pay (unless you agree to additional work with them directly). There are no booking fees either and no nasty surprises when you turn up for your test.

From showing verified, unfiltered reviews from real people on every listing to rewarding the very best local test centres with one of our Tier badges, everything we do is designed to give you the peace of mind you deserve.

Because when you have that, you’ll always drive away totally satisfied.

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Our Spotlight Garage in Banbury BANBURY MOT - THORPE AUTOS

Top Tier Tier
★ 4.9
out of 5
607
verified reviews
£54.85
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“Can't recommend these guys enough. Great service! Will definitely be using Thorpe Autos from now on for all work”

– Becky, BMG-Verified review

Why BANBURY MOT - THORPE AUTOS Stands Out

✓ Top Tier tier status✓ Waiting area available✓ Loan car available✓ Collection & delivery

Opening Hours

Mon–Thu09:00 – 18:00Fri09:00 – 17:30Sat–SunClosed

*All information accurate as of November 3rd 2026

Frequently asked questions

Yes, booking your MOT and service in Banbury at the same time can be incredibly worthwhile, especially if you struggle to find time to make multiple garage appointments.

And not only will you save time by combining your vehicle’s regular maintenance into one appointment, but many test centres also discount the price of an MOT when you book a service at the same time. This means you can get an even better deal.
Yes, many MOT centres offer Saturday test slots to make your car’s maintenance fit into your schedule better.

If you need a Saturday MOT, you can either filter search results using the checkbox on the left-hand sidebar or select a specific date from the calendar to ensure you only compare options with weekend availability.
Yes, many local test centres offer same- or next-day testing to ease some of the stress of a forgotten MOT expiry date.

If you need a test slot tomorrow, either sort search results by Availability (using the Sort By button in the top right corner) or select a specific date from the calendar on the left-hand sidebar. This will ensure you only compare Banbury MOT centres that can offer a next-day test.

Please ensure your chosen test centre confirms your booking before you arrive to avoid any additional stress on the day.
We offer a range of sort and filter options to ensure every driver can easily find the best Banbury MOT centre for their needs.

Use the Sort By box in the top right corner to order results by Price, Distance, Availability, Reviews or even Name, reverting to Relevance at any time to see who we recommend based on a combination of these factors.

If you’re looking for a specific add-on such as vehicle collection and delivery or need a same-, next-day or Saturday MOT, you can use the checkboxes on the left-hand sidebar to filter out every garage that doesn’t offer what you’re looking for.
Many local test centres offer vehicle collection and delivery as a convenient add-on to make your MOT fit into your life better.

A tester will come to collect your vehicle and return it to your home or workplace after all the work is done. This means you don’t need to put your life on hold during your inspection.

If you’d like to add this service to your MOT in Banbury, select it from the product drop-down on the left-hand sidebar to ensure you’re only comparing local options that offer it.
As it’s a legal requirement to always have a valid MOT certificate, we will send you a reminder email four weeks before yours is due if you’ve made a booking through our platform using that registration.

If you’d like more bespoke reminders and to receive occasional promotions and special offers, you can opt-in to marketing communications on the checkout page.
As every test centre sets and updates their own prices, what you see is what you’ll pay. The only reason the price of your MOT will change is if you agree to additional work with your chosen garage directly.
Our Silver, Gold and Top Tier badges reward the very best UK garages for their commitment to high-quality car care. Each garage must meet and maintain strict eligibility criteria to receive a badge and adhere to our high standards of customer service.

This means that choosing a garage with a Tier badge can lead to an even better deal and greater value for money.
Yes, and we recommend that you do so. Following this MOT checklist before your test will ensure there are no minor faults that could cause your car to fail, ensuring a stress-free experience.

If you’re not confident checking your vehicle yourself, you can book a pre-MOT check at your chosen test centre and get a professional to complete the visual checks before the MOT proper. This gives you the best chance of passing first time.
If you know what your car needs, you can add it to your booking using the product dropdown on the left-hand sidebar. This will allow you to find the garage that offers the best value for money across both services.

If we don’t currently offer instant prices for your repair, or you don’t know what your car needs yet, you can still compare labour rates from local garages to get an idea how much a lengthy repair will cost. We show labour rates because these make up most of the final repair bill.
According to data taken from bookings made through our comparison site, an MOT in Banbury costs £36.12, on average. This is nearly £19 (or 34%) cheaper than the maximum UK price of £54.85.