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Derby MOT: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights
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Average price for an MOT in Derby
4.79★
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Vertu Seat Derby
Physical Garage
Locomotive Way, Derby, DE24 8PU
About Us
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
4.59 (51 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Most customers rave about friendly, professional staff, helpful communication (including video health checks), good value and quick turnaround, with many praising specific team members and the complimentary car cleans. A smaller but notable group cite poor or inconsistent communication, booking mix-ups, long waits, pressure to accept extra work and a few reports of rude or discriminatory behaviour. Overall the garage is well regarded for quality and service, but customers should double-check bookings and any recommended add‑ons before agreeing.
Vertu Citroen Derby
Physical Garage
Stores Rd, Derby, DE21 4XF
About Us
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
4.56 (67 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Most customers are very positive, repeatedly praising friendly, professional staff, clear communication, good value and convenient features like online booking, free hot drinks and video health checks. Recurring negatives are less common but notable: last‑minute cancellations, delays or missed follow‑ups (for example forgotten MOT retests, unfilled coolant or promised valets), occasional billing/advice errors and limited cash payment options. Overall the garage scores highly for service and price, though reliability on some small tasks and punctuality can be inconsistent.
Derby Tyres & Services Limited
Physical Garage
74-90, Pear Tree Rd,, Derby, DE23 6QA
About Us
We are a one stop shop for all your car servicing needs. MOT, Servicing and Tyres all under one roof. We can also offer you a comfortable waiting area with coffee machine whilst you wait for your vehicle. An excellent reputation for being highly competitive in the area make a good choice today by choosing us .
MOT£40
5 (24 reviews)
Stoney Cross Garage
Physical Garage
Stoney Cross, Spondon, DE21 7NS
About Us
A family-run business where the customer still comes first. Here in our large well-equipped workshop we service and repair all makes of cars and light commercial vehicles. We also do MOT tests, air conditioning repairs, auto electrics, tyres and much more. When you bring your vehicle to us for the first time the details are put onto our system so that the next time it needs to come in we can have all the right parts ready. If you give us the mileage we can even tell you if it’s due for a service. Also, if you bring your vehicle for an MOT ask us to remind you next year and we’ll give you a call when it’s due again. Our large workshop and ex
MOT£54.85
5 (20 reviews)
ETB Autocentres Derby
Physical Garage
116 Siddals Road, Derby, DE1 2PW
About Us
When it comes to offering motorists a trusted customer experience to rely on, ETB Autocentres doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel. For many years, ETB Autocentres has prided itself on its knowledgeable, open, and honest advice, with our customers’ safety at the forefront of all we do. It’s as simple as that and long may this continue! As well as exhausts, tyres, and batteries, we offer so much more besides including servicing, MOTs, wheel balancing, alignment, brakes air-conditioning, and all other mechanical repairs.
MOT£54.85
5 (21 reviews)
Coopers Garage
Physical Garage
6-8, Wordsworth Avenue, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 9HP
About Us
A friendly, professional service in Sinfin Derby is always assured at Coopers Garage. Covering outside areas of Stenson, Alvaston, Littleover, Mickleover, Normanton, Pear Tree, Chellaston, Specialising in all aspects of motor repair and service, our workshop is fully equipped to carry out all types of work, including: MOT Testing Car Tyres Wheel Alignment Car Servicing Car Repairs Body Work We also offer a FREE collection and delivery service to all in the Sinfin area in Derby, and to all Rolls Royce employees.
MOT£54.85
4.9 (17 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Most customers praise Coopers Garage for prompt, reliable workmanship, clear communication and friendly, helpful staff, often adding that there’s no hard‑selling and repairs are trustworthy. Frequent strengths mentioned are quick turnarounds (including same‑day walk‑ins), fair pricing and quality parts, with many saying they’ll happily return or recommend the garage. The only recurring criticism is that the reception/office could be made more client‑friendly.
Greenfields Motoring Services Ltd
Physical Garage
GREENFIELDS RECOVERY Unit 5 AND 6, Hilton Industri, Hilton Ind Est, DERBY, DE65 5FE
About Us
We are a family run business founded in 2011 offering a full range of services for your vehicle, from FREE health checks, tyres, clutches, diagnostics, 24 hour breakdown service and much more. Our friendly team are here to assist you and your vehicle when you need us. RAC Approved Eurorepar Approved
MOT£54.85
4.86 (27 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive about Greenfields, with many five‑star reviews praising professional, friendly staff and reliable MOTs and repairs. Frequent strengths highlighted are the convenient collection-and-delivery service, speedy breakdown recovery, competitive pricing and thorough diagnostics/repairs (cambelts, water pumps and even bespoke parts are mentioned), plus punctual drivers and helpful phone staff. One detailed negative review calls out poor communication, cleanliness and an incorrectly completed brake check — a serious but isolated concern that reviewers say the garage should address.
Jia Autos Ltd T/A Abbey street garage
Physical Garage
344 Abbey Street, Derby, DE22 3SZ
About Us
Abbey street garage
MOT£39.99
4.44 (28 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Most customers are positive, repeatedly praising friendly staff, quick MOTs, good communication and strong value for money (several specifically cite the £25 MOT). Reviewers often highlight efficient, competent repairs and trustworthy service—many say they’d return year after year. A minority report problems: unexpected closures/no answer, appointment mix‑ups and missed safety checks (notably handbrake/brake pads), plus isolated cases of poor workmanship, which produced the few very negative reviews.
DC Tyres & Autocentre
Physical Garage
Unit 6 Enterprise Park, Trent Lane, Castle Donington, DE74 2PY
About Us
DC Tyres & Autocentre is a well-established family run business operating in the Castle Donington Derby area with many years’ experience in the motor trade we offer a full range of services catering for all your motoring needs. D C Tyres have a dedicated team of fully qualified technicians and VOSA approved MOT testers. This is complemented by our professional office team who make sure your experience with us is a pleasant one. We offer full range of garage services to vehicle owners whether you drive a passenger car 4X4 or SUV, our mechanics strive to ensure that your vehicle will be performing at its best before leaving our workshop.
MOT£49
4.15 (17 reviews)
Reviews Summary
AI Generated
Most customers praise friendly, helpful staff, clear communication, quick and reasonably priced MOTs and services, plus a comfortable waiting room and reliable tyre work. A minority report serious problems — missed or mishandled bookings, rude behaviour, long delays and a lack of proactive contact about extra work — which left them frustrated. The reviews lean positive overall but point to inconsistent customer service and booking processes that the garage should address.
Discount Tyres Service Centre
Physical Garage
at Derby Towbars, unit 8 Dunton Close, West Meadows / Pentagon Island, Derby, DE21 6XB
About Us
Part of Derby Towbars, Discount Tyres service centre offers great prices and quality service for all makes of vehicle. Tyres and tracking, service MOT and repairs. Towbars and electrics a speciality!
MOT£54.85
MOT Centres in Derby – Options to Suit Every Vehicle
Derby’s rich industrial heritage and vibrant cultural scene make it a unique driving hub in the East Midlands. With events like Derby Festé lighting up the city centre and Edge-Lit 2025 celebrating horror and sci-fi literature at Derby Quad, traffic through key routes like the A38 and A52 can intensify, leading to additional stress if you can’t rely on your car.
Whether you're commuting through Alvaston or heading to Pride Park Stadium for a match, keeping your vehicle roadworthy is essential. That’s why we work with garages that understand local needs, providing transparent prices, verified reviews and 24/7 booking capability to help you find the best deal for your needs in under 60 seconds.
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- BMG-Verified garages across Derby. Look for the BMG-verified badge – local garages that offer great value, boast stand-out customer reviews and are held to our clear standards.
- We Show the Full Picture - So you can look beyond price to choose a garage based on what you value most.
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- Exclusive Offers – Book your MOT with a service and get it from as little as £19.99*
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*as of September 3rd 2025
These are just some of the reasons to choose BookMyGarage - enter your reg and postcode to see how we can help you make a confident, informed choice when booking your MOT now.
Top Tier Garage Spotlight: Tech-Tonic Vehicle Repairs
Located on Woods Lane in Alvaston, Tech-Tonic Vehicle Repairs has earned its Top Tier status through a blend of technical excellence, customer-first service, and community trust, making them a standout option in Derby.
Customers consistently praise their transparent pricing, flexible booking and exceptional communication and their commitment to quality, honesty, integrity and care are key qualities we look for in a Top Tier garage.
Here are some of the reasons why Tech-Tonic truly stand out:
- Manufacturer-trained technicians offering dealership-level service without the premium price tag
- German vehicle and DPF cleaning specialists
- 12-month parts and labour warranty & monthly repayment options available
- 4.92-star rating from over 235 verified reviews on BookMyGarage*
- Collection and delivery available
- MOTs from just £25 with a full or major service*
*as of 3rd September 2025
All information correct as of 3rd September 2025.
About Our Tier System:
BookMyGarage’s Garage Tier Program is designed to help drivers identify the most reliable and high-performing garages in their area. Garages are evaluated on:
- Verified customer reviews – volume and score
- Communication and transparency
- Value for money
- Ongoing compliance with our service standards
Only garages that consistently meet and maintain these high standards are awarded Tier status, ensuring drivers can book with confidence.
What Do Local Drivers Think of Derby’s Top Tier Garage?
“Always use this garage as I trust them to do a good job and only recommend repairs that are genuinely needed.” – Dawn, from a verified review left 19th May 2025.
“Listened to my needs and offered fantastic support and service.” – Jessika, verified review left 19th March 2025.
“Always my go to garage, they never disappoint.” – Alan, from a verified review left 2nd March 2025.
“Very helpful, very friendly, very thorough. Wouldn’t ever use anywhere else.” – Elliot, verified review left 16th November 2024.
MOT Prices in Derby
| MOT Price Category | Price | Details |
| Average (Standalone) | £52.21 | The typical cost of an MOT when booked on its own, across Derby garages listed on our platform. |
| Average (Cheapest) | £39.99 | The cheapest price charged for an MOT booked on its own, across garages in Derby. |
| Best Deal When Combined with a Service | £19.99 | Many garages offer discounted MOTs when booked alongside a full or major service, including our Top Tier garage. |
All prices correct as of September 3rd 2025
Whether you’re looking to book your MOT on its own or combine it with your annual service, you can book a great deal by comparing instant prices across Derby garages listed on our platform.
Many, including our Top Tier garage, offer an MOT for between £19.99 and £30* when booked alongside a full or major service – making it a win-win for local drivers.
*as of September 3rd 2025
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