PA postcode area · 119 MOT centres
MOT centres in Paisley (PA)
All 119 DVSA-approved MOT test stations in the PA area, with local pass rates and the faults cars fail on most, from 149,112 tests in 2024.
92Below average
Passed first time69.3%expected for these cars: 74.9%
Area rank111 / 118by MOT Rank score
Average car age at test8.8 years
A higher score can mean cars are better kept here, or that testers are less strict. DVSA does not publish pass rates for single garages, so the list below is not ranked.
What fails most here
Failure items per 100 tests, PA vs Great Britain.
| Area of the car | PA | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 22.2 | 11.0 |
| Brakes | 20.1 | 9.9 |
| Lights & electrics | 16.3 | 15.1 |
| Tyres | 10.7 | 7.2 |
| Body & chassis | 6.9 | 3.9 |
| Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors) | 6.7 | 4.9 |
| Emissions & leaks | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Steering | 3.7 | 2.1 |
Most tested cars in Paisley
| Model | Tests | Passed | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Corsa | 5,641 | 60.6% | 83Well below average |
| Ford Fiesta | 5,380 | 64.6% | 88Well below average |
| Ford Focus | 3,984 | 70.2% | 95Below average |
| Volkswagen Golf | 3,466 | 74.9% | 100About average |
| Vauxhall Astra | 3,349 | 64.5% | 91Well below average |
| Volkswagen Polo | 2,743 | 66.2% | 89Well below average |
| Renault Clio | 2,348 | 54.9% | 76Well below average |
| Nissan Qashqai | 1,979 | 67.4% | 88Well below average |
| Audi A3 | 1,697 | 75.6% | 102About average |
| Kia Sportage | 1,693 | 70.8% | 88Well below average |
All MOT test stations in the PA area
From the DVSA list of active MOT test stations. Phone ahead: opening times and prices vary (the maximum MOT fee for a car is £54.85).
Paisley 43
- Arnold ClarkSkoda Complex, Phoenix Retail Park, Linwood, PA1 2BH0141 849 7890Cars
- Arnold ClarkVw Complex, Phoenix Business Park, PA1 2BH01418475950Cars, Vans
- Arnold ClarkPhoenix Retail Park, Linwood Road, PA1 2BH01418495111Cars
- Arnold ClarkVauxhall Complex, Phoenix Retail Park, Linwood, PA1 2BH01418486666Cars
- Arnold ClarkRenfrew Road, PA3 4AR01418870555Cars
- Arnold ClarkPhoenix Retail Park, Linwood Road, PA1 2AB01418495050Cars
- Arnold ClarkMitsubishi Branch, Phoenix Retail Park, Linwood Road, PA1 2AB0141 849 5000Cars
- Arnold ClarkPheonix Retail Park, Linwood Road, PA1 2BH0141 8495100Cars
- Arnold Clark3 Pegasus Avenue, Phoenix Retail Park, PA1 2FE01418495050Cars
- Arnold Clark8 Saturn Avenue, PA1 2AB0141 842 8585Cars, Vans
- Autofix Garage Services LTD27 Mcgown Street, PA3 1QL0141 812 7788Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Minibuses
- Bremner Auto Repairs1 Bridge Street, Linwood, PA3 3HN01505328150Cars
- C&d Grant Motor EngineersUnit 1c, Sandyford Road, PA3 4HP0141 887 7070Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Cb Motor EngineersUnit 11 Craig's Business Centre, 2 Macdowall Street, PA3 2NB01412374660Cars, Vans
- Darnley Garage Services LTD53 Scotts Road, PA2 7AN0141 876 1871Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Dg Auto Repairs Limited61 Murray Street, PA3 1QW01412377590Cars, Vans
- Farmer Autocare LimitedNethercommon Industrial Estate, Inchinnan Road, PA3 2RD0141 889 6767Cars
- Farmer Autocare Limited139 Neilston Road, PA2 6QL0141 884 1010Cars
- Glenbar Electrical Services2/4 Northcroft Street, PA3 4AD0141 887 4040Cars
- Glencart Vehicle Services LTDUnit B, 9 Underwood Road, PA3 1TE01418878766Cars
- Glentyan Motor EngineersUnit 32, Riverpark Industrial Estate, Linwood, PA3 3AJ01505331313Cars
- Gmc Car & Commercial Repairs LTDUnit 1 99 Greenhill Road, PA3 1RD0141 889 0173Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Greenlaw Garage LTD36 Back Sneddon Street, PA3 2DD0141 887 9020Cars, Vans
- Halfords Autocentre39 Well Street, PA1 2PB0141 889 8881Cars
- Halfords Autocentre10 Incle Street, PA1 1HR01418872131Cars, Vans
- Halfords AutocentreHamilton Street, PA3 4BA0141 8471769Cars, Vans
- Hendrie Graham Motor Engineers LTD49/51 Canal Street, PA1 2HQ0141 848 6909Cars, Vans
- J R Volkswagen Centre5 Fulbar Road, PA2 9AW0141 887 4006Cars
- Kwik Fit9 Incle Street, PA1 1HR01418899756Cars
- Kwik Fit22 Bridge Street, PA1 1XN01418899049Cars
- Macklin MotorsSaturn Avenue, Phoenix Retail Park, PA1 2BH0141 842 8800Cars
- Mckinnon & Forbes LTD48 Clark Street, PA3 1RB01418872411Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Paisley Autocare LTD92 Glasgow Road, PA1 3NU01418487553Cars, Motorbikes
- Paisley MOT Centre17 East Buchanan Street, PA1 1HS07400 166747Cars
- Paisley Vw Centre Limited1 Mckean Street, PA3 1QP01418871387Cars
- Reids Garage Limited8 Underwood Road, PA3 1TD0141 887 5775Cars, Vans
- Reids Van Centre LTD8a Underwood Road, PA3 1TD0141 889 1263Cars, Vans
- Reillys Auto Centre38 Blythswood Drive, PA3 2ES0141-889-5452Cars
- Roadside Vehicle Services LTD46 Underwood Road, PA3 1TL0141 842 1440Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Minibuses
- Seedhill Service Station Limited71 Seedhill Road, PA1 1QS0141887 2338Cars
- Vehicle Assistance Network LTD26 Lonend, PA1 1SU01418896747Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- W G CommercialsLyon Road, Linwood, PA3 3BQ01505337333Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Minibuses
- W H Malcolm LTDWhm, 2 Burnbrae Drive, Linwood, PA3 3BU01505333301Cars, Vans
Greenock 20
- 2 V Motor Engineers18 Dellingburn Street, PA15 4TW01475722444Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Minibuses
- Altec Motors LTDUnit 6, Crawfurd Street, PA15 1LR01475888331Cars
- Arnold Clark11 Pottery Street, PA15 2UH01475 805001Cars
- Arnold Clark60 East Hamilton Street, PA15 2UA01475783535Cars
- B Positive MOT & Repair Centre LTDUnit 1, 15 Dellingburn Street, PA15 4TL01475 731265Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- C M Autos LTD18 Dellingburn Street, PA15 4TW01475880033Cars
- Dunns Testing LTD13 - 21 Ingleston Street, PA15 4UD01475 723313Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- H B R Accident Repair5 Earnhill Lane, PA16 0EQ01475 639736Cars
- Halfords Autocentre222 Dalrymple Street, PA15 1YN01475724881Cars
- Iain S Phillips179 Inverkip Road, PA16 9EU01475724753Cars
- Inverclyde CouncilEnvironmental And Commercial Services, Pottery Street Depot, PA15 2UH01475714771Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Kwik Fit90 Dalrymple Street, PA15 1QJ01475 787736Cars
- Logan Autos LTD11 Dellingburn Street, PA15 4RN07714 009 622Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Mcmillan Motors30 Brougham Street, PA16 8AF01475783336Cars
- MOT Centre Greenock6 Macdougall Street, PA15 2TG01475 600000Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Parker Bros Garage LTD18 Dellingburn Street, PA15 4TW01475892311Cars
- R & S Autos LimitedUnit 5, Drumfrochar Industrial Estate, PA15 4BJ01475 727555Cars
- St Andrews Garage12 East Blackhall Street, PA15 1HD01475721366Cars
- The Repair Centre (greenock) LTDUnit 6, Earnhill Place, Larkfield Industrial Estate, PA16 0EQ01475 631618Cars
- W B Hall (sales & Service)14 Robertson Street, PA16 8DB01475892624Cars
Renfrew 8
- Allan Orr (garages)18 Brown Street, PA4 8HL01418867403Cars
- Ian Walker CommercialsUnit 6, Brown Street, PA4 8HW01418861001Cars, Vans
- Peacock Motor Engineers LTDUnit 2, 20 Porterfield Road, PA4 8HJ01415614340Cars
- Porsche Centre9 Rocep Way, Braehead, PA4 8XT0141 4139784Cars
- Renfrew Motor EngineersUnit 2, Brown Street, PA4 8HW01418866667Cars
- Singh's Garage5 Wilson Street, PA4 8NP0141 885 1500Cars
- The Ferry MOT Centre1 London Street, PA4 8SE0141 886 1300Cars, Vans
- The Mechanics (glasgow) LTDUnit H, Meadowside Street, PA4 8SR07412 482647Cars
Oban 6
- Andrew Lawson LimitedOld Crofters, Soroba Road, PA34 4HU01631564176Motorbikes
- Halfords Autocentre21 Lochside Street, PA34 4HP01631570047Cars, Vans
- L.m.s AutoservicesUnit 6, Crannog Lane, PA34 4HB01631566502Cars
- Munro's Of Oban LTDUnit 2b, Lochavullin Industrial Estate, PA34 4PL01631564463Cars
- Quarry Road MOT CentreThe Old Ice Factory, Quarry Road, PA34 4DP01631564614Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Roddy's Garage15 Mill Lane, Lochavullin, PA34 4HA01631 565882Cars
Johnstone 5
- Benston Motor Engineers13 Laighcartside Street, PA5 8BY01505328344Cars
- Canal GarageCanal Road, PA5 8LA01505324444Cars
- Central Garage30 Church Street, PA5 8DU01505 320492Cars
- Halfords Autocentre6 Rankine Street, PA5 8BA01505 324891Cars
- Jss Autos Limited38 Walkinshaw Street, PA5 8BH01505 322998Cars
Port Glasgow 5
- Auto Tec (scotland) LTD5 Queen Street, PA14 5EF01475742800Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Minibuses
- Bouverie MotorsLower Bouverie Street, PA14 5PE01475745953Cars, Motorbikes
- Cullen Motors LTD17 Anderson Street, PA14 5EP01475792400Cars
- Fergus Monk T/a Port Glasgow Motor CoWest Quay, PA14 5EU01475 742053Cars
- Wright Recovery Limited9 Kingston Industrial Estate, PA14 5DG01475 742374Cars
Dunoon 4
- Cowal GargeMcarthur Street, PA23 7PL01369702440Cars
- Maccallum (motor Engineers) LTDChurch Street, PA23 8BG01369703350Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Milton Motors201 Edward Street, PA23 7PJ01369704716Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Stewarts Garage (dunoon) LTD50 Wellington Street, PA23 7LA01369706053Cars
Campbeltown 4
- A Glen Mechanical Services11 The Roading, PA28 6LU01586551011Cars, Vans
- Campbeltown Motor CompanySnipefield, PA28 6SY01586 552030Cars
- Hamilton Brothers (eng) LTDThe Roading, PA28 6LU01586553031Cars, Vans
- Messrs Duncan McpheeBurnbank Street, PA28 6JD01586554480Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Minibuses
Lochgilphead 3
- Kilmartin Auto RepairsKilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8RQ01546510373Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Kilmory CoachworksUnit 10c, Kilmory Industrial Estate, Kilmory, PA31 8RR01546 606922Cars
- W D SempleUnit 1, Highbank Park, Industrial Estate, PA31 8NN01546606767Cars
Isle Of Bute 3
- Rothesay Motor Services60 Ladeside Street, Rothesay, PA20 0DJ01700502045Cars, Motorbikes
- Terry's Auto Repairs9 Bishop Street, Rothesay, PA20 9DL01700500111Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- W & J Duncan18 Mill Street, Rothesay, PA20 0EX01700503094Cars
Bishopton 2
- Bishopton Hiring & Garage CoGreenock Road, PA7 5LA01505862441Cars
- Sabco VehiclesUnit 3, Rossland Place, 140 Greenock Road, PA7 5AN01505 863 300Cars, Vans
Isle Of Mull 2
- A I Kennedy & SonKennedys Garage, Iona Ferry Road, Salen, Aros, PA72 6JF01680300396Cars
- Harbour GarageLedaig, Tobermory, PA75 6NR01688302103Cars
Renfrewshire 2
- L.s.c. Fleet Maintenance LTD51-53 Johnstone Road, Lochermill, Bridge Of Weir, PA11 3RB01505 801812Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Ride 'n' Fit LTD96c Murray Street Business Park, Murray Street, Paisley, PA3 1QT0141 887 3140Motorbikes
Isle Of Islay 1
- Cresswell Cars LTDThe Garage, Glenegedale, PA42 7AS01496302300Cars
Lochwinnoch 1
- Ian Brown Motors70 High Street, PA12 4AA01505842343Cars
Wemyss Bay 1
- John Pearson Motors 1924 LTDThe Garage, Shore Road, PA18 6AR01475520149Cars
Inveraray 1
- W D SempleBarnbrae Garage, Shore Street, PA32 8UF01499302150Cars
Appin 1
- Gunns GarageThe Garage, PA38 4DB01631730279Cars, Vans, Minibuses
Bowmore 1
- A Mackenzie Bowmore EngineeringHigh Street, Bowmore, Isle Of Islay, PA43 7JH01496810206Cars, Motorbikes
Gourock 1
- Devlin Motors LTD8 Tarbet Street, PA19 1UF01475630960Cars, Vans
Argyll And Bute 1
- Quarry Road MOT StationLochavullin Road, Oban, PA34 4PL01631 566643Cars, Vans, Minibuses
Bridgend 1
- Islay Auto ServicesUnit 2, Whin Park Industrial Estate, Isle Of Islay, PA44 7NZ01496810088Cars
Inverclyde 1
- West Autos (scotland) Limited9 Bruce Street, Greenock, PA15 4LL01475 600707Cars
Tarbert, Argyll 1
- Sharp's GarageChurchill Quarry, PA29 6SX01880 820006Cars
Bridge Of Weir 1
- Gryffe Garage LTDMain Street, PA11 3PA01505 690100Cars
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Questions
How many MOT centres are there in Paisley (PA)?
DVSA lists 119 active MOT test stations in the PA postcode area, 117 of which test cars.
What is the MOT pass rate in Paisley?
In 2024, 69.3% of cars passed their MOT first time at test stations in the PA area. Given the age of the cars tested, 74.9% would be expected, so the area is below average (score 92, 111 of 118 areas).
What do cars fail on most in Paisley?
The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively.