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Car Garages in Oldham: What UK MOT Data Shows
DVSA MOT data · 2024
Across the OL postcode area where Oldham is located, 230,535 MOT tests were recorded in 2024 — covering roughly 225,459 vehicle records — with a first-attempt pass rate of 72.7%.
The most common failure categories in this area: Electrical (25.7%), Suspension (19.1%), Brakes (18.7%).
Oldham, Greater Manchester hosts 163 active car garages listed in our directory. Across 559 million UK MOT records analysed by DVSA between 2005-2024, electrical, suspension, and brake faults are the three highest-volume failure categories — together accounting for the majority of unscheduled garage visits. Tyre tread depth is the single highest-volume specific reason cars fail their annual test.
- Lighting and electrical — consistently #1 by volume — bulbs, indicators, and headlamp aim are frequent low-cost fixes.
- Suspension faults — coil springs, joints, and bushes — pothole-related, climbing sharply above 60,000 miles.
- Brake performance — pads, discs, and roller-tester imbalance — every UK garage offering MOTs covers brake checks.
- Tyres — tread depth below 1.6mm is the single highest-volume specific failure across the UK fleet.
Use the listing above to compare local garages in Oldham — MOT centres, repair specialists, servicing centres, tyre fitters, and bodywork shops with verified reviews and contact details. See common UK car problems by make and model →
Source: DVSA MOT Test Data (2005–2024), aggregated by postcode area + cargarages.co.uk directory listings.
Choosing a Car Garage in Oldham
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With 163 garages to choose from in Oldham, finding the right one for your needs doesn't have to be difficult. Whether you need a routine MOT test, urgent car repairs, regular servicing, new tyres, or bodywork restoration, comparing your options ensures you get the best value and quality of work.
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How many car garages are in Oldham?
There are 163 car garages in Oldham listed on Car Garages, offering services including MOT testing, car repairs, servicing, tyre fitting, and bodywork repairs.
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Car garages in Oldham offer a range of services including car repairs, car servicing, car mots, body repairs, car tyres. You can compare garages by service type to find the right specialist.
What is the average rating of garages in Oldham?
The average rating of car garages in Oldham is 4.7 out of 5, based on 12,379 verified reviews.
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