MOT by postcode area
MOT results in Llandudno (LL)
How cars did at MOT test stations in the LL postcode area (Wales) in 2025: pass rates against cars of the same ages, what fails most often, how far cars here are driven and the models tested most.
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 70.8% Great Britain 72.8%
- Against cars of the same ages −0.5 pts 62nd of 118 areas
- Average age at the test 11.2 years cars aged three and over
- Tests finding a dangerous defect 8.1% Great Britain 7.3%
- Average annual mileage 7,307 miles; Great Britain 6,728
- Car MOT tests, 2025 264,629 264,046 in 2024
How do cars in Llandudno do at their MOT?
In 2025, 70.8% of the 264,629 car MOT tests at stations in the LL postcode area were passed first time, against 72.8% across Great Britain. The cars tested here averaged 11.2 years old; with that mix of ages, cars across Great Britain pass 71.3% of the time, so Llandudno is about where its age mix would put it, 62nd of 118 areas. In 2024 the pass rate here was 70.8%.
Pass rate by age: Llandudno vs Great Britain
Each pair of bars covers cars of the same age, so an area with older cars is compared fairly.
| Vehicle age | Llandudno | Great Britain |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 90.5% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 89.4% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 84.6% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 75.9% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 64.4% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 55.5% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 58.9% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT failures in Llandudno
Suspension defects appeared on 38.0% of failed tests here (Great Britain 32.4%). The most common single defect was “Coil spring: fractured or broken” (14.1% of failed tests). 56.1% of tests ended with at least one advisory (Great Britain 51.9%).
Failure categories
The marker shows the share across Great Britain.
| Category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 38.0% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 34.3% |
| Brakes | 25.7% |
| Tyres | 22.2% |
| Visibility | 13.9% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.3% |
| Steering | 7.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common defects
Share of failed tests with each defect.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 14.1% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 8.9% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.5% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 6.6% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 6.0% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 6.0% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.9% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 5.5% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.5% |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements Brakes | 5.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Cars tested most in Llandudno
The models with the most MOT tests in the LL postcode area in 2025, and how often they passed first time here and across Great Britain. A model’s pass rate depends on the ages of the cars tested, which differ between areas.
| Model | Tests here | Pass rate here |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta | 13,606 | 63.7% |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 9,655 | 63.0% |
| Volkswagen Golf | 9,458 | 74.7% |
| Ford Focus | 8,383 | 66.8% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 7,183 | 64.7% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 5,320 | 66.3% |
| Nissan Qashqai | 4,655 | 63.8% |
| BMW 3 Series | 4,180 | 73.7% |
| Audi A3 | 4,068 | 71.7% |
| Toyota Yaris | 3,785 | 75.9% |
Areas ranked near Llandudno
By pass rate against cars of the same ages. All 118 postcode areas.
| Rank | Area | Pass rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | Southampton (SO) | 71.7% | −0.3 pts |
| 60 | Walsall (WS) | 72.3% | −0.3 pts |
| 61 | Preston (PR) | 73.1% | −0.4 pts |
| 62 | Llandudno (LL) | 70.8% | −0.5 pts |
| 63 | Watford (WD) | 74.4% | −0.5 pts |
| 64 | Newcastle upon Tyne (NE) | 73.5% | −0.7 pts |
| 65 | Swindon (SN) | 71.5% | −0.8 pts |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOT results | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 264,629 car MOT tests in the LL area | 15 September 2026 |
- Normal MOT tests of cars aged three and over at test stations in the LL postcode area in 2025; retests are excluded.
- The area is where the test station is, not where the car is kept. Most people use a station near home or work, but not all.
- Postcode area names are Royal Mail’s. The LL area covers more than Llandudno itself.
- Same ages: what all cars in Great Britain would score with this area’s mix of ages, in seven age bands.
- Annual mileage comes from consecutive MOT odometer readings of the same car, 300 to 430 days apart.
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