MOT test centre · Ely CB6
Als Lock
Downham Garage, 23A Main Street, Little Downham, Ely, CB6 2ST
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Car ServicingTypically £220 · price guide, Oct 2026 · One to two hours for an interim serviceWhat it involves
About car servicing · Locufy UK price guide
Expect £120–£450 for a car service in the UK, with £220 a fair middle figure. An interim service on a small petrol hatchback is the cheapest; a full or major service on a diesel, SUV or premium model, especially at a main dealer or in London, is the dearest.
- Typical UK cost
- £120–£450 per service. Typically £220.
- From Motrio, Bumper, BookMyGarage, read 15 Oct 2026. Price guide
- Time in the workshop
- One to two hours for an interim service; three to four hours for a full or major service
Common reasons people book it
- Interim service
- Full annual service
- Major service
- Service and MOT together
- High-mileage service
- Hybrid service
Before you book, ask
- Check your handbook or app for whether an interim, full or major service is due at this mileage
- Ask the garage to use parts and oil that meet the car maker's specification to protect the warranty
- Check the service is recorded in the book or the online service history before you collect the car
- Note any noises, warning lights or leaks, so the garage looks at them during the service
Your MOT here
MOT prices
Garages may charge less than the maximum; this is the legal cap, not this garage's price.
71.66% Pass rate for the CB postcode area, 2024 — not this station
On the day
Before you go: a quick MOT check
- Nothing is legally required beyond the car itself.
- Your booking reference, if the garage gave you one.
- The garage checks your registration online, so you do not need your logbook (V5C).
A five-minute check in the driveway
- Lights: headlights, brake lights, indicators and number plate light all work.
- Tyres: at least 1.6 mm of tread, no cuts or bulges.
- Wipers and washer fluid: blades clear the screen and the bottle is topped up.
- Horn works.
- Mirrors are secure and not cracked.
- Number plates are clean, readable and secure.
- Dashboard warning lights are off.
- Seatbelts are all present, latch and retract.
- Fluid levels: oil, brake fluid and screen wash topped up.
- Bodywork: no sharp edges from damage or rust.
Questions about Als Lock
MOT questions
What kinds of vehicle come through Als Lock on Main Street in Little Downham?
Class 4 is the only class tested here: cars, taxis, motor caravans and quads, plus light vans and goods vehicles up to 3,000kg and passenger vehicles with up to 12 seats.
Can the Ely-area Als Lock test vans or motorcycles?
Vans, yes: light vans and goods vehicles up to 3,000kg fall under the class 4 work done at this site. Motorcycles, no, because Als Lock covers class 4 only.
Is there a way to reserve an appointment at Als Lock?
By phone, through the listed line for 23A Main Street in Little Downham, since Als Lock offers no online booking. Call the garage and agree a slot with the staff there.
What should I do if Als Lock has no appointments left?
Halls Vehicle Services Limited in Ely is 1.9 km away, and STEWART & Wisbey Ltd and GLOVERS, both in Ely, are each 2.5 km off.
Which failure categories are most frequent for cars in the CB postcode area?
Across the CB postcode area, lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment account for 11.1% of class 4 first tests, tyres 7.7% and suspension 7.6%. These are figures for class 4 tests at stations in that area, not for Als Lock alone.
How often did class 4 cars pass first time in the CB area in 2024?
In 2024, 71.7% of class 4 first tests at MOT stations in the CB postcode area were passed. That is an area-wide figure, not a result for Als Lock on its own.
Address and hours
Find the garage
- Downham Garage, 23A Main Street, Little Downham, Ely, CB6 2ST
- Directions
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On the DVSA list of MOT test stations as Als Lock, site 2760AH.
Where to find Als Lock
Across Great Britain
MOT pass rate and top failure reasons
National figures, not for this station · 2025 to 2026
72.5% national pass rate in 2025 to 2026
Source: DVSA, MOT testing data for Great Britain, tables DVSA/MOT/01 and DVSA/MOT/03 (classes 3 and 4, initial tests). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
MOT and tax check
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Enter your registration to see when your MOT and tax are due and what your last test found.
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