25-03-08 Ashton Gate vehicle test station in Bristol now closed
After nearly 40 years, Bristol Goods Vehicle Test Station at Ashton Gate closed on 19 March, and will be moving to a new site at Merebank Road, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 8AQ.
Collin Field of Bath Bus Company was the last customer whose historic buses passed the annual test at Ashton Gate. He had been testing his vehicles at Ashton Gate for many years.
Martin Mortimer, Test Station Manager said:
“We would like to thank all of our customers who have been coming to Ashton Gate over the years and appreciate their patience through this time. Our staff is looking forward to seeing them at the new test station in Avonmouth with all the modern facilities.”
The new Bristol test station at Avonmouth will open for testing on 7th April 2008. In the Interim period customers who require tests are advised to book a test through calling VOSA’s National Number 0870 60 60 440.
Once fully operational at Avonmouth, customers will continue to book their tests through VOSA’s National Number 0870 60 60 440.
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Photos from left to right:
Last Vehicle Tested
Martin Mortimer, Test Station Manager and Collin Field of Bath Bus Company with the last vehicle tested at Ashton Gate
Local Staff Martin Mortimer, Test Station Manager with local staff at Ashton Gate
NOTES TO EDITOR:
VOSA (Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) is responsible for:
• Processing applications for licences to operate lorries and buses and registering bus services
• Operating and administering testing schemes for all vehicles, including the supervision of the MOT testing scheme
• Enforcing the law on vehicles to ensure that they comply with legal standards and regulations
• Enforcing drivers' hours and licensing requirements
• Supporting Traffic Commissioners to help them make informed decisions on operator
licensing, vocational drivers and bus registration requirements
• Providing training and advice for commercial operators
• Investigating vehicle accidents, defects and recalls.
For media enquiries about VOSA, please contact: Zita Easton on 0117 954 2561 or Luke Bigwood on 0117 954 3208. You can also e-mail press@vosa.gov.uk
Page last updated: 26/03/2008