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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, Scotland

Aberdeen South (Cove) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1CoveAB12 3GQHigh pass rate

At Aberdeen South (Cove), 81.2% of candidates pass, one of the 72 test centres we rank from the DVSA data. Below you will find the full pass-rate history, the demographic split, the estimated waiting time and a comparison with the nearest centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
81.2%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.3K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#6
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Aberdeen South (Cove) sits in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Top 8%, rank #6 of 72). No nearby motorcycle module 1 centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

DundeeNearest alternative
54.3 mi away
77.2%
-4.0 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

81.2%passed
failed18.8%

All-time 6.2K passed, 2.3K failed, 8.5K total

How Aberdeen South (Cove) compares

Aberdeen South (Cove)
81.2%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+8.2 pp

The 8.2-point advantage at Aberdeen South (Cove) (ranked 6 of 72 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.

Where Aberdeen South (Cove) ranks among 72 centres

Top 8%
Aberdeen South (Cove) ranks higher than 92% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#6
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The headline barely moved (74.2% in 2017-18, 76.7% now) but the ride was not smooth: Aberdeen South (Cove) has swung 14.9 points between its best year (83.5%, 2023-24) and its worst (68.6%, 2019-20).

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 18.3 pp
Male75.1%
0%100%
Female56.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
6 to 10 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~22
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Aberdeen South (Cove) would typically wait around 6 to 10 weeks from booking to test day.

Peak months
June, July, August, September
when UK waits tend to be longest
Best to book
November, December, January, February
when UK waits tend to be shortest

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

Moss Road
Gateway Business Park
Nigg
Aberdeen
AB12 3GQ
Scotland

Source: DVSA find a driving test centre (Open Government Licence v3.0), captured 2026-05-12.

Tests offered at Aberdeen South (Cove)

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • ADI part 3

Accessibility & facilities

Wheelchair accessible per DVSA

Parking and toilet details aren't included in DVSA's published feed. For the current on-site facilities, check the DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode AB12 3GQ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Of the DVSA motorcycle module 1 centres across Scotland, Aberdeen South (Cove) is the one covering Cove, Aberdeen City and the surrounding AB12 3GQ area. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Across 2017-18-2024-25 the DVSA recorded 8.5K tests at Aberdeen South (Cove). A solid mid-range sample, the data is reliable enough that the rank position below isn't an artefact of small numbers.

If you've been told Aberdeen South (Cove) is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 81.2% is 8.2 points clear of the UK motorcycle module 1 average of 73%, which is rank #6 out of 72. First-attempt data for Aberdeen South (Cove) is missing from the DVSA's DRT122C release. It's not a low number, it's no number, the centre is small enough that DVSA omits it from that particular table.

All figures shown are aggregated from the DVSA quarterly statistical release covering the most recent reporting periods available. Pass-rate calculations exclude tests cancelled by the candidate or examiner. Sample sizes and methodology are described in the source attribution at the foot of this page.

Country
Scotland
Test category
Motorcycle Module 1

What learners should know about Aberdeen South (Cove)

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Aberdeen South (Cove)'s rate reflects route geography more than examiner discretion, DVSA marking is centrally trained. Prepare for the same fault categories you'd prepare for anywhere.
  • Ask any instructor working Aberdeen South (Cove) about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Aberdeen South (Cove), cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

DundeeBest nearby
54.3 mi, 5.0K tests, Rank #18
77.2%
-4.0 pp
Kirkcaldy
76.2 mi, 8.2K tests, Rank #57
67.7%
-13.5 pp
Edinburgh (Musselburgh)
88.5 mi, 10.8K tests, Rank #65
63%
-18.2 pp
Wick
100.8 mi, 392.667 tests, Rank #72
54%
-27.2 pp
Livingston
99.1 mi, 2.1K tests, Rank #68
61.2%
-20.0 pp
Inverness (Longman Drive)
84.1 mi, 6.2K tests, Rank #54
68.9%
-12.3 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Aberdeen South (Cove)?
The current pass rate at Aberdeen South (Cove) driving test centre is 81.2%, calculated from 1.3K tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 73.2% (from 8.5K tests).
Is Aberdeen South (Cove) an easy or hard test centre?
Aberdeen South (Cove) is ranked #6 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 81.2% compares to a UK average of 73%. Higher pass rates often correlate with quieter rural or suburban routes; lower rates with dense urban centres featuring complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts.
How does Aberdeen South (Cove) compare to the UK average?
Aberdeen South (Cove)'s pass rate is 8.2 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. The 8.2-point advantage at Aberdeen South (Cove) (ranked 6 of 72 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.
How many driving tests does Aberdeen South (Cove) record?
Aberdeen South (Cove) has recorded 8.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 6.2K passed and 2.3K failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Aberdeen South (Cove)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Aberdeen South (Cove) are Dundee (77.2%), Kirkcaldy (67.7%), Edinburgh (Musselburgh) (63%) and Wick (54%). Aberdeen South (Cove)'s 81.2% is the highest current pass rate among them. Dundee, Kirkcaldy, Edinburgh (Musselburgh), Wick sit lower. You can compare every nearby centre in the "Other test centres nearby" section above, or see them all on the interactive PassRates map.
When is the best time to book a test at Aberdeen South (Cove)?
Aberdeen South (Cove) currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 6 to 10 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. A flexible test date helps: booking into a quieter month often shortens the wait and opens up more available slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Aberdeen South (Cove) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Aberdeen South (Cove) as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Aberdeen South (Cove)?
The estimated wait at Aberdeen South (Cove) is about 6 to 10 weeks (low demand). That range is modelled from regional demand patterns reported in the National Audit Office investigation into car driving test waiting times, the DVSA Despatch blog updates, and this centre's test volume of 8.5K lifetime tests, so treat it as an estimate rather than a live figure. Across the UK, waits peak in June and July and ease in November and December. For live availability, check the official DVSA booking service.
Source

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. PassRates.uk aggregates DVSA centre-level totals across reporting periods.

Edited by Vikas. DVSA data period: 2024-25.