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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Scotland

Aberdeen South (Cove) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2CoveAB12 3GQHigh pass rate

At Aberdeen South (Cove), 73.6% of candidates pass, one of the 135 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)
73.6%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.4K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#73
of 135 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 bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 47%, rank #73 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Berwick-On-Tweed, about 90.9 miles away.

Berwick-On-TweedBest nearby
90.9 mi away
85.7%
+12.1 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

73.6%passed
failed26.4%

All-time 5.6K passed, 2.0K failed, 7.6K total

How Aberdeen South (Cove) compares

Aberdeen South (Cove)
73.6%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+1.4 pp

The 1.4-point edge at Aberdeen South (Cove) (ranked 73 of 135 in its category) is real but small; local route familiarity moves your odds more than the venue does.

Where Aberdeen South (Cove) ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 47%
Aberdeen South (Cove) sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#73
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The longer arc at Aberdeen South (Cove) points down: 81% in 2017-18 against 70.6% now, a 10.4-point slide, though 2020-21 showed what the routes allow at 93.8%.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 3.7 pp
Male74.3%
0%100%
Female70.6%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
4 to 8 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~20
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 4 to 8 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

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current 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

Aberdeen South (Cove) is in Cove, Aberdeen City (AB12 3GQ) and runs DVSA motorcycle module 2 tests for learners across the local area. Your examiner picks the route on the day without telling you which, and the DVSA does not publish them. Over 2017-18-2024-25, 7.6K candidates sat tests here. The figures are statistically usable for centre-to-centre comparisons, which is most of what people land on this page wanting to do.

Out of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres, Aberdeen South (Cove) ranks 73, which lands it in the lower half nationally. The 73.6% pass rate is 1.4 points above the UK figure of 72.2%. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Aberdeen South (Cove) in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

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 2

What learners should know about Aberdeen South (Cove)

  • Pass rate at Aberdeen South (Cove) sits close to the UK average. Prepare for an ordinary level of difficulty: examiners apply the standard DVSA marking sheet, and the routes are a representative mix of local conditions.
  • 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.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Aberdeen South (Cove). Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Peterhead
31.4 mi, 354 tests, Rank #21
80.8%
+7.2 pp
Dundee
54.3 mi, 4.7K tests, Rank #60
75.8%
+2.2 pp
Berwick-On-TweedBest nearby
90.9 mi, 775 tests, Rank #7
85.7%
+12.1 pp
Elgin
59.9 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #104
68.1%
-5.5 pp
Kirkcaldy
76.2 mi, 7.1K tests, Rank #126
62.6%
-11.0 pp
Perth
69.4 mi, 172 tests, Rank #108
67.4%
-6.2 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 73.6%, calculated from 1.4K 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 74% (from 7.6K tests).
Is Aberdeen South (Cove) an easy or hard test centre?
Aberdeen South (Cove) is ranked #73 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 73.6% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. 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 1.4 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. The 1.4-point edge at Aberdeen South (Cove) (ranked 73 of 135 in its category) is real but small; local route familiarity moves your odds more than the venue does.
How many driving tests does Aberdeen South (Cove) record?
Aberdeen South (Cove) has recorded 7.6K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 5.6K passed and 2.0K 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 Peterhead (80.8%), Dundee (75.8%), Berwick-On-Tweed (85.7%) and Elgin (68.1%). Of these, Peterhead, Dundee, Berwick-On-Tweed have higher current pass rates than Aberdeen South (Cove)'s 73.6%. Elgin sits 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 4 to 8 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 4 to 8 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 7.6K 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.