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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, Wales

Aberporth Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1AberporthSA43 2DBHigh pass rate

Aberporth posts a 76.7% pass rate, with Swansea the nearest alternative about 44 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

Pass rate (2015-16)
76.7%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
193
2013-14 to 2015-16 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#22
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated September 2026

Compare and decide

Aberporth sits in the top half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Top 31%, rank #22 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Bangor, about 77.6 miles away.

BangorBest nearby
77.6 mi away
78.6%
+1.9 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

76.7%passed
failed23.3%

All-time 148 passed, 45 failed, 193 total

How Aberporth compares

Aberporth
76.7%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+3.7 pp

The 3.7-point advantage at Aberporth (ranked 22 of 72 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.

Where Aberporth ranks among 72 centres

Top 31%
Aberporth ranks higher than 69% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#22
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 28.4 pp
Male81.0%
0%100%
Female52.6%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
5 to 9 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Aberporth would typically wait around 5 to 9 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

Aberporth
Ceredigion
SA43 2DB
Wales

Tests offered at Aberporth

  • Motorcycle Module 1

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode SA43 2DB.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode SA43 2DB, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

If you've got a test booked at SA43 2DB, that's Aberporth in Aberporth, Ceredigion. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. Be careful with the per-period numbers at Aberporth. With just 193 tests over 2013-14-2015-16, one or two unlucky candidates in a slow quarter can move the rate by five points.

Rank: #22 of 72. Pass rate: 76.7%. UK average: 73%. That's a upper half centre by the DVSA's own published figures. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Aberporth 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
Wales
Test category
Motorcycle Module 1

What learners should know about Aberporth

  • Aberporth doesn't deviate much from the national curve, so generic preparation advice (mock tests, mirror discipline, junction observation) applies here in the same shape it would anywhere.
  • With 193 tests on record at Aberporth, the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Aberporth area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Aberporth. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.
Before you drive off

Whether you pass at Aberporth is not decided by the centre. It is decided by the 15 things an examiner can mark you on, and response, traffic lights is one of the ones that ends attempts early.

DVSA publishes all 21 vehicle safety questions in advance, 14 tell me and 7 show me. You get 2 of them on the day, one at the roadside and one while you are driving. Get one wrong or both wrong and it counts as one driving fault, not two.

Show me, tell me questionsIs that a fault?Test day readiness check

Amber-light decision practice: at every amber, the instructor calls "stop or go" so you build the muscle for the right call. Practise multi-stage junctions. Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

Other test centres nearby

Swansea
43.8 mi, 18.5K tests, Rank #31
75.3%
-1.4 pp
BangorBest nearby
77.6 mi, 4.9K tests, Rank #12
78.6%
+1.9 pp
Newport (Gwent)
76.1 mi, 15.1K tests, Rank #35
74.7%
-2.0 pp
Exeter
106.8 mi, 12.9K tests, Rank #15
77.8%
+1.1 pp
Plymouth
123.0 mi, 10.5K tests, Rank #23
76.5%
-0.2 pp
Taunton
99.1 mi, 10.1K tests, Rank #46
71.3%
-5.4 pp
Before the practical

You cannot book a practical test at Aberporth until you hold a theory pass, and it has to still be valid on the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% of candidates pass the theory.

Take a free mock testPractise safety marginsRoad signs

Stopping distances, the two-second rule and driving in rain, ice and fog. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Aberporth?
The current pass rate at Aberporth driving test centre is 76.7%, calculated from 193 tests in 2013-14 to 2015-16 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 76.7% (from 193 tests).
Is Aberporth an easy or hard test centre?
Aberporth is ranked #22 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 76.7% compares to a UK average of 73%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does Aberporth compare to the UK average?
Aberporth's pass rate is 3.7 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. The 3.7-point advantage at Aberporth (ranked 22 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 Aberporth record?
Aberporth has recorded 193 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 148 passed and 45 failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Aberporth?
The closest DVSA test centres to Aberporth are Swansea (75.3%), Bangor (78.6%), Newport (Gwent) (74.7%) and Exeter (77.8%). Of these, Bangor, Exeter have higher current pass rates than Aberporth's 76.7%. Swansea, Newport (Gwent) 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 Aberporth?
Aberporth currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 5 to 9 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Aberporth and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Aberporth 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 Aberporth?
The estimated wait at Aberporth is about 5 to 9 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 193 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.

DVSA data period: 2015-16.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources