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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Wales

Aberystwyth Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2AberystwythSY23 1LHHigh pass rate

Aberystwyth in Aberystwyth, Wales has a current pass rate of 77.3%, 5.1 points above the UK average of 72.2%. This page breaks down the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, the waiting time and how it compares with the rest of the UK, all from the DVSA quarterly data.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2016-17)
77.3%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
225
2009-10 to 2016-17 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#50
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Aberystwyth sits in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 37%, rank #50 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Bangor, about 56.2 miles away.

BangorBest nearby
56.2 mi away
84.8%
+7.5 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

77.3%passed
failed22.7%

All-time 174 passed, 51 failed, 225 total

How Aberystwyth compares

Aberystwyth
77.3%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+5.1 pp

The 5.1-point advantage at Aberystwyth (ranked 50 of 135 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.

Where Aberystwyth ranks among 135 centres

Top 37%
Aberystwyth ranks higher than 63% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#50
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The longer arc at Aberystwyth points down: 86.7% in 2009-10 against 64% now, a 22.7-point slide, though 2011-12 showed what the routes allow at 87.8%.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 17.1 pp
Male83.8%
0%100%
Female66.7%
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 Aberystwyth 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

Aberystwyth Football Club
Park Avenue
Aberystwyth
SY23 1PG
Wales

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

Tests offered at Aberystwyth

  • car
  • 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 SY23 1PG, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Aberystwyth is in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion (SY23 1LH) 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. Aberystwyth is a low-volume centre, 225 tests through 2009-10-2016-17. PassRates aggregates the multi-year total because the per-quarter figures are too noisy to draw conclusions from in isolation.

Out of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres, Aberystwyth ranks 50, which lands it in the upper half nationally. The 77.3% pass rate is 5.1 points clear of the UK figure of 72.2%. For Aberystwyth the DVSA suppresses first-attempt figures in DRT122C. Smaller centres get rolled up; this is one of them. The overall pass rate above is the only published figure.

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 2

What learners should know about Aberystwyth

  • Aberystwyth passes higher than the UK average, but the marking sheet is identical to every other DVSA centre. The bias is in the local road mix (less traffic, simpler junction geometry); the standard is national.
  • With 225 tests on record at Aberystwyth, the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Aberystwyth will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Aberystwyth. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Llandrindod Wells
32.0 mi, 516 tests, Rank #71
74%
-3.3 pp
Swansea
55.2 mi, 11.4K tests, Rank #88
71.1%
-6.2 pp
BangorBest nearby
56.2 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #8
84.8%
+7.5 pp
Merthyr Tydfil
55.0 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #69
74.1%
-3.2 pp
Bridgend
66.4 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #37
78.8%
+1.5 pp
Rhyl
67.3 mi, 672 tests, Rank #95
70.1%
-7.2 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Aberystwyth?
The current pass rate at Aberystwyth driving test centre is 77.3%, calculated from 225 tests in 2009-10 to 2016-17 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 77.3% (from 225 tests).
Is Aberystwyth an easy or hard test centre?
Aberystwyth is ranked #50 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 77.3% 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 Aberystwyth compare to the UK average?
Aberystwyth's pass rate is 5.1 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. The 5.1-point advantage at Aberystwyth (ranked 50 of 135 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.
How many driving tests does Aberystwyth record?
Aberystwyth has recorded 225 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 174 passed and 51 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 Aberystwyth?
The closest DVSA test centres to Aberystwyth are Llandrindod Wells (74%), Swansea (71.1%), Bangor (84.8%) and Merthyr Tydfil (74.1%). Of these, Bangor has a higher current pass rate than Aberystwyth's 77.3%. Llandrindod Wells, Swansea, Merthyr Tydfil 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 Aberystwyth?
Aberystwyth 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. 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 Aberystwyth and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Aberystwyth 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 Aberystwyth?
The estimated wait at Aberystwyth 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 225 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: 2016-17.