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Apex (Peterborough) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CHindleyWN2 3FUHigh pass rate

Apex (Peterborough) posts a 61.5% pass rate, with Atherton (Manchester) the nearest alternative about 3 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
61.5%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
916
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#66
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Apex (Peterborough) sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 48%, rank #66 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Roadtrain (Essex), about 13.3 miles away.

Roadtrain (Essex)Best nearby
13.3 mi away
69%
+7.5 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

61.5%passed
failed38.5%

All-time 1.7K passed, 1.6K failed, 3.3K total

How Apex (Peterborough) compares

Apex (Peterborough)
61.5%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+1.3 pp

Apex (Peterborough) sits 1.3 points above the UK average, ranked 66 of 124 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.

Where Apex (Peterborough) ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 48%
Apex (Peterborough) sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#66
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Since 2017-18 the rate at Apex (Peterborough) has risen from 46.4% to 64.5%, a 18.1-point gain, peaking at 64.5% in 2024-25.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 2.1 pp
Male54.8%
0%100%
Female52.7%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
10 to 14 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Apex (Peterborough) would typically wait around 10 to 14 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

Apex (Peterborough)
Hindley
Greater Manchester
WN2 3FU
England

Tests offered at Apex (Peterborough)

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode WN2 3FU.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode WN2 3FU, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

If you've got a test booked at WN2 3FU, that's Apex (Peterborough) in Hindley, Greater Manchester. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. Volume here sits at 3.3K over 2017-18-2024-25. That's the territory where a noisy quarter can shift the rate by two or three percentage points, so read the trend chart in context rather than reacting to any single bar.

Rank: #66 of 124. Pass rate: 61.5%. UK average: 60.2%. That's a lower half centre by the DVSA's own published figures. First-attempt data for Apex (Peterborough) 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
England
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Apex (Peterborough)

  • Apex (Peterborough) 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.
  • Ask any instructor working Apex (Peterborough) 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 Apex (Peterborough). Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Atherton (Manchester)
2.9 mi, 31.9K tests, Rank #103
52.5%
-9.0 pp
Roadtrain (Essex)Best nearby
13.3 mi, 5.6K tests, Rank #37
69%
+7.5 pp
Simonswood LGV
11.7 mi, 6.8K tests, Rank #119
42.5%
-19.0 pp
Liverpool LGV (System)
17.1 mi, 887 tests, Rank #92
55%
-6.5 pp
Switch Island
15.7 mi, 4.0K tests, Rank #101
53%
-8.5 pp
Kirkham LGV
20.9 mi, 18.5K tests, Rank #102
52.8%
-8.7 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Apex (Peterborough)?
The current pass rate at Apex (Peterborough) driving test centre is 61.5%, calculated from 916 tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 50.8% (from 3.3K tests).
Is Apex (Peterborough) an easy or hard test centre?
Apex (Peterborough) is ranked #66 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 61.5% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Centres with calmer suburban or rural routes tend to sit higher, while busy urban sites with tight junctions and multi-lane roundabouts usually sit lower.
How does Apex (Peterborough) compare to the UK average?
Apex (Peterborough)'s pass rate is 1.3 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. Apex (Peterborough) sits 1.3 points above the UK average, ranked 66 of 124 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.
How many driving tests does Apex (Peterborough) record?
Apex (Peterborough) has recorded 3.3K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.7K passed and 1.6K 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 Apex (Peterborough)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Apex (Peterborough) are Atherton (Manchester) (52.5%), Roadtrain (Essex) (69%), Simonswood LGV (42.5%) and Liverpool LGV (System) (55%). Of these, Roadtrain (Essex) has a higher current pass rate than Apex (Peterborough)'s 61.5%. Atherton (Manchester), Simonswood LGV, Liverpool LGV (System) 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 Apex (Peterborough)?
Apex (Peterborough) currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 10 to 14 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 Apex (Peterborough) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Apex (Peterborough) 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 Apex (Peterborough)?
The estimated wait at Apex (Peterborough) is about 10 to 14 weeks (moderate 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 3.3K 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.