Atherton (Manchester)
The Atherton (Manchester) driving test centre is located in Atherton, England (M46 0DU). Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.
How Atherton (Manchester) compares
Atherton (Manchester) performs well above the UK average. Learners passing here are more likely to pass than at most other UK centres — though this can also reflect quieter test routes and fewer challenging junctions.
Yearly trend
Pass rate breakdown
What learners should know about Atherton (Manchester)
- Pass rates at Atherton (Manchester) run ahead of the UK average — but don't take that as licence to under-prepare. Centres with higher pass rates often still fail learners on the same fundamentals (observation, signalling, junctions).
- The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
- Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate at Atherton (Manchester)?
The current overall pass rate at Atherton (Manchester) driving test centre is 66.7%, based on 8.8K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.
Is Atherton (Manchester) an easy or hard test centre?
Atherton (Manchester) is ranked #156 out of 194 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 66.7% compares to a UK average of 48%.
How does Atherton (Manchester) compare to the UK average?
Atherton (Manchester)'s pass rate is 18.7 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.
How many tests are taken at Atherton (Manchester)?
Atherton (Manchester) has recorded 8.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 5.8K passed and 2.9K failed.
Where can I see Atherton (Manchester) on a map?
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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.