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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, Scotland

Ayr Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1AyrKA7 1NEHigh pass rate

Ayr in Ayr currently passes 62.4% of tests, 10.6 points below the UK average of 73%. The sections below cover the year-by-year trend, who passes most often, how long learners wait, and how it stacks up against neighbouring centres.

Pass rate (2024-25)
62.4%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.7K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#66
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated September 2026

Compare and decide

Ayr sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Bottom 10%, rank #66 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Carlisle, about 77.5 miles away.

CarlisleBest nearby
77.5 mi away
75.2%
+12.8 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

62.4%passed
failed37.6%

All-time 4.0K passed, 2.4K failed, 6.4K total

How Ayr compares

Ayr
62.4%
UK national average
73%
Difference
-10.6 pp

The gap at Ayr is 10.6 points below the national average (ranked 66 of 72 in its category), one of the tougher spreads in the network; candidates who train on the actual local roads close most of it.

Where Ayr ranks among 72 centres

Bottom 10%
Ayr sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates
Rank
#66
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Across the recorded years Ayr has drifted from 68.6% to 64.4%, down 4.2 points, with the best year at 68.6% in 2017-18.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 19.2 pp
Male65.4%
0%100%
Female46.2%
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
~17
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Ayr 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

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

40 Boundary Road
Heathfield Industrial Estate
Ayr
KA8 9DJ
Scotland

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

Tests offered at Ayr

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • ADI part 2
  • 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 KA8 9DJ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Ayr is one of the DVSA's motorcycle module 1 test sites in Scotland, located in Ayr, South Ayrshire at KA7 1NE. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. Ayr sees moderate volume: 6.4K practical tests through 2017-18-2024-25. Year-on-year percentages here are meaningful, but watch the trend line rather than fixating on any single period.

Ayr is not where the easier motorcycle module 1 tests happen. The 62.4% pass rate sits 10.6 points below the UK average of 73%, putting the centre #66 of 72 nationally. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Ayr 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 1

What learners should know about Ayr

  • Ayr runs a tougher-than-average pass rate. If you've trained somewhere quieter, take at least 2-3 lessons on Ayr test-area roads before your date. The difficulty is in the road mix, not the marking sheet.
  • Ask any instructor working Ayr 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.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Ayr, cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.
Before you drive off

Whether you pass at Ayr is not decided by the centre. It is decided by the 15 things an examiner can mark you on, and response, traffic signs 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

Drive your local test routes specifically scanning for signs. Have the instructor cover unusual signs on country roads (national speed limit on single carriageway = 60 mph, not 70). Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

Other test centres nearby

Kilmarnock LGV
11.4 mi, 584 tests, Rank #70
57.5%
-4.9 pp
Glasgow (Shieldhall)
31.3 mi, 16.7K tests, Rank #50
70.3%
+7.9 pp
Livingston
52.2 mi, 2.1K tests, Rank #68
61.2%
-1.2 pp
Edinburgh (Musselburgh)
65.6 mi, 10.8K tests, Rank #65
63%
+0.6 pp
Kirkcaldy
74.8 mi, 8.2K tests, Rank #57
67.7%
+5.3 pp
CarlisleBest nearby
77.5 mi, 7.1K tests, Rank #32
75.2%
+12.8 pp
Before the practical

You cannot book a practical test at Ayr 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 and your vehicleRoad signs

Vehicle condition, tyres, lights, fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. 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 Ayr?
The current pass rate at Ayr driving test centre is 62.4%, calculated from 1.7K 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 63.2% (from 6.4K tests).
Is Ayr an easy or hard test centre?
Ayr is ranked #66 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 62.4% 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 Ayr compare to the UK average?
Ayr's pass rate is 10.6 percentage points below the UK national average of 73%. The gap at Ayr is 10.6 points below the national average (ranked 66 of 72 in its category), one of the tougher spreads in the network; candidates who train on the actual local roads close most of it.
How many driving tests does Ayr record?
Ayr has recorded 6.4K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 4.0K passed and 2.4K 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 Ayr?
The closest DVSA test centres to Ayr are Kilmarnock LGV (57.5%), Glasgow (Shieldhall) (70.3%), Livingston (61.2%) and Edinburgh (Musselburgh) (63%). Of these, Glasgow (Shieldhall), Edinburgh (Musselburgh) have higher current pass rates than Ayr's 62.4%. Kilmarnock LGV, Livingston 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 Ayr?
Ayr 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. 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 Ayr and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Ayr 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 Ayr?
The estimated wait at Ayr 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 6.4K 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: 2024-25.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources