Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre · Scotland

Ayr

The Ayr driving test centre is located in Ayr, Scotland (KA7 1NE). 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.

Pass rate
63.2%
Total tests
6.4K
National rank
#75
of 80
1st-time pass
0%

How Ayr compares

Ayr
63.2%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+15.2 pp

Ayr 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

2017-18: 68.6%
2018-19: 54.5%
2019-20: 60%
2020-21: 61.7%
2021-22: 67.8%
2022-23: 64%
2023-24: 59%
2024-25: 64.4%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
65.4%
Female pass rate
46.2%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Ayr

  • Pass rates at Ayr 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 Ayr?

The current overall pass rate at Ayr driving test centre is 63.2%, based on 6.4K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Ayr an easy or hard test centre?

Ayr is ranked #75 out of 80 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 63.2% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Ayr compare to the UK average?

Ayr's pass rate is 15.2 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Ayr?

Ayr has recorded 6.4K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 4.0K passed and 2.4K failed.

Where can I see Ayr on a map?

Open the interactive map to see Ayr alongside every other UK driving test centre, or view it on Google Maps.

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.