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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Scotland

Ayr Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2AyrKA7 1NEHigh pass rate

Ayr in Ayr currently passes 71% of tests, 1.2 points below the UK average of 72.2%. 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.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
71%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.3K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#90
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Ayr sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 34%, rank #90 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Grangemouth, about 52.2 miles away.

GrangemouthBest nearby
52.2 mi away
79.2%
+8.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

71%passed
failed29%

All-time 3.3K passed, 1.5K failed, 4.9K total

How Ayr compares

Ayr
71%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-1.2 pp

Ayr is 1.2 points behind the national figure and ranked 90 of 135 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.

Where Ayr ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 34%
Ayr sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#90
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Ayr has added 7.1 points since 2017-18, from 67.6% to 74.7%, with its strongest year at 74.7% in 2024-25.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 3.9 pp
Male68.7%
0%100%
Female64.8%
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
~13
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

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

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

If you've got a test booked at KA7 1NE, that's Ayr in Ayr, South Ayrshire. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. 4.9K tests over 2017-18-2024-25. Ayr runs at a lower volume than the major metro centres, which means the data on this page rewards looking at the long-run trend rather than any single quarter.

Rank: #90 of 135. Pass rate: 71%. UK average: 72.2%. That's a lower half centre by the DVSA's own published figures. 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 2

What learners should know about Ayr

  • Pass rate at Ayr sits close to the UK average. Prepare for an ordinary level of difficulty: examiners apply the standard DVSA marking sheet, and the routes are a representative mix of local conditions.
  • 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.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Ayr. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Glasgow (Shieldhall)
31.3 mi, 13.3K tests, Rank #133
57.3%
-13.7 pp
Hamilton
31.3 mi, 3.6K tests, Rank #109
67.3%
-3.7 pp
Stirling
52.7 mi, 1.6K tests, Rank #75
73.3%
+2.3 pp
GrangemouthBest nearby
52.2 mi, 1.3K tests, Rank #32
79.2%
+8.2 pp
Bathgate
49.0 mi, 1.9K tests, Rank #117
64.9%
-6.1 pp
Dumfries
48.5 mi, 374 tests, Rank #103
68.2%
-2.8 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Ayr?
The current pass rate at Ayr driving test centre is 71%, calculated from 1.3K 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 68.3% (from 4.9K tests).
Is Ayr an easy or hard test centre?
Ayr is ranked #90 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 71% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. 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 1.2 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. Ayr is 1.2 points behind the national figure and ranked 90 of 135 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.
How many driving tests does Ayr record?
Ayr has recorded 4.9K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 3.3K passed and 1.5K 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 Glasgow (Shieldhall) (57.3%), Hamilton (67.3%), Stirling (73.3%) and Grangemouth (79.2%). Of these, Stirling, Grangemouth have higher current pass rates than Ayr's 71%. Glasgow (Shieldhall), Hamilton 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 4.9K 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.