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Basildon Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1BasildonHigh pass rate

Basildon posts a 72.3% pass rate, with Gillingham the nearest alternative about 13 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)
72.3%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.6K
2024-25
National rank
#41
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Basildon sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Bottom 44%, rank #41 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Herne Bay, about 32.0 miles away.

Herne BayBest nearby
32.0 mi away
76.9%
+4.6 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

72.3%passed
failed27.7%

All-time 14.3K passed, 6.9K failed, 21.3K total

How Basildon compares

Basildon
72.3%
UK national average
73%
Difference
-0.7 pp

Statistically Basildon is about as neutral as a venue gets, under a point from the national average and ranked 41 of 72 in its category. Preparation, not postcode, decides the outcome here.

Where Basildon ranks among 72 centres

Bottom 44%
Basildon sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates
Rank
#41
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Basildon has added 11.9 points since 2017-18, from 60.4% to 72.3%, with its strongest year at 73.2% in 2021-22.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 23.7 pp
Male69.6%
0%100%
Female45.9%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
12 to 16 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~55
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Basildon would typically wait around 12 to 16 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

Treat this as a modelled estimate rather than a booking quote. It is built from regional demand patterns and test volume, explained in full on our methodology page. Always confirm real slots on the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Paycocke Road
Basildon
SS14 3JS
England

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

Tests offered at Basildon

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • 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 SS14 3JS, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Basildon sits in Basildon, Essex. It's a DVSA-run motorcycle module 1 test centre, and the routes from here work outward into the streets and arterial roads that learners from Basildon tend to know already. Across 2017-18-2024-25 the DVSA recorded 21.3K tests at Basildon. A solid mid-range sample, the data is reliable enough that the rank position below isn't an artefact of small numbers.

72.3% at Basildon, against a UK motorcycle module 1 average of 73%. That puts the centre within a point of the national figure and ranks it #41 of 72 motorcycle module 1 centres in the DVSA's network. For Basildon the DVSA suppresses first-attempt figures in DRT122C. Smaller centres get rolled up; this is one of them. The overall pass rate above is the only published figure.

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
Motorcycle Module 1

What learners should know about Basildon

  • Pass rate at Basildon 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.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Basildon area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • The only legitimate booking route is gov.uk. Anything calling itself a "test booking concierge" is reselling the same slots at a markup, the slots aren't theirs to control.

Other test centres nearby

Gillingham
13.2 mi, 13.4K tests, Rank #38
72.7%
+0.4 pp
Erith (London)
13.7 mi, 13.9K tests, Rank #64
64.6%
-7.7 pp
Enfield (Innova Business Park)
21.9 mi, 21.1K tests, Rank #40
72.4%
+0.1 pp
Enfield
23.8 mi, 11.4K tests, Rank #58
67.3%
-5.0 pp
Mitcham (London)
28.4 mi, 22.5K tests, Rank #62
66%
-6.3 pp
Herne BayBest nearby
32.0 mi, 10.3K tests, Rank #21
76.9%
+4.6 pp
See all centres in Basildon→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Basildon?
The current pass rate at Basildon driving test centre is 72.3%, calculated from 1.6K tests in 2024-25. DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 67.4% (from 21.3K tests).
Is Basildon an easy or hard test centre?
Basildon is ranked #41 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 72.3% compares to a UK average of 73%. Higher pass rates often correlate with quieter rural or suburban routes; lower rates with dense urban centres featuring complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts.
How does Basildon compare to the UK average?
Basildon's pass rate is 0.7 percentage points below the UK national average of 73%. Statistically Basildon is about as neutral as a venue gets, under a point from the national average and ranked 41 of 72 in its category. Preparation, not postcode, decides the outcome here.
How many driving tests does Basildon record?
Basildon has recorded 21.3K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 14.3K passed and 6.9K 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 Basildon?
The closest DVSA test centres to Basildon are Gillingham (72.7%), Erith (London) (64.6%), Enfield (Innova Business Park) (72.4%) and Enfield (67.3%). Of these, Gillingham, Enfield (Innova Business Park) have higher current pass rates than Basildon's 72.3%. Erith (London), Enfield 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 Basildon?
Basildon currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 12 to 16 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. Where you can be flexible on dates, targeting one of the quieter months tends to bring a shorter wait and a wider choice of slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Basildon and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Basildon 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 Basildon?
The estimated wait at Basildon is about 12 to 16 weeks (high 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 21.3K 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.