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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Basildon Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2BasildonHigh pass rate

Basildon in Basildon currently passes 62.3% of tests, 9.9 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)
62.3%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.6K
2024-25
National rank
#127
of 135 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 quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 7%, rank #127 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Tunbridge Wells, about 31.0 miles away.

Tunbridge WellsBest nearby
31.0 mi away
79.8%
+17.5 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

62.3%passed
failed37.7%

All-time 13.2K passed, 8.7K failed, 21.8K total

How Basildon compares

Basildon
62.3%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-9.9 pp

Basildon gives up 9.9 points to the national average and is ranked 127 of 135 in its category; treat that as a route-difficulty signal, not a verdict on your chances.

Where Basildon ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 7%
Basildon sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#127
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Basildon has held a narrow 7.4-point range across the whole series (58.6% at the low in 2023-24, 66% at the high in 2019-20); what you see is what you get.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 0.3 pp
Male60.4%
0%100%
Female60.1%
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
~57
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

The range above is an estimate, not a real-time slot count. We model it from National Audit Office demand data and this centre's volume; the methodology page sets out the workings. For live availability use 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

Drivers booked at Basildon report to a DVSA centre in Basildon, Essex. The motorcycle module 2 routes used here are drawn from the streets the centre's examiners drive every week, so the test reflects local conditions rather than a generic syllabus. 21.8K tests across 2017-18-2024-25. That's a working sample, enough to take the pass rate at face value but not so large that a single quiet quarter passes unnoticed.

By raw pass rate Basildon sits at 62.3%, with the DVSA's national motorcycle module 2 average over the same window running at 72.2%. The gap (9.9 points below the UK figure) places the centre at rank #127 of 135, inside the bottom quarter of the country's motorcycle module 2 test centres. First-attempt data for Basildon is missing from the DVSA's DRT122C release. It's not a low number, it's no number, the centre is small enough that DVSA omits it from that particular table.

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 2

What learners should know about Basildon

  • A lower pass rate at Basildon usually means specific local junctions or road types that catch out candidates trained elsewhere. Book local-area familiarisation lessons with an instructor who works this centre, not one who covers a different patch.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Basildon will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • Book through the official DVSA service (gov.uk/book-driving-test). Third-party "fast-track" sites charge a premium for the same booking; the official DVSA booking service is free.

Other test centres nearby

Gillingham
15.1 mi, 12.6K tests, Rank #123
63.2%
+0.9 pp
Erith (London)
13.7 mi, 12.4K tests, Rank #128
61.4%
-0.9 pp
Chingford
19.9 mi, 112 tests, Rank #120
64.3%
+2.0 pp
Tunbridge WellsBest nearby
31.0 mi, 4.7K tests, Rank #25
79.8%
+17.5 pp
Enfield (Innova Business Park)
21.9 mi, 19.5K tests, Rank #130
61.3%
-1.0 pp
Enfield
23.8 mi, 9.6K tests, Rank #135
54.5%
-7.8 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Basildon?
The current pass rate at Basildon driving test centre is 62.3%, 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 60.4% (from 21.8K tests).
Is Basildon an easy or hard test centre?
Basildon is ranked #127 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 62.3% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. Centres with calmer suburban or rural routes tend to sit higher, while busy urban sites with tight junctions and multi-lane roundabouts usually sit lower.
How does Basildon compare to the UK average?
Basildon's pass rate is 9.9 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. Basildon gives up 9.9 points to the national average and is ranked 127 of 135 in its category; treat that as a route-difficulty signal, not a verdict on your chances.
How many driving tests does Basildon record?
Basildon has recorded 21.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 13.2K passed and 8.7K failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Basildon?
The closest DVSA test centres to Basildon are Gillingham (63.2%), Erith (London) (61.4%), Chingford (64.3%) and Tunbridge Wells (79.8%). Of these, Gillingham, Chingford, Tunbridge Wells have higher current pass rates than Basildon's 62.3%. Erith (London) sits 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. 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 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 21.8K 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.