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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Blackburn with Darwen Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2Blackburn with DarwenHigh pass rate

At Blackburn with Darwen, 72.7% of candidates pass, one of the 135 test centres we rank from the DVSA data. Below you will find the full pass-rate history, the demographic split, the estimated waiting time and a comparison with the nearest centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
72.7%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.4K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#78
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Blackburn with Darwen sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 43%, rank #78 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Failsworth (Manchester), about 18.3 miles away.

Failsworth (Manchester)Best nearby
18.3 mi away
79.3%
+6.6 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

72.7%passed
failed27.3%

All-time 9.5K passed, 4.2K failed, 13.7K total

How Blackburn with Darwen compares

Blackburn with Darwen
72.7%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+0.5 pp

With a gap of under one point to the national average, Blackburn with Darwen (ranked 78 of 135 in its category) neither helps nor hurts; treat any difference you have heard about as noise.

Where Blackburn with Darwen ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 43%
Blackburn with Darwen sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#78
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Blackburn with Darwen has given up 3.1 points since 2017-18 (76.6% then, 73.5% now); the low water mark was 71.4% in 2021-22.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 0.1 pp
Male69.3%
0%100%
Female69.4%
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
~36
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Blackburn with Darwen 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

Blackburn Interchange
Commercial Road
Off Junction 4 M65
Blackburn
Darwen
BB3 0DB
England

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

Tests offered at Blackburn with Darwen

  • 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 BB3 0DB, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Blackburn with Darwen: a DVSA motorcycle module 2 test centre in Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. Blackburn with Darwen sees moderate volume: 13.7K 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.

The lower half of the UK by pass rate: Blackburn with Darwen ranks #78 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres at 72.7%, within a point of the national figure of 72.2%. For Blackburn with Darwen 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 2

What learners should know about Blackburn with Darwen

  • Pass rate at Blackburn with Darwen 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 Blackburn with Darwen 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

Atherton (Manchester)
11.8 mi, 8.8K tests, Rank #131
60.8%
-11.9 pp
St Helens (Liverpool)
19.6 mi, 10.1K tests, Rank #129
61.3%
-11.4 pp
Failsworth (Manchester)Best nearby
18.3 mi, 933 tests, Rank #30
79.3%
+6.6 pp
Kirkham LGV
17.4 mi, 1.3K tests, Rank #105
67.9%
-4.8 pp
Bredbury (Manchester)
23.5 mi, 8.2K tests, Rank #100
68.9%
-3.8 pp
Hyde
23.5 mi, 799 tests, Rank #34
79.1%
+6.4 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Blackburn with Darwen?
The current pass rate at Blackburn with Darwen driving test centre is 72.7%, calculated from 2.4K 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 69.3% (from 13.7K tests).
Is Blackburn with Darwen an easy or hard test centre?
Blackburn with Darwen is ranked #78 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 72.7% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. 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 Blackburn with Darwen compare to the UK average?
Blackburn with Darwen's pass rate is 0.5 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. With a gap of under one point to the national average, Blackburn with Darwen (ranked 78 of 135 in its category) neither helps nor hurts; treat any difference you have heard about as noise.
How many driving tests does Blackburn with Darwen record?
Blackburn with Darwen has recorded 13.7K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 9.5K passed and 4.2K failed. The yearly trend chart on this page shows how volume and pass rate have moved across recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Blackburn with Darwen?
The closest DVSA test centres to Blackburn with Darwen are Atherton (Manchester) (60.8%), St Helens (Liverpool) (61.3%), Failsworth (Manchester) (79.3%) and Kirkham LGV (67.9%). Of these, Failsworth (Manchester) has a higher current pass rate than Blackburn with Darwen's 72.7%. Atherton (Manchester), St Helens (Liverpool), Kirkham LGV 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 Blackburn with Darwen?
Blackburn with Darwen 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. A flexible test date helps: booking into a quieter month often shortens the wait and opens up more available slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Blackburn with Darwen and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Blackburn with Darwen 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 Blackburn with Darwen?
The estimated wait at Blackburn with Darwen 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 13.7K 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.