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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Blackpool Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2BlackpoolFY1 1DLHigh pass rate

Blackpool posts a 74.1% pass rate, with Southport (Liverpool) the nearest alternative about 12 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2018-19)
74.1%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
564
2016-17 to 2018-19 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#70
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Blackpool sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 49%, rank #70 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Kendal (Oxenholme Road), about 36.4 miles away.

Kendal (Oxenholme Road)Best nearby
36.4 mi away
83.6%
+9.5 pp
All centres in Blackpool→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

74.1%passed
failed25.9%

All-time 1.6K passed, 597 failed, 2.2K total

How Blackpool compares

Blackpool
74.1%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+1.9 pp

Blackpool is 1.9 points ahead of the national figure and ranked 70 of 135 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.

Where Blackpool ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 49%
Blackpool sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#70
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Blackpool has held a narrow 5.6-point range across the whole series (70.3% at the low in 2012-13, 75.9% at the high in 2016-17); what you see is what you get.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 0.3 pp
Male73.4%
0%100%
Female73.1%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
10 to 14 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Blackpool would typically wait around 10 to 14 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

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

Unit 8
The Pavilions
Avroe Crescent
Blackpool
FY4 2DP
England

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

Tests offered at Blackpool

  • Motorcycle Module 2

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 FY4 2DP, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Blackpool is one of the DVSA's motorcycle module 2 test sites in England, located in Blackpool, Lancashire at FY1 1DL. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. Volume here sits at 2.2K over 2011-12-2018-19. That's the territory where a noisy quarter can shift the rate by two or three percentage points, so read the trend chart in context rather than reacting to any single bar.

Blackpool runs close to the national curve: 74.1% pass rate, 1.9 points above the UK average of 72.2%. The rank is #70 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres. First-attempt data for Blackpool 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 Blackpool

  • Blackpool doesn't deviate much from the national curve, so generic preparation advice (mock tests, mirror discipline, junction observation) applies here in the same shape it would anywhere.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Blackpool area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Blackpool, cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

Southport (Liverpool)
11.8 mi, 2.8K tests, Rank #86
71.3%
-2.8 pp
Kirkham LGV
7.7 mi, 1.3K tests, Rank #105
67.9%
-6.2 pp
Heysham
17.3 mi, 1.7K tests, Rank #38
78.7%
+4.6 pp
Barrow In Furness
22.6 mi, 701 tests, Rank #35
79%
+4.9 pp
St Helens (Liverpool)
28.3 mi, 10.1K tests, Rank #129
61.3%
-12.8 pp
Kendal (Oxenholme Road)Best nearby
36.4 mi, 481 tests, Rank #10
83.6%
+9.5 pp
See all centres in Blackpool→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Blackpool?
The current pass rate at Blackpool driving test centre is 74.1%, calculated from 564 tests in 2016-17 to 2018-19 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 73.3% (from 2.2K tests).
Is Blackpool an easy or hard test centre?
Blackpool is ranked #70 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 74.1% 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 Blackpool compare to the UK average?
Blackpool's pass rate is 1.9 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. Blackpool is 1.9 points ahead of the national figure and ranked 70 of 135 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.
How many driving tests does Blackpool record?
Blackpool has recorded 2.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.6K passed and 597 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 Blackpool?
The closest DVSA test centres to Blackpool are Southport (Liverpool) (71.3%), Kirkham LGV (67.9%), Heysham (78.7%) and Barrow In Furness (79%). Of these, Heysham, Barrow In Furness have higher current pass rates than Blackpool's 74.1%. Southport (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 Blackpool?
Blackpool currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 10 to 14 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 Blackpool and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Blackpool 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 Blackpool?
The estimated wait at Blackpool is about 10 to 14 weeks (moderate 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 2.2K 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: 2018-19.