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Bredbury LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CBredburySK6 2AATougher than average

Bredbury LGV in Bredbury records a 44.8% pass rate against a UK average of 60.2%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2009-10)
44.8%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.4K
2009-10
National rank
#117
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Bredbury LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 6%, rank #117 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Steeton, about 33.6 miles away.

SteetonBest nearby
33.6 mi away
70.3%
+25.5 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

44.8%passed
failed55.2%

All-time 624 passed, 769 failed, 1.4K total

How Bredbury LGV compares

Bredbury LGV
44.8%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-15.4 pp

The gap at Bredbury LGV is 15.4 points below the national average (ranked 117 of 124 in its category), one of the tougher spreads in the network; candidates who train on the actual local roads close most of it.

Where Bredbury LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 6%
Bredbury LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#117
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 15.4 pp
Male43.9%
0%100%
Female59.3%
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
~29
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Bredbury LGV 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

Lingard Lane
Bredbury
Stockport
SK6 2QT
England

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

Tests offered at Bredbury LGV

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • lorry and bus
  • 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 SK6 2QT, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Drivers booked at Bredbury LGV report to a DVSA centre in Bredbury, Greater Manchester, postcode SK6 2AA. The hgv/lgv 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. Volume here sits at 1.4K over 2009-10-2009-10. 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.

By raw pass rate Bredbury LGV sits at 44.8%, with the DVSA's national hgv/lgv average over the same window running at 60.2%. The gap (15.4 points below the UK figure) places the centre at rank #117 of 124, inside the bottom quarter of the country's hgv/lgv test centres. First-attempt data for Bredbury LGV 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
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Bredbury LGV

  • Bredbury LGV is in the lower tier of pass rates nationally. That isn't an indictment of the examiners, it reflects road layout, traffic density, and route mix. Prepare specifically for the centre, not generically.
  • Ask any instructor working Bredbury LGV 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.
  • 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

Bredbury (Manchester)
0.7 mi, 25.5K tests, Rank #107
51.5%
+6.7 pp
Atherton (Manchester)
17.9 mi, 31.9K tests, Rank #103
52.5%
+7.7 pp
Apex (Peterborough)
20.7 mi, 3.3K tests, Rank #66
61.5%
+16.7 pp
SteetonBest nearby
33.6 mi, 15.5K tests, Rank #30
70.3%
+25.5 pp
Swynnerton LGV
35.3 mi, 11.9K tests, Rank #89
56%
+11.2 pp
Stone LGV
36.0 mi, 2.6K tests, Rank #109
50.7%
+5.9 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Bredbury LGV?
The current pass rate at Bredbury LGV driving test centre is 44.8%, calculated from 1.4K tests in 2009-10. DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 44.8% (from 1.4K tests).
Is Bredbury LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Bredbury LGV is ranked #117 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 44.8% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. 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 Bredbury LGV compare to the UK average?
Bredbury LGV's pass rate is 15.4 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. The gap at Bredbury LGV is 15.4 points below the national average (ranked 117 of 124 in its category), one of the tougher spreads in the network; candidates who train on the actual local roads close most of it.
How many driving tests does Bredbury LGV record?
Bredbury LGV has recorded 1.4K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 624 passed and 769 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 Bredbury LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Bredbury LGV are Bredbury (Manchester) (51.5%), Atherton (Manchester) (52.5%), Apex (Peterborough) (61.5%) and Steeton (70.3%). Of these, Bredbury (Manchester), Atherton (Manchester), Apex (Peterborough), Steeton have higher current pass rates than Bredbury LGV's 44.8%. 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 Bredbury LGV?
Bredbury LGV 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 Bredbury LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Bredbury LGV 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 Bredbury LGV?
The estimated wait at Bredbury LGV 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 1.4K 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: 2009-10.