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Bredbury (Manchester) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CCastle HillSK6 2SRModerate

Bredbury (Manchester) in Castle Hill, England has a current pass rate of 51.5%, 8.7 points below the UK average of 60.2%. This page breaks down the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, the waiting time and how it compares with the rest of the UK, all from the DVSA quarterly data.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
51.5%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.0K
2024-25
National rank
#107
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Bredbury (Manchester) sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 15%, rank #107 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Steeton, about 33.3 miles away.

SteetonBest nearby
33.3 mi away
70.3%
+18.8 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

51.5%passed
failed48.5%

All-time 11.7K passed, 13.8K failed, 25.5K total

How Bredbury (Manchester) compares

Bredbury (Manchester)
51.5%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-8.7 pp

Bredbury (Manchester) gives up 8.7 points to the national average and is ranked 107 of 124 in its category; treat that as a route-difficulty signal, not a verdict on your chances.

Where Bredbury (Manchester) ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 15%
Bredbury (Manchester) sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#107
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Bredbury (Manchester) has climbed 6.3 points across the series, 45.2% in 2017-18 to 51.5% now; the weakest year on record was 41.9% in 2020-21.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 6.6 pp
Male45.7%
0%100%
Female52.3%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
14 to 18 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~66
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Bredbury (Manchester) would typically wait around 14 to 18 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

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 (Manchester)

  • 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

Bredbury (Manchester): a DVSA hgv/lgv test centre in Castle Hill, Greater Manchester. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. Across 2017-18-2024-25 the DVSA recorded 25.5K tests at Bredbury (Manchester). A solid mid-range sample, the data is reliable enough that the rank position below isn't an artefact of small numbers.

The bottom quarter of the UK by pass rate: Bredbury (Manchester) ranks #107 of 124 hgv/lgv centres at 51.5%, 8.7 points below the national figure of 60.2%. For Bredbury (Manchester) 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
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Bredbury (Manchester)

  • Bredbury (Manchester) 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.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Castle Hill will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • 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

Bredbury LGV
0.7 mi, 1.4K tests, Rank #117
44.8%
-6.7 pp
Atherton (Manchester)
17.2 mi, 31.9K tests, Rank #103
52.5%
+1.0 pp
Apex (Peterborough)
20.0 mi, 3.3K tests, Rank #66
61.5%
+10.0 pp
SteetonBest nearby
33.3 mi, 15.5K tests, Rank #30
70.3%
+18.8 pp
Swynnerton LGV
35.7 mi, 11.9K tests, Rank #89
56%
+4.5 pp
Stone LGV
36.4 mi, 2.6K tests, Rank #109
50.7%
-0.8 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Bredbury (Manchester)?
The current pass rate at Bredbury (Manchester) driving test centre is 51.5%, calculated from 2.0K 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 46% (from 25.5K tests).
Is Bredbury (Manchester) an easy or hard test centre?
Bredbury (Manchester) is ranked #107 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 51.5% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. 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 Bredbury (Manchester) compare to the UK average?
Bredbury (Manchester)'s pass rate is 8.7 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Bredbury (Manchester) gives up 8.7 points to the national average and is ranked 107 of 124 in its category; treat that as a route-difficulty signal, not a verdict on your chances.
How many driving tests does Bredbury (Manchester) record?
Bredbury (Manchester) has recorded 25.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 11.7K passed and 13.8K 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 Bredbury (Manchester)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Bredbury (Manchester) are Bredbury LGV (44.8%), Atherton (Manchester) (52.5%), Apex (Peterborough) (61.5%) and Steeton (70.3%). Of these, Atherton (Manchester), Apex (Peterborough), Steeton have higher current pass rates than Bredbury (Manchester)'s 51.5%. Bredbury LGV 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 Bredbury (Manchester)?
Bredbury (Manchester) currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 14 to 18 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 Bredbury (Manchester) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Bredbury (Manchester) 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 (Manchester)?
The estimated wait at Bredbury (Manchester) is about 14 to 18 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 25.5K 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.