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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Bredbury (Manchester) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1Castle HillSK6 2SRHigh pass rate

At Bredbury (Manchester), 70.4% of candidates pass, one of the 72 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)
70.4%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.4K
2024-25
National rank
#49
of 72 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 half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Bottom 33%, rank #49 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Blackburn with Darwen, about 23.5 miles away.

Blackburn with DarwenBest nearby
23.5 mi away
78.3%
+7.9 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

70.4%passed
failed29.6%

All-time 9.1K passed, 3.7K failed, 12.8K total

How Bredbury (Manchester) compares

Bredbury (Manchester)
70.4%
UK national average
73%
Difference
-2.6 pp

Bredbury (Manchester) is 2.6 points behind the national figure and ranked 49 of 72 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.

Where Bredbury (Manchester) ranks among 72 centres

Bottom 33%
Bredbury (Manchester) sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates
Rank
#49
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Stability is the story at Bredbury (Manchester): 70.8% in 2017-18, 70.4% now, and every year in between inside a 4.4-point band.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 20.8 pp
Male72.9%
0%100%
Female52.1%
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
~33
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 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

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 motorcycle module 1 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. Sample size: 12.8K tests over 2017-18-2024-25. Enough that comparisons hold up; small enough that a quiet month or a route being temporarily diverted can show in the data.

The lower half of the UK by pass rate: Bredbury (Manchester) ranks #49 of 72 motorcycle module 1 centres at 70.4%, 2.6 points below the national figure of 73%. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Bredbury (Manchester) in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

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 1

What learners should know about Bredbury (Manchester)

  • Bredbury (Manchester) 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 Bredbury (Manchester) 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

Macclesfield (RUFC)
11.7 mi, 5.4K tests, Rank #53
69.8%
-0.6 pp
Atherton (Manchester)
17.2 mi, 9.5K tests, Rank #59
67%
-3.4 pp
Blackburn with DarwenBest nearby
23.5 mi, 16.6K tests, Rank #13
78.3%
+7.9 pp
Steeton
33.1 mi, 1.0K tests, Rank #71
56.3%
-14.1 pp
St Helens (Liverpool)
24.7 mi, 16.0K tests, Rank #60
66.2%
-4.2 pp
Wakefield
31.2 mi, 20.5K tests, Rank #55
68.8%
-1.6 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 70.4%, calculated from 1.4K 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 71.2% (from 12.8K tests).
Is Bredbury (Manchester) an easy or hard test centre?
Bredbury (Manchester) is ranked #49 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 70.4% compares to a UK average of 73%. 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 Bredbury (Manchester) compare to the UK average?
Bredbury (Manchester)'s pass rate is 2.6 percentage points below the UK national average of 73%. Bredbury (Manchester) is 2.6 points behind the national figure and ranked 49 of 72 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.
How many driving tests does Bredbury (Manchester) record?
Bredbury (Manchester) has recorded 12.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 9.1K passed and 3.7K 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 Bredbury (Manchester)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Bredbury (Manchester) are Macclesfield (RUFC) (69.8%), Atherton (Manchester) (67%), Blackburn with Darwen (78.3%) and Steeton (56.3%). Of these, Blackburn with Darwen has a higher current pass rate than Bredbury (Manchester)'s 70.4%. Macclesfield (RUFC), Atherton (Manchester), Steeton 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 Bredbury (Manchester)?
Bredbury (Manchester) 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 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 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 12.8K 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.