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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Bredbury (Manchester) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2Castle HillSK6 2SRHigh pass rate

At Bredbury (Manchester), 68.9% 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)
68.9%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.4K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#100
of 135 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 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 27%, rank #100 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Macclesfield, about 11.7 miles away.

MacclesfieldBest nearby
11.7 mi away
81.9%
+13.0 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

68.9%passed
failed31.1%

All-time 5.9K passed, 2.2K failed, 8.2K total

How Bredbury (Manchester) compares

Bredbury (Manchester)
68.9%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-3.3 pp

At 3.3 points below the UK figure (ranked 100 of 135 in its category), Bredbury (Manchester) is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.

Where Bredbury (Manchester) ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 27%
Bredbury (Manchester) sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#100
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Across the recorded years Bredbury (Manchester) has drifted from 78.6% to 68%, down 10.6 points, with the best year at 79.6% in 2020-21.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 0.3 pp
Male72.7%
0%100%
Female73.0%
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
~21
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

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 (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

Where do you actually take your motorcycle module 2 test if you book Bredbury (Manchester)? You start in Castle Hill, Greater Manchester (SK6 2SR), and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. Over 2017-18-2024-25, 8.2K candidates sat tests here. The figures are statistically usable for centre-to-centre comparisons, which is most of what people land on this page wanting to do.

How does Bredbury (Manchester) compare nationally? 68.9% pass rate, #100 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres in the DVSA network, 3.3 points below the UK average of 72.2%. The lower half of the country, in other words. 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
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Bredbury (Manchester)

  • Pass rate at Bredbury (Manchester) 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

Hyde
2.4 mi, 799 tests, Rank #34
79.1%
+10.2 pp
Failsworth (Manchester)
5.7 mi, 933 tests, Rank #30
79.3%
+10.4 pp
MacclesfieldBest nearby
11.7 mi, 4.4K tests, Rank #18
81.9%
+13.0 pp
Atherton (Manchester)
17.2 mi, 8.8K tests, Rank #131
60.8%
-8.1 pp
Halifax
23.0 mi, 1.5K tests, Rank #92
70.7%
+1.8 pp
Blackburn with Darwen
23.5 mi, 13.7K tests, Rank #78
72.7%
+3.8 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 68.9%, 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 72.7% (from 8.2K tests).
Is Bredbury (Manchester) an easy or hard test centre?
Bredbury (Manchester) is ranked #100 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 68.9% 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 Bredbury (Manchester) compare to the UK average?
Bredbury (Manchester)'s pass rate is 3.3 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. At 3.3 points below the UK figure (ranked 100 of 135 in its category), Bredbury (Manchester) is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.
How many driving tests does Bredbury (Manchester) record?
Bredbury (Manchester) has recorded 8.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 5.9K passed and 2.2K 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 Hyde (79.1%), Failsworth (Manchester) (79.3%), Macclesfield (81.9%) and Atherton (Manchester) (60.8%). Of these, Hyde, Failsworth (Manchester), Macclesfield have higher current pass rates than Bredbury (Manchester)'s 68.9%. Atherton (Manchester) 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 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. 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 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 8.2K 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: 2024-25.