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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Bristol (Kingswood) Driving Test Centre

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Bristol (Kingswood) in Bristol records a 82.4% pass rate against a UK average of 73%. 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 (2024-25)
82.4%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.5K
2024-25
National rank
#3
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Bristol (Kingswood) sits in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Top 4%, rank #3 of 72). No nearby motorcycle module 1 centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

PooleNearest alternative
57.4 mi away
81.4%
-1.0 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

82.4%passed
failed17.6%

All-time 18.5K passed, 5.8K failed, 24.3K total

How Bristol (Kingswood) compares

Bristol (Kingswood)
82.4%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+9.4 pp

The 9.4-point advantage at Bristol (Kingswood) (ranked 3 of 72 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.

Where Bristol (Kingswood) ranks among 72 centres

Top 4%
Bristol (Kingswood) ranks higher than 96% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#3
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Bristol (Kingswood) has climbed 6.1 points across the series, 76.3% in 2017-18 to 82.4% now; the weakest year on record was 76.3% in 2017-18.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 20.1 pp
Male78.7%
0%100%
Female58.6%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
15 to 19 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~63
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Bristol (Kingswood) would typically wait around 15 to 19 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

Unit M6
Cabot Park
Merebank Road
Avonmouth
BS11 8AQ
England

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

Tests offered at Bristol (Kingswood)

  • car
  • 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 BS11 8AQ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Where do you actually take your motorcycle module 1 test if you book Bristol (Kingswood)? You start in Bristol, West of England, and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. 24.3K tests across 2017-18-2024-25. That's a working sample, enough to take the pass rate at face value but not so large that a single quiet quarter passes unnoticed.

How does Bristol (Kingswood) compare nationally? 82.4% pass rate, #3 of 72 motorcycle module 1 centres in the DVSA network, 9.4 points clear of the UK average of 73%. The top ten percent of the country, in other words. First-attempt data for Bristol (Kingswood) 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 1

What learners should know about Bristol (Kingswood)

  • Above-average pass rate at Bristol (Kingswood) doesn't mean above-average ease. The fundamentals examiners mark are the same nationally: junctions, mirrors, observation, signal timing. A 65%+ pass rate means more candidates clear those, not that the bar is lower.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Bristol 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

Newport (Gwent)
19.6 mi, 15.1K tests, Rank #35
74.7%
-7.7 pp
Gloucester
32.2 mi, 12.2K tests, Rank #7
81.1%
-1.3 pp
Taunton
37.4 mi, 10.1K tests, Rank #46
71.3%
-11.1 pp
Swindon
35.7 mi, 11.6K tests, Rank #25
76.3%
-6.1 pp
PooleBest nearby
57.4 mi, 13.8K tests, Rank #5
81.4%
-1.0 pp
Exeter
64.5 mi, 12.9K tests, Rank #15
77.8%
-4.6 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Bristol (Kingswood)?
The current pass rate at Bristol (Kingswood) driving test centre is 82.4%, calculated from 1.5K 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 76.2% (from 24.3K tests).
Is Bristol (Kingswood) an easy or hard test centre?
Bristol (Kingswood) is ranked #3 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 82.4% compares to a UK average of 73%. 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 Bristol (Kingswood) compare to the UK average?
Bristol (Kingswood)'s pass rate is 9.4 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. The 9.4-point advantage at Bristol (Kingswood) (ranked 3 of 72 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.
How many driving tests does Bristol (Kingswood) record?
Bristol (Kingswood) has recorded 24.3K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 18.5K passed and 5.8K 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 Bristol (Kingswood)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Bristol (Kingswood) are Newport (Gwent) (74.7%), Gloucester (81.1%), Taunton (71.3%) and Swindon (76.3%). Bristol (Kingswood)'s 82.4% is the highest current pass rate among them. Newport (Gwent), Gloucester, Taunton, Swindon 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 Bristol (Kingswood)?
Bristol (Kingswood) currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 15 to 19 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 Bristol (Kingswood) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Bristol (Kingswood) 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 Bristol (Kingswood)?
The estimated wait at Bristol (Kingswood) is about 15 to 19 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 24.3K 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.