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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Bristol (Kingswood) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2BristolHigh pass rate

Bristol (Kingswood) in Bristol currently passes 77.8% of tests, 5.6 points above the UK average of 72.2%. The sections below cover the year-by-year trend, who passes most often, how long learners wait, and how it stacks up against neighbouring centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
77.8%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.5K
2024-25
National rank
#44
of 135 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 half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 33%, rank #44 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Hereford, about 41.9 miles away.

HerefordBest nearby
41.9 mi away
86.8%
+9.0 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

77.8%passed
failed22.2%

All-time 14.5K passed, 4.8K failed, 19.3K total

How Bristol (Kingswood) compares

Bristol (Kingswood)
77.8%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+5.6 pp

The 5.6-point advantage at Bristol (Kingswood) (ranked 44 of 135 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.

Where Bristol (Kingswood) ranks among 135 centres

Top 33%
Bristol (Kingswood) ranks higher than 67% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#44
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Bristol (Kingswood) has held a narrow 2.7-point range across the whole series (76.3% at the low in 2018-19, 79% at the high in 2020-21); what you see is what you get.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.1 pp
Male74.8%
0%100%
Female75.9%
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
~50
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

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

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

Bristol (Kingswood): a DVSA motorcycle module 2 test centre in Bristol, West of England. 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 19.3K tests at Bristol (Kingswood). A solid mid-range sample, the data is reliable enough that the rank position below isn't an artefact of small numbers.

The upper half of the UK by pass rate: Bristol (Kingswood) ranks #44 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres at 77.8%, 5.6 points clear of the national figure of 72.2%. For Bristol (Kingswood) 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 Bristol (Kingswood)

  • Bristol (Kingswood) passes higher than the UK average, but the marking sheet is identical to every other DVSA centre. The bias is in the local road mix (less traffic, simpler junction geometry); the standard is national.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Bristol (Kingswood) 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

Newport (Gwent)
18.0 mi, 11.5K tests, Rank #134
55.2%
-22.6 pp
Weston-Super-Mare
18.0 mi, 344 tests, Rank #53
77%
-0.8 pp
Yeovil
35.4 mi, 328 tests, Rank #5
86.3%
+8.5 pp
Gloucester
32.2 mi, 9.4K tests, Rank #93
70.7%
-7.1 pp
HerefordBest nearby
41.9 mi, 446 tests, Rank #4
86.8%
+9.0 pp
Taunton
37.4 mi, 9.9K tests, Rank #57
76.2%
-1.6 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 77.8%, 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 74.9% (from 19.3K tests).
Is Bristol (Kingswood) an easy or hard test centre?
Bristol (Kingswood) is ranked #44 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 77.8% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. 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 Bristol (Kingswood) compare to the UK average?
Bristol (Kingswood)'s pass rate is 5.6 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. The 5.6-point advantage at Bristol (Kingswood) (ranked 44 of 135 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 19.3K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 14.5K passed and 4.8K 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 Bristol (Kingswood)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Bristol (Kingswood) are Newport (Gwent) (55.2%), Weston-Super-Mare (77%), Yeovil (86.3%) and Gloucester (70.7%). Of these, Yeovil has a higher current pass rate than Bristol (Kingswood)'s 77.8%. Newport (Gwent), Weston-Super-Mare, Gloucester 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. 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 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 19.3K 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.