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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre · England

Chester

The Chester driving test centre is located in Chester, England (CH1 2ET). Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.

Pass rate
67.4%
Total tests
13.9K
National rank
#151
of 194
1st-time pass
0%

How Chester compares

Chester
67.4%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+19.4 pp

Chester performs well above the UK average. Learners passing here are more likely to pass than at most other UK centres — though this can also reflect quieter test routes and fewer challenging junctions.

Yearly trend

2017-18: 67.1%
2018-19: 72%
2019-20: 73.7%
2020-21: 79.9%
2021-22: 72.4%
2022-23: 68.9%
2023-24: 66.1%
2024-25: 68.2%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
67.8%
Female pass rate
63.2%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Chester

  • Pass rates at Chester run ahead of the UK average — but don't take that as licence to under-prepare. Centres with higher pass rates often still fail learners on the same fundamentals (observation, signalling, junctions).
  • The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
  • Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.

Other test centres nearby

Chester
14.2K tests · Rank #238
46.7%
Chester
6.8K tests · Rank #58
68.1%
Speke (Liverpool)
9.9K tests · Rank #304
36.6%
Wrexham LGV
13.9K tests · Rank #106
54.4%
Wrexham
7.1K tests · Rank #154
50.6%
Liverpool LGV (System)
887 tests · Rank #102
54.9%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Chester?

The current overall pass rate at Chester driving test centre is 67.4%, based on 13.9K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Chester an easy or hard test centre?

Chester is ranked #151 out of 194 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 67.4% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Chester compare to the UK average?

Chester's pass rate is 19.4 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Chester?

Chester has recorded 13.9K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 9.4K passed and 4.5K failed.

Where can I see Chester on a map?

Open the interactive map to see Chester alongside every other UK driving test centre, or view it on Google Maps.

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.