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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Eastbourne Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2St Anthony's HillBN22 7PTHigh pass rate

Eastbourne in St Anthony's Hill currently passes 83% of tests, 10.8 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)
83%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.0K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#14
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Eastbourne sits in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 10%, rank #14 of 135). No nearby motorcycle module 2 centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

Tunbridge WellsNearest alternative
24.6 mi away
79.8%
-3.2 pp
All centres in St Anthony's Hill→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

83%passed
failed17%

All-time 3.0K passed, 866 failed, 3.8K total

How Eastbourne compares

Eastbourne
83%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+10.8 pp

A 10.8-point lead over the national figure puts Eastbourne ranked 14 of 135 in its category. Gaps this large usually come from the roads, not the examiners: fewer complex junctions and lighter traffic on the local routes.

Where Eastbourne ranks among 135 centres

Top 10%
Eastbourne ranks higher than 90% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#14
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Eastbourne has climbed 10.1 points across the series, 72.8% in 2016-17 to 82.9% now; the weakest year on record was 72.8% in 2016-17.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 5.5 pp
Male78.0%
0%100%
Female72.5%
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
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Eastbourne 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

1 Coastguard Cottages
84 Wartling Road
Eastbourne
BN22 7PT
England

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

Tests offered at Eastbourne

  • car
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • ADI part 2
  • 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 BN22 7PT, 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 Eastbourne? You start in St Anthony's Hill, East Sussex (BN22 7PT), and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. Eastbourne is a smaller centre by volume, 3.8K tests through 2016-17-2024-25. The figures hold up for headline comparisons but lose granularity once you slice them by quarter.

How does Eastbourne compare nationally? 83% pass rate, #14 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres in the DVSA network, 10.8 points clear of the UK average of 72.2%. The top quarter of the country, in other words. For Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Eastbourne's rate reflects route geography more than examiner discretion, DVSA marking is centrally trained. Prepare for the same fault categories you'd prepare for anywhere.
  • Ask any instructor working Eastbourne about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • 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

Tunbridge WellsBest nearby
24.6 mi, 4.7K tests, Rank #25
79.8%
-3.2 pp
Burgess Hill
23.4 mi, 25.3K tests, Rank #91
70.7%
-12.3 pp
Gillingham LGV
41.7 mi, 410 tests, Rank #96
70%
-13.0 pp
Croydon
44.4 mi, 1.8K tests, Rank #82
72.1%
-10.9 pp
Erith (London)
49.9 mi, 12.4K tests, Rank #128
61.4%
-21.6 pp
Mitcham (London)
46.2 mi, 19.1K tests, Rank #125
62.7%
-20.3 pp
See all centres in St Anthony's Hill→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Eastbourne?
The current pass rate at Eastbourne driving test centre is 83%, calculated from 1.0K 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 77.4% (from 3.8K tests).
Is Eastbourne an easy or hard test centre?
Eastbourne is ranked #14 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 83% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. 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 Eastbourne compare to the UK average?
Eastbourne's pass rate is 10.8 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. A 10.8-point lead over the national figure puts Eastbourne ranked 14 of 135 in its category. Gaps this large usually come from the roads, not the examiners: fewer complex junctions and lighter traffic on the local routes.
How many driving tests does Eastbourne record?
Eastbourne has recorded 3.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 3.0K passed and 866 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 Eastbourne?
The closest DVSA test centres to Eastbourne are Tunbridge Wells (79.8%), Burgess Hill (70.7%), Gillingham LGV (70%) and Croydon (72.1%). Eastbourne's 83% is the highest current pass rate among them. Tunbridge Wells, Burgess Hill, Gillingham LGV, Croydon 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 Eastbourne?
Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne?
The estimated wait at Eastbourne 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 3.8K 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.