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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Scotland

Edinburgh (Musselburgh) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2City of EdinburghHigh pass rate

Edinburgh (Musselburgh) in City of Edinburgh, Scotland has a current pass rate of 69.6%, 2.6 points below the UK average of 72.2%. This page breaks down the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, the waiting time and how it compares with the rest of the UK, all from the DVSA quarterly data.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
69.6%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.8K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#98
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Edinburgh (Musselburgh) sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 28%, rank #98 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Grangemouth, about 21.2 miles away.

GrangemouthBest nearby
21.2 mi away
79.2%
+9.6 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

69.6%passed
failed30.4%

All-time 5.4K passed, 2.1K failed, 7.5K total

How Edinburgh (Musselburgh) compares

Edinburgh (Musselburgh)
69.6%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-2.6 pp

Edinburgh (Musselburgh) sits 2.6 points below the UK average, ranked 98 of 135 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.

Where Edinburgh (Musselburgh) ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 28%
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#98
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Across the recorded years Edinburgh (Musselburgh) has drifted from 75% to 68.6%, down 6.4 points, with the best year at 75% in 2017-18.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.5 pp
Male72.3%
0%100%
Female70.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
4 to 8 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~20
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Edinburgh (Musselburgh) would typically wait around 4 to 8 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

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current slots.

Centre details

Address

13-15 Bryce Road
Currie
Edinburgh
EH14 5LT
Scotland

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

Tests offered at Edinburgh (Musselburgh)

  • car
  • 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 EH14 5LT, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Edinburgh (Musselburgh) is the DVSA motorcycle module 2 test centre in City of Edinburgh. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. 7.5K tests through 2017-18-2024-25 puts Edinburgh (Musselburgh) in the comfortable middle of the volume distribution. The pass rate moves with real signal, not noise.

Rank: #98 of 135. Pass rate: 69.6%. UK average: 72.2%. That's a lower half centre by the DVSA's own published figures. First-attempt data for Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 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
Scotland
Test category
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Edinburgh (Musselburgh)

  • Centre difficulty is roughly average at Edinburgh (Musselburgh). The same fault categories that fail candidates nationally (junctions, mirrors, observation) are what fail candidates here, in similar proportions.
  • Ask any instructor working Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 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.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Edinburgh (Musselburgh). Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Kirkcaldy
13.0 mi, 7.1K tests, Rank #126
62.6%
-7.0 pp
Livingston
13.6 mi, 812 tests, Rank #45
77.7%
+8.1 pp
Bathgate
17.9 mi, 1.9K tests, Rank #117
64.9%
-4.7 pp
Perth
32.0 mi, 172 tests, Rank #108
67.4%
-2.2 pp
Galashiels
27.7 mi, 117 tests, Rank #67
74.4%
+4.8 pp
GrangemouthBest nearby
21.2 mi, 1.3K tests, Rank #32
79.2%
+9.6 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Edinburgh (Musselburgh)?
The current pass rate at Edinburgh (Musselburgh) driving test centre is 69.6%, calculated from 1.8K 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 72.1% (from 7.5K tests).
Is Edinburgh (Musselburgh) an easy or hard test centre?
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) is ranked #98 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 69.6% 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 Edinburgh (Musselburgh) compare to the UK average?
Edinburgh (Musselburgh)'s pass rate is 2.6 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. Edinburgh (Musselburgh) sits 2.6 points below the UK average, ranked 98 of 135 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.
How many driving tests does Edinburgh (Musselburgh) record?
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) has recorded 7.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 5.4K passed and 2.1K 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 Edinburgh (Musselburgh)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Edinburgh (Musselburgh) are Kirkcaldy (62.6%), Livingston (77.7%), Bathgate (64.9%) and Perth (67.4%). Of these, Livingston has a higher current pass rate than Edinburgh (Musselburgh)'s 69.6%. Kirkcaldy, Bathgate, Perth 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 Edinburgh (Musselburgh)?
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 4 to 8 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 Edinburgh (Musselburgh) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 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 Edinburgh (Musselburgh)?
The estimated wait at Edinburgh (Musselburgh) is about 4 to 8 weeks (low 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 7.5K 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.