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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre · Scotland

Elgin

The Elgin driving test centre is located in Elgin, Scotland (IV30 1EA). 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
71.7%
Total tests
2.3K
National rank
#109
of 194
1st-time pass
0%

How Elgin compares

Elgin
71.7%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+23.7 pp

Elgin 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: 81.2%
2018-19: 72.9%
2019-20: 81.7%
2020-21: 83.8%
2021-22: 68%
2022-23: 66.4%
2023-24: 70.3%
2024-25: 67.8%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
70.6%
Female pass rate
68%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Elgin

  • Pass rates at Elgin 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

Elgin
4.2K tests · Rank #206
48.3%
Elgin
1.1K tests · Rank #58
64.7%
McPherson (Elgin)
1.5K tests · Rank #35
68.6%
Buckie
549 tests · Rank #82
55.7%
Grantown-On-Spey
343 tests · Rank #59
58%
Huntly
418 tests · Rank #25
61.7%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Elgin?

The current overall pass rate at Elgin driving test centre is 71.7%, based on 2.3K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Elgin an easy or hard test centre?

Elgin is ranked #109 out of 194 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 71.7% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Elgin compare to the UK average?

Elgin's pass rate is 23.7 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Elgin?

Elgin has recorded 2.3K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.7K passed and 660 failed.

Where can I see Elgin on a map?

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