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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Scotland

Elgin Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2ElginIV30 1EAHigh pass rate

At Elgin, 68.1% of candidates pass, one of the 135 test centres we rank from the DVSA data. Below you will find the full pass-rate history, the demographic split, the estimated waiting time and a comparison with the nearest centres.

Pass rate (2024-25)
68.1%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
640
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#104
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated September 2026

Compare and decide

Elgin sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 24%, rank #104 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Orkney, about 83.1 miles away.

OrkneyBest nearby
83.1 mi away
81.4%
+13.3 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

68.1%passed
failed31.9%

All-time 1.7K passed, 660 failed, 2.3K total

How Elgin compares

Elgin
68.1%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-4.1 pp

Elgin sits 4.1 points under the national average, ranked 104 of 135 in its category. Routes here are likely more demanding than at rural centres; extra time on the local roads pays back directly.

Where Elgin ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 24%
Elgin sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#104
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Elgin has given up 13.4 points since 2017-18 (81.2% then, 67.8% now); the low water mark was 66.4% in 2022-23.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 2.6 pp
Male70.6%
0%100%
Female68.0%
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
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Elgin 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

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

Crown Buildings
21 Trinity Road
Elgin
IV30 1UE
Scotland

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

Tests offered at Elgin

  • Motorcycle Module 2

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 IV30 1UE, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Elgin is one of the DVSA's motorcycle module 2 test sites in Scotland, located in Elgin, Moray at IV30 1EA. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. Across 2017-18-2024-25 the centre handled 2.3K tests, a modest sample. The aggregated multi-year figure on this page is the most reliable read; quarterly swings deserve more skepticism here than at a high-volume centre.

Elgin runs close to the national curve: 68.1% pass rate, 4.1 points below the UK average of 72.2%. The rank is #104 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres. For Elgin 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
Scotland
Test category
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Elgin

  • Pass rate at Elgin sits close to the UK average. Prepare for an ordinary level of difficulty: examiners apply the standard DVSA marking sheet, and the routes are a representative mix of local conditions.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Elgin area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Elgin, cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.
Before you drive off

Whether you pass at Elgin is not decided by the centre. It is decided by the 15 things an examiner can mark you on, and junctions, observation is one of the ones that ends attempts early.

DVSA publishes all 21 vehicle safety questions in advance, 14 tell me and 7 show me. You get 2 of them on the day, one at the roadside and one while you are driving. Get one wrong or both wrong and it counts as one driving fault, not two.

Show me, tell me questionsIs that a fault?Test day readiness check

Full head turn at every junction. Hold the look until you have processed both directions. Time the look so it gives usable information for the move you are about to make. Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

Other test centres nearby

Wick
55.4 mi, 330 tests, Rank #72
73.9%
+5.8 pp
Inverness (Longman Drive)
35.7 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #116
65.1%
-3.0 pp
OrkneyBest nearby
83.1 mi, 113 tests, Rank #19
81.4%
+13.3 pp
Dundee
83.1 mi, 4.7K tests, Rank #60
75.8%
+7.7 pp
Perth
86.7 mi, 172 tests, Rank #108
67.4%
-0.7 pp
Aberdeen South (Cove)
59.9 mi, 7.6K tests, Rank #73
73.6%
+5.5 pp
Before the practical

You cannot book a practical test at Elgin until you hold a theory pass, and it has to still be valid on the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% of candidates pass the theory.

Take a free mock testPractise safety and your vehicleRoad signs

Vehicle condition, tyres, lights, fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Elgin?
The current pass rate at Elgin driving test centre is 68.1%, calculated from 640 tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 71.7% (from 2.3K tests).
Is Elgin an easy or hard test centre?
Elgin is ranked #104 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 68.1% 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 Elgin compare to the UK average?
Elgin's pass rate is 4.1 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. Elgin sits 4.1 points under the national average, ranked 104 of 135 in its category. Routes here are likely more demanding than at rural centres; extra time on the local roads pays back directly.
How many driving tests does Elgin record?
Elgin has recorded 2.3K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.7K passed and 660 failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Elgin?
The closest DVSA test centres to Elgin are Wick (73.9%), Inverness (Longman Drive) (65.1%), Orkney (81.4%) and Dundee (75.8%). Of these, Wick, Orkney, Dundee have higher current pass rates than Elgin's 68.1%. Inverness (Longman Drive) sits 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 Elgin?
Elgin 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. 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 Elgin and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Elgin 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 Elgin?
The estimated wait at Elgin 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 2.3K 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.

DVSA data period: 2024-25.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources