PassRates.uk
Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Erith (London) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1ErithDA8 1SPHigh pass rate

At Erith (London), 64.6% of candidates pass, one of the 72 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.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
64.6%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.1K
2024-25
National rank
#64
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Erith (London) sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Bottom 13%, rank #64 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Burgess Hill, about 40.1 miles away.

Burgess HillBest nearby
40.1 mi away
76.4%
+11.8 pp
All centres in Erith→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

64.6%passed
failed35.4%

All-time 9.2K passed, 4.7K failed, 13.9K total

How Erith (London) compares

Erith (London)
64.6%
UK national average
73%
Difference
-8.4 pp

Erith (London) sits 8.4 points under the national average, ranked 64 of 72 in its category. Routes here are likely more demanding than at rural centres; extra time on the local roads pays back directly.

Where Erith (London) ranks among 72 centres

Bottom 13%
Erith (London) sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates
Rank
#64
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The series at Erith (London) is remarkably flat, moving only from 63.5% (2017-18) to 64.6% now, with a total spread of 4.4 points.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 20.6 pp
Male68.0%
0%100%
Female47.4%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
18 to 22 weeks
Very high demand
Weekly capacity
~36
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Very high
among the busiest centres

Booking requires patience: on this estimate, learners booking at Erith (London) would typically wait around 18 to 22 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

Crabtree
Manor Way North
Erith
DA17 6LJ
England

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

Tests offered at Erith (London)

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • 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 DA17 6LJ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

If you've got a test booked at DA8 1SP, that's Erith (London) in Erith, Greater London. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. 13.9K tests across 2017-18-2024-25. That's a working sample, enough to take the pass rate at face value but not so large that a single quiet quarter passes unnoticed.

Rank: #64 of 72. Pass rate: 64.6%. UK average: 73%. That's a bottom quartile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Erith (London) in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

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 1

What learners should know about Erith (London)

  • Erith (London) is in the lower tier of pass rates nationally. That isn't an indictment of the examiners, it reflects road layout, traffic density, and route mix. Prepare specifically for the centre, not generically.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Erith (London) area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Erith (London). Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Enfield (Innova Business Park)
14.6 mi, 21.1K tests, Rank #40
72.4%
+7.8 pp
Enfield
14.9 mi, 11.4K tests, Rank #58
67.3%
+2.7 pp
Basildon
13.7 mi, 21.3K tests, Rank #41
72.3%
+7.7 pp
Mitcham (London)
14.8 mi, 22.5K tests, Rank #62
66%
+1.4 pp
Gillingham
18.3 mi, 13.4K tests, Rank #38
72.7%
+8.1 pp
Burgess HillBest nearby
40.1 mi, 27.6K tests, Rank #24
76.4%
+11.8 pp
See all centres in Erith→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Erith (London)?
The current pass rate at Erith (London) driving test centre is 64.6%, calculated from 1.1K tests in 2024-25. DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 66.1% (from 13.9K tests).
Is Erith (London) an easy or hard test centre?
Erith (London) is ranked #64 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 64.6% compares to a UK average of 73%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does Erith (London) compare to the UK average?
Erith (London)'s pass rate is 8.4 percentage points below the UK national average of 73%. Erith (London) sits 8.4 points under the national average, ranked 64 of 72 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 Erith (London) record?
Erith (London) has recorded 13.9K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 9.2K passed and 4.7K failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Erith (London)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Erith (London) are Enfield (Innova Business Park) (72.4%), Enfield (67.3%), Basildon (72.3%) and Mitcham (London) (66%). Of these, Enfield (Innova Business Park), Enfield, Basildon, Mitcham (London) have higher current pass rates than Erith (London)'s 64.6%. 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 Erith (London)?
Erith (London) currently sees very high demand with an estimated wait of about 18 to 22 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Erith (London) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Erith (London) 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 Erith (London)?
The estimated wait at Erith (London) is about 18 to 22 weeks (very 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 13.9K 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.