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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Erith (London) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2ErithDA8 1SPHigh pass rate

Erith (London) in Erith currently passes 61.4% of tests, 10.8 points below 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)
61.4%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.8K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#128
of 135 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 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 6%, rank #128 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Croydon, about 14.3 miles away.

CroydonBest nearby
14.3 mi away
72.1%
+10.7 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

61.4%passed
failed38.6%

All-time 7.7K passed, 4.7K failed, 12.4K total

How Erith (London) compares

Erith (London)
61.4%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-10.8 pp

The gap at Erith (London) is 10.8 points below the national average (ranked 128 of 135 in its category), one of the tougher spreads in the network; candidates who train on the actual local roads close most of it.

Where Erith (London) ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 6%
Erith (London) sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#128
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Across the recorded years Erith (London) has drifted from 63.8% to 57.9%, down 5.9 points, with the best year at 64.2% in 2018-19.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 2.7 pp
Male62.1%
0%100%
Female64.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
18 to 22 weeks
Very high demand
Weekly capacity
~32
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

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

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

Erith (London) is one of the DVSA's motorcycle module 2 test sites in England, located in Erith, Greater London at DA8 1SP. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. Sample size: 12.4K tests over 2017-18-2024-25. Enough that comparisons hold up; small enough that a quiet month or a route being temporarily diverted can show in the data.

Erith (London) is not where the easier motorcycle module 2 tests happen. The 61.4% pass rate sits 10.8 points below the UK average of 72.2%, putting the centre #128 of 135 nationally. For Erith (London) 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 Erith (London)

  • Erith (London) runs a tougher-than-average pass rate. If you've trained somewhere quieter, take at least 2-3 lessons on Erith test-area roads before your date. The difficulty is in the road mix, not the marking sheet.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Erith will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Erith (London), 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.

Other test centres nearby

Chingford
11.4 mi, 112 tests, Rank #120
64.3%
+2.9 pp
Enfield (Innova Business Park)
14.6 mi, 19.5K tests, Rank #130
61.3%
-0.1 pp
Enfield
14.9 mi, 9.6K tests, Rank #135
54.5%
-6.9 pp
CroydonBest nearby
14.3 mi, 1.8K tests, Rank #82
72.1%
+10.7 pp
Basildon
13.7 mi, 21.8K tests, Rank #127
62.3%
+0.9 pp
Mitcham (London)
14.8 mi, 19.1K tests, Rank #125
62.7%
+1.3 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Erith (London)?
The current pass rate at Erith (London) driving test centre is 61.4%, calculated from 2.8K 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 62.3% (from 12.4K tests).
Is Erith (London) an easy or hard test centre?
Erith (London) is ranked #128 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 61.4% 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 Erith (London) compare to the UK average?
Erith (London)'s pass rate is 10.8 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. The gap at Erith (London) is 10.8 points below the national average (ranked 128 of 135 in its category), one of the tougher spreads in the network; candidates who train on the actual local roads close most of it.
How many driving tests does Erith (London) record?
Erith (London) has recorded 12.4K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 7.7K passed and 4.7K 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 Erith (London)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Erith (London) are Chingford (64.3%), Enfield (Innova Business Park) (61.3%), Enfield (54.5%) and Croydon (72.1%). Of these, Chingford, Croydon have higher current pass rates than Erith (London)'s 61.4%. Enfield (Innova Business Park), Enfield 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 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. 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 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 12.4K 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.