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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Exeter Driving Test Centre

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At Exeter, 77.8% 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)
77.8%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
2.7K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#15
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Exeter sits in the top quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Top 21%, rank #15 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Bristol (Kingswood), about 64.5 miles away.

Bristol (Kingswood)Best nearby
64.5 mi away
82.4%
+4.6 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

77.8%passed
failed22.2%

All-time 9.8K passed, 3.1K failed, 12.9K total

How Exeter compares

Exeter
77.8%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+4.8 pp

At 4.8 points above the UK figure and ranked 15 of 72 in its category, Exeter offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Exeter ranks among 72 centres

Top 21%
Exeter ranks higher than 79% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#15
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Exeter has climbed 3.8 points across the series, 76.2% in 2017-18 to 80% now; the weakest year on record was 72.6% in 2019-20.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 22.6 pp
Male78.8%
0%100%
Female56.2%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
9 to 13 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~34
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Exeter would typically wait around 9 to 13 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

Thorverton Road
Marsh Barton
Exeter
EX2 8FS
England

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

Tests offered at Exeter

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • 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 EX2 8FS, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Exeter is the DVSA motorcycle module 1 test centre in Exeter, Devon and Torbay. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. Over 2017-18-2024-25, 12.9K candidates sat tests here. The figures are statistically usable for centre-to-centre comparisons, which is most of what people land on this page wanting to do.

Rank: #15 of 72. Pass rate: 77.8%. UK average: 73%. That's a top quartile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. First-attempt data for Exeter 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
England
Test category
Motorcycle Module 1

What learners should know about Exeter

  • Exeter doesn't deviate much from the national curve, so generic preparation advice (mock tests, mirror discipline, junction observation) applies here in the same shape it would anywhere.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Exeter will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Exeter. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Taunton
27.2 mi, 10.1K tests, Rank #46
71.3%
-6.5 pp
Plymouth
36.5 mi, 10.5K tests, Rank #23
76.5%
-1.3 pp
Swansea
64.4 mi, 18.5K tests, Rank #31
75.3%
-2.5 pp
Newport (Gwent)
63.9 mi, 15.1K tests, Rank #35
74.7%
-3.1 pp
Bristol (Kingswood)Best nearby
64.5 mi, 24.3K tests, Rank #3
82.4%
+4.6 pp
Poole
67.6 mi, 13.8K tests, Rank #5
81.4%
+3.6 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Exeter?
The current pass rate at Exeter driving test centre is 77.8%, calculated from 2.7K 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 75.7% (from 12.9K tests).
Is Exeter an easy or hard test centre?
Exeter is ranked #15 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 77.8% 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 Exeter compare to the UK average?
Exeter's pass rate is 4.8 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. At 4.8 points above the UK figure and ranked 15 of 72 in its category, Exeter offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Exeter record?
Exeter has recorded 12.9K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 9.8K passed and 3.1K 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 Exeter?
The closest DVSA test centres to Exeter are Taunton (71.3%), Plymouth (76.5%), Swansea (75.3%) and Newport (Gwent) (74.7%). Exeter's 77.8% is the highest current pass rate among them. Taunton, Plymouth, Swansea, Newport (Gwent) 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 Exeter?
Exeter currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 9 to 13 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 Exeter and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Exeter 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 Exeter?
The estimated wait at Exeter is about 9 to 13 weeks (moderate 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 12.9K 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.