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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Exeter Driving Test Centre

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At Exeter, 72.2% 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.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
72.2%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.6K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#81
of 135 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 bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 41%, rank #81 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Barnstaple, about 33.8 miles away.

BarnstapleBest nearby
33.8 mi away
83.3%
+11.1 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

72.2%passed
failed27.8%

All-time 8.3K passed, 2.9K failed, 11.1K total

How Exeter compares

Exeter
72.2%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+0 pp

Statistically Exeter is about as neutral as a venue gets, under a point from the national average and ranked 81 of 135 in its category. Preparation, not postcode, decides the outcome here.

Where Exeter ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 41%
Exeter sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#81
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Exeter has added 3.6 points since 2017-18, from 72.8% to 76.4%, with its strongest year at 76.4% in 2024-25.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 4.7 pp
Male74.7%
0%100%
Female70.0%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
9 to 13 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~29
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

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

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 one of the DVSA's motorcycle module 2 test sites in England, located in Exeter, Devon and Torbay. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. Across 2017-18-2024-25 the DVSA recorded 11.1K tests at Exeter. A solid mid-range sample, the data is reliable enough that the rank position below isn't an artefact of small numbers.

Exeter runs close to the national curve: 72.2% pass rate, within a point of the UK average of 72.2%. The rank is #81 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Exeter 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 2

What learners should know about Exeter

  • Pass rate at Exeter 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.
  • Ask any instructor working Exeter about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Exeter, 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

Taunton
27.2 mi, 9.9K tests, Rank #57
76.2%
+4.0 pp
BarnstapleBest nearby
33.8 mi, 892 tests, Rank #12
83.3%
+11.1 pp
Plymouth
36.5 mi, 7.7K tests, Rank #51
77.3%
+5.1 pp
Bridgend
53.9 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #37
78.8%
+6.6 pp
Weston-Super-Mare
49.1 mi, 344 tests, Rank #53
77%
+4.8 pp
Launceston
37.0 mi, 369 tests, Rank #89
71%
-1.2 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 72.2%, calculated from 2.6K 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 74.2% (from 11.1K tests).
Is Exeter an easy or hard test centre?
Exeter is ranked #81 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 72.2% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. 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 0 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. Statistically Exeter is about as neutral as a venue gets, under a point from the national average and ranked 81 of 135 in its category. Preparation, not postcode, decides the outcome here.
How many driving tests does Exeter record?
Exeter has recorded 11.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 8.3K passed and 2.9K 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 (76.2%), Barnstaple (83.3%), Plymouth (77.3%) and Bridgend (78.8%). Of these, Taunton, Barnstaple, Plymouth, Bridgend have higher current pass rates than Exeter's 72.2%. 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 11.1K 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.