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Failsworth (Manchester) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2FailsworthM35 0FWHigh pass rate

Failsworth (Manchester) in Failsworth currently passes 79.3% of tests, 7.1 points above 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 (2016-17)
79.3%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
738
2014-15 to 2016-17 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#30
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Failsworth (Manchester) sits in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 22%, rank #30 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Macclesfield, about 17.2 miles away.

MacclesfieldBest nearby
17.2 mi away
81.9%
+2.6 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

79.3%passed
failed20.7%

All-time 728 passed, 205 failed, 933 total

How Failsworth (Manchester) compares

Failsworth (Manchester)
79.3%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+7.1 pp

Failsworth (Manchester) runs 7.1 points ahead of the national average, ranked 30 of 135 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.

Where Failsworth (Manchester) ranks among 135 centres

Top 22%
Failsworth (Manchester) ranks higher than 78% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#30
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The headline barely moved (73.3% in 2013-14, 71.9% now) but the ride was not smooth: Failsworth (Manchester) has swung 13.2 points between its best year (85.1%, 2014-15) and its worst (71.9%, 2016-17).

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 15.6 pp
Male76.8%
0%100%
Female61.2%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
10 to 14 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~10
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 Failsworth (Manchester) would typically wait around 10 to 14 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

Failsworth (Manchester)
Failsworth
Greater Manchester
M35 0FW
England

Tests offered at Failsworth (Manchester)

  • Motorcycle Module 2

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode M35 0FW.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode M35 0FW, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Failsworth (Manchester) is in Failsworth, Greater Manchester (M35 0FW) and runs DVSA motorcycle module 2 tests for learners across the local area. Your examiner picks the route on the day without telling you which, and the DVSA does not publish them. Small sample warning: 933 tests across 2013-14-2016-17. The headline rate on this page is the multi-year aggregate, which is the only version of the number worth trusting at this volume.

Out of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres, Failsworth (Manchester) ranks 30, which lands it in the top quarter nationally. The 79.3% pass rate is 7.1 points clear of the UK figure of 72.2%. First-attempt data for Failsworth (Manchester) 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 2

What learners should know about Failsworth (Manchester)

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Failsworth (Manchester)'s rate reflects route geography more than examiner discretion, DVSA marking is centrally trained. Prepare for the same fault categories you'd prepare for anywhere.
  • With 933 tests on record at Failsworth (Manchester), the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • Ask any instructor working Failsworth (Manchester) 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.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Failsworth (Manchester). Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Bredbury (Manchester)
5.7 mi, 8.2K tests, Rank #100
68.9%
-10.4 pp
Hyde
5.2 mi, 799 tests, Rank #34
79.1%
-0.2 pp
MacclesfieldBest nearby
17.2 mi, 4.4K tests, Rank #18
81.9%
+2.6 pp
Atherton (Manchester)
14.2 mi, 8.8K tests, Rank #131
60.8%
-18.5 pp
Blackburn with Darwen
18.3 mi, 13.7K tests, Rank #78
72.7%
-6.6 pp
Halifax
19.3 mi, 1.5K tests, Rank #92
70.7%
-8.6 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Failsworth (Manchester)?
The current pass rate at Failsworth (Manchester) driving test centre is 79.3%, calculated from 738 tests in 2014-15 to 2016-17 (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 78% (from 933 tests).
Is Failsworth (Manchester) an easy or hard test centre?
Failsworth (Manchester) is ranked #30 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 79.3% 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 Failsworth (Manchester) compare to the UK average?
Failsworth (Manchester)'s pass rate is 7.1 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. Failsworth (Manchester) runs 7.1 points ahead of the national average, ranked 30 of 135 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.
How many driving tests does Failsworth (Manchester) record?
Failsworth (Manchester) has recorded 933 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 728 passed and 205 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 Failsworth (Manchester)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Failsworth (Manchester) are Bredbury (Manchester) (68.9%), Hyde (79.1%), Macclesfield (81.9%) and Atherton (Manchester) (60.8%). Of these, Macclesfield has a higher current pass rate than Failsworth (Manchester)'s 79.3%. Bredbury (Manchester), Hyde, Atherton (Manchester) 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 Failsworth (Manchester)?
Failsworth (Manchester) currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 10 to 14 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 Failsworth (Manchester) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Failsworth (Manchester) 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 Failsworth (Manchester)?
The estimated wait at Failsworth (Manchester) is about 10 to 14 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 933 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: 2016-17.