Failsworth (Manchester)
The Failsworth (Manchester) driving test centre is located in Failsworth, England (M35 0FW). Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.
How Failsworth (Manchester) compares
Failsworth (Manchester) performs well above the UK average. Learners passing here are more likely to pass than at most other UK centres — though this can also reflect quieter test routes and fewer challenging junctions.
Yearly trend
Pass rate breakdown
What learners should know about Failsworth (Manchester)
- Pass rates at Failsworth (Manchester) run ahead of the UK average — but don't take that as licence to under-prepare. Centres with higher pass rates often still fail learners on the same fundamentals (observation, signalling, junctions).
- The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
- This is a lower-volume centre (933 tests on record) — pass rates can fluctuate more year to year than at busy urban centres because of smaller sample sizes.
- Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate at Failsworth (Manchester)?
The current overall pass rate at Failsworth (Manchester) driving test centre is 78%, based on 933 tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.
Is Failsworth (Manchester) an easy or hard test centre?
Failsworth (Manchester) is ranked #42 out of 194 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 78% compares to a UK average of 48%.
How does Failsworth (Manchester) compare to the UK average?
Failsworth (Manchester)'s pass rate is 30 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.
How many tests are taken at Failsworth (Manchester)?
Failsworth (Manchester) has recorded 933 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 728 passed and 205 failed.
Where can I see Failsworth (Manchester) on a map?
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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.