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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Farnborough Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1FarnboroughGU14 7JTHigh pass rate

Farnborough in Farnborough currently passes 79.8% of tests, 6.8 points above the UK average of 73%. 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)
79.8%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.4K
2024-25
National rank
#9
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Farnborough sits in the top quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Top 13%, rank #9 of 72). No nearby motorcycle module 1 centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

GreenhamNearest alternative
24.2 mi away
77.7%
-2.1 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

79.8%passed
failed20.2%

All-time 19.5K passed, 6.8K failed, 26.3K total

How Farnborough compares

Farnborough
79.8%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+6.8 pp

At 6.8 points above the UK figure and ranked 9 of 72 in its category, Farnborough offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Farnborough ranks among 72 centres

Top 13%
Farnborough ranks higher than 87% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#9
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The series at Farnborough is remarkably flat, moving only from 77.3% (2017-18) to 79.8% now, with a total spread of 5.8 points.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 19.5 pp
Male76.5%
0%100%
Female57.0%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
16 to 20 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~69
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking requires patience: on this estimate, learners booking at Farnborough would typically wait around 16 to 20 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

The range above is an estimate, not a real-time slot count. We model it from National Audit Office demand data and this centre's volume; the methodology page sets out the workings. For live availability use the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

35 Hercules Way
Aerospace Boulevard
Unit C1
Cirrus
Farnborough
GU14 6UU
England

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

Tests offered at Farnborough

  • 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 GU14 6UU, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Drivers booked at Farnborough report to a DVSA centre in Farnborough, Hampshire, postcode GU14 7JT. The motorcycle module 1 routes used here are drawn from the streets the centre's examiners drive every week, so the test reflects local conditions rather than a generic syllabus. Over 2017-18-2024-25, 26.3K 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.

By raw pass rate Farnborough sits at 79.8%, with the DVSA's national motorcycle module 1 average over the same window running at 73%. The gap (6.8 points clear of the UK figure) places the centre at rank #9 of 72, inside the top quarter of the country's motorcycle module 1 test centres. For Farnborough 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 1

What learners should know about Farnborough

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Farnborough'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.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Farnborough area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • Book through the official DVSA service (gov.uk/book-driving-test). Third-party "fast-track" sites charge a premium for the same booking; the official DVSA booking service is free.

Other test centres nearby

Uxbridge (London)
20.5 mi, 24.1K tests, Rank #44
71.6%
-8.2 pp
GreenhamBest nearby
24.2 mi, 7.4K tests, Rank #17
77.7%
-2.1 pp
Weedon LGV
39.1 mi, 1.7K tests, Rank #61
66.1%
-13.7 pp
Mitcham (London)
27.6 mi, 22.5K tests, Rank #62
66%
-13.8 pp
Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)
43.3 mi, 2.7K tests, Rank #56
68.7%
-11.1 pp
Lee On The Solent
39.0 mi, 23.8K tests, Rank #30
75.7%
-4.1 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Farnborough?
The current pass rate at Farnborough driving test centre is 79.8%, calculated from 1.4K tests in 2024-25. DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 74.3% (from 26.3K tests).
Is Farnborough an easy or hard test centre?
Farnborough is ranked #9 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 79.8% compares to a UK average of 73%. Higher pass rates often correlate with quieter rural or suburban routes; lower rates with dense urban centres featuring complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts.
How does Farnborough compare to the UK average?
Farnborough's pass rate is 6.8 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. At 6.8 points above the UK figure and ranked 9 of 72 in its category, Farnborough offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Farnborough record?
Farnborough has recorded 26.3K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 19.5K passed and 6.8K failed. The yearly trend chart on this page shows how volume and pass rate have moved across recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Farnborough?
The closest DVSA test centres to Farnborough are Uxbridge (London) (71.6%), Greenham (77.7%), Weedon LGV (66.1%) and Mitcham (London) (66%). Farnborough's 79.8% is the highest current pass rate among them. Uxbridge (London), Greenham, Weedon LGV, Mitcham (London) 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 Farnborough?
Farnborough currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 16 to 20 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 Farnborough and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Farnborough 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 Farnborough?
The estimated wait at Farnborough is about 16 to 20 weeks (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 26.3K 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.