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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Farnborough Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2FarnboroughGU14 7JTHigh pass rate

At Farnborough, 75% 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.

Pass rate (2024-25)
75%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.3K
2024-25
National rank
#65
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated September 2026

Compare and decide

Farnborough sits in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 48%, rank #65 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Greenham, about 24.2 miles away.

GreenhamBest nearby
24.2 mi away
78.7%
+3.7 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

75%passed
failed25%

All-time 17.0K passed, 6.5K failed, 23.5K total

How Farnborough compares

Farnborough
75%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+2.8 pp

The 2.8-point edge at Farnborough (ranked 65 of 135 in its category) is real but small; local route familiarity moves your odds more than the venue does.

Where Farnborough ranks among 135 centres

Top 48%
Farnborough ranks higher than 52% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#65
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Stability is the story at Farnborough: 74.8% in 2017-18, 75% now, and every year in between inside a 6.8-point band.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 0.7 pp
Male72.4%
0%100%
Female73.1%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
14 to 18 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~61
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Farnborough would typically wait around 14 to 18 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

Treat this as a modelled estimate rather than a booking quote. It is built from regional demand patterns and test volume, explained in full on our methodology page. Always confirm real slots on 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

Farnborough sits in Farnborough, Hampshire, just inside the GU14 7JT postcode. It's a DVSA-run motorcycle module 2 test centre, and the routes from here work outward into the streets and arterial roads that learners from Farnborough tend to know already. Farnborough sees moderate volume: 23.5K practical tests through 2017-18-2024-25. Year-on-year percentages here are meaningful, but watch the trend line rather than fixating on any single period.

75% at Farnborough, against a UK motorcycle module 2 average of 72.2%. That puts the centre 2.8 points above the national figure and ranks it #65 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres in the DVSA's network. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Farnborough 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 Farnborough

  • Centre difficulty is roughly average at Farnborough. The same fault categories that fail candidates nationally (junctions, mirrors, observation) are what fail candidates here, in similar proportions.
  • 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.
  • The only legitimate booking route is gov.uk. Anything calling itself a "test booking concierge" is reselling the same slots at a markup, the slots aren't theirs to control.
Before you drive off

Whether you pass at Farnborough is not decided by the centre. It is decided by the 15 things an examiner can mark you on, and control, steering is one of the ones that ends attempts early.

DVSA publishes all 21 vehicle safety questions in advance, 14 tell me and 7 show me. You get 2 of them on the day, one at the roadside and one while you are driving. Get one wrong or both wrong and it counts as one driving fault, not two.

Show me, tell me questionsIs that a fault?Test day readiness check

Look further ahead. Practise pull-push on a quiet residential loop with a continuous commentary. never steer while stationary; always inch forward first. Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

Other test centres nearby

Uxbridge (London)
20.5 mi, 25.1K tests, Rank #121
63.6%
-11.4 pp
Southall
22.3 mi, 490 tests, Rank #77
72.9%
-2.1 pp
Tolworth (London)
20.8 mi, 5.2K tests, Rank #94
70.5%
-4.5 pp
Pinner
26.6 mi, 2.1K tests, Rank #55
76.6%
+1.6 pp
Aylesbury
36.3 mi, 4.7K tests, Rank #115
65.4%
-9.6 pp
GreenhamBest nearby
24.2 mi, 5.7K tests, Rank #39
78.7%
+3.7 pp
Before the practical

You cannot book a practical test at Farnborough until you hold a theory pass, and it has to still be valid on the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% of candidates pass the theory.

Take a free mock testPractise motorway rulesRoad signs

Lane discipline, speed limits, the hard shoulder and smart-motorway signals. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

See all centres in Farnborough→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Farnborough?
The current pass rate at Farnborough driving test centre is 75%, calculated from 1.3K 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 72.3% (from 23.5K tests).
Is Farnborough an easy or hard test centre?
Farnborough is ranked #65 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 75% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. 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 2.8 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. The 2.8-point edge at Farnborough (ranked 65 of 135 in its category) is real but small; local route familiarity moves your odds more than the venue does.
How many driving tests does Farnborough record?
Farnborough has recorded 23.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 17.0K passed and 6.5K 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 Farnborough?
The closest DVSA test centres to Farnborough are Uxbridge (London) (63.6%), Southall (72.9%), Tolworth (London) (70.5%) and Pinner (76.6%). Of these, Pinner has a higher current pass rate than Farnborough's 75%. Uxbridge (London), Southall, Tolworth (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 14 to 18 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. Where you can be flexible on dates, targeting one of the quieter months tends to bring a shorter wait and a wider choice of 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 14 to 18 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 23.5K 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.

DVSA data period: 2024-25.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources