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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Gillingham Driving Test Centre

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Gillingham in Gillingham, England has a current pass rate of 63.2%, 9 points below the UK average of 72.2%. This page breaks down the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, the waiting time and how it compares with the rest of the UK, all from the DVSA quarterly data.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
63.2%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.7K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#123
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Gillingham sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 10%, rank #123 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Eastbourne, about 41.9 miles away.

EastbourneBest nearby
41.9 mi away
83%
+19.8 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

63.2%passed
failed36.8%

All-time 8.5K passed, 4.1K failed, 12.6K total

How Gillingham compares

Gillingham
63.2%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-9 pp

At 9 points below the UK figure (ranked 123 of 135 in its category), Gillingham is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.

Where Gillingham ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 10%
Gillingham sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#123
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Across the recorded years Gillingham has drifted from 72.6% to 62.6%, down 10 points, with the best year at 72.6% in 2017-18.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 2.9 pp
Male67.6%
0%100%
Female64.7%
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
~33
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 Gillingham 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

Unit 1
Astra Park
Courteney Road
Gillingham
ME8 0EZ
England

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

Tests offered at Gillingham

  • 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 ME8 0EZ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Gillingham is the DVSA motorcycle module 2 test centre in Gillingham, Medway. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. Over 2017-18-2024-25, 12.6K 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.

Rank: #123 of 135. Pass rate: 63.2%. UK average: 72.2%. That's a bottom quartile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. First-attempt data for Gillingham 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 Gillingham

  • A lower pass rate at Gillingham usually means specific local junctions or road types that catch out candidates trained elsewhere. Book local-area familiarisation lessons with an instructor who works this centre, not one who covers a different patch.
  • Ask any instructor working Gillingham 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 Gillingham. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Basildon
15.1 mi, 21.8K tests, Rank #127
62.3%
-0.9 pp
Tunbridge Wells
20.7 mi, 4.7K tests, Rank #25
79.8%
+16.6 pp
Erith (London)
20.3 mi, 12.4K tests, Rank #128
61.4%
-1.8 pp
Herne Bay
23.8 mi, 9.1K tests, Rank #84
72%
+8.8 pp
Chingford
30.9 mi, 112 tests, Rank #120
64.3%
+1.1 pp
EastbourneBest nearby
41.9 mi, 3.8K tests, Rank #14
83%
+19.8 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Gillingham?
The current pass rate at Gillingham driving test centre is 63.2%, calculated from 2.7K 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 67.4% (from 12.6K tests).
Is Gillingham an easy or hard test centre?
Gillingham is ranked #123 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 63.2% 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 Gillingham compare to the UK average?
Gillingham's pass rate is 9 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. At 9 points below the UK figure (ranked 123 of 135 in its category), Gillingham is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.
How many driving tests does Gillingham record?
Gillingham has recorded 12.6K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 8.5K passed and 4.1K failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Gillingham?
The closest DVSA test centres to Gillingham are Basildon (62.3%), Tunbridge Wells (79.8%), Erith (London) (61.4%) and Herne Bay (72%). Of these, Tunbridge Wells, Herne Bay have higher current pass rates than Gillingham's 63.2%. Basildon, Erith (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 Gillingham?
Gillingham 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. 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 Gillingham and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Gillingham 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 Gillingham?
The estimated wait at Gillingham 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 12.6K 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.