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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Gloucester Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1GloucesterHigh pass rate

Gloucester posts a 81.1% pass rate, with Bristol (Kingswood) the nearest alternative about 32 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

Pass rate (2024-25)
81.1%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.1K
2024-25
National rank
#7
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated September 2026

Compare and decide

Gloucester sits in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Top 10%, rank #7 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Bristol (Kingswood), about 32.2 miles away.

Bristol (Kingswood)Best nearby
32.2 mi away
82.4%
+1.3 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

81.1%passed
failed18.9%

All-time 8.7K passed, 3.5K failed, 12.2K total

How Gloucester compares

Gloucester
81.1%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+8.1 pp

At 8.1 points above the UK figure and ranked 7 of 72 in its category, Gloucester offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Gloucester ranks among 72 centres

Top 10%
Gloucester ranks higher than 90% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#7
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Gloucester has added 12.8 points since 2017-18, from 68.3% to 81.1%, with its strongest year at 81.1% in 2023-24.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 21.2 pp
Male73.8%
0%100%
Female52.6%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
9 to 13 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~32
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 Gloucester would typically wait around 9 to 13 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

Gloucester
Gloucestershire
England

Tests offered at Gloucester

  • Motorcycle Module 1

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder.

Accessibility & facilities

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

About this test centre

Gloucester is in Gloucester, Gloucestershire and runs DVSA motorcycle module 1 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. 12.2K tests across 2017-18-2024-25. That's a working sample, enough to take the pass rate at face value but not so large that a single quiet quarter passes unnoticed.

Out of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres, Gloucester ranks 7, which lands it in the top ten percent nationally. The 81.1% pass rate is 8.1 points clear of the UK figure of 73%. For Gloucester 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 Gloucester

  • Above-average pass rate at Gloucester doesn't mean above-average ease. The fundamentals examiners mark are the same nationally: junctions, mirrors, observation, signal timing. A 65%+ pass rate means more candidates clear those, not that the bar is lower.
  • Ask any instructor working Gloucester 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 Gloucester. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.
Before you drive off

Whether you pass at Gloucester is not decided by the centre. It is decided by the 15 things an examiner can mark you on, and move off, safety 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

Six-point check on every move-off: left mirror, centre mirror, right mirror, right shoulder, left shoulder, signal. Practise until the sequence is reflexive. Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

Other test centres nearby

Bristol (Kingswood)Best nearby
32.2 mi, 24.3K tests, Rank #3
82.4%
+1.3 pp
Swindon
28.8 mi, 11.6K tests, Rank #25
76.3%
-4.8 pp
Birmingham (Garretts Green)
44.9 mi, 18.5K tests, Rank #27
76.2%
-4.9 pp
Wolverhampton
50.0 mi, 18.0K tests, Rank #67
62.1%
-19.0 pp
Newport (Gwent)
37.4 mi, 15.1K tests, Rank #35
74.7%
-6.4 pp
Shrewsbury
62.0 mi, 11.7K tests, Rank #42
72.2%
-8.9 pp
Before the practical

You cannot book a practical test at Gloucester 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 essential documentsRoad signs

Licence, insurance, MOT, vehicle tax and what the law requires you to hold. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Gloucester?
The current pass rate at Gloucester driving test centre is 81.1%, calculated from 1.1K 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 71% (from 12.2K tests).
Is Gloucester an easy or hard test centre?
Gloucester is ranked #7 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 81.1% 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 Gloucester compare to the UK average?
Gloucester's pass rate is 8.1 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. At 8.1 points above the UK figure and ranked 7 of 72 in its category, Gloucester offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Gloucester record?
Gloucester has recorded 12.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 8.7K passed and 3.5K 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 Gloucester?
The closest DVSA test centres to Gloucester are Bristol (Kingswood) (82.4%), Swindon (76.3%), Birmingham (Garretts Green) (76.2%) and Wolverhampton (62.1%). Of these, Bristol (Kingswood) has a higher current pass rate than Gloucester's 81.1%. Swindon, Birmingham (Garretts Green), Wolverhampton 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 Gloucester?
Gloucester currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 9 to 13 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 Gloucester and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Gloucester 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 Gloucester?
The estimated wait at Gloucester is about 9 to 13 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 12.2K 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