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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Gloucester Driving Test Centre

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At Gloucester, 70.7% 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.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
70.7%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.9K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#93
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Gloucester sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 32%, rank #93 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Hereford, about 23.9 miles away.

HerefordBest nearby
23.9 mi away
86.8%
+16.1 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

70.7%passed
failed29.3%

All-time 6.3K passed, 3.1K failed, 9.4K total

How Gloucester compares

Gloucester
70.7%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-1.5 pp

The 1.5-point gap at Gloucester (ranked 93 of 135 in its category) is real but small; local route familiarity moves your odds more than the venue does.

Where Gloucester ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 32%
Gloucester sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#93
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Gloucester has climbed 12.3 points across the series, 62.3% in 2017-18 to 74.6% now; the weakest year on record was 54.7% in 2021-22.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 2.3 pp
Male67.2%
0%100%
Female69.5%
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
~24
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

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

Gloucester
Gloucestershire
England

Tests offered at Gloucester

  • Motorcycle Module 2

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

Of the DVSA motorcycle module 2 centres across England, Gloucester is the one covering Gloucester, Gloucestershire. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Gloucester sees moderate volume: 9.4K 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.

If you've been told Gloucester is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 70.7% is 1.5 points below the UK motorcycle module 2 average of 72.2%, which is rank #93 out of 135. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Gloucester 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 Gloucester

  • Centre difficulty is roughly average at Gloucester. The same fault categories that fail candidates nationally (junctions, mirrors, observation) are what fail candidates here, in similar proportions.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Gloucester will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Gloucester, cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

Worcester
22.5 mi, 3.8K tests, Rank #97
69.9%
-0.8 pp
HerefordBest nearby
23.9 mi, 446 tests, Rank #4
86.8%
+16.1 pp
Redditch
33.1 mi, 2.9K tests, Rank #52
77.2%
+6.5 pp
Bristol (Kingswood)
32.2 mi, 19.3K tests, Rank #44
77.8%
+7.1 pp
Swindon
28.8 mi, 10.5K tests, Rank #22
80.5%
+9.8 pp
Birmingham (Garretts Green)
44.9 mi, 11.2K tests, Rank #113
66.5%
-4.2 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Gloucester?
The current pass rate at Gloucester driving test centre is 70.7%, calculated from 1.9K 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 9.4K tests).
Is Gloucester an easy or hard test centre?
Gloucester is ranked #93 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 70.7% 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 Gloucester compare to the UK average?
Gloucester's pass rate is 1.5 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. The 1.5-point gap at Gloucester (ranked 93 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 Gloucester record?
Gloucester has recorded 9.4K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 6.3K passed and 3.1K 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 Gloucester?
The closest DVSA test centres to Gloucester are Worcester (69.9%), Hereford (86.8%), Redditch (77.2%) and Bristol (Kingswood) (77.8%). Of these, Hereford, Redditch, Bristol (Kingswood) have higher current pass rates than Gloucester's 70.7%. Worcester sits 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. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. 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 9.4K 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.