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Grantham (Somerby) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2GranthamNG31 6LJHigh pass rate

Grantham (Somerby) posts a 81.9% pass rate, with Lincoln the nearest alternative about 23 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
81.9%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
657
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#17
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Grantham (Somerby) sits in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 13%, rank #17 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Nottingham (Colwick), about 23.7 miles away.

Nottingham (Colwick)Best nearby
23.7 mi away
84.2%
+2.3 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

81.9%passed
failed18.1%

All-time 1.4K passed, 350 failed, 1.7K total

How Grantham (Somerby) compares

Grantham (Somerby)
81.9%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+9.7 pp

Grantham (Somerby) runs 9.7 points ahead of the national average, ranked 17 of 135 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.

Where Grantham (Somerby) ranks among 135 centres

Top 13%
Grantham (Somerby) ranks higher than 87% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#17
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Grantham (Somerby) has climbed 6.7 points across the series, 71.6% in 2016-17 to 78.3% now; the weakest year on record was 71.6% in 2016-17.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 5.1 pp
Male80.5%
0%100%
Female75.4%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
8 to 12 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~10
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 Grantham (Somerby) would typically wait around 8 to 12 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

Spitalgate Airfield
Blue Harbour
Grantham
NG31 7TX
England

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

Tests offered at Grantham (Somerby)

  • car
  • 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 NG31 7TX, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

If you've got a test booked at NG31 6LJ, that's Grantham (Somerby) in Grantham, Greater Lincolnshire. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. Across 2016-17-2024-25 the centre handled 1.7K tests, a modest sample. The aggregated multi-year figure on this page is the most reliable read; quarterly swings deserve more skepticism here than at a high-volume centre.

Rank: #17 of 135. Pass rate: 81.9%. UK average: 72.2%. That's a top quartile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Grantham (Somerby) 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 Grantham (Somerby)

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Grantham (Somerby)'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 Grantham (Somerby) area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Grantham (Somerby). Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Lincoln
22.7 mi, 6.1K tests, Rank #64
75%
-6.9 pp
Peterborough
26.9 mi, 8.2K tests, Rank #122
63.5%
-18.4 pp
Kettering
36.7 mi, 11.0K tests, Rank #87
71.1%
-10.8 pp
Nottingham (Colwick)Best nearby
23.7 mi, 11.6K tests, Rank #9
84.2%
+2.3 pp
Boston
24.0 mi, 381 tests, Rank #59
75.9%
-6.0 pp
Leicester (Wigston)
29.3 mi, 14.9K tests, Rank #23
80.5%
-1.4 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Grantham (Somerby)?
The current pass rate at Grantham (Somerby) driving test centre is 81.9%, calculated from 657 tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 79.7% (from 1.7K tests).
Is Grantham (Somerby) an easy or hard test centre?
Grantham (Somerby) is ranked #17 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 81.9% 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 Grantham (Somerby) compare to the UK average?
Grantham (Somerby)'s pass rate is 9.7 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. Grantham (Somerby) runs 9.7 points ahead of the national average, ranked 17 of 135 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.
How many driving tests does Grantham (Somerby) record?
Grantham (Somerby) has recorded 1.7K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.4K passed and 350 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 Grantham (Somerby)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Grantham (Somerby) are Lincoln (75%), Peterborough (63.5%), Kettering (71.1%) and Nottingham (Colwick) (84.2%). Of these, Nottingham (Colwick) has a higher current pass rate than Grantham (Somerby)'s 81.9%. Lincoln, Peterborough, Kettering 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 Grantham (Somerby)?
Grantham (Somerby) currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 8 to 12 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 Grantham (Somerby) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Grantham (Somerby) 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 Grantham (Somerby)?
The estimated wait at Grantham (Somerby) is about 8 to 12 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 1.7K 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.