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Hastings (Ore) Driving Test Centre

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Hastings (Ore) posts a 70.7% pass rate, with Gillingham the nearest alternative about 37 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)
70.7%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.1K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#48
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Hastings (Ore) sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Bottom 35%, rank #48 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Herne Bay, about 42.9 miles away.

Herne BayBest nearby
42.9 mi away
76.9%
+6.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

70.7%passed
failed29.3%

All-time 2.3K passed, 1.0K failed, 3.4K total

How Hastings (Ore) compares

Hastings (Ore)
70.7%
UK national average
73%
Difference
-2.3 pp

Hastings (Ore) sits 2.3 points below the UK average, ranked 48 of 72 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.

Where Hastings (Ore) ranks among 72 centres

Bottom 35%
Hastings (Ore) sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates
Rank
#48
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Year-to-year volatility is the story at Hastings (Ore): 15.2 points separate 2021-22 (79.6%) from 2020-21 (64.4%), even though the endpoints nearly match.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 23.8 pp
Male72.3%
0%100%
Female48.5%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
12 to 16 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Hastings (Ore) would typically wait around 12 to 16 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

Brookway Business Park
Ivy House Lane
Ore
Hastings
TN35 4NN
England

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

Tests offered at Hastings (Ore)

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • lorry and bus

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 TN35 4NN, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Hastings (Ore): a DVSA motorcycle module 1 test centre in Hastings, East Sussex. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. 3.4K tests over 2017-18-2024-25. Hastings (Ore) runs at a lower volume than the major metro centres, which means the data on this page rewards looking at the long-run trend rather than any single quarter.

The lower half of the UK by pass rate: Hastings (Ore) ranks #48 of 72 motorcycle module 1 centres at 70.7%, 2.3 points below the national figure of 73%. For Hastings (Ore) 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 Hastings (Ore)

  • Hastings (Ore) doesn't deviate much from the national curve, so generic preparation advice (mock tests, mirror discipline, junction observation) applies here in the same shape it would anywhere.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Hastings (Ore) 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.

Other test centres nearby

Gillingham
36.8 mi, 13.4K tests, Rank #38
72.7%
+2.0 pp
Basildon
49.7 mi, 21.3K tests, Rank #41
72.3%
+1.6 pp
Burgess Hill
32.7 mi, 27.6K tests, Rank #24
76.4%
+5.7 pp
Herne BayBest nearby
42.9 mi, 10.3K tests, Rank #21
76.9%
+6.2 pp
Erith (London)
48.1 mi, 13.9K tests, Rank #64
64.6%
-6.1 pp
Mitcham (London)
48.3 mi, 22.5K tests, Rank #62
66%
-4.7 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Hastings (Ore)?
The current pass rate at Hastings (Ore) driving test centre is 70.7%, calculated from 1.1K 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 69.1% (from 3.4K tests).
Is Hastings (Ore) an easy or hard test centre?
Hastings (Ore) is ranked #48 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 70.7% compares to a UK average of 73%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does Hastings (Ore) compare to the UK average?
Hastings (Ore)'s pass rate is 2.3 percentage points below the UK national average of 73%. Hastings (Ore) sits 2.3 points below the UK average, ranked 48 of 72 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.
How many driving tests does Hastings (Ore) record?
Hastings (Ore) has recorded 3.4K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.3K passed and 1.0K 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 Hastings (Ore)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Hastings (Ore) are Gillingham (72.7%), Basildon (72.3%), Burgess Hill (76.4%) and Herne Bay (76.9%). Of these, Gillingham, Basildon, Burgess Hill, Herne Bay have higher current pass rates than Hastings (Ore)'s 70.7%. 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 Hastings (Ore)?
Hastings (Ore) currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 12 to 16 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 Hastings (Ore) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Hastings (Ore) 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 Hastings (Ore)?
The estimated wait at Hastings (Ore) is about 12 to 16 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 3.4K 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.