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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre · England

Ipswich

The Ipswich driving test centre is located in Ipswich, England. Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.

Pass rate
82.3%
Total tests
12.2K
National rank
#13
of 194
1st-time pass
0%

How Ipswich compares

Ipswich
82.3%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+34.3 pp

Ipswich performs well above the UK average. Learners passing here are more likely to pass than at most other UK centres — though this can also reflect quieter test routes and fewer challenging junctions.

Yearly trend

2017-18: 80%
2018-19: 83.4%
2019-20: 81.7%
2020-21: 85.4%
2021-22: 84.3%
2022-23: 90.8%
2023-24: 87.2%
2024-25: 86.6%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
82.8%
Female pass rate
78%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Ipswich

  • Pass rates at Ipswich run ahead of the UK average — but don't take that as licence to under-prepare. Centres with higher pass rates often still fail learners on the same fundamentals (observation, signalling, junctions).
  • The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
  • Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.

Other test centres nearby

Ipswich
19.8K tests · Rank #38
59.8%
Ipswich
15.5K tests · Rank #11
75.1%
Ipswich
15.7K tests · Rank #31
70.2%
Clacton-on-Sea
6.2K tests · Rank #228
47.1%
Colchester
18.3K tests · Rank #275
43.9%
Bury St Edmunds
14.7K tests · Rank #263
45%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Ipswich?

The current overall pass rate at Ipswich driving test centre is 82.3%, based on 12.2K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Ipswich an easy or hard test centre?

Ipswich is ranked #13 out of 194 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 82.3% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Ipswich compare to the UK average?

Ipswich's pass rate is 34.3 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Ipswich?

Ipswich has recorded 12.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 10.1K passed and 2.2K failed.

Where can I see Ipswich on a map?

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.